The two faces of Dominique Strauss-Kahn
To his colleagues in the world of global public finance, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is one of the most - perhaps the most - charismatic and impressive operators around.
Facebook looks at China, Zuckerberg packs bags
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is planning to make his second visit to China as the world's No. 1 social networking company looks for the best way to expand into that country.
World needs more technicians, sales reps: Survey
More employers globally and in the United States are having trouble finding skilled technicians, sales representatives and engineers.
Kaka out of Brazil's Copa plans, Fred recalled
Brazil playmaker Kaka has been overlooked for the Copa America while striker Fred earned another shot at the tournament when he was named in coach Mano Menezes's squad on Thursday.
Stocks in news: ITC, Crompton Greaves, Tata Power
ITC | Crompton Greaves | Tata Power | Northgate Tech | Vakrangee Software | Gammon Infra and Arvind are stocks that are in news today.
Market may see a classic neurotic mood: CLSA
It is likely that coming months will see a classic neurotic market mood swing towards China where investors stop worrying about inflation, says Chris Wood, CLSA.
FII holdings decreases to 18.6% in last quarter: Kotak
FII holdings has decreased to 18.6% in the last quarter on back of macro headwinds, says Sanjeev Prasad, Kotak Inst Eq.
Nifty has support at 5400: Bhambwani
The coming session is likely to witness a resistance at the 5460 levels on advances above which the 5480 maybe seen. Support is likely at the 5400 levels below which the 5375 maybe seen.
10-year yield may head towards 8.40%: Dhawal Dalal
The 10-year yield may head towards 8.40% in the medium-term, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock.
Rupee may appreciate today: Manis Thanawala
The rupee may appreciate today on the back of positive equity market cues and the dollar's weakness globally, says Manis Thanawala, Greenback Forex.
Ganeshaspeaks: Market prediction for May 20
From 09:15 to 10:30- Nifty may be between flat and negative, or may hover around the surface. (-0.04)
F&O cues: Total Futures Open Int up Rs 495 cr
F&O cues: Total Futures Open Int up Rs 495 cr and Total Options Open Int up Rs 466 cr.
Market cues: FIIs net sell $58 mn
Market cues: FIIs net sell USD 58 million in the cash market on May 18.
Crude declines on weak US economic data
Oil prices fell more than a dollar as weak US economic data stoked worries about demand, and the international energy agency suggested members could release emergency stocks if OPEC failed to act. However, Nymex is currently stable in Asia trade. The Brent is trading around USD 112 dollars.
Asian markets trading mixed; Hang Seng flat, Nikkei up
At 7: 41 am (IST), Asian markets were trading mixed.
Indian ADRs: Patni dips 5%, Dr Reddys, Tata Comm down
Indian ADRs: Patni dips 5%, Dr Reddys, Tata Comm down
US stocks end higher despite weak economic news
The US markets ended higher despite mostly weak economic news and falling oil prices as Linkedin became the first major US social networking company to go public in a soaring debut.
NAVs decline as markets end lower
Equity diversified NAVs ended lower with advance:decline ratio of 82:156 as the Indian markets replicate yesterday’s trade and ended on a flat note despite positive surprises from heavyweights L&T and Ashok Leyland on Thursday.
'Dabangg' grabs National Award
Actor-Producer Arbaaz Khan, who is elated after his debut production 'Dabangg' won the National Award for the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment, feels that the laurels have a sense of responsibility
SEBI begins process to standardise demat of MF units
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has begun process to standardise demat of mutual fund units.
US wants 'prompt succession' at IMF: Timothy Geithner
US wants 'prompt succession' at International Monetary Fund (IMF), says US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. IMF replacement should be an open process, he adds.
Mamata resigns from cabinet; Railways goes to Mukul Roy
Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy was today appointed as the new Minister of State for Railways following the resignation of Mamata Banerjee from the Cabinet.
Mukul Roy to be new Railway Minister: Sources
Mamata Banerjee resigned today as the Union Minister of Railways but is likely to hand over the reins of the ministry a fellow Trinamool Congress member.
Cost of buying Stanlow assets can inflate: Essar Energy
Essar Energy may have to pay more than its originally estimated USD 1.3 billion for the acquisition of Stanlow Refinery and its assets.
