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India hikes wheat import duty to support local farmers
The government usually purchases about a quarter of such wheat from farmers at state-set prices to build stocks to run a major food welfare programme. India’s wheat production will rise 2 percent in …
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On Investments: Bargain hunters, look here: Cheapest stocks in each sector
I’ve explored that question in 11 columns, from 2002 through 2006, and from 2013 to the present. I think it can be a way to find a bargain here and there. This year I restrict the Cheapskate Portfolio …
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Stocks That Fell to 3-Year Lows in the Week of April 26
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA), CenturyLink Inc. (CTL) and Amdocs Ltd. (DOX) have declined to their three-year lows. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY …
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Weighing the Week Ahead: How to Watch the Information Avalanche
And then the author concludes about the current measures: This tells us that it’s not just the large cap S&P 500 stocks that are experiencing a degree of over-confidence as expressed by the Volatility …
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Limestone Bancorp (LMST) vs. Regions Financial (RF) Critical Contrast
Regions Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Limestone Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Regions Financial pays an annual dividend …
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Sunday outlook: Oil prices retreat after long bull run
WTI saw a 1.2 percent weekly loss, breaking its six-week bull run. Global stocks edged up on Friday boosted by strong U.S. economic growth data. The Commerce Department said gross domestic product …
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iFAST posts 42.5% lower 1Q earnings of $1.5 mil on revenue decline
This was mainly due to an increase in transaction fees resulting from increased investment subscriptions from customers in newer products such as bonds, ETFs and stocks – as well as higher interest …
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You hold a portfolio of three stocks with the following investments and individual betas. Stock A…
A well diversified portfolio can be constructed using high beta and low beta stocks. When the markets trend higher, the high beta stocks ensure that returns are maximized. When the markets trend …