The acronym “BRIC” refers to Brazil, Russia, India and China. It was later expanded to “BRICS” to include South Africa. BRIC investing has officially fallen out of favor. Goldman Sachs (GS)‘ asset management business has killed off its BRIC fund, concluding that it would not “experience significant asset growth in the foreseeable future.” The powerful…
Wall Street banks prefer clients with millions — if not billions — to invest. Soldiers, nurses and construction workers typically aren’t anywhere near that wealthy. That’s why a growing number of average Joes are turning to an app called Stash instead. On Stash, you can start investing with just $5. The company’s motto is “investing…
It’s nearly noon in Paris. It’s pleasant sunny is out and even though it’s a morning session of athletics, the Stade in Paris is brimming with fans. Compared to the sterile environs of the Tokyo Olympics, these are the sort of conditions athletes probably dream of. Not if you are Neeraj Chopra though. The reigning…
Saroj Devi, mother of athlete Neeraj Chopra, speaks to PTI after his son won Silver medal in the Javelin throw at the Paris Olympic, in Khandra village of Panipat district, on August 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Elated at her son’s silver medal, Neeraj Chopra’s mother Saroj Devi also expressed happiness for Pakistan’s Arshad…
Despite a spirited effort and returning a season best time, Asian Games gold medallist Indian menâs 4x400m relay team was heartbroken after narrowly missing a berth in the Olympics final at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday (August 9, 2024). The Indian side, comprising Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Rajesh Ramesh,…
Having placed him in the club of some great hurdlers after winning the Olympic title with 12.99, new 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway is a relieved man. The three-time World champion valued his maiden Olympic title after his feat at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday (August 8, 2024) night. “The career Grand…
Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz, has announced a 10 crore (PKR) cash prize for javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who smashed the Olympic record en route an unprecedented gold in Paris, a remarkable turnaround for the athlete who had to seek crowd funding for a new javelin months before the Games. Nawaz also…
Last Saturday in Paris, Julien Alfred woke up early to jot her thoughts down in her journal. Itâs a routine she usually follows on race days to help clear her mind and sharpen her focus. But this was like no other race day the 23-year-old sprinter from St. Lucia had experienced until then. She kept…
Since the country became independent, the Indian National anthem has been played at the Olympics platform only seven times. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s historic performance in the Tokyo Games provided the Indians to witness one of those opportunities. Neeraj Chopra exclusive: ‘Happy to have won silver’ | Video Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar This time Chopra, who…
The Olympic athletics programme, highlighted by the shortest event and then the longest, saw performances of astonishing quality and spine-tingling drama, played out to a beautiful and unique purple backdrop that will forever mean Paris. The closest and highest quality men’s 100 metres race and a late-night pole vault world record lit up the first…
