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What Elon Musk's pay package vote means for his $174 billion fortune

Elon Musk is making one of his biggest asks of Tesla Inc. investors yet.It was one thing for shareholders to approve his moonshot pay package in 2018, when it contained seemingly audacious goals and the market for electric vehicles was still Tesla’s to lose.In requesting that they ratify the same package again, Musk and Tesla’s board are gambling that the billionaire’s cult following and his role in the carmaker’s stock surging about 700% over...

EB5 Visa Program allows foreign investors to get US Green Card to live, work in the United States

EB-5 visa program allows foreigners to obtain a permanent Green Card for permanent residence and employment in the United States.

Champions League: Real Madrid end Manchester City's defence, Bayern beat Arsenal

Champions League 2023-24: Real Madrid dashed Manchester City's hopes of a successful defence as they beat the Premier League giants 4-3 on penalities at the Etihad on Wednesday. They set up a semi-final against Bayern Munich, who knocked out a toothless Arsenal at home.

7 Smart Tips to Become Rich

How to become rich? In this article, timesnownews.com will tell you possible tips to make the most of your wealth. But always remember that these are only tips, becoming rich is not easy. Hard work, perseverance and dedication are key to it.

10 common money habits of self-made millionaires

​Successful millionaires capitalize on opportunities that promise financial success and security. They have certain positive habits that demonstrate financial prudence. Here we list down ten common money habits of self-made millionaires.​

Dev Patel part of Time's '100 most influential people' list

Actor and director Dev Patel is one of Time's magazine's '100 most influential people'. Oscar award-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya praised Patel and called 'Monkey Man' his best performance.

Income Tax Alert: Here Are 5 High-Value Transactions That May Come Under Scrutiny

In recent times, a misconception has been prevalent among the people regarding the traceability of cashless transactions by the Income Tax Department (ITD). However, contrary to popular belief, the ITD utilises advanced tools to scrutinise transactions, leaving no room for evasion. Transactions exceeding specified thresholds, whether through card payments, UPI transactions, or cash deposits and withdrawals, are promptly reported to the tax...

FD interest rate up to 9.5%: These banks offer over 9% interest rate on fixed deposits for senior citizens

Fixed deposits (FDs) are a prudent financial option since they offer a dependable source of income and capital security. Check latest interest rates here

How inflation kills FDs and how senior citizens can work around it

In India, fixed deposits have long been a favourite investment choice for retail investors, especially senior citizens. The promise of steady returns and the perceived safety of banks make fixed deposits an attractive option, particularly for those seeking a stable income post-retirement. However, what many fail to realise is the insidious impact of inflation on the real value of their savings over time. The illusion of safety in fixed...

There are 3 reasons the US hasn't seen a recession yet, according to top economist David Rosenberg

"The bull market in economic growth boils down to the heavy hand and generosity of Uncle Sam," David Rosenberg wrote this week.

5 bad money habits and how to break them

If you re not careful with how you manage your money, these harmful money habits can destabilise you financially.

I invested most of my salary for 7 years and had enough to retire at 29. My best tips: start young, take risks and don't settle in expensive cities.

A former VP at JP Morgan shares how he was able to achieve financial freedom by 29 because of these five things.

Having Multiple Bank Accounts? Things You Should Keep In Mind

In today’s digitised world, the banking sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, providing customers with unprecedented convenience and ease. From seamless money transfers to opening accounts from the comfort of home, banking has become remarkably simple. With the advent of video KYC online, the process of opening a bank account has become even more streamlined, leading to a growing trend of individuals opting for multiple savings...

8 exams you must take for your study abroad programme: Check how much they cost

8 exams you must take for your study abroad programme: Check how much they cost

I retired from Amazon at 34 and chose to settle in Canada, where I only need $1,000 a month to live well

Grigory Lukin saved most of his Amazon salary and relocation bonuses so he could retire early. He chose Canada, where it's cheaper to live well.

Juventus ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo 9.7 million euros in back salary

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo had appealed to the Court of Arbitration, which determined that Juventus Turin must pay him 9,774,166.66 euros, along with interest and procedural costs. This sum represents the discrepancy between the salary Ronaldo received and the amount he should have received after taxes and other deductions. While Ronaldo initially sought 19.5 million euros, the arbitration panel reduced the amount by 50 percent.

Why Israel-Iran military conflict will be bad news for Indian economy

High crude prices and a weak rupee could widen India's current account deficit even as rising tensions in the Middle East have turned stock markets volatile

Taylor Swift Fans Lose $1.24 Million To Fake Concert Ticket Scam

Taylor Swift had an incredible 2023 with her Eras Tour taking the music world by complete storm. With her thrilling performance in dozens of countries all over the globe, Swift even emerged as the Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year. Now, the singer-songwriter is geared up for another portion of her world tour in May, which will continue throughout the summer. Ahead of the popstar’s tour, fans are having a hard time as they get hit by a wave of...

