U.S. government debt prices were lower on Monday morning, as U.S.-China tensions and surging coronavirus cases dented investor hopes for a swift economic recovery. At around 1:45 a.m. ET, the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was higher at 0.5478%, recovering slightly after falling to its lowest level since March 9 on Friday. Meanwhile, the […]
Archives for August 2020
Flipkart may consolidate Walmart’s wholesale ops
E-commerce giant Flipkart, which recently took over its US parent Walmart’s wholesale business in India, is exploring ways to consolidate its operations and this could include shutting down unviable “Best Price” stores or turning some of them into full-fledged warehouses with a greater focus on their e-commerce operations, sources said. The Bengaluru-headquartered company, in which […]
ET Explains: Making internet majors pay for news content they make money from
The problem? Two US Internet giants — Google, and Facebook — are major distributors for news publishers. They ferry more than 80% of external traffic to various sites, according to Parse.ly, web analytics for online publishers. Earlier, media companies controlled how their publications reached the public and collected all the ad income they generated. News […]
Should I register for VAT?
Becoming VAT registered can be a little daunting for those new to business. It means keeping your accounts records organised and up to date and ensuring that you have VAT receipts for all the business expenses you want to claim back VAT on. It also means that you need to know whether the products or […]
The Rewards of Knowing Your Risks: Becoming Better at Financial Literacy
There’s a troubling financial blind spot for many Americans: a misunderstanding of how financial risk works. This isn’t just about betting on the stock market. It’s also about being aware of everyday financial risks, and preparing for them accordingly–even with something as basic as a rainy day fund. It pays to be smart about personal […]
IIFL vs Angel Broking – Stock Brokers Comparison
IIFL vs Angel Broking – In stock market trading and investment stock brokers plays an important role. You have to be careful in making selection of the stockbroker. There are two types of stock brokers available in the market discount broker and full service broker. Discount broker offer only trading services with low brokerage cost. […]
Record volumes as digital payments thrive in time of pandemic
Several popular digital channels operated by the National Payments Corp of India (NPCI) reported their highest monthly transactions in July, an indication that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to accelerated adoption of digital payments among Indians. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) and the Bharat Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) have reported […]
Ritholtz Wealth Management named to FT 300 list
This achievement by the 32 members of my firm is extremely gratifying. Being named to the top 300 wealth management firms – one of only 27 selected out of New York State – is an honor and thrill. We never take these moments of recognition for granted. Barry and I have people asking us to […]
Facebook rolls out licensed music videos on its platform in India
Facebook is rolling out official music videos across its platform as well as launching a new music destination on Facebook Watch in India, the United States, and Thailand. The music destination on Facebook Watch will be available on iOS and Android platforms as of now and will be soon available on desktops. Users will be […]