Centre to exceed FY25 direct tax collection target of Rs 22.07 lakh crore: CBDT Chairman Ravi Agarwal 

The government is expected to surpass its direct tax collection target of Rs 22.07 lakh crore for the current fiscal year, according to Ravi Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).  Agarwal also announced that taxpayers, who have not reported foreign income or assets in their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) can file … Read more

Seeking up to 14% Dividend Yield? Analysts Suggest 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy

The stock market closed last week on a negative note, weighed down by investor speculation that the Federal Reserve might scale back its pace of policy easing. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in remarks on Thursday, emphasized there was no immediate rush to lower interest rates, citing positive economic indicators. This message was reinforced on … Read more

Commodity Roundup: BMI flags downside risks to gold in 2025; eyes on Ukraine-Russia war

Nov. 18, 2024 5:58 AM ETGold Spot Price (XAUUSD:CUR), USOGLD, IAU, SLV, SIL, GDX, DBA, DBO, UNG, USL, UGA, SGOL, SIVR, PALL, GDXJ, PHYS, BNO, SOYB, WEAT, PSLV, NUGT, CPER, RING, OUNZ, SILJ, BAR, GLDM, AAAU, XPDUSD:CUR, XPTUSD:CUR, C_1:COM, S_1:COM, W_1:COM, CO1:COM, HG1:COM, NG1:COM, CL1:COMBy: Arundhati Sarkar, SA News Editor primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Gold … Read more

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The boy, 6, landed in Orlando, Florida, instead of Fort Myers, where his grandma lives. Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday. The filing comes after two failed mergers in less than two years – one recently with … Read more

Enel raises 2027 targets, boosts capex; Jefferies reiterates ‘buy’ By Investing.com

Investing.com — Enel’s (ETR:) updated 2025-2027 guidance posted a mixed yet cautiously optimistic outlook.  The utility giant projects an EBITDA range of €22.9-23.1 billion for FY25 and €24.1-24.5 billion for FY27, marking an approximate 8.2% growth midpoint from 2024 to 2027.  While net income guidance indicates modest increases, the shift in dividend policy is notable—raising … Read more

Government could force pension funds to invest more in UK assets

Emma Reynolds, UK pensions minister, has left the door open to forcing pension schemes to invest more in British assets if reforms fail to drive savings into domestic infrastructure and companies.  The government announced this week it would create a series of “megafunds” to steer more of the UK’s £1.3tn defined contribution and local authority pension industry … Read more

Giant dinosaur skeleton snapped up by anonymous collector for €6 million in record French dino auction

The skeleton of a 22-metre-long dinosaur (70 feet) fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) Saturday, AFP learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa. An anonymous collector snapped up the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was dug up in the United States, for 4.7 million euros rising to 6 million including costs. The buyer pledged to … Read more

Union government plans 100% FDIs to raise insurance penetration rate: Report 

The government is preparing to introduce major reforms in the insurance sector by allowing 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies, according to a report in the Times of India.   These changes are part of the upcoming Insurance Amendment Bill, which will be presented during the winter session of Parliament.   If … Read more

Bitcoin Rebounds From Token’s Largest Retreat Since US Election

(Bloomberg) — Bitcoin recovered from its biggest two-day retreat since the US election in choppy trading that reflects shifting assessments of the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s policy agenda. Most Read from Bloomberg The digital asset fell almost 3% over Saturday and Sunday before rising back to $92,000 as of 7:05 a.m. Monday in London. … Read more

BOJ governor signals rate hikes ahead, but uncertainty over timing weighs on yen

Nov. 18, 2024 3:12 AM ETJapanese Yen / US Dollar (JPY:USD), USD:JPY, NKY:INDEWJ, DFJ, DXJ, FXY, YCL, YCS, DBJP, HEWJ, JPXN, FLJP, BBJP, EWJVBy: Jessica Kuruthukulangara, SA News Editor Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images News The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary accommodation if the economy improves as … Read more