• Mon, December 2, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

South Africa is the perfect destination for outsourcing software development

by: Bill Williamson

Brokerage Radar: Jefferies bullish on Global Health, HSBC says 'Buy' to Bajaj Finance

Check out the latest brokerage calls and analyst comments on the stocks in action today. Our coverage includes M&M, Bajaj Finance, Gujarat Gas and more.

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Robert Kiyosaki: 8 Assets To Get You So Rich You Can Quit Your Job Forever

In the realm of personal finance, Robert Kiyosaki stands as a beacon of unconventional wisdom, challenging traditional notions of wealth accumulation, get-rich tactics and financial freedom.

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'Shark Tank' stars, AI investor and 'anti-woke' fund to take stage in Palm Beach County

The goal is investment and finance at Palm Beach County events. But there will be a political backdrop nonetheless.

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Will County Board elects Democratic speaker, replaces Steve Balich as Republican leader

The Will County Board selected Sherry Williams of Crest Hill as Democratic leader and Jim Richmond of Mokena as Republican leader.

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JPMorgan's investment banking chair departs, memo says

Wall Street giant JPMorgan Chase's global chair of investment banking Jennifer Nason is set to leave the bank early next year after almost four decades, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday.

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This Interior Department senior executive has done it all when it comes to money

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America's biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers

Cargill, the megasized Minnesota-based food production giant, is laying off about 5% of its global workforce as food commodity prices drop.

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Insurance cost to drop if GST Council lowers taxes: Finance Minister

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Banks behind troubled Brazil coffee traders could take $181 mln hit

Banks which financed two Brazilian coffee traders that last week sought court-supervised debt restructuring have a total of 1.1 billion reais ($181.6 million) in credit with the firms, court documents seen by Reuters showed on Monday.

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Research shows business outlook in Wales is recovering

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Planet Partners with Laconic to Deliver AI-Powered Forest Carbon Insights, Aiming to Enable Informed Carbon Credit Trading

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that they have signed a multi-year, seven-figure deal with Laconic, a company leading a global shift in climate finance,

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Budgeting isn't for everyone, but 'intuitive spending' has its problems too

Financial pros discuss whether strict budgets are toxic or if flexible financial habits, like "intuitive spending," offer better long-term results.

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How Dick's Sporting Goods Is Succeeding

We also chat with Christine Benz, the author of "How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement."

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Macy's Multimillion-Dollar Error

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Tax hikes push wealthy individuals to exit the UK - what are the risks of relocating?

Increasing numbers of wealthy individuals are exiting the UK in the aftermath of the Autumn Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled £40 billion of tax rises in her first Autumn Budget in October.

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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as tech surges to kick off December

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Govt lowers FY25 GDP growth forecast to 5.25%, estimates inflation at 9%

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2024 Tech And IT Recap: Transformations, Trials, And Triumphs

Explore 2024's pivotal tech moments, from AI advancements to cybersecurity crises, cloud innovations, and workforce shifts. Key lessons shaping 2025 and beyond!

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$3.5B in Liberals' COVID business loans went to ineligible recipients, auditor general finds

The audit found that the program disbursed loans quickly and in a timely manner during the pandemic. It also found that the vast majority (91 per cent) of loan recipients audited were eligible, though the remaining nine per cent of ineligible recipients represented a $3.5 billion expenditure.

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The Most-Searched Tax Deductions of 2024

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Searching for tax deductions is a way to learn how to save money.

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'Moneyball' and 'Big Short' author Michael Lewis says elite rich Americans often overlook these factors that are key to their success

"There's a natural tendency for people to tell the story of their lives, of their success, forgetting all the accident that was involved, all the help they got, all the gratitude they should feel," said "Moneyball" and "The Big Short" author Michael Lewis on an episode of the Emmy-nominated interview series, "Brief But Spectacular."

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Forget Cyber Monday, Stocks Are On Sale Today

While I'm a frugal person by nature, even I am struggling to avoid the siren call of the Cyber Monday deals. At moments like this, I try to remember that the greatest gift you can give yourself is financial stability—today and for the future.

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Exclusive: Worldline attracts early stage interest from private equity firms, sources say

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GoM proposes fresh band: 35% GST slab likely for tobacco, aerated drinks

"The GoM on rate rationalisation has completed its report, which proposes major adjustments to tax rates on 148 items, with a particular focus on the textile industry"

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ADFW unveils full agenda for 2024 edition, one of the most impactful financial gatherings of the year

Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) has unve

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Costco to end book sales in hundreds of stores. Will Michigan stores see changes?

Book sections at 500 of Costco's 600 stores will be removed, according to Yahoo Finance. Instead of selling the books year-round, shoppers may only spot them at Costco during the holiday season, from September to December, the New York Times reported in June.

