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Twitter IPO may revive investor interest in consumer apps and dotcoms

From accommodation service Airbnb and storage site Dropbox, to limo-providers Uber, a clutch of hot Silicon Valley names that have steered clear of the markets may now gravitate back if Twitter helps revive investor interest in consumer apps and dotcoms.

Twitter's 'secret' IPO puts investors in the dark

Twitter's use of a confidential initial public offering filing has reignited a debate about a 2012 US law that critics say denies investors time to digest a company's financial information and erodes the widely-held value of market transparency.

Equity market expects Fed to delay tightening; bond players don't buy it

The worrying fact for the equity market is that bond markets are not giving any indication that it believes the tightening will be postponed

Reverse mortgage has flopped; maybe gold would work better

Reverse mortgages have not worked in homes, but gold stands a better chance. It would also bring more gold out of homes into bank vaults.

This chart shows why Nifty could get into a downside correction from here

A move past 6,093 would indicate that the worst may probably be over for the index.

To boost FIIs, Sebi allows investment in govt debt without auction

To boost foreign fund inflows into the capital markets, market regulator Sebi has allowed overseas entities to invest in government securities without any auction mechanism.

I-T dept writes to another 35,000 people, asks them to file returns

Sebi rejects consent settlement plea of SBI, 24 others

Sebi has rejected state-run SBI's plea for settlement of an ongoing probe against the bank for alleged violations of various clauses of debenture trustee norms and code of conduct regulations.

Reminder: Taxpayers should resend ITR-V e-return copies to Bangalore

Income Tax department has asked electronic filing taxpayers not having sent their returns copy for the two previous assessment years by post to its centre in Bangalore, to do so early.

Why mobile banking is more on paper and less on mobile

There is no doubt that mobile subscriber base as well as consumer opting for mobile banking is increasing in India. But, challenges like education and awareness, complexity of operations, handset and security issues along with pricing issues amongst various players first need to be sorted out

Marissa Mayer effect: Yahoo stock tops $30 for first time in 5 years

Yahoo's stock is close to doing what many thought would be impossible: eclipsing the price that Microsoft offered to buy the Internet company for in 2008.

IIP offers some hope: 10 things you need to know before market opens

Everything you need to know before the market opens.

Despite govt curbs, gold imports to pick up from this month: StanChart

Recent weeks and months have seen aggressive government action to dampen gold demand, owing to its heavy impact on the current account deficit.

Sebi eases KYC norms for foreign investors

Sebi also classified foreign investors eligible to make portfolio investments in the country under three broad segments as per their risk profile, while putting the government and other sovereign entities in the lowest-risk Category I.

Even if you earn more than Rs 6 lakh, banks can deny you a car loan

Do not just assume that you will get a loan just because you have met the income criterion.

IDFC surges 7 percent on removal of FII restrictions

Shares in IDFC surge as much as 7 percent after the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday lifted restrictions placed on foreign investors purchasing shares of the company as their shareholding in IDFC fell below the prescribed limit.

High price of iPhone 5c spooks investors, Apple shares slide 5 percent

Apple Inc's new iPhones got panned by Wall Street on Wednesday as investors decried one model for being too costly for emerging markets such as China, and dismissed the other model as lacking enough game-changing features.

Financial Tech gets a breather as Sebi extends MCX-SX licence for another year

As the NSEL crisis continues to deepen, its group entity MCX Stock Exchange was asked by market regulator Sebi today to strengthen its governance structure to continue remaining a recognised bourse.

No car loan from SBI if annual income is less than Rs 6 lakh

Weaker sections can open zero balance account in foreign banks: RBI

The aim of introducing BSBDA is part of the efforts of RBI for furthering financial inclusion objectives.

Sebi for stricter insider trading norms to build trust

Sebi also decided to take steps to attract more retail investors to the markets.

IIFCL seeks Sebi nod to raise Rs 8,171 cr through tax-free bonds

'Prepare for worst, India may lead emerging market downturn'

India is at risk because it has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of foreign capital flows, which have already begun to bypass emerging market equities.

What bull return? FIIs are here just to mint money from mkt volatility

For those who rejoice at the FIIs' new found love for Indian markets and their sudden spurt, here is a bad news. This is not permanent. The FIIs have returned just to make the most of the low values now and will go back anytime.

NSEL defaults for fourth time; pays around Rs 8 cr to investors

National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) defaulted for the fourth consecutive week as it could pay only Rs 7.77 crore today to investors out of scheduled Rs 174.72 crore.

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

A quick look at global cues and stocks in the news ahead of the markets opening today.

Investors bullish ahead of Apple's iPhone 5S and 5C launch

Investors are hoping that Apple Inc will unleash some of its old magic when it takes the wraps off its latest iPhone on Tuesday, with many building bullish share and options positions.