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As dollar rally flops, equities are reaching selloff points
Equities are nearing a selloff point. This is where one should be shorting them with a stop-loss.
Beware of speculation-driven stocks in this rally
Investors hoping to invest can invest in the index or in fundamentally sound stocks that do not require speculative action for their performance.
After disastrous 2011, Indian equities may have tough 2012 too
The Indian equities market has clearly been a disaster in 2011, turning out to be among the worst performers. But 2012 does not look too bright either
Fear is the key: If dollar rally continues, equity is a goner
The US dollar's rally raises an important question: is risk-aversion back? This does not augur well for equities, but the bears cannot be certain about it for another week or two.
With stronger balance sheet, IndusInd keen on acquisitions
Responsive innovation is the buzzword as Hindujas-controlled bank focuses on new products; gold loans on the anvil<br /><br />
Dear investor, you are on your own; Sebi, RBI cannot help
No regulator can help investors get back lost money - as several scams have shown. It is best for investors to think for themselves and protect themselves.
2012 forecast: Equities weak, look at US dollar and gold
The charts are telling us that equities are still bearish. Which means the US dollar and gold still have some traction.
When everyone else is a bear, it's time to buy shares
Is the pessimism in the stock markets being overdone? The index may well fall further by 25 percent, but it is also time to start buying good stocks.
Dollar rally faces headwinds; may provide strength to equities, commodities
The US Dollar has reached a long term area of resistance which is likely to end the greenback's rally and result in a reversal, or at least a correction.
Dec rallies: Why Santa may take a vacation this year
History has proven that Santa Claus rallies are not guaranteed and it's best not to expect one this month.
Efficiency top priority for India Inc in 2013
Survey shows most companies seek efficiencies over other factors going into new year<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Why RBI should go easy on bank licences
The RBI should hold back on bank licences until the banking sector gets back<br /><br /> on track with balance sheets improving. The government should leave the RBI<br /><br /> on the banking licence issue.
India dealing with Asian crisis its peers felt 15 years ago
The Asian crisis was all about countries taking up short-term external debt to unsustainable proportions leading to a run on their currencies.
Mr FM, gold isn't the problem, the rupee is. Fix that
The FM is looking at gold as the problem in the current account deficit. The fact is gold prices have fallen, but the rupee has fallen more sharply making gold dearer at home. He has to fix the declining rupee
Why you should be betting against the rupee now
The rupee has been defying gravity despite weak and worsening fundamentals, including the CAD crisis.
One more rate cut likely in March, feel experts
A sharper cut in the repo was warranted, say economists, corporate India <br /><br /> <br /><br />
Parsis are right on top as the finest Indians
Like Carnegie, like Rockefeller, like Gates, like Buffet, the Tatas knew to what end they were creating wealth. To improve society.
Memo to Japan: end failed yen policies, and import more
The Japanese government has failed to keep the yen down to help its export-driven economy. Why hasn't it learnt lessons from 20 years of failed interventions?
This market rally will have legs - and for many reasons
The rally in stocks, bonds and currencies is the result of short-covering, relief and also fundamentals. It may have some stamina.
When will SEBI have its Rajaratnam moment?
In the backdrop of the Raj Rajaratnam conviction, Sebi's stance against Reliance Industries in the ongoing insider trading probe will be closely watched.
Bulls, watch out. Sensex level shows this isn't time to buy
The major indices are at a level where selling holds greater attraction than buying. This is not the time for Sensex bravado.
Dollar shakes off bear hold; gives bullish signal
The US dollar, written off by several experts in the market, has staged a turnaround and shaken off the bear hold at least for the medium term.
Middle class hypocrisy extends to investments
The middle class wants a free ride on investments: free advice, free gains. It's time it started paying for professional advice.
Why Sensex, S&P are driving both bulls and bears crazy
The Indian and global indices are neither rising nor falling consistently, making both bears and bulls unhappy. The answer is both buyers and sellers have hope on their side.
Memo to Sebi: Is govt licensed to rob minority investors?
If a private group were to happily transfer money from one company to another Sebi would pounce on them. Why isn't it doing so with government companies?
Dollar smashes equity, gold, silver; but don't count on it
The US Fed's announcement last week spurred the dollar even though the economic news is negative. So watch the dollar to see how the Sensex will move.
The EPFO has outlived its utility; it must be downsized
The EPFO's bid to take a bigger chunk of your salary should be rebuffed. Like T-Rex, the EPFO is a dinosaur of another era and needs to be downsized
Ratnakar Bank eyes $60 mn in 2nd round of fund-raising
More new investors to be brought in; listing planned in 2014<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />
Money is going to get tighter as we enter the festive season
Thanks to a huge trade deficit, weak capital inflows and higher demand for money in the festive season, we are up against a liquidity crunch in the coming months.
The real purpose of branding...is not what you think
Why are we willing to pay more a Rolex than a Titan or a Casio? The value comes from branding - and information asymmetry