Eminent fund manager Thomas Schneeweis says focusing on past performance is the first and biggest mistake investors make when it comes to asset allocation. According to Schneeweis, investors should be rather focused on risk instead of returns. “Much of the past, though interesting, may have very little relevance to what we do today,” he said.” … Read more
Want to have a successful meeting? Don’t meet at 2.36pm. According to a new survey of more than 2,000 employees, people typically “hit the wall” around that time. The “post-lunch slump” may be caused by personal habits such as lack of sleep, not drinking enough water, not getting enough exercise and an overall poor diet. … Read more
The amount of money Aussies will need to retire to maintain their living standards has increased by as much as 8 per cent. According to the latest figures from Super Consumers Australia, an independent organisation that has partnered with CHOICE, its revised retirement targets reflect cost of living increases and higher rates of the Age … Read more
In the ever-evolving realm of India’s real estate, the third quarter of 2023 has brought about unexpected changes, capturing the attention of both investors and industry stakeholders. Amidst this dynamic landscape, the significance of real estate investment with limited capital has come to the forefront. As property prices surge in both commercial and residential sectors, … Read more
For a long time, people would ask me: “Why do you go on all the time about Brexit?” My answer would take various forms, but essentially it boiled down to: “Because it is the biggest self-inflicted British economic crisis of my career.” Brexit affects businesses and what economists call “consumers” every day – almost always … Read more
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted the Federal Government could introduce an electric vehicle (EV) tax in the coming years to recoup lost fuel excise revenue as people move away from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. At the National Press Club of Australia, Dr Chalmers spoke about the mooted tax, without giving specifics on how it … Read more
Muthoot Microfin listing: The shares of Muthoot Microfin will likely get listed on the exchanges on December 26. Ahead of the listing, the company’s shares are commanding a premium of Rs 26 in the unlisted market.Considering the upper price band of Rs 291, the company’s shares are expected to list with a mild premium of … Read more
Are the good times coming back for Heathrow? The next 12 months may define a fresh era: new ownership, a new chief executive and a line apparently drawn under the Covid-induced slump. Now, the London airport believes, 2024 will bring record passenger numbers. Aviation does have a track record in proving the forecasters wrong. Exactly … Read more
The Australian jobs which underwent the biggest advertised pay increases last year have been revealed. According to data by Seek, which analyses the growth of advertised salaries for various roles, many common jobs saw decent increases in 2023. But the highest increase in advertised pay in Australia went to those in the insurance and superannuation … Read more
The combined market valuation of three of the 10 most valued firms jumped Rs 70,312.7 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest winner, amid volatile market conditions. From the top 10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Hindustan Unilever were the gainers, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, Infosys, State Bank … Read more
