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The Dominant Dollar Faces an Oil-Market Backlash
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 06:00
Seeking to reduce their reliance on the U.S. currency, some major emerging economies are dabbling in trading commodities without using the dollar.
The S&P 500 Closes Just Shy of a New Record
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 23:46
All three major stock indexes are on pace for their ninth consecutive week of gains.
Prioritizing the right goals is key to an investor's financial freedom
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 21:31
With many goals and limited funds, it becomes difficult to decide which goal to invest for first, where to invest and how to allocate windfall gains or bonuses among financial goals.
Why India's markets have so few accredited investors
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 20:32
Experts say there is a need to further simplify the accreditation process for such investors.
Why India's markets has so few accredited investors
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 20:32
Experts say there is a need to further simplify the accreditation process for such investors.
A Top Penn Entertainment Shareholder Seeks Board Seats
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 15:18
The hedge fund HG Vora, founded by Parag Vora, is in talks with the casino operator.
India's Infrastructure Push Is Key to Taking on China
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 15:01
Infrastructure investment could be a backbone of India's economic growth. It just needs a lot more private money.
2024 Could Be the Year of the Yen
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 14:00
The Bank of Japan waited out the rest of the world's rate hikes, and now the yen is rebounding.
Tobacco Bonds Are on Fire, Defying the Odds
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 13:30
Backed by cigarette sales, they continue to thrive despite high rates and declining smoking.
Mutual Funds: Rolling returns vs trailing returns, what should investors keep track of?
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 12:54
While rolling returns refer to the annualised average returns for a time period, trailing returns indicate annualised returns from one point to another. While examining a fund's historical returns, rolling returns are se...
Santa Might Have One Last Gift for Investors
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 12:30
Stocks often rise during the Santa Claus rally period.
Big Battles Loom in SEC's War on Crypto
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 12:30
The SEC is waging several major court battles that could determine whether rules written for Wall Street apply to digital assets.
NFO window for Tata AIA Flexi Growth Fund set to conclude on Dec 31, 2023. Details here
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 12:12
The new TATA Flexi Growth Fund seeks to capitalise on stock fluctuations across market caps by investing in stocks across the small, mid, and large cap sectors.
How has life insurance transformed into a vital component of wealth management?
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 10:33
Wealth management aims to efficiently manage and grow individuals' wealth, and life insurance plays a versatile role in this strategy. It addresses concerns related to taxes, estate planning, retirement income, healthcar...
How to deal with AI & ML generated tax notices: A human perspective
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 10:26
The over-dependence on AI and ML tools by the IT department leads to automated red flags, without involving any human vetting
Gold price may touch ₹67,000 in 2024 on the rise in demand. Should you buy?
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 10:20
Experts anticipate a further rise in gold prices in 2024 amid high demand
How is the surge in gold prices reshaping the gold loan dynamics?
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 10:00
The recent surge in gold prices is reshaping the dynamics of gold loans, leading lenders to reevaluate collateral and borrowers to strategize their loan repayment or retention.
NFOs galore caught investors' imagination in 2023
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 08:40
The Indian stock market's bull run in 2023 boosted investor confidence, leading them to explore alternative investment avenues like NFOs.
Health insurance: Planning to expand the coverage? Make note of these 5 key factors
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 08:06
There are a number of ways through which you can expand your medical insurance cover: by expanding the policy size, covering it for critical illness, taking a super top up plan.
Mutual funds overall AUM zoomed 23% in 2023 on bull run. Details here
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 07:24
On Dec 31 last year, total asset size of mutual fund industry stood at ₹39.88 lakh crore. It spiked to ₹49.05 lakh crore by Nov 30, 2023, signifying a jump of 23 percent in the first eleven months
Singapore Fines Credit Suisse for Bankers' Misconduct
Wall Street Journal - 28 Dec 2023 07:08
The Monetary Authority of Singapore imposed a $3 million penalty on Credit Suisse for failing to prevent or detect misconduct by its relationship managers.
Personal loan growth spikes 32%, quarter soars 10%: CRIF-FIDC
livemint.com - 28 Dec 2023 06:15
The second quarter of 2023-24 throws some interesting results on loans, especially, personal loans, vehicle loans, education loans and loans to finance healthcare expenses.