Market News
Investors Notch Victory Over Fannie, Freddie Profits
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2019 20:10
Investors in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac notched a win in their yearslong challenge to the U.S. sweep of nearly all of the mortgage-finance giants' profits.
New York Hits Out-of-Stater With Hefty Tax Bill Over Vacation Home
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2019 14:00
Hedge-fund manager Nelson Obus liked to stay at his cottage in the Adirondacks during cross-country ski trips. He had no idea how expensive those vacations were until he heard from New York tax collectors.
Global Economy Forecast: Not As Bad For The U.S. As Headlines Imply
Forbes - 7 Sep 2019 13:34
The global economy is growing moderately, but that's a great deal better than news headlines imply. World GDP is likely to expand by 2.8 percent his year, inflation adjusted. That's down from 3.4 percent two years ago, b...
How the rupee fall against US dollar affects you
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:40
The sudden drop in Chinese Yuan also increased the volatility in emerging-market currencies.The depreciating rupee can affect your international travel plans
ThoughtSpot's $248M Haul Bolsters Its Hand In Clash With Salesforce's Tableau
Forbes - 7 Sep 2019 22:25
Data visualizer ThoughtSpot is growing at 100% while rival Tableau's sales inched up 14%. Will Salesforce -- which now owns Tableau -- turn things around? Don't bet on it.
The 7.1% Dividend Wall Street Hates
Forbes - 7 Sep 2019 21:47
Are you worried you'll make the wrong call in this gyrating market?
A Big Mistake China's Political Elite Makes In Fighting The Trade War
Forbes - 7 Sep 2019 19:36
Unless Beijing recognizes that it isn't in power parity with the US, it will be hard for the two sides to reach a trade deal anytime soon.
The Buck Starts Here: Accounting for Women's Spending Power
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2019 16:00
Women's growing economic power will radically alter the American marketplace, but what exactly the consumer landscape will look like and who will benefit are unclear.
Baby Unicorns Are Doing a Bit Too Well
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2019 15:00
Uber, Lyft and WeWork are stellar examples of what can happen when investors cram too much cash into a company ahead of an initial public offering. Zoom Video and CrowdStrike are proving to be the opposite.
Latest FD rates: What SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB and Bank of Baroda offer
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:54
FD rates vary across banks so it's always better to compare the interest rates on offer.A comparison of FD rates offered by SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB and BoB for various maturity period
KVP premature encashment: How much you will get
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:53
KVPs have a lock-in period of 30 months and thereafter they can be encashed.Interest rate on KVP was lowered for the July-September quarter
How to increase your mutual fund SIP amount
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:46
You can use the step-up SIP feature to increase your contribution.If the market outlook is weak, it is not advisable to stop the SIP
How to manage finances after retirement
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:45
Don't take credit in your sunset years and avoid risking your savings.Besides these additional costs on entertainment, retired individuals also have additional medical expenditure
How to retire early at the age of 40 or 50 years
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:43
To be able to retire early you need to have a financial plan in place.The retirement plan will also be contingent on the number of individuals depending on your income
Exchanging foreign currency: What are the cheaper options?
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:42
To exchange your foreign currency, you can approach public and private banks, money exchange centres, airports and online portals.The currency changes multiple hands - from the exchanges to the bank and then to you
Tips to choose the right travel insurance policy
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:39
In case any family member has a medical history, ensure the policy covers pre-existing diseases, at least for life threatening situations.You don't want to be in a situation where you are not able to provide for the best...
How to set your travel budget
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2019 03:38
Start your research to get an estimate for what the travel will cost.Public transportation is a great option in most cases because it's inexpensive and it gives you a more local perspective