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Nov 28 (Reuters) - Republican mega-donor Bernie Marcus said on Tuesday he would likely still give money to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid if the former president was convicted of a crime - but the billionaire does not plan to be one of his biggest financial backers.
Marcus, a co-founder of home improvement retail... | Nonprofit, Charities, & Fundraising |
Halloween is approaching and many households are already stocking up on candy for trick-or-treaters — or themselves. Now Instacart is using these purchases to help track Halloween trends. The grocery delivery service has collected data on the most popular Halloween candy in each state and also determined how different ... | Consumer & Retail |
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Got a Boost From High Interest Rates
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is poised to show that persistently high interest rates have helped the conglomerate more than they hindered it.
(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is poised to show that persistently high interest rates ... | Interest Rates |
With digital ID and CBDC, it would be easy to turn carbon footprint measurement into enforcement under a social credit system: perspective
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) carrot or stick approach to climate policies is virtually the same as it was for COVID.
From COVID contact tracing and vaccine passports to carbon f... | Banking & Finance |
Popular Reddit App Apollo Would Need to Pay $20 Million Per Year Under New API Pricing
Popular Reddit app Apollo might not be able to operate as is in the future due to planned API pricing that Reddit is implementing.
Apollo developer Christian Selig was today told that Reddit plans to charge $12,000 for 50 million API... | Consumer & Retail |
Protean eGov Technologies IPO - Investment Rationale, Issue Details, Financials, Strengths, Risks: Anand Rathi
The Rs 490.3 crore IPO will open on Nov 6 and the issue closes on Nov 8. The issue is entirely an OFS by existing investors.
BQ Prime’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
I am 57 and have $1.1 million in my 401(k) and $50,000 in a high-yield savings account. I earn $300,000 per year and put $30,000 in my 401(k) each year plus a match on the first 6%. I have a $220,000 mortgage on a home valued at $550,000. I would like to retire at 62 with no debt.
My wife and I will collect $3,500 each... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported much better-than-expected profits for the first half of the year, boosted by food and clothing sales.
Profit before tax soared to £326m in the six months to 30 September - up 56% on the previous year.
It has been focussing on revamping its shops, clothing lines and digital offer as p... | Consumer & Retail |
The waters have been very hot in the crypto industry this week. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed two separate lawsuits against two of the largest crypto exchanges in the world: Binance and Coinbase.
“This is about both investors and issuers in the crypto space, to bring them into compliance,”... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
While the suit raised eyebrows across the industry, what stood out to TechCrunch+ was the agency’s direct stance on a handful of crypto assets being securities. That’s something crypto community members have argued against in the past.
The total filing was 136 pages long and carried a lot of information. So we dove dee... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
EPFO Records Highest Net Member Addition Of 18.75 Lakh In July
The data indicates that around 10.27 lakh new members have enrolled during July 2023 which is the highest since July 2022.
Retirement fund body EPFO has recorded the highest net member addition of 18.75 lakh in July 2023, according to the payroll data relea... | Workforce / Labor |
India's government gave nearly early household a bank account offering app-based digital money transfers, reports the Economist. But that's just the beginning: Take a walk on Mumbai's Juhu beach and little has changed in five years — except for the QR codes adorning every food stall. Go to São Paulo in Brazil, Beijing ... | Banking & Finance |
Thermax Q2 Results: Net Profit Up 45%, Revenue Rises
Revenue was 11% higher at Rs 2,302 crore in Q2 as compared with Rs 2,075 crore last year.
Thermax Ltd. recorded an increase in profit and revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
The company's consolidated profit after tax reported an increase of 45% at Rs 159 c... | Banking & Finance |
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said it will be "virtually impossible" to deliver tax cuts until the UK economy improves.
A less gloomy economic outlook and the high cost of living had led to calls for measures to reduce taxes in the Autumn Statement in November.
