The Economic Times

'Gold Problem': Can it deliver sustainable returns?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:09:38 GMT

'Gold Problem': Can it deliver sustainable returns?Gold belongs to a class of investments that will never produce anything, but whose growing value depends on the belief that someone else will pay more for it.

Airbus CEO warns of trade conflict over carbon tax

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:55 GMT

Enders says he's "very worried that new carbon emission charges for airlines could spark a trade war between Europe and the rest of the world.

Wen says China to 'fine-tune' economic policy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:58:04 GMT

Analysts widely expect Beijing to further trim the amount of money that banks must keep in reserve, following a cut in December last year.

Microsoft's India store hacked, passwords stolen

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:18:13 GMT

Hackers, allegedly belonging to a Chinese group called Evil Shadow Team, struck at www.microsoftstore.co.in on Sunday night, stealing login ids and passwords.

'India, China markets not mature for PE players to thrive'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:13:14 GMT

'India, China markets not mature for PE players to thrive''In India & China there are lot of big-sized cos at the top and a lot of small cos at the bottom and that can be a really tough environment.'

Gold rises on Greek austerity bill, off 2-week low

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:03:09 GMT

Gold strengthened on Monday in line with gains in shares and the euro after Greece's parliament finally approved a deeply unpopular austerity bill.

Rupee opens lower at 49.45/$; oil payments weigh

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:59:26 GMT

Rupee opened weaker on Monday as dollar demand from oil importers weighed, with traders watching the situation in Greece.

Asian shares gain as Greece passes austerity bill

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:53:44 GMT

Asian shares and the euro gained modestly on Monday, relieved after Greece came a step closer to securing a much-needed bailout fund.

The dubious science of online dating

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:41:37 GMT

Can a mathematical formula really identify pairs of singles who are likely to have a successful romantic relationship?

Housing slump hurdle in Federal Reserve's efforts

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:38:27 GMT

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the central bank's efforts to spur economic growth are being blunted by impediments to mortgage lending.

SEC looking into PE firms' valuation of assets

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:31:50 GMT

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has started an informal inquiry of private equity firms, asking for a broad range of documents.

Salman Khurshid exposes Congress to opposition attack

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:29:03 GMT

Salman Khurshid exposes Congress to opposition attackPM, to whom the President had forwarded EC's letter, is expected to convene a meeting of senior ministers on Monday to discuss the issue.

Now, scandal hits Rupert Murdoch's The Sun

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:22:50 GMT

Rupert Murdoch will fly to London this week to meet journalists at The Sun after five senior staff at his flagship British tabloid were arrested over bribery allegations, sources said.

Rally could lose steam as growth engine sputters

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:20:51 GMT

Markets gained just 0.2% last week after rising over 14% since January 2012, marked by increasing market turnover and FII flows.

US Air Force may buy 18,000 Apple iPads

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:19:44 GMT

The US Air Force may buy as many as 18,000 iPad2s in what would be one of the military's biggest orders of computer tablets.

Apple CIO in Bangalore: Will it be iNDIA after iPhone, iPad?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:17:36 GMT

Apple CIO in Bangalore: Will it be iNDIA after iPhone, iPad?Apple CIO visited Bangalore in January. It is believed that the company is now looking to quadruple the amount it spends in India.

Global consumer confidence rises: Survey

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:17:04 GMT

Global consumer confidence rose in the December quarter as improving sentiment in the US and China outweighed deterioration in Europe.

Greek protesters, police clash over austerity debate

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:14:26 GMT

Greek police on Sunday used tear gas on petrol bomb-throwing protesters outside parliament where lawmakers were debating a new austerity plan.

Here's looking at you, but I'm still texting

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:19:44 GMT

There are still a few inhibiting social settings where people must forgo that primal urge to pull out a cellphone and send a quick text message or two.

Cold may cut grape output in Maharashtra

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:32 GMT

Unusually cold nights have hit grape production in the Nashik region of Maharashtra, when the demand is expected to pick up pace with the onset of summer.

'Food security is intact even if monsoon is bad'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:05:12 GMT

Union agriculture ministry looks confident of ensuring food security in the country even if this year's monsoon falls short of expectations.

Seven hidden tricks about your operating system

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:34:25 GMT

ET rounds up a few tips for Windows 7 and Mac OSX Lion that can save time and make you more productive.

SingTel Q3 net profit falls 9.6%, hurt by Bharti, FX

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:24:26 GMT

SingTel posted a 9.6% fall in third-quarter net profit as weak results from Indian affiliate Bharti Airtel and gains in Singapore dollar versus regional currencies hurt earnings.

All eyes on negative list as Sharma leads team to Pak

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:13:28 GMT

India is apprehensive that Pakistan will not allow import of automobiles, pharmaceuticals and textiles when it shifts to a more liberal trade regime with its neighbour.

FinMin begins work on fiscal consolidation road map

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:06:25 GMT

The finance ministry has begun work on a fresh fiscal consolidation road map, which is likely to be low on ambition but high on realism.