Rogue trader suspected in $2 bn loss at UBS

Rogue trader suspected in $2 bn loss at UBS London: One man armed with only a computer terminal humbled a venerable banking institution yet again. This time it was Swiss powerhouse UBS, which said on Thursday that it had lost roughly $2 billion because of a renegade trader. The arrest of 31-year-old equities trader Kweku Adoboli in London is one more headache for troubled international banks, and fresh proof that they remain vulnerable to untracked trading that can produce...
08:52 AM, Sep 16, 2011
Fed expectations bring markets back from the brink

Fed expectations bring markets back from the brink

Markets swing in volatile trade, Some recovery mid-session over talk of policy action by the US Fed. ...
11:56 PM, Aug 09, 2011

Sensex zooms 300 points, crosses 20,000-mark

Sensex zooms 300 points, crosses 20,000-mark Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities on Thursday moved 313 points higher in afternoon trade, going well past the 20,000-mark. The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 19,951.34 points, was ruling at 20,185.2 points, up 313.05 points or 1.57 per cent, from its previous close at 19,872.15 points. At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the 50-share S&P CNX Nifty was trading at...
03:15 PM, Oct 21, 2010

Dummy's guide to knowing all about equities

Dummy's guide to knowing all about equities Here's a dialogue to get you a clear insight into equity investing. ...
03:40 PM, Jun 19, 2009

A woman's guide to investing wisely

A woman's guide to investing wisely Women are born with a softer streak so are prone to excessive gifting. ...
12:34 PM, Mar 09, 2009

When the going gets tough, revisit asset allocation

When the going gets tough, revisit asset allocation It is important to know the exact proportion of your investments in each asset. ...
01:56 PM, Feb 27, 2009

Markets stay in the red as global cues weaken

Markets stay in the red as global cues weaken Of the 13 sectoral indices on the BSE, only that for car companies was up. ...
12:23 PM, Feb 11, 2009

BSE Sensex falls 4 pc, Satyam dives 30 pc

BSE Sensex falls 4 pc, Satyam dives 30 pc Experts say people realise there is no bailout, so they are dumping Satyam. ...
10:43 AM, Jan 15, 2009

In tough times, follow the little master

In tough times, follow the little master  Equities as an asset class will never disappoint you. Have patience. ...
04:25 PM, Jan 06, 2009

Wealth Special: Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh in 25 years

Wealth Special: Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh in 25 years Long-term equity investing as an asset class is better than other investment avenues. ...
11:44 AM, Dec 17, 2008

Markets open higher and dip, Satyam plunges

Markets open higher and dip, Satyam plunges The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE opened higher. ...
11:32 AM, Dec 17, 2008

India's Sensex gains 482 points on rate cut hopes

India's Sensex gains 482 points on rate cut hopes The overall situation however remains negative. ...
05:26 PM, Dec 04, 2008

BSE Sensex opens up 1.28 pc, markets choppy

BSE Sensex opens up 1.28 pc, markets choppy Markets on Tuesday ended weak and investors need encouraging signs. ...
10:20 AM, Dec 03, 2008

Common investment mistakes you should avoid

Common investment mistakes you should avoid 7 common mistakes people make when investing in equities ...
02:31 PM, Jun 22, 2007
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