Google Wallet to launch in India: What is it and how will it be different from Google Pay

Google Wallet is poised to enter India, as hints emerge from its Play Store listing. With local integrations and potential coexistence with Google Pay, digital payments may see a significant shift.

Paying higher EMIs? Key strategies to reduce the home loan interest rate burden

There are several proactive steps that the existing borrowers can take to manage and potentially reduce the impact of high home loan interest rates.

8 important things to always keep private in life

Keep these things a secret to live a healthy lifestyle.

Highest Paying Job Opportunities for Women in 2024

Here are the types of industries and professions that have historically offered high-paying job opportunities for women, and these trends may continue or evolve into 2024.​

Sold sovereign gold bonds at market highs? Here’s how to calculate your taxes

Rising gold prices have forced sovereign gold bond (SGB) owners to rethink their strategy. Several stockbrokers told Moneycontrol that the bids for selling SGBs of the August and September 2024 series have been inching up ever since the yellow metal touched Rs 72,500 per 10 grams on April 14, 2024. Around Rs 22.43 crore worth of SGBs changed hands on the National Stock Exchange on April 15. SGBs allow you to invest in gold in dematerialised form...

It turns out the best way to get ahead in America is to leave

More and more Americans are deciding that the only way to pay off debts, save money, and retire is to move abroad.

Decoding Bharat's Economy: Inequality, 'Revdi' culture & investing in India

Making India a manufacturing hub has been the dream of many who led India. In recent decades, India has also been increasingly seen as an attractive investment destination. But how dire, or how good is the situation in India currently for investors, both domestic and otherwise? Surjit Bhalla, a policy veteran with the experience of having worked with PM Modi’s Economic Advisory Council and former Reserve Bank of India Governor, Raghuram Rajan decode. Watch!

Malayalam cinema thrived in Q1 2024, grossing a total of over Rs 670 crore globally

Three films released in the first quarter of 2024 Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham and Premalu made it to the list of highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, ranking 1st, 4th and 5th, respectively.

Angel One Q4 Results | Net profit rises 27%, revenue jumps 64%

Fintech player Angel One Ltd on Wednesday (April 17) reported a 27.3% year-on-year (YoY) growth in net profit at ₹340 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter, Angel One posted a net profit of ₹267 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing.The company's revenue from operations jumped 64.3% to ₹1,357.2 crore against ₹826 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal. At the operating...

400% return in 1 year, now 1:10 stock split: Multibagger stock set to become more affordable! Know record date

10:1 Stock Split: The real estate player in an exchange filing on the BSE, said that the company’s shares will be split in a 10:1 ratio. A stock split is a corporate action when a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares, lowering the share price without changing its market capitalisation.

I managed billions at JP Morgan but lived paycheck to paycheck. I finally got control of my finances by doing these 7 things.

After always maxing out her credit card in her 20s, Anne Lester learned some easy savings tricks as the head of retirement solutions at JP Morgan.

The art of simple living: How billionaire Warren Buffett spends his fortune

Warren Buffett, the esteemed CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is not only known for his remarkable wealth, estimated at $136 billion, but also for his simple living standards and significant philanthropic efforts. Despite being one of the world's richest individuals, Buffett maintains a lifestyle that contradicts his immense wealth.As per an Inside repor...

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 18

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 18, 2024: Internationally, the price of crude is trading below $90 per barrel. This morning, Brent crude was trading at $87.44 per barrel. However, the fall in crude oil prices has had a minor impact on petrol and diesel prices. Let us tell you that due to the Israel-Iran war, the price of crude oil is expected to go up to $100 per barrel.Oil marketing companies have released petrol and diesel prices for April...

Binance coins a new phase in India

Sources told ET that Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, will come back to the country as an entity registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the finance ministry.

Pitching To Funding And Having Plan B: How To Successfully Pitch Your Start-Up Ideas To Investors

Entrepreneurial journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. The path from a mere idea to a successful start-up involves several crucial steps, from pitching your concept to securing funding and, importantly, having a back-up plan. Hence, launching a start-up is testing but rewarding endeavour that requires careful planning. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to set a winning pitch for investors. Crafting a compelling pitch The first step...

What women can learn from men

This article is authored by Vandana Kohli, author, filmmaker and entrepreneur, New Delhi.