Speaking on LBC, Mr Hunt said the country's high levels of de... | Inflation |
ASK Automotive IPO Subscription: Day 2 Live Updates
The IPO has been subscribed 0.60 times, or 60%, as of 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
The initial public offering of ASK Automotive Ltd. opened for public subscription on Tuesday. The three-day issue, priced between Rs 268 and Rs 282 per share, will conclude on Nov. 9. The IPO ... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
Last year, it took reporters digging into Alameda Research’s balance sheet to finally show that ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s big crypto house of cards was built on a shaky bedrock of customer funds. But according to a new report, a few FTX employees were well aware that Bankman-Fried’s hedge fund Alameda had backdoor... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
(Reuters) - Phillips 66 said on Wednesday it "plans to continue a constructive dialogue" with Elliott Investment Management after the company asked the U.S. refiner to revamp its board to boost lagging performance.
The activist investment firm has taken a $1 billion stake in Phillips 66, flagging that the company's sto... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
The US is facing a labor shortage — immigration is the solution
For over 35 years, the American political system has been unable to make any significant change to U.S. immigration policy. In June 2023, a bipartisan coalition of representatives introduced the Dignity Act, a comprehensive immigration reform bill. This fo... | Workforce / Labor |
Direct cremations, when the body is cremated without a service and the ashes are returned to the family, have risen in popularity in the last few years, partly because they are the cheapest option.
Janet Jones, 70, of Attleborough, Norfolk, is considering whether to book one for herself and her husband, as she wants to... | Consumer & Retail |
Alcohol duty has been frozen until 1 August 2024, the chancellor has announced.
Delivering his Autumn Statement in the Commons, Jeremy Hunt said that meant there would be no increase in duty on beer, cider, wine or spirits.
Citing cost-of-living pressures, he said he recognised that "for many people going to the pub ha... | Consumer & Retail |
Whirlpool To Sell 24% Stake In India Unit
The proceeds from the transaction will be used to reduce debt levels, which will enhance balance-sheet flexibility.
Whirlpool Corp. announced on Thursday that it would sell up to a 24% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. in 2024.
The parent company will enter into one or more tran... | India Business & Economics |
In an exclusive interview, the Labour leader sets out a bold vision to create an extra 2 million appointments a year – with patients seen in NHS hospitals by NHS staff. Under his health plans, cash-strapped doctors and nurses will be offered generous overtime in a bid to restore the service to its former glory.
And his... | Workforce / Labor |
The US government's credit rating has been downgraded following concerns over the state of the country's finances and its debt burden. From a report: Fitch, one of three major independent agencies that assess creditworthiness, cut the rating from the top level of AAA to a notch lower at AA+. Fitch said it had noted a "... | Interest Rates |
Rishi Sunak has given a "straightforward" message for Vladimir Putin at the G7 summit: "We're not going away."
Speaking to Sky News in Hiroshima, the prime minister had ready answers for his policy and position on Ukraine.
Hours earlier, he had announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds - and told me that he beli... | Europe Business & Economics |
Orient Cement Q2 Results Review - Capex To Drive Into New League: Yes Securities
We remain positive on Orient Cement for being an efficient and low-cost producer
BQ Prime’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and r... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
At first glance Hugo and Huxley may look like thousands of other golden retrievers but these “pet influencers” make their owner, Ursula Aitchison, more than £100,000 a year in modelling, advertising and sponsorship deals.Hugo, nine next month, and Huxley, three, are part of a booming trend for pet models, with advertis... | Consumer & Retail |
LIC Clocks Tepid Growth As Private Insurers Continue To Gain Market Share
Private life insurers exhibited growth at 19% YoY, contributing a total of Rs 6,010 crore to the industry's APE.
Market share trends demonstrate that while October was a relatively muted month for Life Insurance Corp., they have largely been able... | Banking & Finance |
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Why Turkey, Eggs and Air Travel Just Got Cheaper
The long tail of greedflation may be subsiding, just as a federal jury cracks the longstanding egg cartel. Plus antitrust action on airlines and the turkey industry are likely delivering lower prices.
