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It's Hard to Beat That 7% Mortgage Rate. These Charts Show Why.
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 13:30
The usual workarounds for high borrowing rates aren't helping buyers much.
Women Aren't Getting the Big Jobs at Goldman Sachs, and They're Heading for the Exits
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 05:00
The Wall Street giant pledged to bring more women into senior ranks. Instead, top talent says better opportunities are elsewhere.
SBI Fixed Deposits: Amrit Kalash and We-care available till 31st March 2024; should you invest?
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 10:16
The SBI Amrit Kalash, a 400-day FD, is offering 7.10% p.a. for the general public and 7.60% p.a. for senior citizens. The interest rate is higher than FDs of similar tenure that other large banks offer. The SBI We-care i...
JPMorgan Hit With Nearly $350 Million Fine for Compliance Failures in Trading
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 21:23
Federal regulators allege that the bank didn't properly oversee and monitor trades that clients carried out through its systems.
Gold Trades at Record Highs, But Will It Lose Its Shine?
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 20:17
Some analysts forecast gold will climb even higher over the course of the year, but others argue prices are likely to drop in the short-term.
DA hiked to 50%: Will it lead to higher basic salary for central government employees? Key questions answered
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 18:37
The 7th Pay Commission did not recommend any such measure of merging dearness allowance with basic pay. So, this is unlikely to happen, although a similar recommendation was made by the 5th Pay Commission.
Dick's Sporting Goods soars past holiday quarter estimates, raises dividend 10%
CNBC - 14 Mar 2024 16:09
Dick's Sporting Goods said its holiday quarter was the strongest sales period in the company's history, leading it to raise its dividend by 10%.
Private Equity Wants Your Credit Card Debt. And Car Loan. And Mortgage.
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 16:00
Private fund managers like Apollo, Blackstone and KKR are pushing into asset-based lending and targeting the global economy's biggest prize: the American consumer.
Japan Finally Gets a Raise
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 15:10
Robust wage gains have been the missing piece of the puzzle keeping Japan's rates low--now they are finally here.
SpaceX Starship launch live: World's biggest rocket faces third test flight
Telegraph - 14 Mar 2024 14:13
Elon Musk's Starship rocket will make its third test flight today after its two previous attempts ended in explosions.
How to ensure a good interest rate on your personal loan? Here are 3 primary ways
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 14:03
Depending on the purpose of your loan, there could be loan options with naturally lower interest rates. Deciding what constitutes a good APR for a personal loan therefore relies on various factors.
How to Invest? More Than Ever, It Depends on Who You Are
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 14:02
Stocks might still be the best choice for very long-term investors, but cash and bonds are best for those with short and medium-term goals, respectively.
IEA Slightly Raises Oil-Demand Growth View But Cuts Supply Forecast
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 13:52
The International Energy Agency lifted its forecast for oil-demand growth this year on an improved outlook in the U.S. and increased bunkering, while it cut estimates for global supply on lower output expectations from O...
What you can do if your home loan interest rate is more than 9%
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 13:25
The lowest home loan rate on offer today is 8.3%. Many large lenders have grouped around 8.5.
Why 'regular pay' is better for life insurance premiums
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 13:21
Short tenure payment for long-term insurance policies appears cheap but will cost you more
Biden Jump-Starts Electric-Vehicle Push With Massive Lithium Loan
Wall Street Journal - 14 Mar 2024 13:00
Lithium Americas is on track to get a $2.26 billion loan for its Thacker Pass mine.
Last date to update aadhaar card details without fee extended by another 3 months. Details here
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 12:22
Aadhaar card details: You can change the name, address or mobile number without having to pay a fee. After June 14 deadline Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will levy a fee in order for citizens to make t...
Why are gold and silver valuable additions to an investor's portfolio? Explained
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 11:39Personal Loan Taxation: Are there any tax benefits on the amount borrowed?
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 11:30John Lewis staff denied bonus as retailer returns to profit - latest updates
Telegraph - 14 Mar 2024 11:08
John Lewis has told staff it will not be paying them a bonus for the third time in four years, even as it swung back into profit.
Personal Loans: From credit score to income, here's a list of eligibility criteria
livemint.com - 14 Mar 2024 10:54
Before applying for a personal loan, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and verify that your loan requirement aligns with your monthly income.