Market News
U.K. Home Builders in $3.2 Billion Merger Talks
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 00:00
Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Group are nearing a deal to form a $3.2 billion residential developer, representing a win for activist investor Browning West.
Where Does Inflation Come From? A Not So Brief History Of Inflationary Markets
Forbes - 5 Sep 2022 23:47
The causes of inflation, as well as the severity, will vary. But where does inflation come from? And why is inflation so high right now? For those of us actively investing, what inflationary indicators can we look to?
Will Europe's 'Third World' Economic Crisis Lead To Global Recession?
Forbes - 5 Sep 2022 23:30
Europe can source oil and gas from elsewhere, other than Russia. Yet, the crisis persists. Who will get sucked into their mess?
Investors Already Knew The Verdict
Forbes - 5 Sep 2022 22:12
The sharp decline in both stocks and bonds heading into the long weekend has put additional pressure on investors. The Viper Report's Tom Aspray takes a technical look at the market to see if the negative outlook is supp...
Ernst & Young Leaders Expected to Approve Plan to Split Accounting Company
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 21:52
The expected move would pave the way for the biggest shake-up in the accounting profession in more than 20 years.
India's aspirations are rising but so is the dependence on credit: survey
livemint.com - 5 Sep 2022 20:50
The BankBazaar Aspiration Index 2022 is at 87.3, reaching its 2018 levels for the first time
Making sense of MFs' covered call strategy
livemint.com - 5 Sep 2022 19:54
The strategy is to earn additional income but this won't affect scheme's style of investing, portfolio.
After CFO's Tragic Death, Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Has No Floor
Forbes - 5 Sep 2022 19:41
Bed Bath & Beyond stock trades 89% below its 2014 high. Weeks after Ryan Cohen dumped all his shares, should investors worry that its accounting for the latest quarter is still being finalized?
Repatriation of money from NRO account
livemint.com - 5 Sep 2022 19:41
A power of attorney grants a special right to the holder on behalf of the NRI. Via a power of attorney, an NRI can authorize a person to act on his behalf
Fertilizer Prices Spike Again As Russia Cuts Natural Gas Supply
Forbes - 5 Sep 2022 19:19
Fresh disruption to Russian gas supplies is pushing fertilizer prices significantly higher again.
OPEC+'s Warning Shot
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 18:55
The oil producing cartel has agreed to cut output targets just days after U.S.-led agreement to establish a buyer's alliance seeking price-setting power over Russian crude.
Can the Stock Market End Up Positive for the Year?
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 17:00
History tells us it's possible that the stock market can still end 2022 in the black, but not likely.
Nord Stream Pipeline Closure Lands Blow Against Europe
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 16:39
Power prices surged, European currencies hit multidecade lows and governments scrambled to contain the economic hit after Russia cut its main natural-gas pipeline to Europe.
OPEC+ Agrees to Small Production Cut Amid Recession Fears
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 15:09
The move shows how worries over an economic slowdown are dominating a global oil market.
The Best Ways to Jump Into Dividend Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 15:00
Lured by the prospect of steady income, investors are pouring billions into these inflation hedges without always understanding how they work.
China's Central Bank Moves to Slow Yuan Depreciation
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 14:53
The People's Bank of China is cutting banks' foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio by 2 percentage points to 6%, in an attempt to bolster the country's rapidly weakening currency.
How To Invest $10,000 After Student Loan Forgiveness
Forbes - 5 Sep 2022 14:39
How to invest $10,000 after student loan forgiveness. This is an unique opportunity start investing, pay down debt, build a cash reserve and invest in yourself.
U.S. Dollar Strength Lifts Americans' Relative Spending Power
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 12:08
Fed policy has driven the dollar's gains as higher rates attract overseas investors' money.
European Stocks Slide as Key Russian Gas Pipeline to Remain Closed
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 11:44
European indexes fell sharply and the euro touched a new 20-year low after Russia extended a halt to natural-gas flows through Nord Stream, sending energy prices soaring.
Markets Struggle to Walk Tightrope With Focus on Fed
Wall Street Journal - 5 Sep 2022 11:30
Stocks have skidded when strong economic data suggests the Fed might raise rates more aggressively.