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Bank fixed deposit (FD) rates compared: Axis Bank vs Yes Bank vs Federal Bank
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2020 18:59
Over-exposure to FDs is not good, and you need to assess your asset allocation and goals to decide how much money you should park in them.Here is a list of banks that offer the highest FD rates for deposits up to 1 crore...
Lyft's Toll Road to Profitability
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 20:21
Having a 'path to profitability' is all the rage among ride-hailing companies now. For Lyft, that path runs through a big toll gate.
CVS Deal Debate Isn't Over
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 21:22
The company's shares will likely trade at a discount to rivals as it integrates the $70 billion acquisition of health insurer Aetna.
The Market's (Too) Many Safety Trades, Ranked
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 17:03
In a market constantly gripped by fear of what's around the corner - whether it's Iran, coronavirus, or political uncertainty - there's no shortage of so-called safety trades. In fact, the list is getting so long that it...
Surge in Euro Borrowing Could Store Up Trouble for Later
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 15:35
The euro is cheaper than many think it ought to be. One explanation: A surge in euro-based borrowing abroad is weighing the currency down. This could make the euro prone to wild swings in the future.
Will PPF, SCSS lose sheen without tax benefits?
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2020 11:01
Interest rates may see some softening ahead, but it still makes sense to invest
Bernie Sanders Gets 50% Fewer Votes In New Hampshire Than 2016, Trump Gets 24% More
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 22:39
Sanders vs Trump? Wall Street happy.
If You Have A Brokerage Account, You Can Buy This 7% Dividend
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 22:30
I'm annoyed with this bubbly stock market.
CEOs who mention 'growth' on earnings calls see outsized stock gains
CNBC - 12 Feb 2020 21:50
Companies with CEOs who make liberal use of positive words like "growth" during earnings calls outperform their counterparts, a study finds.
These Crocs Have a Very Original Recipe
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 21:23
KFC-themed clogs with a fried-chicken scent will soon be available.
RBI's CRR step won't make your loan cheaper
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2020 21:13
While RBI's ₹1 tn credit window and exemptions from setting aside money as CRR will lower the cost of funds for banks, it won't reduce interest rates for loans linked to the repo rate.Loans that are linked to external ...
Opacity And Incomplete Information Are Driving Tesla's Share Price
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 19:34
If you have been reading my Forbes columns you will know that I believe that Tesla stock is wildly overvalued based on the revenue and cash earnings power of the company.
U.S. Government-Bond Prices Slide on Increased Risk Appetite, Looming Auctions
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 19:10
U.S. government bonds pulled back for the second consecutive session, reflecting decreased demand for safer assets and supply pressures ahead of a $27 billion auction of 10-year notes.
A Strategy Update On Buying The Dip In Health Care ETFs
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 18:37
In an update to his original November strategy of getting investing in health care, the Viper Report's Tom Aspray shares his technical outlook on three of the sector's key ETFs.
Investors Pile Into Once-Unloved Greek Debt
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 18:37
The yield on Greek government bonds breached 1% for the first time, marking a dramatic turnaround for an economy that had been viewed by investors as a bet too risky fewer than 15 months ago.
Boeing warns coronavirus could hurt first quarter aircraft deliveries
CNBC - 12 Feb 2020 18:24
Boeing's CFO Greg Smith said the spread of coronavirus could hurt aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of the year.
Record Share of Analysts Have Sell Ratings on Tesla
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2020 17:25
Nearly half of analysts who issue research on Tesla have either "sell" or "underweight" recommendations for the electric-car maker, underlining that even as the stock has hit record after record this year, its rise hasn'...
Carnival says earnings could take a big hit if it has to halt Asia operations for the coronavirus
CNBC - 12 Feb 2020 17:14
Carnival Cruise Lines said the deadly Chinese coronavirus could dent earnings this year if the cruise line is forced to suspend Asia operations.
Congresswoman Pressley Gives Fed Chair Powell Key Lesson In Black History
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 16:40
Fed Chair Powell got a lesson in Black History at his hearing before the House Financial Services Committee.
The Good And Bad: AutoZone And Altra Industrial Motion
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 16:27
See two of the featured stocks from this month's model portfolios.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide: An Undervalued Leader In A Growing Industry
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 16:25
We've identified a company that looks like a good value after significantly underperforming the market in 2019.
The Future Of Small Business Lending: Fintech 50 2020
Forbes - 12 Feb 2020 16:25
The B2B lenders on the Fintech 50 have separated themselves by transforming into more holistic one-stop-shops for small businesses.