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Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Inflation Data, Fed Meeting
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 23:30
Gains were driven by moderately sized companies outside the 'Magnificent Seven.'
Money Moves to Make If You're Expecting the Fed to Lower Interest Rates
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 21:21
Investors are considering taking on more risk ahead of possible interest-rate cuts.
FDIC Hires Law Firm Cleary Gottlieb to Handle Workplace Culture Review
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 20:30
Former acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim will investigate the bank regulator's responses to allegations of harassment and discrimination.
Can zero-forex, lifetime-free Scapia outdo other travel credit cards?
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 18:31
The card, launched in association with Federal Bank, has a fairly simple rewards system for flights, room bookings
Macy's Buyout Could Take a Miracle on 34th Street
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 16:58
A suitor has shown up at Macy's, but given the tough environment, a deal that crosses the finish line would be a surprise gift for shareholders.
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance unveils Life Ace-Increasing Income plan; details here
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 16:38
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has introduced a variation of its participating savings plan, providing customers with a stream of increasing income while also protecting against the impact of rising inflation.
5 reasons why gold ETF is better than physical gold for uncertain times
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 16:06
Gold ETFs are an innovative investment vehicle that offers exposure to the yellow metal without the need to hold physical gold.
Old tax regime continues to be favoured by 63% of taxpayers, says survey
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 14:06
In a recent survey, 63% of taxpayers clung to the old tax regime in India, while 74% of women showed more financial awareness than men by calculating their taxes under both regimes.
What India Needs to Ditch Coal
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 13:09
India has good reasons for refusing to commit to curtailing investment in new coal power at the COP28 climate conference.
Your Cash Is Earning 5% Interest. Is Now the Time to Move It?
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 12:30
Investors are considering taking on more risk ahead of possible interest-rate cuts.
When Bond Yields Dropped, the Everything Rally Kicked Off
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 12:30
Stocks, bonds, crypto and gold are surging, sparking worries of a fleeting sugar high.
The Math for Buying a Home No Longer Works. These Charts Show You Why.
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2023 12:30
What does it take to buy a home in the U.S.? A lot more than it did before the Federal Reserve raised interest rates.
Cricket's lessons for investors: The importance of choosing the right approach
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 11:41
The article draws parallels between different formats of cricket and investment/trading strategies, emphasizing the distinction in approaches, objectives, and timeframes between Test, ODI, T20 cricket, and investing vers...
Musk reinstates conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Twitter after poll - latest updates
Telegraph - 11 Dec 2023 10:35
Elon Musk has reinstated the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to Twitter, a year after insisting he would never be allowed back on the site over his claims the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
Bank of India unveils Nari Shakti Savings Account: From features to benefits; all you need to know
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 09:34What a car loan costs you
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 07:51
A loan for longer may mean smaller EMIs, which makes the car seem more affordable, but overall, you pay more as interest
Should you prepay home loan or invest money? MintGenie explains
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 07:15
Prepaying your home loan and investing your money can both serve as effective financial strategies, contingent upon your specific circumstances and objectives.
New vs Old tax regime? How to optimise your tax planning for FY24
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 06:27
The government's new tax regime offers lower rates but eliminates deductions, making it beneficial for those with limited deductions and the old regime better for those with significant deductions.
SBI Cashback Card: From eligibility criteria to benefits; all you need to know
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2023 05:13
The SBI Cashback Card offers enticing cashback rewards on every transaction, with up to 5% cashback on all online and offline purchases. It comes with additional benefits like a fuel surcharge waiver, but does not offer ...