May 3, 2024
Investors

Big Short’s Steve Eisman worries investors are too bullish in 2024

“Long term, I’m still very bullish. But near term I just worry that everybody is coming into the year feeling too good,” the Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Tuesday. On the year’s first day of trading, the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.6% percent, the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, and the Dow

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Mortgage

10,000 homeowners are at risk of becoming ‘mortgage prisoners’

More than 10,000 homeowners are at risk of becoming mortgage prisoners as a negative equity “time bomb” looms, new information suggests.  The number of houses purchased with a loan worth 95pc or more of the value of the property doubled last year, according to figures released under a Freedom of Information request. These homes are most

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Finance

Resilient economy energizes investors, as financial markets end 2023 up 24%

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 closed out 2023 with a gain of more than 24% and the Dow finished near a record high, as easing inflation, a resilient economy and the prospect of lower interest rates buoyed investors, particularly in the last two months of the year. Stocks closed Friday with modest losses.

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Finance

This strategy can help you meet your financial New Year’s resolutions

Young woman counting money. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc That includes paying down credit cards, building emergency savings and investing more towards retirement. Experts say the best way to tackle those money goals, and make sure they do not fall by the wayside, is to make them automatic. Many people start with the bills, including rent,

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Investors

2023 in Review: Top 10 trends that caught investors’ attention this year

Despite experiencing headwinds from global monetary tightening, particularly US Fed rate hikes, the Indian economy and its markets demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023. While the year began with elevated inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, and FPI outflows, a gradual easing of these pressures later boosted investor sentiment. India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, marked by robust GDP growth, moderating

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Finance

New Year 2024: How to empower financial knowledge with the rule of 72?

As the new year unfolds, our aspirations centre around witnessing the growth of our finances. There’s an unparalleled satisfaction in realizing your financial objectives, particularly after dedicated periods of investment. The ongoing fluctuations in the market have spurred numerous individuals to delve into the intricacies of personal finance. Simple calculations, such as formula 72, have

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