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US jobs data: Job openings slide to near five-year low; hiring stays sluggish despite solid growth

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US employers posted significantly fewer job openings in November, reaching 7.1 million, the lowest since September 2024. This subdued hiring, despite economic growth, points to ...

US market today: Wall Street trades mixed after record highs; investors track jobs data and global risks

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Indian markets opened mixed as global uncertainty and upcoming US jobs data prompted caution. Investors are watching for signs of fatigue in the tech rally, ...

Warner Bros-Netflix deal: Company rejects Paramount takeover bid; backs $72-bn Netflix deal for studio and streaming business

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Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount’s takeover offer, deeming it insufficient and risky due to substantial debt financing. The company reiterated its preference for a $72 ...

MF outreach push: Sebi extends deadline for distributor incentives; rollout now from March 1

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Sebi has postponed the implementation of an additional incentive for mutual fund distributors to March 1, 2026. This revised framework aims to boost new investor ...

Stock market slide: Nifty down 1%, Sensex sheds over 1,000 points in 3 days — key reasons for the fall

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Equity indices extended their decline for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty ending lower due to sustained selling in heavyweight ...

Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: At 8.2% interest rate, how does SCSS compare to bank FDs, RBI bonds, mutual funds? Explained

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The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme is a government-backed Post Office savings option designed for retirees and senior citizens. It offers a reliable stream of regular ...

Robust economy! India’s GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26 – government releases first advanced estimates

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​India’s economy will grow at a robust 7.4% in the financial year 2025-26, according to the first advanced estimates of Gross Domestic Product released by ...

Concerts drive travel choices, 62% of India’s Gen Z plans music-led trips in 2026: Airbnb Survey

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Experience-led tourism is gaining momentum among India’s Gen Z, as a survey done by travel portal Airbnb reveals that over 62 per cent of the ...

Lock-in expiry hits Meesho shares: Stock slips 5% – why brokers are still optimistic?

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Meesho’s shares dipped 5% on Wednesday following the end of a one-month lock-in period, making 110 million shares available for trading. Despite the decline, major ...

The Mutual Fund Advisor: FD vs Mutual Funds – you are asking the wrong question!

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If you use equity funds mainly for long-term goals of 10 years or more, combine them with the right amount of debt for stability, and ...