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Dakota Wealth Management is to acquire a Minnesota RIA firm managing $400 million, marking a new milestone in the growing businesses’ footprint.

NEW DELHI : The new BJP government in Rajasthan has sought the union health ministry’s approval to integrate the previous administration’s Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme with the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat programme, two officials privy to the matter said. The scheme, to be named Ayushman Bharat Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme, is expected to retain the existing benefits of the state scheme, including a ₹25 lakh insurance cover in both private and government hospitals, the officials said. The Chiranjeevi scheme, introduced by former chief minister Ashok Gehlot of the Congress party, offers higher coverage compared to Ayushman Bharat’s ₹5 lakh.

LPL Financial has recruited Zachary Fiandt, an advisor who had managed $260 million in assets at PNC Private Trust Bank and who will align with Financial Partners Inc., which is part of Exemplar Financial Network, the firm announced Tuesday.

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Beauty and personal care (BPC) products in the burgeoning direct to consumer (D@C) segment emerged as the largest selling category in India after about 3.7 lakh packs of Vitamin C Serum were sold during 2023, according to GoKwik’s network data report. The highest repeat rate was also observed in BPC at 30%, followed by fashion at 28%. The electronics category saw one of the lowest repeat rates, at 14%. “D2C brands are increasingly becoming shopper favourites.

The U.S. stock market looks set to extend its strong performance in the new year as investors eye multiple interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2024.

Moto G34 5G in India through a post on platform X. The official unveiling is set for January 9 at 12:00 pm IST, and the smartphone will be made available for purchase on both the company's official website and Flipkart. A dedicated landing page on Flipkart has been established to generate anticipation for the smartphone's arrival, emphasizing its distinctive vegan leather finish.

crypto landscape in India, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) India has issued a critical notice to offshore entities, signalling a significant stride in regulatory measures within the sector. Particularly directed at major exchanges like Binance, KuCoin, Kraken and others, this notice has garnered attention prompting discussions on compliance and potential repercussions. Edul Patel, the Founder and CEO of Mudrex, in an exclusive conversation with the EconomicTimes.com offered detailed insights into the implications of FIU’s directive of issuing show cause notice to offshore entities operating within India's rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. He emphasised the ramifications of this move on the industry's regulatory landscape and its potential impact on offshore exchanges and the Indian crypto users. Here are some key takeaways and insights shared by him during the conversation. To watch the full conversation, click here.

The year 2023 saw the largest US technology stocks, often referred to as the «Magnificent seven,» outshining the broader market, with gains ranging from 48% to an impressive 249%, while the S&P 500 Index closed with a 24.2% price return.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday announced senior management changes to align with the recent regional restructuring by parent company Toyota Motor Corporation integrating India into its 'Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region' operations and slotting the country to act as the hub of the new geography. As part of the changes, Tadashi Asazuma, currently Executive Vice President, has been elevated as Deputy Managing Director Sales-Service-Used Car Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) and Lexus, the company said in a statement.

gold is anticipated to reach Rs 70,000 per 10 grams in the local market. This projection is attributed to a stable rupee, geopolitical uncertainties, and the deceleration of global economic growth, as indicated by experts. Buying gold in tangible or physical forms such as jewelry, gold coins, or bars can be significantly expensive. In contrast, possessing it in a paper form like gold exchange-traded funds (gold ETFs) is more cost-effective, with prices aligning closely to the actual value of gold. Also read: 6 ways to buy and invest in gold Hence, if your goal is to capitalize on the potential increase in the value of gold in the future, opting for the ETF route is the solution. Comparable to mutual funds, where the investment's value mirrors that of the underlying securities (equity or debt), in the case of gold ETFs, gold serves as the underlying asset.

Left Image: Laboratory-grown diamond factory in China; Right Image: Unpolished laboratory-grown diamonds

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India. This platform provides a seamless solution, simplifying the challenges faced by fund managers and investors in dealing with the intricacies of AIFs. Over the last decade, commitments to AIFs have experienced an astonishing surge, skyrocketing from ₹1,437 crore in 2013 to ₹8,33,774 crore in March 2023—an extraordinary 580x increase.

Quiver Quantitative — In a strategic shift for 2024, major financial institutions including JPMorgan (JPM) and Morgan Stanley (MS) are projecting that U.S. investment-grade bonds will outperform speculative-grade, or junk, debt for the first time in four years. This outlook aligns with the anticipation of interest rate cuts and a decelerating economic environment. Bank of America (BAC) echoes this sentiment, favoring higher-rated bonds due to the expected challenges in credit markets, including rising rates, fluctuating earnings, and bond issuance dynamics.

Barclays analysts downgraded the rating on Apple (AAPL) stock from Equal Weight to Underweight, expressing concerns about a prolonged period of weak results and the potential for multiple expansion not being sustainable.

Warzone 2's launch, is set to return in early 2024. There is no confirmed date, but it is expected to be around Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 or 3 launches. Departure of Fortune’s Keep

Coinbase, the United States' largest cryptocurrency exchange, has escalated its legal confrontation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This significant legal battle, unfolding in the Third Circuit court, is not just a corporate skirmish but a defining moment in the broader dialogue about cryptocurrency regulation in America.

Recently, a video surfaced revealing the involvement of big banks in the drafting of the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, initiated by Senators Roger Marshall and Elizabeth Warren. The act, originally introduced in December 2022, has garnered significant attention due to its potential impact on the cryptocurrency sector.

Chinese electric vehicle brands reported 4Q delivery results this week.

A small-cap altcoin known as Tellor (TRB) experienced a 150% surge to a new all-time high above $600, only to witness a crash that erased all the gains within just hours on December 31, sparking suspicions of price manipulation.