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Okta pops more than 20% on strong earnings and guidance beat
CNBC - 4 Mar 2025 21:42
Okta shares soared on Tuesday after the identity and access management company delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings and beat on guidance.
Credit card spending dropped in January: What is prompting consumers to tighten purse strings?
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 16:25
The month-on-month decline can be attributable to a base effect, as December saw elevated spending on account of year-end and new-year-related expenditures.
Best Buy CEO warns price increases are 'highly likely' after Trump tariffs
CNBC - 4 Mar 2025 15:23
Best Buy beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as the company's computing and phone sales increased.
Income Tax: Why should you invest in ELSS & tax saving bonds to save tax?
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 13:57
To claim income tax benefits, investors can invest in equity linked savings scheme (ELSS) and section 54EC bonds
Lost track of old mutual fund investments? Sebi's 'Mitra' is here to help.
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 12:33
Millions of mutual fund accounts have gone unclaimed due to outdated records and missing PAN details. Sebi's new Mitra platform aims to reunite investors with their forgotten holdings--one lost folio at a time.
Best Mutual Funds: THESE retirement schemes gave over 15% CAGR return in the past 5 years
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 11:51
Retirement funds are solution-oriented funds which have a lock-in of at least five years or retirement age which ever is earlier. These are also known as solution-oriented funds.
How many credit cards should you own? Key tips for managing your finances
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 11:29
The Indian credit card market as of March 2025 continues to grow at a fast pace, with estimates predicting a spectacular growth in card volumes in the future. But how many credit cards do you need?
UPI alert! Banks to roll out these changes from April 1 onwards
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 11:03
The new rules state that the banks and payment service providers are supposed to update their list by removing the numbers which have been disconnected to surrendered.
My family has a history of cancer. Which insurance plan should I buy?
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 10:44
Since each serves a distinct purpose, having both policies can provide well-rounded protection. But if you can afford only one, start with an indemnity-based plan with a high sum insured.
How to set up auto pay for your credit card bill? Online and offline methods explained
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 10:19
To streamline credit card payments and safeguard your credit score, set up auto-pay. Consistent account monitoring helps avoid fees and detect issues. This article outlines the automation process, its advantages, and pos...
Loan restructuring explained: Benefits, process, and how it affects your credit
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 10:16
Loan restructuring can help borrowers facing financial emergencies by modifying repayment terms into more manageable periods. It aims to prevent defaults and enhance lenders' chances of recovering funds, though it may ne...
Saudi oil giant Aramco posts drop in full-year profit, slashes dividend
CNBC - 4 Mar 2025 09:56
Saudi state oil producer Aramco reported a decline in net profit in 2024 and warned of a dividend cut.
Medical loan vs. personal loan: What's the right option for your health care financing?
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 09:38
In case of a sudden medical expenditure, Indians take a loan generally to bridge the gap. However, between a medical loan and a personal loan, do you opt for one over the other?
New income tax bill provisions grant wide search powers to authorities, make privacy of taxpayers vulnerable
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 08:43
The Income-Tax Bill, 2025, grants tax authorities extensive powers to search digital spaces for tax evasion. Concerns arise over data privacy, potential misuse, and lack of safeguards for taxpayers' information amid incr...
Are credit card reward points really worth it? Here's what you need to know
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 08:30
Cardholders should grasp the value of credit card rewards to avoid overspending and debt. A recent report shows a drop in credit card spending in India, underlining the necessity for users to keep an eye on their credit ...
Is a personal loan top-up right for you? Benefits and eligibility explained
livemint.com - 4 Mar 2025 07:47
A personal loan top-up has benefits like low to no documentation, attractive interest rates, flexible repayment options, faster approval and disbursal, etc.
Target will report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects
CNBC - 4 Mar 2025 07:01
Target is looking to reclaim its crown in the kingdom of discretionary merchandise after warning of a steep decline in profits late last year.