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Which are the six popular tech trends transforming our lives?
July 24, 2021 10:58 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine Media‘It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.’ - Godfrey Reggio As the saying goes, human lives are greatly influenced by every evolution that takes place in the tech world. Technology gives us a new pace to race against .....
Thinking of investing in mutual funds? Here’s how to pick the right fund
July 23, 2021 10:48 AM EDT| By AayushSummary An SIP is an investment technique wherein an investor does not try to time the market by waiting for a dip to buy. An index-based mutual fund basically tries to replicate the performance of its underlying index such as the ASX 200 in Au.....
Confused between shareholders and stakeholders? Here’s how they differ
July 22, 2021 11:12 PM EDT| By AshishThe terms shareholder and stakeholder are used interchangeably in business environment. However, both have very different meanings when analysed closely in context of business environment. &n.....
Five ways to improve your financial literacy
July 22, 2021 05:14 PM EDT| By AshishFinancial literacy has become a part and parcel of today’s life. Be it choosing the best retirement fund or stocks, financial knowledge plays a critical role. To put it simply, financial literacy is the foundation of one’s relationship .....
Money market vs capital market: How do the two impact investors?
July 21, 2021 09:17 PM EDT| By AshishSummary Investors and traders are expected to understand the difference between money and capital markets to make better investment decisions. While money markets are used for trading in short-term debt, capital markets are used for long-term l.....
Is the sun shining on solar farm investments?
July 21, 2021 05:46 PM EDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary A solar farm is a block of land with several ground-mounted solar tracking towers. Operating a solar farm can be simpler than operating a traditional farm as it reduces operational costs, particularly the cost of electricity. Although .....
How is crypto taxed in Canada?
July 21, 2021 07:48 AM EDT| By AnujSummary The Canadian revenue authority treats cryptocurrencies as taxable commodities. Investors who hold crypto tokens in their wallets or trading in exchanges are not liable to pay tax for their inventories. Fifty per cent of the.....
How to become financially independent through investing
July 18, 2021 10:49 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanIn the recently released Indian financial thriller series – Scam 1992 – the lead character, former Indian stockbroker Harshad Mehta (played by Bollywood actor Pratik Gandhi), goes on to say that the “stock market is such a well that...
How should beginners buy stocks?
July 17, 2021 01:50 AM EDT| By Ankit SethiInvestment in stocks has changed radically over the years. The proliferation of platforms that allow investors to invest in shares with a few taps on the smartphone have changed the entire scene. Retail investors have shaped the better-than-expecte.....
Four famous commodity experts whose opinion matters
July 16, 2021 02:36 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Analysts actively evaluate and give their recommendations to buy or sell or hold a stock On a broader scale, there are two types of analysts – buy-side and sell-side. Buy side analysts research companies to zero in on investment .....
Crypto 101: A 10-point guide for new investors
July 15, 2021 01:14 PM EDT| By AnujThe crypto industry’s mainstream drive has new investors thronging the space. But this mass movement comes with a price. The virtual currency market is full of confusion and cyber fraud. Without a strong understanding and prior research of thi...
Why should one invest in penny stocks?
July 06, 2021 09:25 PM EDT| By Sonal SinhaSummary Despite the considerable risk, penny stocks have the potential to generate a massive profit at a faster rate. Investing in penny stocks gives one an option to add niche businesses in one’s portfolio that could have substantial pot.....
What is crypto fear and greed index?
June 29, 2021 08:55 PM EDT| By AayushSummary A crypto fear and greed index is essentially an oscillator, which quantitively depicts the sentiments of crypto investors/speculators. Generally, it ranges in value from 0 to 100, with 0 depicting extreme fear and 100 being extreme gree.....
Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?
June 27, 2021 09:45 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Rhodium is a precious, highly reflective, corrosion resistant metal, primarily mined as a by-product of palladium, platinum, or nickel mining. The metal finds application in automotive catalytic converters to reduce toxic gas emissions......
Where is the largest deposit of lithium? Will we run out of lithium?
June 25, 2021 03:51 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Lithium is extensively used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, used to power electric vehicles. Growing popularity and government focus on electric vehicles amid climate change have skyrocketed the demand for this silvery-wh.....
Buying a home? Are you being cautious enough?
June 19, 2021 10:23 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Elon Musk has announced to sell his last remaining property located in the San Francisco Bay area. The property market is brimming with a plethora of excited home buyers, competing fiercely to win the bidding war. One shoul.....
What exactly does OPEC do?
June 18, 2021 04:10 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe journey of the oil market amid this pandemic has been a wild ride, with crude oil experiencing both the boom-and-bust phases. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic-led global lockdowns forced cars, aeroplanes, and rail coaches to restrict movement......
Is Cardano better than Bitcoin?
June 16, 2021 11:33 PM EDT| By AayushSummary Cardano can be termed as a third-generation cryptocurrency, offering enhanced functionality. Cardano can handle at least 257 transactions a second compared to Bitcoin’s 5 transactions a second. The supply of Cardano is capped at .....
What are platinum group metals and why are they in high demand?
June 15, 2021 10:46 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) is a group of six precious metals that have similar properties. PGMs are extensively used in medical applications, jewellery, electronic devices, and vehicle manufacturing to limit emissions. The demand for.....
Crypto mining 101: Everything you need to know
June 11, 2021 11:42 AM EDT| By AayushSummary Crypto mining means gaining cryptocurrencies by solving complex cryptographic equations using high-powered computers. A blockchain is essentially a series of data blocks “chained” together, which contain key pieces of data. .....
