Confirming the overall economic slowdown, election uncertainty and stressed global business environment, Private Equity (PE) firms have invested about $1.3 billion across 75 deals during the quarter ended September 2013, lower by 67% over the corresponding period last year. These firms had...
Crude oil futures were lower on Wednesday, as investors looked ahead to closely-watched weekly supply data on stockpiles of crude and refined products from the U.S. Energy Information Administration later in the day.
Market players also looked ahead to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s...
Investopedia explains : At the beginning of a product's life, it may have a little to no competition in the market place until competitors start to emulate it when it shows signs of success. As the product becomes more successful, it will face increasing numbers of competitors and may lose...
The US public finances which are approaching a "cliff". US's
soybean exports are too, something of a physical cliff, in terms
of exports, farm officials highlighted, in a report which flags a
silver lining to oilseeds groups from the summer's drought.
The US Department of Agriculture -...
Survival of the brand often becomes more important during decline stage. Another important objective is to maintain distribution. Sales promotions that help in generating sales volume become quite important.
Resellers, in general, are not a tall enthusiastic about declining brands and for...
a. Disappearance of Princely courts: The growth of industries is only possible due to patronage of nawabs, princes, rajas & emperors who ruled in India. The British rule meant the disappearance of this patronage enjoyed by the handicrafts. Cotton and silk manufactures suffered especially.
b...
A concerned customer asked his stock broker if the recent market decline and volatility worried him.
The broker told him that he has been sleeping like a baby.
“Really?!?” replied the customer.
“Absolutely,” said the broker,
“I sleep for about an hour, wake up, and then cry for about an hour.”...
Well all of u i guess must be knowing wat is wall street for who dont here it is a brief intro
Wall street is one of he most famous street in USA. it is located at Manhattan.
Its a historic street as many financial institutions are situated over there it is a symbol of commerce and backbone of...
Mortgage applications decline in week
... The Refinance Index fell 12.1 percent to 1,212.2 from 1,378.6 the previous week, the MBA said. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages declined from 6.57 percent to ...
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Mortgage applications decline in week
... The Refinance Index fell 12.1 percent to 1,212.2 from 1,378.6 the previous week, the MBA said. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages declined from 6.57 percent to ...
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Mortgage applications decline during week
... The Refinance Index fell 25.7 percent to 1,496.1 from 2,013.5 the previous week, the MBA said. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose from 5.96 percent to ...
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Mortgage applications decline during week
... The Refinance Index fell 25.7 percent to 1,496.1 from 2,013.5 the previous week, the MBA said. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose from 5.96 percent to ...
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People with a history of hypertension (high blood pressure) appear to be at increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a condition that involves difficulties with thinking and learning, investigators at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons report. "Mild...