Bankruptcy is a legal process in a federal court that allows individuals and businesses to resolve debts while protecting their assets. It’s often viewed as a negative stigma, but the truth is it can be…
UncategorizedFebruary 18, 2025
GST impact: Insurance premium, bank charges to increase
The impending implementation of GST would undoubtedly impact one’s personal finances especially when it comes to financial services, albeit marginally. From the present rate of 15 percent, the GST on banking, insurance and investments such…
Exxon under fire to stress test climate risk
Rex Tillerson's complicated relationship with climate changeThe once-immovable foundations of oil giant ExxonMobil's business model are being challenged by a new world of electric cars, solar energy and crackdowns on carbon emissions. Yet for all…
Election shock? Why you now need to sit…
A hastily-arranged General Election in the U.K. - that was seen as a foregone conclusion - has suddenly sprung into life with polls tightening and some market analysts speaking about outcomes that would have been…
Saudi prince: 'No doubt' women will drive
How sports can change womens' rights in Saudi ArabiaA Saudi prince has raised expectations that the kingdom may soon allow women to drive. Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah, a member of the ruling family and a…
New Nest camera zooms in and recognizes faces
Google Lens makes your camera smarter than youYou've seen it in every cheesy police procedural: A suspect is caught on grainy security camera footage. Someone tells the computer tech to "enhance!" and a pixelated blob…
When will my mutual fund investments double?
You can invest your money in this mutual fund scheme, your money would double in five years – it is a common sales pitch employed by many mutual fund sellers. Well, you know that it…
Market Now: Top losers and gainers of the…
The domestic equity market remained flat on Wednesday, however, shares of Indiabull Housing Finance surged 4.22 per cent followed by M&M, whose shares went up 4.10 per cent. Shares of UltraTech Cem. (up 2.77 per…
Stocks: 5 things to know before the bell
Click chart for more in-depth data. 1. U.K. election jitters: The British pound was under pressure Wednesday after a new election projection showed that Prime Minister Theresa May could lose her majority in parliament. Investors…