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Why Bonds Had a Great Year for Doing Nothing
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2017 19:54
For bond markets, 2017 was the year of going nowhere slowly: With the risk of deflation defeated but higher inflation yet to arrive, bonds were stuck in no man's land.
3 Best Ways To Invest $1000
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 02:14
One thousand dollar is a good sum to test different investment strategies which can lead to good habits in amassing wealth.
Ripple Surges 50% To Become Second-Largest Cryptocurrency
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 22:51
What pushed Ripple's XRP token above $2?
Alibaba's Year In Review: Strong Revenue Growth Across Segments
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 21:48
Similar to many large internet companies, Alibaba has had a strong year with its stock price nearly doubling. A strong set of results led to the surge in its stock price, driven by revenue growth across segments.
Why Investors Shouldn't Worry About iPhone X Shipment Forecast Cuts
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 20:53
Apple's new iPhone X could see shipments slow down meaningfully after the initial wave of demand from early-adopters and holiday shoppers dies down. A Taiwanese newspaper, Economic Daily News, reported that Apple has cut...
How Much Upside Could Streaming Services Drive For Comcast?
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 20:48
With the rise of over-the-top streaming services, Pay-TV providers are losing subscribers and revenues to companies such as Netflix. Therefore, pay-TV companies such as Comcast and Dish Network are aggressively pursuing ...
3 Top Performing Managers Enter 2018 Fully Invested
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 19:59
With the S&P 500 up nearly 20% this year, many people tell me they worry that the gains are a product of misplaced optimism that will be corrected. However, 3 of my managers believe this year's gains have a solid foundat...
After blockbuster 2017, markets brace for firm, but relatively lower returns next year
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 19:28For Tesla, Deliver, Don't Promise, in 2018
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2017 19:09
The new year will present Tesla's greatest operational challenge: how to produce hundreds of thousands of mass-market sedans at a profit.
Why Did Donald Trump Kill This Big Free Trade Deal?
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 17:57
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was the world's largest trade deal, and then Trump became president of the United States. Why did Trump pull the U.S. out of the trade deal? Will it be the end for free trade in the So...
Allahabad Bank raises Rs500 crore in debt
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 17:24
Allahabad Bank has successfully raised additional tier I capital of bank through private placement of AT 1 perpetual bonds aggregating to Rs 500 crore
8 Stocks To Avoid In 2018
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 17:00Ripple Extends Gains To Hit Fresh, New High
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 16:10
XRP prices just hit a new record, but what fueled its gains?
Huawei reported its slowest revenue growth in four years for 2017
CNBC - 29 Dec 2017 15:31
Huawei's global market share in 2017 topped 10 percent, cementing its position as the world's third-largest smartphone maker after Samsung and Apple.
Infosys divests investment in ANSR Consulting for $1 million
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 15:20
Infosys signed an agreement on Thursday for divestment of its entire investment in ANSR Consulting Holdings for a total consideration of $1 million
These 2 FTSE 100 Shares Sank In 2017. Can They Bounce Back?
Forbes - 29 Dec 2017 14:05
This article considers the share price outlook for two FTSE 100 fallers.
United Spirits raises Rs750 crore via NCDs
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 13:49
United Spirits has alloted 7,500 rated, unlisted, secured and redeemable NCDs of face value Rs10 lakh each aggregating Rs750 crore
Goldman taking $5 billion hit in Q4 earnings from new tax law
CNBC - 29 Dec 2017 13:27
Goldman Sachs on Friday said the tax legislation will result in a decrease of about $5 billion in its fourth-quarter earnings.
Promoters infuse Rs9,000 crore in DLF post closure of GIC deal
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 13:03
DLF's board has allotted to promoters nearly 38 crore compulsorily convertible unsecured debentures of Rs217.25 each on a preferential basis
Shriram Transport Finance raises Rs400 crore by issuing bonds
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 12:53
Shriram Transport Finance has allotted 4,000 secured redeemable rated listed NCD of face value of Rs10 lakh each, aggregating to Rs400 crore on private placement basis
IL&FS Transportation arm re-finances Rs883 crore debt via NCDs
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2017 12:44
IL&FS Transportation Networks says the NCDs carry a weighted average coupon rate of 8.34% as against 11.30% per annum