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Unlocking Geothermal Energy: Financial Risks and Community Pushback Slow Progress

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Ottawa gave Accenture too much control over $313-million in CEBA sole-source contracts, auditor finds

Much of the responsibility for the pandemic business loan program was outsourced to consulting firm Accenture, Canada's auditor-general has found, and not enough was done to manage the contracts

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Volkswagen is facing its first major strike in years. Here's what to know

Volkswagen (VWAGY) workers across the automaker's home country have gone on strike to protest the company's decision to change labor agreements and — potentially — close factories. Here's what you need to know.

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Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today (Jan 20- Feb 18), December 2, 2024: Positivity will drive you forward!

Aquarius Money Horoscope Today Profits will increase, and plans will bear fruit. Avoid greed and temptation, and keep up the pace. Aquarius Career Horoscope Today In your career and business, you will maintain cooperation from all sides.

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Hurdles slow geothermal energy projects in SE Asia

Providing round-the-clock energy, using minimal space and considered a clean source of power — geothermal energy seems like an ideal option for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, where the potential is high,

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Stock market today: Nasdaq touches all-time high, S&P 500 holds near record to kick off final month of banner 2024

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Cheap electric car finance could be on the cards as government aims to boost sales

A newspaper column and whispers suggest that government-backed cheap EV loans could be coming to stimulate market

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Stock market today: Nasdaq jumps, aims for record as stocks kick off final month of banner 2024

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Stock market today: Nasdaq pops as Dow, S&P 500 hold near record highs to kick off final month of banner 2024

The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) was relatively flat, coming off a record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) was little changed on the heels of the index's own all-time high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC) was up 0.2%.

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Accenture nominates Masahiko Uotani, Jennifer Nason to board of directors

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St James's Place to cut around 500 jobs, source says

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Roanoke announces new city manager

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City Council has announced its new city manager to replace Bob Cowell, who resigned in June. Valmarie H. Turner will join the city in mid-January, with the City Council having unanimously approved an employment agreement with her at its December 2 meeting.

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Stock market today: Nasdaq pops as Dow, S&P 500 hold near records to kick off final month of banner 2024

The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) edged up roughly 0.1%, coming off a record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) slipped 0.4% from its recent all-time closing high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC) popped 0.8%.

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B2B supply chain financing platform Mintifi raises $80 million from Prosus

The investment firm acquired a 10.65 per cent effective interest in the Mumbai-based fintech with the latest round of fund infusion

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Why Keir Starmer's botched honeymoon with business is firmly in the bin

The Labour Party attempted to woo Britain's businesses, but they were having absolutely none of it and now we know precisely why.

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Trump's second coming: What it means for the global economy and India's next move

The return of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US has put the global economy on edge. India, too, is unlikely to remain unaffected. How will policymakers meet this latest challenge? - Issue Date: Dec 08,

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Intel CEO Gelsinger retires; Zinsner and Johnston Holthaus named interim co-CEOs

Intel CEO CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, with David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus named as interim Co-CEOs. Gelsinger, whose career has spanned more than 40 years, also stepped down from

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Truth about viral prediction that work as we know it will be 'extinct' within a decade

A series of posts on social media purporting to contain stark predictions from a tech guru about the future of work, including that the 9-to-5 model will be dead in a decade, have gone viral.

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Govt to proceed with plan to set up revenue body, Hashim signals

Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Prabowo's top adviser and biological brother, said on Sunday that the Third Deputy Finance Minister Anggito Abimanyu is set to take helm of the planned body once it is established.

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Hero Future Energies to invest $1.3bn in India's Karnataka

Hero Future Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of the Indian state of Karnataka.

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Business cycle funds: Ideal for seasoned investors with macro-driven goals

Business cycle funds aim to optimise returns by aligning their portfolios with different phases of the economic cycle

Business cycle funds: Ideal for seasoned investors with macro-driven goals

Business cycle funds aim to optimise returns by aligning their portfolios with different phases of the economic cycle
The article from Business Standard discusses the risks associated with investing in business cycle funds, which are categorized under thematic funds. These funds aim to capitalize on different phases of the economic cycle by investing in sectors that are expected to perform well during those phases. However, the article highlights that these funds can be particularly susceptible to timing risk. Timing risk refers to the challenge of accurately predicting when to enter or exit the market or specific sectors, which is inherently difficult due to the unpredictable nature of economic cycles. The piece explains that while these funds might offer high returns when the timing is right, the potential for significant losses is also high if the economic cycle shifts unexpectedly or if the fund manager's predictions are off. It also notes that these funds require active management and a deep understanding of economic indicators, making them less suitable for investors who prefer a more passive investment strategy or those who cannot afford to take on high risk.

Read the Full Business Standard Article at:
https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/business-cycle-funds-top-down-funds-that-can-fall-prey-to-timing-risk-124120200993_1.html

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