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The market has been volatile for quite some time now and benchmark index Nifty50 is down 16 percent from its peak in September 2025. Sensex 30 now trades around 20.7 price/equity (PE) and Nifty50 is around the same level too. Thanks to the market correction, several stocks are seen to be available at discounted prices. This brings to the need to invest in value mutual funds which are seen to hold a lot of potential in future.For the uninitiated, value funds refer to the schemes which follow value investment strategy with at least 65 percent assets invested in stocks.Two types of…
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesSome states have stopped disbursing funds to consumers via Biden-era rebate programs tied to home energy efficiency, due to a Trump administration freeze on federal funding enacted in January.The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, had earmarked $8.8 billion of federal funds for consumers through two home energy rebate programs, to be administered by states, territories and the District of Columbia.Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and Rhode Island — which are in various phases of rollout — have paused or delayed their fledgling programs, citing Trump administration policy.The White House on Jan. 27 put a freeze on…
In the wake of the 450% gain Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has logged since late 2022, it’s not a stretch to suggest that plenty of investors are kicking themselves for not buying into (literally and figuratively) the cryptocurrency movement. Even without understanding what they’re worth or how they’re valued, clearly at least a few people are getting very, very rich off of digital currencies. Just don’t beat yourself up too much if you’re one of the millions of people who missed out. You’re hearing about the big wins, but you’re not hearing about all the horror stories or the brewing risk.…
Personal loans are one of the most popular financial options for individuals who require money. These funds can be required for any reason, whether it is medical treatment, renovation of the house, planning for future education or a holiday.Now choosing the best personal loan is challenging and confusing with so many options, randomly available information etc. The most crucial element to consider when choosing a personal loan is a reputable loan distributor, interest rate terms, repayment options along with other associated factors. Even more important is the clear understanding of the kind of agreement you are entering into while availing…
When George Bousis founded his gift card startup Raise in 2013, the CEO didn’t anticipate that he would work with the Secret Service. “We saw the really ugly side of gift cards that not a lot of people talk about,” he told Fortune. Chinese organized crime rings, for example, have stolen or altered gift card numbers to drain hundreds of millions of dollars from Americans, reported ProPublica in April. And Maryland recently passed a bill in June to counter fraud that mandates secure packaging for gift cards. Bousis believes blockchain technology can help retailers tamp down on gift card fraud,…
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: General Motors — Shares jumped 5% after the automaker said it would raise its quarterly dividend by 25% to 15 cents per share. GM also initiated a $6 billion share repurchase plan, with $2 billion in buybacks planned for the second quarter. Anheuser-Busch InBev — Shares of the world’s largest brewer surged about 9% following a fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat . For the quarter, Anheuser-Busch InBev posted adjusted earnings of 88 cents per share on revenue of $14.84 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet had penciled in 69 cents in earnings…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft circular intended to direct banks not to levy foreclosure charges/ pre-payment on the floating rate term loans for purposes other than business to individual borrowers.This means when a loan borrower decides to foreclose a floating rate loan or prepay it, the bank will not be permitted to impose any charge or penalty.These rules will be part of the responsible lending conduct of banks. To make changes in the circular, RBI has invited comments and feedback by the stakeholders and members of public on the draft circular by March 21 through…
The market is going through a rough patch, and for some former high-flying assets, the sell-offs are becoming very pronounced. Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) are all 10% or more below their 52-week highs. From this group, Tesla has seen the most stunning slide as fears mount on global demand and CEO Elon Musk continues his Trump charm offensive — the stock has tanked 38%. NasdaqGS – Nasdaq Real Time Price • USD As of 12:36:13 PM EST. Market Open. AMZN TSLA NVDA The average decline for this cohort relative to its 52-week high…
Have you recently received a lumpsum payment in the form of an annual bonus from the employer, variable pay, maturity amount from an investment, etc? Are you thinking of using it to close your personal loan? In this article, we will discuss what personal loan pre-closure is, its types, its benefits, and what factors you should consider before proceeding with it.What is a personal loan pre-closure?When you take a personal loan, the bank gives you a schedule with the EMI details. The schedule has the date till which the personal loan repayments will continue. When an individual decides to make…
In 2025, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has over-promised and under-delivered. After reaching $100,000 in December, Bitcoin looked like a no-brainer option to soar in value this year. Instead, it has struggled to stay above $100,000 and is only up 5% for the year. No wonder so many investors are looking for a cryptocurrency capable of outperforming Bitcoin. But it’s been slim pickings. Many top cryptocurrencies are down anywhere from 20% to 30% in 2025, and only a handful are posting positive returns. With that in mind, here are three coins that could be better buys than Bitcoin right now. The first…