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Investors sitting on a cash pile with Motorola options

Investors often turn to equity calls hoping to profit on a stock price rise and directional sentiment. Google's bid for Motorola Mobility provided the perfect occasion.

L&T Finance Holdings makes a poor debut

The Rs 1,245 crore issue was the largest fresh share sale in 2011. There were 25 IPOs this year, although most of them were very small - between Rs 30 crore and Rs 100 crore.

Dubai says all is well, to get $4-bn loan off its back

The move to repay the loans at a time when global markets are under pressure is expected to send out a positive signal that Dubai's recovery has strong fundamentals.<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Asia rate hikes: Watch out, there is more to come

China is the country to keep track of. It has become a role model for policymakers and a pointer to investor sentiment on Asian emerging markets.<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Rest easy, July inflation, at 9.22%, not as bad as you think

The figure is almost in line with the median forecast for a 9.2 percent rise in a Reuters poll and is lower than the annual rise of 9.44 percent in June.

Take it from World Bank chief, 'more dangerous' times ahead

Zoellick's diagnosis scratches the surface a bit. It says the eurozone's sovereign debt issues are more troubling than the "medium and long-term" problems facing the United States.

Indians sitting on a goldmine, and it's worth $1 trillion!

The current market chaos means the yellow metal is making gains big-time. Gold prices have doubled in just about three years. This could mean that investors would have to book profits in gold.

Deven Sharma: The Indian who brought US to its knees

Defending S&P's action, Sharma said the angry reaction from the US was on expected lines and "the same you would get from any other country or company" being downgraded.<br /><br />

RBI hike aggressive and bold; inflation's priority: Experts

The rate increase is RBI's 11th since March 2010. This has made it one of the most aggressive inflation fighters among central banks.<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Yellow fever rages, and you would love to catch it

Dollar weakness, possibility of more emergency funds and Greek turmoil may bolster yellow metal's position. Gold was on course for its ninth consecutive day of gains, matching a similar winning streak in 2006.<br /><br /> <br /><br />