Welcome to BIG, a newsletter on... | Inflation |
For the second time in 24 hours, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a major cryptocurrency exchange. Yesterday, the regulator filed charges against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, with accusations of manipulative trading practices, mishandling customer assets, and failures of corporate control. Tod... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
Despite mounting financial pressures, holiday shoppers say they are planning to shell out more money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year than last.
That's according to a new survey from auditing firm Deloitte that shows consumers plan to spend an average of $567 between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this h... | Consumer & Retail |
Bitcoin has surged past $33,000 per coin on Monday, rising nearly 11% in 24 hours. According to CoinGecko, the coin is up more than 17% in the past seven days. Decrypt reports: Bulls have flooded the space as talk about a spot Bitcoin ETF has investors hopeful that the long-awaited crypto product will soon get approval... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
Millions of Americans born between 1965 and 1980, collectively known as Generation X, are headed toward retirement woefully unprepared financially for retirement, a recent analysis shows.
The typical Gen-X household with a private retirement plan has $40,000 in savings, according to a report this week from the National... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
Mankind Pharma, Nexus Select Trust Shares At Record High After FTSE Inclusion
FTSE added Mankind Pharma to All-World, Large-Cap, Total-Cap and All-Cap indices.
FTSE added Mankind Pharma to All-World, Large-Cap, Total-Cap and All-Cap indices post their latest quarterly review December 2023, the London-based stock exchan... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
- DoorDash added a 'tip nudge' feature in June, which reminds customers to tip.
- It's the latest example of how common tip requests have become for food delivery.
- Some gig workers say their base pay is just a few dollars for each order, making tips a key source of income.
Customers have long been asked to tip the pe... | Consumer & Retail |
- StubHub's annual NBA preview sees ticket sales up nearly 60% for this upcoming season compared to last season.
- Fans from 92 countries will flock to North America for games in a 120% increase in international ticket sales, the company said.
- LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers top the list as the most in-demand team. ... | Consumer & Retail |
Saturday's papers focus on a range of different stories - from HS2 to King Charles' visit to France.
The "next generation may be banned from smoking", says the front page of The Guardian, as part of plans apparently being considered by Rishi Sunak.
Whitehall sources say the prime minister is looking at measures brought... | Consumer & Retail |
Government Cuts Price Of Subsidised Tomato To Rs 70 Per Kg
The Union government has reduced prices of subsidised tomatoes to Rs 70 per kilogramme from Thursday
The Union government has reduced prices of subsidised tomatoes to Rs 70 per kilogramme from Thursday from Rs 80 per kg now to provide relief to common man from ... | Inflation |
The US Justice Department seeks $4 billion from Binance to end a years-long investigation into the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to Bloomberg. Negotiations are reportedly underway that could subject Binance co-founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ) to criminal charges in the US.
Bloomberg cites “p... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
LIC Plans To Set Up Office In GIFT City During This Fiscal
As part of its digital transformation exercise, insurance behemoth is exploring the possibility of setting up a fintech unit.
Life Insurance Corporation is planning to open office in GIFT International Financial Services Centre Gandhinagar (Gujarat) during the ... | Banking & Finance |
RBI Monetary Policy: Regulator Announces Measures To Strengthen Risk Management At Banks and NBFCs
The governor advised banks and NBFCs to strengthen their risk management strategies and develop stronger underwriting standards.
The Reserve Bank of India announced a slew of measures to strengthen the risk management fra... | Banking & Finance |
ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO Subscription: Day 2 Live Updates
The IPO has been subscribed 3.47 times as of 10:45 a.m. on Monday.
ESAF Small Finance Bank launched its initial public offering on Nov. 3. The IPO issue will close on Nov. 7. The IPO was subscribed 1.74 times on day 1.
The Kerala-based bank is seeking to secu... | Banking & Finance |
Labour would not immediately restore the 0.7% aid target if it wins the next election, but aim to do so “as soon as the fiscal situation allows”, Lisa Nandy has said.
The shadow international development secretary also suggested reinstating an independent Department for International Development would not be a priority... | Nonprofit, Charities, & Fundraising |
Yvette Cooper has defended Labour’s plan to keep the Conservatives’ two-child benefit cap, which has been blamed for pushing families into poverty.
