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Biden's New Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan: Who Qualifies and How It Would Work
Wall Street Journal - 9 Apr 2024 01:56
The plan would provide relief to millions who still owe more than they originally borrowed.
Treasury Yields Hit 2024 Highs
Wall Street Journal - 9 Apr 2024 01:02
Benchmark Treasurys rose to their highest yields since November and stocks were little changed as investors awaited fresh inflation data.
Gold Hits Fresh Highs as Central Banks Ramp Up Purchases
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2024 20:04
Gold prices hit new highs at the start of the week, with momentum chiefly driven by central bank purchases.
Dollar May Stay Stronger for Longer
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2024 18:39
The dollar had been widely expected to weaken this year as the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates, but rate-cut expectations have been trimmed back sharply while U.S. elections and geopolitical uncertainty coul...
CIBIL: 8 key indicators of a good credit score that you need to be aware of
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 18:06
A good CIBIL score usually has a history of timely payments, responsible credit utilisation, a diverse credit mix, and limited inquiries, with no defaults.
How is a demat account different from a bank account? Here are the key distinctions
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 17:12
A demat account and a bank account serve different purposes and have distinct features. Let's take a look at how they differ.
Demat Account: What precautions should you take while using it?
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 16:34
A demat account acts as an entry point into stock investing, offering convenience and security. Retail investors should follow precautions like regular monitoring, preventing inactivity, and avoiding herd mentality to ma...
Sorry, but Blood Tests Won't Replace Stool Samples or Colonoscopies Yet
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2024 15:00
Disappointing results for colon-cancer blood tests strengthen the investment thesis for Exact Sciences, which makes a stool-based test.
Regulating index providers is the need of the hour
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 14:56
The regulations provide for mandatory adherence to IOSCO's principles, constitution of oversight committee to review index design, and powers of Sebi to initiate special audit, among others.
How not to blow a part of your travel budget on visas
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 13:35Biden's New Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan: Who Qualifies and How It Would Work
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2024 13:00
The plan would provide relief to millions who still owe more than they originally borrowed.
Personal loans vs credit cards: How to choose between the two?
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 11:01
Deciding between a personal loan and a credit card for debt consolidation or other purposes depends on your circumstances.
Low-effort wins: This is how passive investing can outperform frequent trading
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 10:59
Passive ETFs and index funds consistently outperform active fund managers due to lower expense ratios and stable returns, driving a surge in passive investments in India.
Shimao Shares Fall After China Bank Files Liquidation Petition
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2024 08:10
Shimao Group shares fell sharply after a Chinese state-run bank filed a liquidation petition against the heavily indebted developer, adding uncertainty to a proposed restructuring of offshore debt.
Doubts Creep In About a Fed Rate Cut This Year
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2024 08:02
Traders started the year predicting as many as seven rate cuts. Now, many are betting on one or two--or none.
How to harvest tax-free capital gains from stocks and equity oriented mutual funds?
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2024 07:25
To optimize tax, investors can harvest gains up to ₹1 lakh annually by selling and rebuying stocks. Long-term capital gains from equity funds are tax-free up to ₹1 lakh, but gains above that are taxed at 10%.