Market News
Stocks Slip After Fed Cuts Rates
Wall Street Journal - 19 Sep 2024 00:33
The Dow and S&P 500 finished lower after the Federal Reserve voted to cut interest rates by half a percentage point.
U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall in Week Ended Sept. 13
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2024 19:31
Commercial crude oil stockpiles excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 1.6 million barrels to 417.5 million barrels in the week ended Sept. 13 and were about 4% below the five-year average for the time of year...
EA Shows Why Game Forecasts Are a Tricky Business
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2024 19:04
First analyst meeting in eight years falls flat as big projects have few specific details on timing.
Get Ready to See Stock Prices in Half-Pennies
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2024 18:00
The SEC is set to vote on a change to market rules that would cause the prices of many stocks to be quoted in increments of $0.005, which it says will help lower costs for investors.
When should you sell your mutual fund investments? Experts weigh in.
livemint.com - 18 Sep 2024 16:03
Understanding when and why to sell a mutual fund is as important as knowing when and where to invest, and often requires a mix of strategy, timing and foresight.
Is ₹2 crore enough as retirement corpus?
livemint.com - 18 Sep 2024 15:52
Understanding inflation and investment strategies are crucial for retirement planning.
Lithium Gets a Charge, but Oversupply Still Looms
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2024 15:43
The metal, which is used to make batteries for both gadgets and electric vehicles, has been on a roller-coaster ride in recent years.
Inflation remains above 2pc target ahead of interest rate decision
Telegraph - 18 Sep 2024 10:02
Inflation remained stubbornly above the Bank of England's 2pc target last month, official figures show, as policymakers prepare to announce the next decision on interest rates.
Cracking the IPO code: Tips to secure allotments amid heavy oversubscription
livemint.com - 18 Sep 2024 05:00
While strategies like using multiple Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) or shareholder quotas might slightly improve allotment chances, the odds still remain slim.