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Morgan Stanley strategists said an expected “V-shaped” economic recovery, greater clarity on Covid-19 vaccines and continued policy support offer a favorable environment for stocks and credit next year. In an outlook for 2021, a team including Andrew Sheets recommended investors overweight equities and corporate bonds ag­ainst cash and government debt, and sell the US dollar. Volatility is set to decline, and investors should be “patient” in commodity markets, the strategists said. “This global recovery is sustainable, synchronous and supported by policy, following much of the ‘normal’ post-recession playbook,” they wrote. “Keep…

November 13, 2020 6 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In-person events have traditionally been sales teams’ bread and butter — the perfect opportunity to shake hands and close deals. But the current health crisis has turned that model on its head. Many companies have had to pull back from in-person sales and marketing strategies and instead redirect their budgets to a more digital-focused approach. In light of this shift in the industry, it’s vital for marketing and sales to work together to market and sell effectively. The unfortunate news is that this isn’t something sales…

Soybean is trading at Rs 4,460 per quintal at the benchmark Indore markets; Seed prices at Deesa market are expected to trade towards Rs 4,570 – Rs 4,550 per quintal TopicsSoybean | Soybean prices | castor seed Soybean Soybean is trading at Rs 4,460 per quintal at the benchmark Indore markets. During the week ahead, prices are expected to extend the firm tone and head towards Rs 4,480 and Rs 4,500 per quintal. Positive crush margins and declining farm arrivals are expected to keep the undertone bullish for soybean. Further supporting prices are bullish cues from…

November 9, 2020 5 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Saying that we live in a “digital age” may feel a bit cliche, but there’s no denying that the internet and social media have revolutionized the way we interact. Survey data from the Pew Research Center reveals that 81 percent of Americans use the web daily, with 28 percent saying they are online “almost constantly.” This dependence on digital tools also spills over into the business world. The pandemic has accelerated online shopping trends, and countless companies rely on SaaS and PaaS tools to keep their…

In this partisan era, companies can find themselves targeted by boycotts from either end of the political spectrum. And it’s during high-profile crises of brand identity that board members can truly prove their worth, imparting insight to executives and reassuring shareholders. But what happens when directors agree with the political bent of the boycott? According to a new study, it’s possible these directors will act on their personal convictions and exit the board. In general, it’s not unexpected for a director to leave when the going gets tough. Research shows that board members are more likely to give up their…

Samvat 2077 started on a positive note for the equity markets with the benchmark Sensex ending the ceremonial one-hour-long trading session with a gain of 195 points on Saturday. The Sensex ended the session at 43,638, a 0.45 per cent gain, while the Nifty 50 index ended with a gain of 0.47 per cent, or 51 points, to end at 12,770. Amongst Sensex stocks, Bharti Airtel was the best performing stock and rose 1.2 per cent. “Positive sentiments on account of recent rally, continued FPI inflows and impact of gain in US markets overnight led to…

November 13, 2020 7 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Thought leadership garners a lot of attention among entrepreneurs and those aiming to pick up more traction in their marketing to increase brand recognition. So does content marketing, which is often touted for its ability to create top-of-funnel and marketing-qualified leads.  Many, however, are unsure exactly what the differences between the two are. This is a pity, because there are clear differences — and they are worth underscoring. The best recent research into this space is from a 2019 Edelman and LinkedIn study, which is my…

After bringing in a standard health cover, covid cover, and term cover, now the insurance regulator has released an exposure draft for a standard vector borne disease health policy which will have a minimum sum assured of Rs 10,000 and a maximum of Rs 2 lakh. This standard product will, essentially, provide coverage against vector borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, filaria, kala-azar, chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, and Zika virus. Policyholders can choose to protect themselves against any of the diseases or a combination of such vector borne diseases. And, insurers shall set the price for every…