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Stocks Recover After Inflation Fears Roil Markets
Wall Street Journal - 15 Feb 2024 01:32
Big-tech and small-cap shares advanced while the bond selloff halted.
Morgan Stanley Is Laying Off Several Hundred in Wealth-Management Division
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 22:51
The Wall Street firm's plans to rein in costs under new Chief Executive Ted Pick will focus on a critical area.
Unlocking retirement prosperity: How NPS remains cutting-edge
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 22:11
The main reason for NPS's popularity is the consistency of returns and cost-efficiency.
Uber Put a Lot More Gas in its Tank
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 21:46
The company announced new financial targets that point toward better-than-expected growth.
What fund managers think of the current PSU rally
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 21:32
Insights from four fund managers on the underlying PSU sector dynamics and trends
The QQQ Fund, Now a $250 Billion Behemoth, Turns 25
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 20:00
Tech investors still face some of the same market dynamics--and fundamental questions.
U.S. Crude Oil Stocks Rise by 12 Million Barrels in Week Ended Feb. 9
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 20:00
U.S. crude oil inventories rose sharply last week as refineries reduced their capacity use
The China Conundrum Facing Wall Street Banks
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 19:00
Bankers have to answer a lot of tricky questions. Defining a Chinese company is one of the hardest.
ICICI Bank branch manager withdrew money from deposits for years to meet business targets: Report
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 18:02
The matter turned worse when someone got a whiff of it and started blackmailing the officials. Hence, this withdrawal of money from the accounts continued and the money was used to pay the Udaipur-based individual as hus...
Silicon Valley Needs to Accept That Insurance Is Boring
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 14:43
Venture capitalists have too often backed flashy "insurtech" startups with unworkable growth expectations.
Sony cuts PlayStation 5 sales forecast to 21 million units after posting record revenue
CNBC - 14 Feb 2024 14:35
Sony said it now expects to sell 21 million units of the PlayStation 5 in the fiscal year ending March, down from a previous forecast of 25 million units.
The Small University Endowment That Is Beating the Ivy Leagues
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 14:00
Baylor University has traded its way to the top of the university endowment performance rankings.
How to reactivate your lapsed PPF account -- A step by step guide
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 13:46
Investors in PPF are required to contribute a minimum of ₹500 and a maximum of ₹1.50 lakh to their accounts. Failure to deposit the minimum amount for one or two consecutive years may result in the complete deactivat...
India UPI Power: List of countries where Bharat's Unified Payments Interface can be used to make digital payments
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 13:06
UPI was launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016 and has rapidly gained momentum. The widespread adoption of UPI underscores the urgent need for secure, efficient, and user-centric payment me...
5 investing principles of Jim Simmons who relied on data to decide his investments
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 12:20
Jim Simons' investment strategies involve analyzing diverse data sources, including financial markets, weather patterns, and satellite images, to uncover correlations and insights.
Why investing in NCD IPOs is beneficial for retail investors-- explained
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 11:46Inflation holds steady in unexpected boost for Sunak - latest updates
Telegraph - 14 Feb 2024 11:03
Rishi Sunak has been given a Valentine's Day gift as inflation unexpectedly held steady last month.
Building a better credit history can lead to better credit products and terms in the future, says Yogi Sadana of Zype
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 11:02
Growth in the fintech ecosystem is already bridging the gap between demand and supply for unmet credit needs, especially in the near prime and medium value loan segments, and it will continue to do so in the future.
Instant personal loans: What are they and things you should know about? MintGenie explains
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 10:37
Instant personal loans are unsecured loans crafted for swift access to funds for diverse personal requirements. Nevertheless, borrowing money should be a well-considered decision, not merely a quick solution.
How to benefit most from rising fixed deposit interest rates? Here are 4 hidden ways
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 10:16
To maximize returns on FD investments, evaluate the duration of the FD, consider implementing a ladder strategy with varying maturities, compare interest rates from different banks, and be aware of early withdrawal penal...
4 NBFCs offer over 8 percent interest rate on their fixed deposits
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 09:47
Shriram Finance offers interest rate on fixed deposit in the range of 7.8 to 8.6 percent per annum. The interest rate is 7.8 percent on 12-month deposit, it rises to 7.95 percent when the tenure is 18 months. This furthe...
Sovereign Gold Bond: Various investment platforms offer options to invest in SGB; how it is compared to physical gold
livemint.com - 14 Feb 2024 09:42
Sovereign Gold Bond: SGBs are a safe investment option with potential for capital appreciation, and can be easily accessed through designated banks and online platforms