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CARE IPO: Should you invest?
The CARE IPO opens today! Credit Analysis and Research Limited is in its 19th year of existence and is the second largest rating agency in India, after CRISIL. It has a strong foot-hold in the rating of debt instruments, bank loans &…
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Just 6% discount to Nifty@MRP! Is the Indian Stock Market fairly priced?
‘Wake me up when September ends’ is a popular song by Greenday which ends up as a FB status update for many people in September. The Indian Government also seems to have listened to this song and decided to wake up, albeit…
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Stock Markets – Where to invest? -Insights from Morningstar Investment Conference, 2012 Panel Discussion
Yes, you read it right! The Mother of all Bull Markets is ahead of us, says Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, legendary investor and founder of Rare Enterprises. Part of an insightful panel discussion at Morningstar Investment Conference, 2012 held at Mumbai, Jhunjhunwala said that…
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How to Read Stock Quotes in a Newspaper: A Guide to Understanding Stock Market Data
Do you usually skip pages titled ‘Stocks’ while reading any financial news daily? Do you also find the columns of data difficult to comprehend? Are you one of those who wonder what use you could put this information to? So, let’s go…
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Trading vs Investing – What’s right for you?
Most of the participants in the stock market at a point of time would have thought about the differences or similarities between investing versus trading. Both the terms are frequently used interchangeably. But are the two strategies the same? Moreover, what if…
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Trading or Investing – What’s right for you?
Understand the difference between trading and investing in stocks. Learn how traders and investors approach the market, their risks, rewards, and which strategy suits you best.
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Which Company should I open my Trading Account with?
A lot can happen over a cup of coffee! The Café Coffee Day punch line could not have been more apt! From harmless college gossip to strategic business decisions, this beverage has seen it all. And so we did discover, last week…
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Company Shastra – Indian Bank Ltd.
Indian Bank is a mid-sized public sector bank with major presence in South India. In fact it derives 42% of its growth from just one state, Tamil Nadu. It has been a consistent performer for the past ten years and can boast…
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Should You Chase Momentum Stocks? Understanding the Risks of Momentum Investing
When we come across stocks whose prices have gone up by more than 30-40% in a span of 1-3 months, we are tempted to invest in it. The expectation/hope is that the stock will continue its upward momentum and rake in big…