The shadow home secretary insisted Labour must be “clear about what we can fund” as she emphasised the party’s focus on economic responsibility.
It comes after Sir Keir Sta... | Inflation |
House Republicans held a hearing Wednesday throwing cold water on President Joe Biden’s plan to give more workers overtime protections.
Even though the hearing was about employees who work long hours, the GOP chair of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce took a moment to argue that too many Americans don’t ... | Workforce / Labor |
Our investments were $450,000 and are now $250,000. How much do I lose before I cash in investments?
-Liz
I’m sorry that you’ve experienced such a significant financial loss. I know that can be stressful and scary as you wonder whether things will turn around so you can reach your goals.
Since I don’t know the details ... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
I've been debating whether to pay off my mortgage. I've refinanced at 2.375% and can get a certificate of deposit (CD) for a year at 4%. I was adding to my mortgage payment by about $1,000 a month to pay it off in seven years instead of 14 years. I want to retire in seven years, and though my Social Security will be ar... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
Insolvency Law: Supreme Court Divided Over Government's Position As Secured Creditor
Experts say that this situation can be resolved authoritatively only through a judgement by a larger bench.
In a judgement that irked India Inc. last year, the Supreme Court held that dues owed to the government rank equally with other... | Banking & Finance |
"Britain needs you" was the urgent appeal from the chancellor to workers who have dropped out of the jobs market since COVID - delivered in a keynote speech earlier this year.
But while getting more people back into work is central to Jeremy Hunt's efforts to tackle the UK's low productivity and economic stagnation, f... | Unemployment |
Ambani’s Reliance Industries Considers Record $1.8 Billion Bond Sale
The transaction, if it concludes, would be the biggest rupee sale ever for Reliance, Bloomberg-compiled data show.
(Bloomberg) -- Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. is considering raising as much as 150 billion rupees ($1.8 billion... | Banking & Finance |
Bud Light is showing no signs of rebounding from its slump as sales plunged even further in June, recent industry data shows.
Sales of thedropped 28% for the week ending June 24 when compared to the same period last year, according to beer tracker Bump Williams Consulting. Sales of Yuengling Lager, Coors Light and Mill... | Consumer & Retail |
Over three days of testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial, Caroline Ellison provided revealing glimpses from the years in which she was SBF's on-and-off girlfriend and one of his top executives.
Ellison's testimony described Bankman-Fried's belief that he could become US president, and his belief that his hair... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
The Prime Minister told MPs that the preponderance of home owners on multi-year deals meant that the impact of higher interest rates took longer to feed through and curb people’s spending.
This, in turn, meant it was taking longer than expected to bring down inflation, he said, in comments branded “tin-eared” by critic... | Inflation |
Keir Starmer has pledged that Labour’s green energy plan will be “made in Scotland” as he announced its publicly-owned energy company will be headquartered north of the border.
Labour plans to create Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned clean energy generation company, if it wins power at the next general elect... | Renewable Energy |
Ilsan, South Korea – In their apartment on the outskirts of Seoul, Kwon Jang-ho and Cho Nam-hee sat down recently at the kitchen table to work out the monthly budget for their 17-month-old son, Ju-ha.
“Raising a baby in Korea can be affordable if you don’t buy unnecessary stuff and take advantage of government support,... | Inflation |
Bitcoin's Rise
Bitcoin remains the leading decentralized cryptocurrency, which has over the past decade increased interest in potential applications using its core blockchain technology. Yet, in an extremely dynamic (and often volatile) market, Bitcoin has also found its fair share of competitors—including other digita... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
The owner of Poundland has agreed to take on the leases of dozens of Wilko shops.
Pepco Group, which owns Poundland in the UK, is expected to convert up to 71 Wilko stores to the Poundland brand.
Poundland boss Barry Williams said it recognised the last few weeks had been difficult for Wilko workers.
In a statement, th... | Consumer & Retail |
Welcome back to Chain Reaction, a podcast that unpacks and dives deep into the latest trends, drama and news in crypto with some of the biggest names in the industry to break things down block by block for the crypto curious.
