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Buying a health insurance policy? Here's how much you need at various life stages
livemint.com - 17 May 2018 05:45
There are no fixed answers to how much health insurance cover you need as there are too many variables that one needs to factor
China Won't Dominate Lithium Forever
Wall Street Journal - 17 May 2018 14:08
China Inc. wants to lock up supply of lithium, a critical battery component, and is reportedly closing in on a key mine in Chile. Electric-vehicle investors shouldn't panic.
Why We Revised Our Price Estimate For New York Times To $21
Forbes - 17 May 2018 21:45
We recently revised our price estimate for New York Times (NYSE: NYT) upward to $21, which is still slightly below the current market price, on account of higher expected revenue and adjusted profit estimates relative to...
Mu Sigma: On Road To Recovery After A Major Hit To Valuation
Forbes - 17 May 2018 20:42
The demand for data-driven business solutions across different verticals has increased phenomenally over the years. Per Statista, the global Big Data revenue has grown at a CAGR of 30% between 2012-2017 and is expected t...
Strong Debt Origination Push Helps Goldman Capture Largest Investment Banking Wallet Share In Q1
Forbes - 17 May 2018 20:33
The five largest U.S investment banks reported almost $7.6 billion in total investment banking fees for Q1 2018 - a figure that includes their M&A advisory, equity underwriting as well as debt origination fees for the fi...
Can Snap's Latest Update Help Turn Things Around?
Forbes - 17 May 2018 20:15
Snap Inc. has started to roll out a new version of its app that attempts to fix many of the user interface issues that plagued the major redesign the company unveiled late last year.
Key Takeaways From Cisco's Earnings And What To Expect Going Forward
Forbes - 17 May 2018 20:10
Cisco announced its Q3 fiscal 2018 earnings on May 16, reporting a 4% year-over-year increase in net revenues to $12.5 billion. This was the second consecutive quarter of revenue growth for Cisco after about two years of...
Understanding FDI policy for unregulated financial services
livemint.com - 17 May 2018 20:09
A reading of the minimum capital requirement norms for FDI in unregulated financial services throws up many questions
There's growing appetite for buyout, control deals in India: Vivek Kathpalia
livemint.com - 17 May 2018 20:07
Vivek Kathpalia, head of Singapore and Far East, Nishith Desai Associates, on the good, bad and ugly of the Indian PE landscape
Cerestra to raise $300 million edu-infra fund
livemint.com - 17 May 2018 19:33
Cerestra also plans to launch an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) sometime soon, said managing director Jasmeet Chhabra
Bumper listing of E2E Networks may open up viable exit gate for VCs
livemint.com - 17 May 2018 18:55Can The Market Grow Into Its Valuation?
Forbes - 17 May 2018 17:33
The good news is that the market's valuation remains well below its pre-2008 levels. Barring any major negative news (e.g. an oil crisis), we expect to see a relatively flat market for the rest of 2018 as company fundame...
Diamonds In The Rough Of Consumer Cyclicals
Forbes - 17 May 2018 17:32
By leveraging our Robo-Analyst technology to parse and analyze company filings, including the footnotes and MD&A, we have identified companies with multiple years of after-tax profit growth and above average returns on i...
Mutual funds shun TCS, ICICI Bank, Avenue Supermarts in April
livemint.com - 17 May 2018 17:17When earnings look this great, it's actually a really bad time to invest in stocks
CNBC - 17 May 2018 16:49
Earnings growth of more than 20 percent has been the worst time for stock market performance.
Kroger's Big, Risky Bet on Grocery Delivery
Wall Street Journal - 17 May 2018 16:36
Kroger is betting that robots will give it an edge in the food fight with Walmart and Amazon. Investors can expect a long receipt.
Peek Under The Hood: the iShares S&P 100 ETF Has 10% Upside
Forbes - 17 May 2018 16:123 Life Stories That Prove Precious Metals Are the Best Store Of Value
Forbes - 17 May 2018 16:12
This article is a compilation of three true stories about precious metals. The first two are proof that precious metals are an excellent store of value. The last one reminds us to be cautious of market cycles and to time...
Upcoming Earnings: Deere Reports Before The Open On Friday
Forbes - 17 May 2018 16:09
Heavy equipment maker Deere & Co. reports fiscal second-quarter earnings before market open on Friday, May 18. Here's a look at what might be expected from Friday's report.
Solid Walmart Results Keep Retail Parade Marching, But Bond Yields In Focus
Forbes - 17 May 2018 16:07
The focus this morning is on Wal-Mart earnings, which beat Wall Street analysts' estimates. The company's e-commerce sales rose 33%. However, rising 10-year yields also are getting some attention as they pushed above 3.1...
Why Stock Buybacks Aren't All Bad
Forbes - 17 May 2018 15:08
Buybacks have been a valuable market tool for decades. So why all the hate?
Investing: What's Your Thought Process?
Forbes - 17 May 2018 14:47
What factors do you weigh when thinking about how to invest? Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan breaks down his investment thought process, including the challenge of fear versus greed.