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Jensen Huang loses billions, falls two spots in the Forbes world's rich list as extramarital scandal with Chinese spy Alice hits Nvidia CEO
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang's fortune took a significant hit after news of his affair with Alice Huang surfaced, raising eyebrows due to her possible ties to Chinese intelligence. Following the scandal, Nvidia launched an investigation leading to a sharp decline in shares. Consequently, Huang's net worth is now around $154.7 billion, dropping him two ranks on the global rich list and keeping him in 10th place.
Warren Buffett’s 7 golden rules for young investors trying to manage finances
Warren Buffett shares seven essential financial lessons for young investors, emphasising frugal living, eliminating high-interest debt, long-term investing, understanding businesses, maintaining cash reserves and portfolio diversification through his 90/10 rule. He also reminds investors that financial wealth matters less than happiness, relationships and unconditional love.
Jensen Huang's price of secret affair: NVIDIA CEO loses $7.4 billion in 30 minutes, drops 2 spots in top 10 richest list
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lost an estimated $7.4 billion in net worth, and slipped two spots to number 10 on Forbes' billionaire rankings, all in a span of 30 minutes. The AI-chips revolutionary admitted Monday to having an affair with a Singapore-based executive alleged to be a Chinese spy. Nvidia has done business with the firm, and a probe into the repationship is underway in the United States.
Warren Buffett is worth $163 billion but still lives in his $31,500 Omaha home: Why the billionaire never moved in 68 years
Warren Buffett, with a net worth of about $163 billion, has remained in his Omaha home since 1958. He purchased the house for $31,500, and its value has grown substantially over the years. Buffett maintains a simple lifestyle, often having breakfast at McDonald's and driving an older car. His final shareholder letter emphasized kindness over wealth.
BoE’s Pill sees scope for interest rate cuts if UK growth stalls
Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill indicated that interest rates could remain steady or decline if economic growth stalls. Recent financial market predictions suggest potential for at least two interest rate increases within the next year. Economic growth has shown surprising strength, yet households are beginning to tighten their spending due to rising energy costs. While GDP growth is projected at 1.
Muhurat trading 2026 today: Date, time, settlement rules, and other key things investors should know
Muhurat Trading time and settlement rules: Indian stock markets will hold a special Muhurat Trading session on November 8, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, marking the beginning of Samvat 2083. The Diwali tradition symbolises prosperity, with special trading schedules across equity and commodity markets.
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Playing teenpatti this Diwali? Why Warren Buffett played bridge while Charlie Munger played poker
As families gather for teenpatti this Diwali, legendary investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger credited card games like bridge and poker for sharpening their strategic thinking. While Buffett found mental stimulation in bridge, Munger learned how to leverage market edges through army poker games.
Buffett reveals what a company director is paid for 6 meetings a year, then asks one question that explains everything
Warren Buffett sat on the boards of 21 companies over 62 years, and in this letter he explains how the people who are supposed to guard your money actually get chosen. He then reveals what the job pays for a few days of work a year, points out that the word independent has come to mean close to its opposite, and names the one thing he looks for in the directors of companies he owns. By the end you will have two questions to ask of any annual report, and nobody in the governance business is going to ask them for you.
Warren Buffett’s retirement income strategy: How a 90/10 rule could help a 65-year-old turn $600,000 into monthly income
For a 65-year-old with a traditional IRA of $600,000, adopting Warren Buffett’s 90/10 investment strategy is a practical choice. This approach allows for a balanced monthly withdrawal that integrates Social Security and IRA funds. By allocating 90% to S&P 500 index funds and 10% to Treasury bills, one can ensure withdrawal stability.
Dividend alert! Last day to buy Power Grid, NTPC, Info Edge among 26 stocks for dividend rewards
Under Sebi’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors need to purchase a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action. Accordingly, today is the last opportunity for investors to buy the shares so that they are credited to their accounts by the record date (November 6), making them eligible for the dividend.
Stock split alert! Last day to buy this Ashish Kacholia-backed multibagger smallcap stock ahead of record date for 1:5 split
After the stock split takes effect, her 10 shares will be split into 500 shares worth Rs 20 each, keeping the total value of her stock holding the same at Rs 1,000.
Warren Buffett has lived through 16 US Presidents. Why he ignores election impact on markets
Warren Buffett believes investors should not let political uncertainty or election outcomes dictate their market decisions. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway’s 2018 shareholder meeting, he recalled living through multiple US presidencies, split almost equally between Republicans and Democrats, while witnessing major political and economic crises.
US elections 2026: The S&P 500 has never been lower a year after a midterm since 1950. Can 2026 break the streak?
Historically, after midterm elections, the S&P 500 tends to climb, with an average increase of about 15%. Currently, the index has risen nearly 13% since the previous midterm. Nonetheless, valuations are much higher than past averages, sparking concern. Analysts suggest the likelihood of a divided government might bolster stock performance trends, yet investors still approach this high valuation landscape with caution due to potential risks for future earnings.
Global markets were already fragile. Big AI bets could break them
Investors flocked to bonds. Yields, which move inversely to price, fell from multidecade highs, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury, which guides borrowing costs globally, falling almost 20 basis points on October 22, its biggest daily fall since early 2023.
Bonus issue alert! Last day to buy this Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed smallcap pharma stock for 1:1 bonus bonanza
As per Sebi's T+1 settlement cycle, investors must buy the company's shares at least one trading day before the record date for them to be credited to their demat accounts and qualify for the bonus issue. This makes today the last day to buy the stock to be eligible for the bonus shares.