Boys Club is a social decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO, for the “crypto curious,”... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
Instead of spending his retirement relaxing, or taking up a niche hobby, Nigel currently spends part of his day tracking down pensioners.
The former police officer was just 49 when he retired. Feeling like he was "too young to do nothing", he went to work as a loan shark investigator.
But he could never have imagined... | Banking & Finance |
Staff at Tesco stores are to be offered body cameras amid a rise in violent attacks, the supermarket's chief executive has said.
The company has seen physical assaults increase by a third since last year.
It mirrors findings by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) published earlier this year, which found abuse against r... | Consumer & Retail |
At the center of the suspected scandal—which has the feds reportedly probing whether authorities in Turkey funneled money to Adams’ mayoral campaign through local straw donors—is KSK Construction. And a Daily Beast investigation into KSK reveals a key piece of information: how much the company has relied on a bank unde... | Banking & Finance |
The government is in an almighty bind.
It is now nearly a fortnight since the legendary political photographer Steve Back managed to get a picture of a government document held under the arm of a government official in public.
Pounced upon by The Independent, it revealed that the prime minister and the chancellor had m... | Real Estate & Housing |
ED Attaches Rs 230 Crore Assets Of Bhopal's Peoples Group
The attached properties are in the form of land, buildings and machinery, colleges, schools, training centre, paper mill, newsprint machinery etc., the agency said in a statement.
Schools, colleges, paper mill and other buildings worth more than Rs 230 crore of ... | Banking & Finance |
The London Stock Exchange Group has drawn up plans for a new digital markets business, saying this will make it the first major exchange to offer extensive trading of traditional financial assets on the blockchain technology best known for powering cryptocurrency. From a report: Murray Roos, head of capital's markets a... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
Grocery costs increased dramatically over the last year, but nothing beats the price of eggs, which have grown by 70.1%, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100," says Julia Yum, who runs a 24-hour deli in New York City that's be... | Inflation |
NEW YORK -- Moving your savings around by opening a new account and closing an old one can seem like a hassle. But it’s a use of time that can pay off.
After years of paying low rates for savers, banks are finally offering better interest on deposits. Though the increases may seem small, compounding interest adds up ov... | Interest Rates |
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves the courthouse following his arraignment in New York City on Dec. 22, 2022. Bankman-Fried's trial just concluded its second week, with explosive testimony from former girlfriend Caroline Ellison.
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FTX founder ... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
Government Relaxes Norms For Some Small Savings Schemes
As per the gazette notification dated November 9, an individual can open an account under the Senior Citizen's Savings Scheme within three months from the date of receipt of the retirement benefits and proof of the date of disbursal of such retirement benefits.
Th... | Banking & Finance |
More than 60,000 adults with disabilities and long-term illnesses in England were chased for debts by councils last year after failing to pay for their social care support at home.
Claimants told the BBC they can't afford the charges amid rising food and rent prices, along with the additional costs of living with disab... | Consumer & Retail |
Sam Bankman-Fried was willing to offer $5 billion for Donald Trump not to run for office again.
When author Michael Lewis first met Bankman-Fried, the crypto wunderkind wanted to use his newly amassed wealth to solve existential threats to humanity. In order to abate risks to democracy in the U.S., Bankman-Fried consid... | Crypto Trading & Speculation |
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Bank of America has been fined $24 million after two former traders placed phony "spoof" trades to try to influence the market for U.S. Treasuries, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said on Thursday.... | Bonds Trading & Speculation |
Rishi Sunak is set to fight the next election pledging to keep the pension 'triple lock' – despite its spiralling cost – after being told it would be 'political suicide' to abandon it.
The Prime Minister had declined to commit to the policy beyond next year's 8.5 per cent rise in state pensions, after experts said it ... | United Kingdom Business & Economics |
Protean eGov Technologies Mops Up Rs 143 Crore From Anchor Investors Ahead Of IPO
The IT-enabled solutions provider allotted 18.12 lakh shares at Rs 792 apiece to 18 anchor investors.
