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How realty funds burnt a hole in investors' pockets
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2019 18:03
Slowdown in the sector and poor selection of projects seem to have hit them hard.Apart from physically buying a flat or land, you can invest in the real estate asset through NCDs, AIFs or REITs
What The NFL Can Teach Us About Investing
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 15:00
One thing that NFL rookies will have to get used to during today's first Sunday of the football season is how much faster the game moves at that level. Likewise, stock and bond markets now move much faster than they used...
Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, And LTC Had A Great Week -- What's Next?
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 14:31
Cryptocurrency experts are bullish for major cryptocurrencies.
South China Sea: China Targets Vietnam, Again
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 03:59
China is back to Vietnamese waters this week, with an eye on the country's oil and gas.
Banks Around The World Face Significant Profits Pressure For The Foreseeable Future
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 23:58
The slowing global economy, along with low interest rates, trade tensions, and intensifying Brexit uncertainty will weigh on banks' profitability. What worries me is that these factors, coupled with increasing deregulati...
Stocks To Test Highs On Hope Fed Is Less Optimistic Than Investors
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 23:09
The stock market is ready to test all-time highs on bets the Federal Reserve Bank is a lot more pessimistic than investors are.
WeWork Parent Weighs Further Valuation Cut
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2019 23:05
The office-sharing company is eyeing a valuation below $20 billion amid investor skepticism.
Buy And Hold Is Not The Best Strategy For Turbulent Times
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 22:47
Wayne Himelsein does well in turbulent markets because he constantly re-evaluates his holdings in light of market changes. Last week Wayne explained why he bought Estee Lauder in time for a quick impressive gain. This we...
A Weak Month For Bonds
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 21:59
Notes are likely pull back in September. Here is why.
With Economic Data Mixed, Why Are Stocks So Strong?
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 20:09
The weak economic report Tuesday morning likely caused more selling as it once again stoked fears of a new recession. But stocks ended the weak higher as the S&P 500 moved above a key level of resistance. This confused s...
Interest accrued in PF account after cessation of employment is taxable
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2019 18:23
A recent ruling of ITAT has held that interest earned post cessation of employment shall be considered as taxable in the hands of the individual.The balance to your credit on the date of cessation of your employment, is ...
Opinion | India's unique public digital platforms to further inclusion, empowerment
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2019 18:09
Customers are beneficiaries of investments India has made in the digital architecture
Will external benchmarks benefit borrowers?
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2019 17:49
While new borrowers of floating rate loans will benefit from external benchmark-linked rates, it may be complicated for existing borrowers to switch.Those who have borrowed from NBFCs like HFCs, which hold a large portio...
Is Facebook a Monopoly or Just Winning the Game?
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2019 16:30
Everything you can do Facebook and its big tech counterparts can do bigger. The question is whether domination prevents startups from even trying.
How Fannie and Freddie Have Changed Since the Crisis
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2019 16:30
The two mortgage giants have quietly transformed in the decade since they were seized by the U.S. government during the depths of the financial crisis.
Apple Needs to Keep Accessorizing
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2019 15:33
Inconveniently for Apple, its new iPhones are coming just as everything not named iPhone is doing great.
Negative Bond Yields Bring Positive Returns
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2019 15:00
U.S. investors are entering into complex strategies that generate a positive return even from negative-yielding debt. Currency hedges are a key driver.
Will These 3 Dividend Stocks Boom Or Burst Next Week?
Forbes - 8 Sep 2019 12:31
There's some big beasts set to release fresh trading details in the coming days. Will these income heroes jump or plunge through the trapdoor?
High Debt Levels Are Weighing on Economies
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2019 11:30
A mountain of debt built up during the past decade has made some economies more fragile as global growth slows, adding to the challenges faced by central banks.
Income tax benefits you get in sovereign gold bonds: 5 things to know
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2019 07:54
The tenor or maturity of sovereign gold bonds is eight years.Gold bonds can be redeemed before eight years