Bitcoin rattled by biggest crypto heist in history! Why Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger hated cryptocurrency
A reported $6 billion crypto heist at Binance has rattled investors and revived concerns about cryptocurrency risks. Binance said its initial investigation pointed to a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop, which may have enabled unauthorised withdrawals. The FBI blamed North Korea for the attack, while Binance said it would cover the losses.
Warren Buffett, 96, hasn't had water in 50 years, enjoys 5 cans of Coca-Cola, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, doesn’t go to gym. However, one of his habits can help you live to over 100 and improve heart health
The billionaire has eschewed the trend of healthy eating and always admitted his love for junk food loudly and with pride. He has acknowledged his love for food that would be shunned by health junkies – soft drinks, burgers, ice cream, etc. How does he keep fit?
The famous study saying dead people make the best investors never existed, but the lesson holds; here's what you need to know
Although the famous Fidelity study has no verified research behind it, the idea that investors can hurt their returns by trading too frequently had academic support. In 2000, researcher Brad M. Barber and Terrance Odean published a study examining the stock market performance of individual investors.
What are Warren Buffett's views on investment in gold? Here's why he has maintained a different approach towards the precious metal
Buffett explained his position in Berkshire Hathaway's 2011 annual shareholder letter. He questioned the economic usefulness of gold as an investment. He described how gold is mined, melted, stores and guarded, without producing anything during the time it is held. His argument was that investors could own productive assets instead of an asset whose value depends largely on what another buyer is willing to pay.
Warren Buffett’s advice if World War 3 breaks out: Why Berkshire Hathaway's former CEO would keep buying stocks instead of holding cash
Warren Buffett has a different approach to investing if World War III breaks out. The billionaire investor said he would keep buying stocks rather than move entirely into cash, warning that money could lose value during a major war. He also identified farms and apartment buildings as assets he would consider owning.
Buffett on gold: It does not lose because the pessimists are wrong. It loses for a reason almost nobody mentions
The number of shares Berkshire Hathaway held in American Express did not change for eight years. Yet, its ownership of the company rose from 12.6% to 17.9%, purely because American Express kept buying back its own shares. Fewer shares existed, so the same number of shares owned more of the company. Buffett draws the general rule from it in one short line: When earnings increase and shares outstanding decrease, owners over time usually do well.
Wall Street is showing fear at 32 on the Fear and Greed index: Is a US recession getting closer and what should investors do?
Wall Street investors are becoming cautious after a strong period of stock market gains. The Fear and Greed Index has fallen to 32, placing it in the fear zone. The S&P 500 is around 2% below its recent high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite are down roughly 3% and 5%, respectively, from their peaks earlier this year.
Charlie Munger skipped insurance on his mansion, said all intelligent people ‘do it my way’. What did he mean?
During a recent shareholder meeting, Charlie Munger shared his reasoning behind opting out of fire insurance for his mansion. He argued that self-insurance is a more prudent choice for manageable risks, suggesting that smart individuals should avoid unnecessary premium payments. Highlighting potential waste in insurance purchases, including issues like fraud, Munger's insights advocate for practical spending and disciplined investment practices to achieve financial prosperity.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire earns more than 40% from just these 3 stocks; do you have in your portfolio?
Warren Buffett’s biggest dividend lesson lies in three stocks Berkshire Hathaway has held for decades. Coca-Cola, American Express and Moody’s now generate annual dividends equal to 65%, 45% and 41% of Berkshire’s original purchase costs.
With S&P 500 stocks near record valuations, is Buffett’s index fund advice still worth following? what $500 a month could be worth in 20 years at 5%, 10% or 15% returns
Skip stock picking, Warren Buffett tells ordinary savers, and buy an S&P 500 index fund instead. But valuations are near record highs, so does that advice still hold? Invest $500 every month for 20 years and you’d have about $205,500 at 5% returns, $380,000 at 10%, or $749,000 at 15%. Your own deposits would be $120,000. Returns are not guaranteed.
Warren Buffett’s 6 golden rules for investors after retirement
Warren Buffett’s retirement advice focuses on low-cost index investing, paying off high-interest debt, maintaining cash reserves, staying within one’s circle of competence and living frugally. His long-standing principles offer lessons on building wealth, managing risk and making sound financial decisions.
Peter Lynch on stock picking: 'You shouldn't own a stock if you can't…'
Peter Lynch’s investing advice centres on understanding a company before buying its stock. The legendary Fidelity Magellan Fund manager stresses researching business fundamentals, growth prospects and financials rather than investing based on popularity or hearsay.
Warren Buffett on bearish markets: One habit decides whether you come out richer or poorer
He put the four worst collapses in his own share price into a table, with the dates and the drops. Nearly 60% once, around half three more times, all of it inside the best long-run record anybody has produced in public markets. He did not print it to confess. He printed it to make one argument, and it is the argument most investors hear only after the damage is done. Then he turns the same idea upside down.
Why Wall Street is selling chip stocks and buying Berkshire: Is Buffett’s old-school stock the new hedge against the AI trade, or an early warning for markets?
Berkshire hits a record as chip stocks slump 15%: Investors dumped chip stocks and rushed to Berkshire Hathaway. Between October 2 and 20, the semiconductor ETF SOXX lost 15.1 per cent, while Berkshire’s Class B shares rose 7.4 per cent to a record close. This combination last happened in October 2001, as the dot-com bubble burst. Berkshire’s third-quarter results are due November 7.
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