Protean eGov Technologies Ltd. has raised Rs 143.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering.
The IT-enabled solu... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
The number of children without a home in England is at a record high, the latest official figures show.
According to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, over 105,000 households are in temporary accommodation.
Housing charity Shelter says almost 139,000 children were homeless at the end of June 202... | Real Estate & Housing |
Navigating the complexities of estate planning can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding probate laws. Probate is a legal process in which a deceased person’s estate is settled and distributed. It can be a time-consuming and potentially expensive for those involved. Here is what you need to know about ... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
ICAI CA Foundation Result 2023: Here's How To Check CA Foundation June Result?
Candidates can access the ICAI CA Foundation Result on the official website at icai.nic.in.
ICAI CA Foundation Result 2023: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will likely announce the results of the Chartered Accountants Foundat... | Banking & Finance |
Subjected To Criminal Prosecution To Create ‘Chilling Effect’: NewsClick To Delhi High Court
The court was hearing petitions by the news portal for quashing the cases the Delhi Police and Enforcement Directorate have registered against it over alleged violation of foreign funding laws.
NewsClick Wednesday alleged in th... | Banking & Finance |
London's mayor Sadiq Khan has announced he is launching a £130m scheme to give every primary school pupil free school meals for the next academic year.
The mayor's office said it is estimated the one-off funding could help more than 270,000 children in the capital during the 2023-24 academic year.
A spokesperson added... | Nonprofit, Charities, & Fundraising |
It could have been worse, and it's not like Wall Street was expecting much anyway.
In a nutshell, that's Target's third quarter earnings on Wednesday morning.
After almost two years of brutal results at the hands of execution missteps, rising retail theft and increasingly cautious consumer sentiments, Target clobbered ... | Consumer & Retail |
House Speaker Mike Johnson makes hundreds of thousands of dollars a year but apparently does not have a bank account, a new report revealed Wednesday.
Johnson was first elected in 2016 and has served on the Hill ever since. In all seven financial disclosure forms he submitted for those years, he has not mentioned holdi... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
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People walk along 5th Avenue in Manhattan, which is one of the nation's premier shopping streets, on Feb. 15, 2023. Consumer spending was unexpectedly strong last month. That's good for the economy – but not so good for inflation prospects.
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People wal... | Inflation |
Britain’s era of cheap food has come to an end, economists have said, as the Bank of England warned grocery price inflation will remain in double digits until the end of the year.
Bank officials said that while there was “wide agreement” among retailers and suppliers that food inflation “had now peaked”, prices were li... | Inflation |
Five Star Business Q2 Review - Strong Growth Sustains, On Track To Deliver >35% FY24 Growth: ICICI Securities
Underlying asset quality trend stays healthy
BQ Prime’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research... | Banking & Finance |
SBI - Business Outlook Steady; Internal Accruals To Support Growth Momentum: Motilal Oswal
Aiming for sustainable return on asset/return on equity of ~1.2%/20%; ; reiterate Buy with a target price of Rs 700
BQ Prime’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across... | Banking & Finance |
Power Mech Projects Q2 Results Review - Expects Order Inflow To Pick Up In H2: Nirmal Bang
On July 31, 20’23, Power Mech won Rs 304.38 billion MDO contract from SAIL, which is executable over 28 years.
BQ Prime’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across Indi... | Stocks Trading & Speculation |
Vedanta Is Working With JPMorgan To Advise On Business Overhaul
The development suggests Vedanta is progressing on its plans to simplify the complex financial structure.
(Bloomberg) -- Vedanta Group is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to advise on an overhaul of the Indian conglomerate announced in September, accordin... | Banking & Finance |
The government made £2.4bn by selling mortgages from collapsed lenders to investment firms, a report funded by Martin Lewis has suggested.
Some 200,000 mortgages were sold to firms which cannot offer new deals. Many homeowners are stuck on high rates as other lenders will not accept them.
