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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

What is an 'alpha' in a portfolio? Why is it important?

Learn about the importance of alpha in investing and how it relates to active management. Chirag Muni of Anand Rathi Wealth explains how alpha measures excess returns against benchmarks, emphasizing the value it adds to investment decisions. Muni says alpha on a standalone basis may not be enough as one also needs to factor in risk, this is where beta comes into the picture.

The Wall Street Journal 

Bond Markets Await ECB's Negotiated Wage Index, PMI Data

Government bond markets await flash estimate French, German and eurozone PMIs, while the ECB’s negotiated wage index could receive more attention than usual as the effects of pay increases on inflation have become pivotal for the central bank, Commerzbank Research said.

France24.com (en) 

Palestinian films 'more important than ever', directors say in Cannes

"They are the story" of Masharawi's project, which he presented at the Cannes Film Festival in France, more than seven months after the conflict erupted. "They were fighting to protect their lives, their families, to search for food, for wood to make a fire," said Masharawi The result is a collection of short films called "Ground Zero" recounting the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and ensuing humanitarian disaster from the perspective of civilians on the ground. In one, a mother displaced by the... Читать дальше...

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

6,000 plots for low-cost houses near Noida international airport soon

Noida International Airport and industrial clusters near the expressway are expected to boost the region's growth. The Yamuna Expressway Authority plans to launch an affordable residential scheme with small plots to accommodate low-income groups.

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

Nationwide reveals £100 Fairer Share bonus for customers again - will you qualify for June's payout? - This is Money

  1. Nationwide reveals £100 Fairer Share bonus for customers again - will you qualify for June's payout?  This is Money
  2. Nationwide to pay £100 'Fairer Share' bonus to millions of customers again – here's who will get the payment and when  Moneysavingexpert
  3. Nationwide announces £100 payments for millions of customers - are you eligible  The Mirror
  4. Nationwide profits slip but new member benefits promised  Evening Standard
  5. Nationwide customers to enjoy £385m account... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

China launches military drills around Taiwan as 'punishment'

China initiated two days of military drills around Taiwan in response to the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who emphasized Taiwan's sovereignty. These exercises aim to encircle Taiwan and serve as a warning against pro-independence forces and external interference. Taiwan condemned the drills as threats to regional peace but remains prepared to defend its security. Despite the tensions, Lai has signaled a willingness to engage in dialogue with Beijing and maintain peaceful relations.