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3 investing strategies that pushed Bill Miller to billionaire status
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 10:08
Bill Miller stands apart; he does not advocate value investing like many other esteemed investors. His approach to investing is so distinctive that financial experts often characterize his style as a fusion of various ap...
Credit Suisse to Pay $10 Million After SEC Alleges Prohibited Underwriting, Advising
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 23:53
Credit Suisse Securities and two affiliated entities will pay more than $10 million to settle charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it allegedly provided certain prohibited services.
Stocks Jump After the Fed Gives Wall Street What It Hoped For
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 23:28
The Dow industrials gained 512 points to a record above 37000 as investors zeroed in on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Back, and These Stocks Are Driving It to New Highs
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 21:24
The blue-chip index is on the cusp of a new high, boosted by hopes for a soft landing and hype about artificial intelligence.
Climate change: Why Indians should look at home insurance more seriously
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 18:15
If we look at the data on natural disasters in India, we would realize that the incidence of such calamities has risen significantly
Which funds will help me meet my retirement, other goals?
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 18:07
When you invest in a company, you invest for its prospective growth and this may take some time to unlock the potential
Buying a house? Know the mutual funds that help you
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 17:59
A systematic investment plan in the right funds can grow your portfolio by leaps and bounds
Argentina's Milei Swaps 'Burning Down' the Central Bank for Shock Therapy 101
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 17:48
Argentina's radical, anarcho-capitalist President Javier Milei may turn out to be pretty conventional. That comes with good and bad news for investors.
The Rising Price of Cardboard: A Positive Sign for the Economy
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 16:00
Cardboard producers are boosting prices for the first time since early 2022.
OPEC Leaves Global Oil-Demand Views Unchanged
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 14:33
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries left its expectations for global oil demand unchanged for this year and next and raised its 2023 global economic growth forecast.
It's Biotech Stocks' Time to Shine
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2023 14:00
Bets on interest-rate cuts plus a surge in pharma deals mean the worst is likely over for the biotech sector.
Your Questions Answered: How can I create a budget to reach my financial goals?
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 13:16
The article emphasizes the significance of budgeting for financial goals, advising on understanding income, tracking expenses, and setting financial objectives.
How to enhance coverage affordability via insurance premium financing? MintGenie explains
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 12:43
Insurance premium finance helps you get adequate insurance coverage without disturbing your budget.
What is the tax treatment for sovereign gold bonds? MintGenie explains
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 11:48
Even though the interest accrued on SGBs is subject to taxation, the capital gains exemption after eight years, coupled with the potential for long-term capital gains featuring indexation benefits, positions SGBs as a ta...
Strategies for tax-efficient investing for long-term growth. Read here to know
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 11:07
Personal finance experts say that by carefully managing your tax liabilitiеs, you can еffеctivеly maximisе your invеstmеnt rеturns and achiеvе your financial goals morе еfficiеntly.
Atal Pension Yojana subscribers count cross 6-crore mark; 79 lakh enrolments this fiscal. Check benefits, other details
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 09:50
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on 9 May 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide old age income security to Indian citizens, with a particular focus on the poor, underprivileged, and workers in the unorgan...
Economy shrinks more than expected amid interest rate pain - latest updates
Telegraph - 13 Dec 2023 09:50
Britain's economy shrank more than expected in October, official figures show, in a sign that households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates.
High premiums prevent 3 out of 10 people from buying health insurance, survey finds
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 09:24
Three out of ten individuals do not purchase health insurance due to the high premiums associated with it, survey reveals
Can I claim income tax benefit on second home loan?
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 09:12
The benefit of the deduction for interest and repayment of home loans is available only if you opt for the old tax regime
Missed filing ITR? December 31 is the last day to file belated income tax returns
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 08:14
Taxpayers who haven't filed their income tax returns for FY 2022-2023 must file by December 31, 2023 to avoid penalties and interest charges.
HDFC Life introduced HDFC Life Click 2 Achieve, featuring guaranteed benefits. Details here
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 05:34
HDFC Life Insurance has unveiled an unprecedented, highly flexible guaranteed income plan, allowing policyholders to determine their preferred income distribution (immediate, deferred, lump sum, etc.).
Year-end portfolio review: Should you allocate additional money to fixed-income for 2024?
livemint.com - 13 Dec 2023 05:26
To take advantage of the current high interest rates, you may allocate some additional money to fixed-income products like fixed deposits, bonds, debt mutual funds, Small Savings Schemes, etc.