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Yields plummet as fears about AI boom sustainability flare

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eMudhra certificate breach: How to protect your data and money? Finance expert lists 4 steps - ‘update browser’ and more

eMudhra is exiting its global website security certificate business after Google, Apple & Microsoft withdrew trust in certificates weakened by a software error. The company sa…

Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocationfunds to invest in October2026

Balanced advantage funds have attracted interest from new investors due to their dynamic management of equity and debt exposure. These funds adjust investments based on market con…

Traders’ Cost of Hedging Against Big Treasuries Rally Is Soaring

The cost of options hedges against more gains in Treasuries surged to its highest level since March on Thursday, as investors sought the safety of US government bonds following a…

Mutual Fund SIP returns: Can you still lose money after investing for 10 yrs? How small-cap, mid, large-cap SIPs fared

Even a 10-year SIP could deliver losses, with small-cap indices recording a worst-case return of -0.13%. Edelweiss Mutual Fund data shows mid-cap SIPs delivered the highest averag…

Starting a SIP in October? These mutual funds suit high-risk investors

Yen jumps as oil, AI and France worries rattle markets

GLOBAL-FOREX:Yen jumps as oil, AI and France worries rattle markets

Cash deposit vs gift tax: Why a ₹10 lakh bank deposit may attract scrutiny while a ₹50 lakh family gift can be tax-free

Cash deposits of ₹10 lakh or more in savings accounts can be reported to the Income Tax Department, while parents can gift ₹50 lakh or more to children tax-free. Know the cash d…

Where to invest Rs 10 lakh amid market volatility? Experts weigh in

Meta share price: Stock slumps 7.5% despite upbeat Q3 results; why is Facebook parent falling?

Meta shares fell 7.5% after the company raised its capital-spending outlook to as much as $145 billion to advance its AI strategy, despite quarterly revenue exceeding expectations…

Sold a property at a loss? Can you offset it against gains from shares or mutual funds? What tax experts suggest to do

Sold a property at a loss? Income tax rules allow you to offset certain property losses against capital gains from shares and mutual funds. Know the rules for short-term and long-…

NFO Insight: Choice Large & Mid Cap Fund is open for subscription. Is this the right time to invest?

Choice Mutual Fund has launched the Choice Large & Mid Cap Fund, now open for subscriptions until November 3. This innovative fund is designed to invest at least 35% in both large…

Neocloud short sellers rack up $6 billion as AI debt fears deepen

Short sellers betting against US neocloud and data centre companies have made about $6 billion in paper profits this month as AI debt fears trigger a sharp selloff. CoreWeave, Neb…

Received gratuity money after leaving your job? Experts explain the tax-free limit; when you may have to pay income tax

Received gratuity after resignation or retirement? The tax-free limit for most private-sector employees is ₹20 lakh, but the entire payout may not be exempt. Know how gratuity ta…

Sundaram Mutual Fund announces launch of Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund through its SIF platform Select

Sundaram Mutual has launched its Select Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund, targeting mid- and small-cap stocks ranked 101st to 750th by market capitalisation. The NFO closes Novem…

Apple stock rises 28% in 2026 as AI stocks wobble: Why investors are betting on the iPhone maker

Apple shares have risen 28% in 2026, outperforming other Magnificent Seven stocks as investors seek Big Tech exposure without the volatility of heavy AI infrastructure spending.&n…

Post Office vs FD vs Arbitrage Fund: Which one offers best post-tax returns? Compare risk and liquidity before investing

Post office deposits, bank FDs and arbitrage funds differ in post-tax returns, liquidity and risk. A ₹5 lakh investment could earn more through arbitrage funds in higher tax brac…

AlphaGrep Flexi Cap among top 5 flexi cap mutual funds with highest mid and small cap exposure in September 2026

Flexi-cap funds can invest across market capitalisations and sectors. In September 2026, AlphaGrep Flexi Cap Fund led five peers with 66.2% exposure to mid and small-cap stocks, f…

Pershing's Ackman sees a $1 trillion Israeli company within a decade

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said he remained bullish on Israel’s economy and financial markets, predicting the country could produce a $1 trillion company within a decade. He…

Actor Sonu Sood to earn Rs 3.52 crore rental income from Versova commercial property leased to Bokka Coffee

This rental deal marks the second such deal by actor Sonu Sood. Earlier this year, the actor had given a commercial unit in Trade Centre BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai on rent to leadin…

Have Rs 10 lakh to invest in a volatile market? Here’s what experts advise aggressive investors

With markets volatile, four wealth management experts share how aggressive investors can deploy Rs 10 lakh across equity mutual funds, hybrid funds, gold ETFs and debt instruments.

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August

US mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Freddie Mac said. The decline offers some…

EPFO Vishwas 2026 scheme: How penalty on employer for late PF contributions can be cut from 37% a year to 1% a month

Under the EPFO's VISHWAS, 2026 scheme, employers can settle delayed PF contribution penalties at reduced rates. This scheme allows penalties to be lowered from 37% per year to 1%…

Top 9 equity mutual funds deliver over 20% return on SIP investments in 1 year. Do you own any?

Over the last year, nine equity mutual funds achieved returns exceeding 20% on SIP investments, showcasing robust market performance. Topping the charts is Samco Small Cap Fund, w…