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Investing in mutual funds versus buying a house
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2021 09:50
If the accumulated investment amount is higher than the future cost of the property you can invest in equity funds and then buy your home when you are nearing retirement
Abrdn in Talks to Acquire Interactive Investor for $2 Billion
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 23:03
A tie-up would give the Scottish asset manager a stronger foothold in individual investing, which took off during the pandemic.
Millions of Americans Are Skipping the Dentist. Lenders See a Financing Niche.
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 11:30
Americans often have to take out personal loans or dig into savings to pay for dental care. Many forgo treatment, while some search for clinics where they can get treatment free.
What Determines Stock-Market Prices? Here's a New Theory
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 18:00
A study finds that for every $1 that goes into the stock market, prices go up by $5.
'Gender Lens' Funds Let Investors Put Money on Women Leaders
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 16:35
These funds invest based on whether a company has women in leadership roles or is committed to their advancement in some other way
Berkshire Hathaway's Net Earnings Fall 66% on Lower Investment Gains
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 15:54
Warren Buffett's conglomerate said its third-quarter net earnings fell to $10.34 billion, after paper gains from the company's vast portfolio of stock investments declined from a year earlier.
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Forbes - 6 Nov 2021 15:03Berkshire's operating earnings pop 18% last quarter with Buffett's cash pile at record $149 billion
CNBC - 6 Nov 2021 14:46
The conglomerate reported operating income $6.47 billion in the third quarter, rising 18% from $5.48 billion from the same quarter a year ago.
Business Is the Game-Changer at COP26 in Glasgow
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 13:01
Private capital is mobilized for climate action, but needs a clear road map and rules to be deployed effectively.
Rivian Automotive Boosts IPO Price Range
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2021 00:22
The electric-vehicle maker backed by Amazon.com is offering 135 million shares at an expected price between $72 and $74 each. Previously, it expected a range between $57 and $62.