Indexation to boost Centrelink payments including Youth Allowance, disability pension, Austudy from January 1

Indexation to boost Centrelink payments including Youth Allowance, disability pension, Austudy from January 1

Almost one million Australians will receive a cash boost in the new year, as government support payments increase from January 1. More than 936,000 people receiving youth, student or carer support will see a six per cent boost to their payments when indexation takes effect. Youth Allowance payments will increase by $22.40 and $25.80 per … Read more

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with Piramal Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard and Hindustan Copper?

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with Piramal Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard and Hindustan Copper?

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recovered by more than half cent on Thursday following buying in index majors and positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 358 points to settle at 70,865 and the broader Nifty rallied 104 points to 21,255.05. Stocks that were in focus included names like Piramal Enterprises, which … Read more

Medieval Times’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Union Is Thrown Out

Medieval Times’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Union Is Thrown Out

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that Medieval Times brought against its workers union last year accusing the group of trademark violations over its name and logo. In an opinion issued Thursday, the judge said the dinner theater chain failed to demonstrate that the union, called Medieval Times Performers United, was creating “confusion” among … Read more

Junk insurance refunds: Tracey heard about junk insurance one night before receiving a $90,000 refund

Junk insurance refunds: Tracey heard about junk insurance one night before receiving a ,000 refund

Tracey was at home cooking dinner one night when she heard a 7NEWS segment about junk insurance. Months later, she would receive a $90,000 refund she had no idea she was owed. “When I heard the segment I went ‘oh my goodness’ and quickly wrote all the information down,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. For more Personal … Read more

small caps: AMFI’s methodology to classify small caps may face challenges

small caps: AMFI’s methodology to classify small caps may face challenges

Mumbai: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)’s small-cap stock classification formula is likely to face challenges in the upcoming semi-annual reclassification, especially given the significant uptick in stock prices and the listing of new companies. The market capitalisation of stocks in the small-cap category, as per the existing formula, surpasses $3 billion (₹25,000 … Read more

Experts Have Been Predicting The Death Of Cable TV For Years. Is The End Now In Sight?

Experts Have Been Predicting The Death Of Cable TV For Years. Is The End Now In Sight?

While it’s been evident for quite some that the future of cable TV rests on shaky ground, we are now seeing clear signs of the disruption the introduction of streaming and shifting viewing habits has had on the industry. The challenges that lie ahead were laid bare in the recent standoff between Disney and Charter … Read more

Credit card and overdraft debt to rise by £5k a household by 2028, analysis shows | Borrowing & debt

Credit card and overdraft debt to rise by £5k a household by 2028, analysis shows | Borrowing & debt

Borrowing on the likes of credit cards and overdrafts will rise by £5,000 a household in the next five years, according to Labour analysis that the party says shows the fragility of national economic health. Analysis of statistics in the November economic outlook produced by the government’s Office for Budget Responsibility shows that unsecured debt, … Read more