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Stock investors who are still riding high after the surge in US shares that has tripled in value from financial crisis lows are in for market tremors over the months ahead that they haven’t felt for years. As much as 20 per cent of that market could be erased over the next couple of months…
What Is the EAFE Index? The EAFE Index, or Europe, Australasia and Far East Index, is a stock index published by the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). The index tracks equity markets outside of the US and Canada. The EAFE Index is a performance benchmark for the major international equity markets and comprises companies in…
What Is Zoning? Zoning refers to municipal (ie, local or city governmental) ordinances or laws that dictate permitted or prohibited use of real property in certain geographic areas. For instance, zoning laws might prohibit industrial or commercial uses in residential areas to prevent oil firms, manufacturers or other sorts of commercial enterprises from building in…
Market Moves Which was to say, the rebound after the worst day for US equity markets in about six months wasn’t particularly helpful in picking out which sectors of US markets might be safer in volatile times. Utilities (represented by the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund, or XLU) rebounded the least yesterday, at +0.75%, while…
Financial Products Offered by WebBank On the open-ended side of the bet, WebBank issues cards from Time Warner’s magazine division, financing the American Express gift cards that everyone hates. It also partners with the likes of US Bank, Bank of America, and Capital One to issue personal loans, including 0 per cent credit cards (‘If…
For instance, members who enrol in the Allwell plan can create online accounts and use that account number to log on and view their benefits and claims information, or request a replacement ID card. They could also search for a doctor and securely send messages to the plan. Customer Satisfaction The National Association of Insurance…
A new engagement ring has a sparkle all of its own. Not only that, a ring represents a new period of life: hope, change, a fresh start, a marriage. So, with as much joy as there is when giving that special gift, there can also be caution about the tradition of big engagement rings. Diamonds…
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), a gaming company, reported earnings after the market close on 5 August and beat analysts’ expectations, but was hammered on the 5th of August, after President Donald Trump tweeted that he would be talking with industry regulators about the issue of violent video games potentially being related to some of…
What Is Gross National Income (GNI)? Gross National Income, or GNI, refers to the total income earned by the people and businesses of a nation. It is calculated to estimate and compare the wealth in a country from year to year by adding the gross domestic product to the income that the nation receives from…