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Credit Suisse Struggles to Win Back Investors
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 15:15
The Swiss lender's $4.2 billion share sale and sweeping restructuring were supposed to regain the market's confidence. Instead, more investors are betting against the bank.
When Is It Time to Retire? Readers (and I) Want to Know
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 19:00
In a farewell column, Glenn Ruffenach considers how you know you're ready to walk away, even if it's hard to do.
Stock Futures Rise After Data Shows Slowing Pace of Inflation
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 15:53
U.S. stock futures rose after data offered fresh signs that inflation pressures are easing and consumers continue to spend.
Is Walgreens Stock A Better Pick Over This Giant Retailer?
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 15:00
Although Walgreens is trading at a comparatively lower valuation of 0.3x, trailing revenues than 0.7x for Walmart, this gap in the valuation is justified given the latter's superior revenue growth, profitability, and low...
Jim Bullard On Fed Rate Hikes: "The Committee Is Going To Have To Do More"
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 22:04
As we wait for the next FOMC meeting in December, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Jim Bullard, stated that the Fed would have to continue rate hikes to slow inflation.
Blackstone Limits Redemptions From Real Estate Vehicle, Stock Sinks
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 20:54
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. said in a letter that the amount of withdrawals requested in October exceeded its monthly limit of 2% of its net-asset value and its quarterly threshold of 5%.
Jobless Claims Fall Despite Layoffs And Inflation
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 19:28
How can jobless claims have fallen despite news of mass layoffs and soaring inflation? Here's what's currently happening in the labor market.
What the new bis report says about indians and Their 'Cryptic' Allure
livemint.com - 1 Dec 2022 19:23
Cryptos have captured the attention of investors everywhere, so it is fascinating to observe adoption trends globally as well as in India
Kroger Needs to Up Its E-Commerce Game
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 19:22
The company's proposed merger with Albertsons, even if approved, won't necessarily supercharge its digital business.
How young Indian couples are budgeting for their weddings
livemint.com - 1 Dec 2022 19:14
Marriages are made in heaven, so goes the saying
Two Fed Mandates Enter, One Leaves
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 19:09
Inflation is coming down, giving the Federal Reserve the cover it needs to ratchet down its rate increases. But can the job market hold out?
Credit Scores Get Bogged Down by Deluge of False Identity-Theft Claims
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 18:51
Some credit-repair companies file fraudulent claims on behalf of consumers, often without their knowledge, to boost their scores. That's raised new concerns about how reliable the credit-reporting system really is.
Salesforce Isn't on Cloud Nine
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 18:26
Marc Benioff, the co-founder and longtime chief of Salesforce, is bidding farewell to the second person with whom he has attempted to share the top job.
Donor-Advised Funds: Questions to Ask Yourself Amid a Turbulent Stock Market
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 18:00
Many people are wondering if the funds are still a good option for charitable donations.
Some Home Buyers Could Soon Get a $1 Million Mortgage With a 3% Down Payment
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 18:00
Higher limits for federally backed mortgages will give buyers more flexibility in their house hunts.
Capping the Price of Russia's Oil Is a Risky Balancing Act
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 17:43
A low ceiling on the price of Russian oil could encourage the Kremlin to disrupt energy markets further.
Qualcomm Named 'Top Dividend Stock Of The Nasdaq 100' At Dividend Channel With 2.4% Yield
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 17:13
Qualcomm has been named as the ''Top Dividend Stock of the Nasdaq 100'', according to Dividend Channel, which published its most recent ''DividendRank'' report.
Is This 11.5% Yield Next On The Bond Bandwagon?
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 16:49
Just three weeks ago, we contrarians shouted alone in the dividend woods...
Why A Housing Bust Will Not Generate A Severe Recession
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 15:19
The tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve has increased the risk of a housing downturn and a U.S. recession. However, the factors that contributed to the severity of the 2007-2009 recession are less appare...
Saurabh Mukherjea reaffirms faith in his investment strategy amid rough patch
livemint.com - 1 Dec 2022 15:06
The Rising Giant's portfolio from Marcellus PMS, has underperformed steeply since inception, when compared to its benchmark - BSE 500 Total Return Index (TRI)
The Pros And Cons Of Artificial Intelligence
Forbes - 1 Dec 2022 14:30
With this massive increase in the use of AI in our everyday lives, and algorithms that are constantly improving, what are the pros and cons of this powerful technology?
The Weak Yen is a Mixed Blessing for Japan Inc.
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2022 14:03
A weak currency is typically viewed as a tailwind for export heavyweight Japan, but the picture has grown more complicated in recent years.