The founder of the MoneySavin... | Real Estate & Housing |
L&T Finance To Trim Bank Borrowing To Whittle Spike In Cost Of Funds
L&T Finance has said it will cut its borrowings from banks and instead increase its loans from the markets through instruments such as NCDs in response to the Reserve Bank's hiking of the risk weightage on unsecured consumer loans.
Leading non-banking... | Banking & Finance |
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Toyota's U.S.-based financing firm $60 million for illegal lending practices.
- Toyota Motor Credit Corporation made it difficult for consumers to cancel add-on products that cost an average of between $700 and $2,500 per loan.
- The firm also violated the Fair Credit Re... | Banking & Finance |
The UK’s poorest families have endured a “frightening” collapse in living standards over the past year as a result of soaring energy and food prices, with nearly two-thirds experiencing extreme levels of poverty and deprivation, a survey has found.
The annual survey of frontline poverty and social services professional... | Inflation |
Rishi Sunak is set to fight the next election with the Tories having raised taxes by more than any government since records began.
According to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) taxes will soon amount to around 37% of national income, up from around 33% at the time of the last election in 2019.
That equates to £3,5... | United Kingdom Business & Economics |
I’m 63 and have zero retirement, just Social Security benefits. How can I begin saving? And where can I begin investing this late in the game?
-Rita
Saving for retirement is certainly easier and has a greater impact on you the earlier you begin, which you seem to understand. The longer you wait, the less time you have ... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
Lagarde Sees ECB’s Inflation Fight Going Well Ahead Of Decision
On the economy itself, she remarked that employment is holding up, but is showing signs of weakening, according to the people.
(Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde reckons the fight against inflation is going well but the lack of a ... | Inflation |
I was talking to a friend of mine recently who explained that he just isn't interested in socking money away for retirement -- so much so that he's nearing his mid-40s with only a few thousand dollars saved. His logic is that he's alive and healthy now, but who knows how long he'll live or whether he'll be able to get ... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
Most Americans say they don’t feel financially secure: survey
Most Americans in a new survey released on Thursday said they do not feel financially secure.
The survey from finance company Bankrate found that just 28 percent of Americans said they feel completely financially secure, compared to 72 percent who said they ... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
This year was supposed to be one big victory lap for Revolut, the UK’s largest fintech. The firm trumpeted its first ever year of profitability in March, having tripled its earnings year-on-year, and continues to hire at a blistering pace, despite doom and gloom elsewhere in the sector.This was also the year Revolut ho... | Banking & Finance |
Jeremy Hunt has said there is the chance to lower taxes in the autumn statement next week, arguing the economy had "turned a corner".
Ahead of Wednesday's financial announcement, the chancellor said that as inflation had halved over the year, "this is the moment" to focus on growth.
But he argued that there is a need... | United Kingdom Business & Economics |
Grant Shapps has condemned the “absolutely disgraceful” decision by Coutts to close Nigel Farage’s accounts.
New documents, provided to The Telegraph newspaper by the former UKIP leader, appear to show the bank opted to close Mr Farage’s account after it was decided his views “do not align with our values”.
A dossier d... | Banking & Finance |
The government is considering pay increases of between 6%-6.5% for public sector workers, the BBC understands.
Official pay review bodies for employees including teachers, junior doctors and police have recommended the pay rise. Inflation to May was 8.7%.
The prime minister and chancellor are expected to meet this week... | Inflation |
- Consumers can buy two types of life insurance: term or permanent. The latter category includes whole life and universal life.
- Term life insurance is generally the best option for most people since it's the most cost-effective, say financial advisors.
- Yet, 60% of policies sold in 2021 were permanent policies, whil... | Personal Finance & Financial Education |
Public Sector Banks Get Rs 15,183 Crore Following ED Action Under PMLA: Sitharaman
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Subsets and Splits
Unique Topics Sorted
Provides a simple list of all unique topics in the training dataset, which helps identify the range of subjects covered but offers minimal analytical insight beyond basic categorization.
List Unique Topics
Simple retrieval of unique topics from the dataset, useful for basic exploration but lacks deeper insights.