Market News
Global Political Risk is Forecast to Fall in 2020
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 16:29
Despite a recent spike, GeoQuant's 2020 Year Ahead outlook forecasts that Global Political Risk will actually decline through the first half of 2020, re-accelerating in the second half but remaining subdued relative to t...
Holy Cow, Batman! Equity Valuations Are At Nosebleed Highs; What Now?
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 20:35
Although market valuations are at extremes by any measure, Fed policy and the deficits are likely to continue to provide markets the liquidity they need to stay lofty.
How much return are your assets yielding?
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2020 20:13
Too much equity may expose you to undue risk, while being too conservative and investing only in, say, FDs can mean that you are not able to build the corpus that you need.One must also keep in mind the volatility risk o...
The Investor Clash Behind Tesla's Surge Toward $100 Billion in Market Value
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 18:55
The rise in Tesla's stock has turbocharged a long-running war over the proper value of the shares. This has split investors large and small into warring camps--both sides digging in with fervor.
3 Reasons Typical Equity Analysis Doesn't Work For Saudi Aramco
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 18:18
Unlike other large oil firms Aramco's stock price will rise and fall on three unique issues over the next few years.
Moody's Downgrades Protest-Torn Hong Kong, Citing Weak Government
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 17:32
Moody's downgraded Hong Kong's credit rating, blaming the government's failure to deal with seven months of social unrest that has driven the economy into recession.
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Texas Instruments On Wednesday
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 16:26
Texas Instruments is expected to earn $1.02/share on $3.22 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $1.05.
Four Things The Fed Is Monitoring For Its Next Move On Rates
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 16:20
As we enter 2020, the Fed perceives it outlook for interest rates to be broadly neutral. In contrast financial markets imply a cut maybe coming in 2020. Here's what could alter the Fed's view.
For Wall Street, Mexico Has Stolen Brazil's Thunder
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 16:00
Foreign investors have a reason to like Mexico. Here's why short-termers are buying up Mexico at the expense of Brazil.
3 Cheap REITs Paying Up To 8.6%
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 15:10
Income hunters that made their way into real estate investment trusts (REITs) at the start of 2019 are rolling in more than rent checks right now.
The French Banks Rivaling JPMorgan and Citigroup
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 14:57
France has more to offer investors than striking workers. Its banks have produced shareholder returns to rival those of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, and there is no reason why the trend can't continue.
Post-Merger Aqua America: Great Company, High Price
Forbes - 20 Jan 2020 14:30
Thanks to the wealth-compounding power of dividend reinvestment, my Aqua America shares are worth almost 14 times what I initially put in. I've also consistently recommended Aqua in my advisories.
Oil Rises on Libyan, Iraqi Supply Disruption
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 14:09
Oil prices rallied as a rebel group in Libya blocked a significant portion of the North African country's crude exports and an Iraqi 70,000-barrel-a-day facility was forced to shut over the weekend.
Europe's Cheap Debt Draws Record Borrowing by U.S. Companies
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 13:32
U.S. blue-chip companies raised an unprecedented sum in eurozone debt markets last year, reflecting the region's ultralow interest rates and global investors' thirst for securities issued by highly rated companies.
NRI whose income isn't fully taxable can file Form 13 for nil or low TDS certificate
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2020 12:40
If the payee qualifies as an NRI during the relevant financial year, the payer is required to deduct TDS at a specified rate on the taxable income of the payee.It is advisable to document the gift through a gift deed. Th...
European Stocks Tick Lower On Fresh Strain to U.K. Ties
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 12:19
European stocks drifted down after a top U.K. government official warned that the country may no longer be aligned with European Union rules and regulations after Brexit.
How to Invest in China's Perilous Demographics
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2020 12:14
Aging and shrinking populations are bad news for productivity and economic growth, but may be good for owners of government bonds.
Change your mindset towards money to have a financially meaningful 2020
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2020 11:21
The only investment which people generally tend to plan well is real estate as they spend lot of time researching about the proposed investment.Taking professional advice should be on your agenda in 2020
Don't stop saving to pay off home loan
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2020 10:52
You need to check the cash flows or assess if you can provide for the EMI in addition to your monthly savings.
Online money transfer through UPI: How to protect yourself from frauds
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2020 09:31
UPI allows users to transfer money instant from one bank account to another on a real-time basis.UPI has grown faster than other mode of digital payment in India
Noida girl fights for ₹1.5 lakh stolen from debit, credit cards sans OTP or PIN
livemint.com - 20 Jan 2020 09:07
When using debit cards abroad, you may not receive an OTP for online transactions up to a certain amount.All a hacker needs is the card number and CVV