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Billionaire Paul Marshall Nears Deal to Buy Britain's Spectator Magazine for Over $131 Million
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2024 20:54
Hedge-fund billionaire Paul Marshall is nearing a deal to acquire Britain's Spectator magazine for more than $131 million, as the would-be media mogul seeks to expand his roster of news outlets.
Messing Up the Closest Thing to a Sure Thing in the Stock Market
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2024 19:00
Index funds are a great way to match the performance of the market. So why do so many investors end up falling short?
Best mutual funds: Large-cap schemes that delivered over 20 per cent returns in the past 5 years - should you invest?
livemint.com - 23 Aug 2024 17:43
Wealth advisors recommend considering factors beyond returns, such as fund house reputation and macroeconomic conditions, before investing in mutual funds.
HNIs are targeting tech, pharma, fintechs in the start-up space, says Priti Goel of Prisha Wealth Management
livemint.com - 23 Aug 2024 15:08
HNIs are increasingly investing in real estate, technology, pharma, fintech, and healthcare startups, as well as lifestyle products. Blue-chip stocks remain a favored asset class due to their growth and security balance.
Which is better: Single or Joint holding in a mutual fund account?
livemint.com - 23 Aug 2024 14:10
Single holding offers full control to one individual but requires proper succession planning. Joint holding suits couples/families with shared access and flexibility but may cause disagreements. Choose based on personal ...
Data-Center Owners Get an Edge Over Big Tech Tenants, Finally
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2024 14:00
An artificial-intelligence land grab is lifting shares of the centers' landlords, such as Equinix, after years of mediocre rent growth.
The New Etiquette of Negotiating With Your Real-Estate Agent
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2024 13:30
What buyers should look out for in agent agreements.
Nvidia Is Up 2,000% Since 2019. These WSJ Readers Invested Early.
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2024 13:30
Eight investors share why they bought the chip maker's stock--and how much they have made.
A Time-Honored Strategy Puts Your Retirement at Risk of Financial Ruin
Wall Street Journal - 23 Aug 2024 13:30
The tried-and-true 60/40 portfolio and 4% withdrawal rate in retirement could lead to "catastrophic" outcomes if markets behave differently than in the past.
Drowning in debt at 32, confessions of a failed options trader
livemint.com - 23 Aug 2024 11:19
A Mumbai trader lost ₹60 lakh in options trading over eight years. Here is his story that offers insights and lessons on the risks of F&O trading and financial management
Energy bills to rise by an average of £149 a year from October
Telegraph - 23 Aug 2024 10:21
Energy bills are to rise by an average of £149 a year from October under the new price cap, as pensioners face a double hit from the loss of winter fuel payments.
Understanding pre-EMI interest deductions on home loans: What you need to know
livemint.com - 23 Aug 2024 08:45
Pre-EMI interest paid until March 31, 2024, can be claimed in five equal installments starting from March 31, 2025. Interest paid in 2024-2025 is deductible in the same year. Principal repaid before possession is not ded...
Want the lowest interest rates on personal loans? Here's the CIBIL score you should aim for
livemint.com - 23 Aug 2024 08:21
A high CIBIL score upward of 750 can enable borrowers to procure personal loan at a low interest rate. Meanwhile, the rate of interest is at the discretion of the bank's credit department