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With Coal in Demand, Governments Raise Taxes and Royalties on Miners
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 17:59
The bigger take is bankrolling infrastructure and social services, but mining companies say the squeeze could dent investment and jobs.
JPMorgan Sues Former Executive Jes Staley Over Epstein Ties
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 01:51
The bank sued the former executive over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing that Mr. Staley has been accused of sexual assault.
Bond Losses Push Silicon Valley Bank Parent to Raise Capital
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 18:28
SVB Financial Group said it had sold large portions of its securities portfolio and would raise fresh capital, highlighting a broader problem for U.S. lenders who have seen rising interest rates hammer the values of thei...
State Taxes on Remote Work
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 23:37
People who work remotely may need to file in, and perhaps pay taxes to, more than one state.
Dow Plunges Over 500 Points As Bank Stocks Collapse
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 23:12
"The stakes are so high," says one economist of the sudden bank-spurred plunge ahead of a key jobs report.
Ulta posts strong holiday quarter as shoppers squeeze makeup into their budgets
CNBC - 9 Mar 2023 23:07
Ulta sales have benefited from the overall resilience of the beauty category as shoppers budget for affordable luxuries like makeup and wellness products.
Why Did Stocks Drop On Tuesday And What's Moving Markets This Week?
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 22:11
There's a major tug of war going on in the U.S. economy right now.
Ten Things To Do If You Are Laid Off
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 20:44
Being laid off can be a difficult experience, and trying to figure out what your next steps are can be overwhelming. However, with the proper knowledge and a plan of action, you can make this transition smoother.
Can I buy a term insurance plan without details of past illnesses?
livemint.com - 9 Mar 2023 20:07
It's likely that the insurer will require you to undergo a medical examination. If the current insurer still declines your application, you can withdraw it and apply with a different insurer.
The 'tax-free' insurance pitch has several holes
livemint.com - 9 Mar 2023 20:03
Investment products such as target maturity funds or TMFs (a type of mutual fund) are a good alternative to guaranteed income plans from insurers.
Tips to save money on hotel bookings this holiday season
livemint.com - 9 Mar 2023 20:01
Take advantage of loyalty programmes, credit card reward points to save on hotel tariffs
The Best Bonds To Invest In 2023
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 17:39
Riding with the Bond God for 92 cents on the dollar is a sweet deal.
FY23 to end soon: How to plan your savings from next fiscal to buy first home
livemint.com - 9 Mar 2023 17:24
Teena Gandhi, Vice President, Earnnest.me said, owning a home not only provides a safety net but also holds sentimental value. Buying the first home can be overwhelming as it requires a considerable amount of corpus, so ...
Banks Should Be Careful About Crypto, Says Fed's Barr
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 17:00
Regulators are investigating crypto assets and will issue more guidance to banks that want to invest in them, said Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision.
Markets Are Telling Investors Two Things at Once
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 16:54
Treasurys appear to be anticipating recession, while stocks and corporate bonds aren't. How can such big markets be sending such different signals?
Best Buy's Cash Flow Increases The Safety Of Its Dividend Yield
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 16:44
Best Buy (BBY) is the featured stock in February's Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio.
Where Is State Street Stock Headed?
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 16:00
State Street's stock (NYSE: STT) has gained 12% YTD, as compared to the 4% rise in the S&P500 over the same period.
NPS vs Mutual Funds vs Bank FDs: Where should women invest?
livemint.com - 9 Mar 2023 15:55
Making investments as early as possible is what changes the game when it comes to ensuring long-term financial stability in the future.
Sirius Stock Down 30% So Far In 2023, What's Next?
Forbes - 9 Mar 2023 15:00
Sirius stock had a rough start to 2023 and declined from $5.84 to $4.06 YTD, negatively impacted by headwinds in advertising and a delayed recovery in the auto sales industry.
Inflation-Protection Funds Struggle to Perform as Advertised
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 15:00
A number of exchange-traded funds market themselves as ports in the current inflationary storm. Not many actually appear to be havens.
Gallagher Re acquires reinsurance broking operations of Wills Tower Watson India
livemint.com - 9 Mar 2023 14:47
Following completion, the acquired team will join Gallagher's existing Indian reinsurance team
Stock Futures Edge Down Ahead of More Labor-Market Data
Wall Street Journal - 9 Mar 2023 14:01
Bond yields rose and stock futures crept lower ahead of weekly jobless-claims data that will tee up Friday's monthly labor-market report.