Dollar industries’ women’s segment is here to steal the light! #KiskaBrandBajega

Mumbai man spammed on social media with investment offers, next things he knows he lost Rs 45 lakh

In a recent cyber fraud case, a man from Navi Mumbai lost Rs 45.69 lakh to online scammers promising high returns on share trading.

How This 21-year-old Norwegian Travelled To 18 Countries In Rs 6.3 Lakh

Everyone dreams of travelling the world and exploring new places. However, globetrotting is not exactly easy on the pockets. Travelling from one country to another is quite expensive. But, imagine if you could travel to at least 18 countries for under Rs 6.5 lakh. Well, a 21-year-old guy shared a trick using which he has been able to travel to the expensive countries of Europe without shelling out much money. Shocking, right?21-year-old, Robert...

​10 habits that are draining you financially ​

​Discover how seemingly minor habits can significantly impact your finances over time. Learn to identify and address these to save more and live better.​

Goldman Sachs Advises Shareholders To Sell And Buy Their Stakes In These Firms

Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 and is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. It significantly impacts the stock market and influences the increase and decrease of stock prices. This firm has advised the shareholders to sell their stakes in two stocks and purchase stakes in the other. It has revised its target prices for Syngene International Limited and Neuland Laboratories Ltd. The target price of...

Gold prices forecast: 'Caught between rising yields, geopolitical tensions...' - What lies ahead for yellow metal? DECODED | Latest city wise rates

Gold prices forecast: Gold prices stayed steady on Tuesday, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East keeping demand for safe-haven assets intact. Praveen Singh – Associate VP, Fundamental Currencies and Commodities, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas said that the gold is caught between rising yields and geopolitical tensions, which will keep the metal volatile, though lack of fresh escalation for the time being will put a downward pressure on the yellow...

Trade setup for Thursday: 15 things to know before opening bell

After consistent correction in the past three consecutive trading sessions following record highs, experts expect the market to enter into consolidation phase with immediate support at 22,100 (which coincides with the 50-day EMA) and key support at 22,000 mark (which coincides with the upward sloping support trendline). In case of bounce back, the 22,300-22,400 are the levels to watch out for on the higher side. The formation of Spinning Top...

Quess Corp’s chairman buys property worth ₹67.5 crore in Bengaluru’s billionaire street

The per sq ft price of the billionaire street deal works out to be around ₹70,300 per sq ft, making it the most expensive deal in Bengaluru so far

LIC-backed Stock Under Rs 10, 1:1 BONUS Share: 400% RETURN! FMCG firm's Q4 profit zooms 250%

Stock Under Rs 10: Integra Essentia is engaged in the business of life essentials like food, clothing and infrastructure. Backed by LIC, the company had issued bonus shares in January 2024.

Trade Setup for April 18: Midcaps, Smallcaps offer some hope as Nifty grinds lower

Having declined 600 points in three sessions, the Nifty is down to levels last seen on March 27. It is also the first time in three months that the index fell for three days in a row. The heavyweights have refused to lend support to the index even after falling below key support levels.IT, from a potential support, has again become a major pain-point for the market. With no post-earnings support from TCS, more top-level exits at LTIMindtree and...

5 Tips To Plan Your Finance And Early Retirement | Details

Planning your finances and working towards early retirement requires careful evaluation and disciplined saving habits. Try to Set Financial Goals, Maximize Retirement Contributions, Build an Emergency Fund, Diversify Your Investments

US markets fall for fourth day in a row, S&P 500 down 0.38%; GIFT Nifty in red

The US markets continued to fall for a fourth consecutive day on April 17, despite strong corporate earnings. At 9:15 pm IST, the S&P 500 fell 0.38 percent to 5,032.03 and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.67 percent to 15,770.01. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined 0.29 percent to 37,688.48. On Tuesday, the US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that the Fed needs to see more progress on the inflation front before the US...

Visiting Pattaya or Bangkok? Paying in Rupees Could Soon Be a Reality as Modi Govt Pushes Indian Currency in Thailand

As Indians continue to flock to Thailand, drawn by its rich cultural tapestry and scenic landscapes, the convenience of using their own currency could enhance the overall travel experience, making it a win-win for both nations.

Now I Get It: See how Gen Z became the passive-income generation

They came of working age amid crises and change, soaring inflation and cycles of job loss. They had no choice, in a sense; they also had limitless opportunity.

Morgan Stanley layoffs: Some investment banking jobs cut in Asia-Pacific

Morgan Stanley layoffs: Bankers based in Hong Kong and China are going to be affected the most, the report claimed.

US Fed Rate: Powell’s message to the market is crystal clear

Chair Powell is not confident that inflation is cooling enough for rate cuts.