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Growth potential for life insurance rises with the increasing aging population
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2023 07:13
The population aged 50 and above has significantly grown in recent decades, thanks to advancements in healthcare, enhanced living conditions, and improved access to medical treatment. Will this boost the insurance sector...
US government bonds yield cross 5%, a decadal high: Should you invest?
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2023 05:27
Investing in US government bonds will give you the opportunity to benefit from current high yields, potential capital gains in the future when interest rates move down, potential gains from INR depreciation, etc.
Stocks Snap Winning Streak After Powell Warns Inflation Victory Not Assured
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 23:41
The S&P 500 failed to notch a ninth consecutive gain.
Flutter shares fall after disappointing earnings -- but it insists FanDuel is No. 1 in sports betting
CNBC - 9 Nov 2023 23:04
A disappointing earnings report sent shares of FanDuel parent Flutter falling, as it defends its first place position in the U.S. sports betting market.
Xi Jinping's Participation In The APEC CEO Summit
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 22:44
China's President Xi Jinping's involvement at the APEC CEO Summit carries significance for global sustainable development and how best to prioritize and institutionalize public-private partnerships for the two largest ec...
Federal Reserve 'Won't Hesitate' To Raise Rates Again If Necessary, Powell Says
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 21:38
Powell's comments doused the recent stock market rally, sending the S&P 500 to its steepest loss in two weeks.
To Fix The Treasury Basis Trade, Fix Ratings, Ditch The Risk-Free Fiction
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 21:38
Private credit and U.S. Treasuries have a crucial, common attribute: they don't need credit ratings. It's a USD50 TN problem that can only be fixed by rethinking finance.
IRS to Raise Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction by 5.4%
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 20:34
Adjustments for key numbers for income, gift and estate taxes give taxpayers some planning opportunities.
How insurance bought under the MWP Act can help protect your wife
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2023 19:20
The MWP Act was incorporated to protect the rights of a married woman and her children.
Do health plans cover cost of insulin, diabetes medicines?
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2023 19:16
A few health insurance providers prioritize comprehensive coverage for individuals managing diabetes.
How tax deductions make education loans attractive
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2023 19:12
Section 80E of Income Tax Act allows you to claim tax deduction on interest for up to 8 years.
Western Digital To Spin-Off Flash Memory Business To Shareholders
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 18:19
Deal Overview On October 30, 2023, Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC, $43.26, Market Cap: $14.03 billion), announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously...
Buy Now, Pay Later Lender Is Surfing the Private Credit Wave
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 18:14
Affirm appears to be finding demand for its loans from investors looking to tap in to the higher yields it can offer them.
Disney Stock Soars 6% After Strong Earnings--Biggest Gain Of 2023
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 17:13
Disney's strong quarterly results ease pressure on the company to take more drastic measures to improve its bottom line, such as fully offloading ESPN, according to analysts.
People No Longer Know How Much to Tip
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 17:00
As requests for more and bigger tips increase, so does confusion.
Fintechs Look to Cost Cuts and Layoffs
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 17:00
PayPal and Block said they would trim their expenses, as high interest rates have put many financial-tech companies in a tight spot.
Equinix And Vertiv Stock Prices Could Rise On Generative AI's Energy Use
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 16:56
Datacenter energy usage has increased at astonishing rates.
WeWork Didn't Work
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 16:16
The most recent high-profile company in distress is WeWork which filed for Chapter 11 protection with about $18.7 billion in liabilities and $15.1 billion in assets.
As air quality worsens, what kind of health insurance you should buy?
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2023 15:29Is Seagate Stock Fully Priced At $70 After A 35% Rise This Year?
Forbes - 9 Nov 2023 15:00
Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) reported its Q1'24 results last month (the fiscal ends in June), with revenues and earnings missing the street estimates, and we believe that STX...
The Electric-Car Era Needs a Lot of Really Big Trees
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 14:42
Demand for utility poles is high due to infrastructure spending and grid upgrades.
WeWork Flopped. Have Flexible Offices?
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2023 14:23
Co-working spaces are designed for tech startups, not downsizing corporate tenants.