Long term and short term disability

The mouse looks tiny. It’s a small square, reminiscent of one of those novelty mice sold to people who refuse to use the trackpad on their computer. It has two buttons and a scroll wheel, and when Microsoft claims that this new mouse has been designed alongside people with disabilities, I’m skeptical. advertisement advertisement “No two people are going to be the same,” Michel says. “Everyone needs a different solution.” The mouse is part of Microsoft’s new Adaptive Accessories line , a kit of tools meant to provide an easier mouse and keyboard experience for people with disabilities—on a PC or phone. The entire kit consists of three main components: the mouse, a button that has programmable pressure sensors underneath, and a hub to connect them all. The hub can be used with the mouse, a keyboard, plus any other assistive devices one might have, whether they’re made by Microsoft or not (wirelessly via Bluetooth or through the hub’s many ports). … [Read more...] about Microsoft reinvents the mouse for people with disabilities

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Fiscal policy and spending, inflationary pressures, combined with the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic recession, resulted in our current overheating economy that demands a larger workforce. Combine that demand with the multi-year global talent shortage plus the social dynamics of the “Great Resignation” and early retirements post-COVID. This adds up to far more than a short-term staffing and attrition dilemma. At Everest Group, we have studied this situation and what it means for short-term and long-term business concerns. Read on to discover the reality of what’s ahead. Short-Term Situation Some companies have a thesis that the monetary policy will tighten, the inflation will slow, the work environment (whether from home, in the office, or a hybrid model) will work itself out, and the talent markets will resume their historical capacity. They hope the current challenging situation passes quickly. Under this … [Read more...] about Short-Term And Long-Term Picture Of Talent Shortage

"It is difficult to call the trajectory of inflation, especially since the outlook is clouded by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the spike in COVID cases in China. So we expect volatility in equity markets to continue in the short term as it navigates this inflation direction," says Rajesh Bhatia, Managing Director & CIO, ITI Long-Short Equity Fund, in an interview to Moneycontrol . If the inflation trajectory does cool off, India will be among the best markets in the world to invest in, he believes. Therefore, "earnings growth in double digits will lead to double-digit gains in stocks as well," says Bhatia, who has more than 30 years of investment experience in Indian equities, with the last 14 years in alternative investments (long-short fund management). Considering the current volatility, what could be the drivers for the market, and where could the market be headed in the near term, though most experts are still holding a positive outlook for the medium- … [Read more...] about Daily Voice | India will be among best markets globally, if inflation cools off: Rajesh Bhatia of ITI Long-Short Equity Fund

So your home loan has finally been disbursed and you can now proudly call yourself a homeowner. This is indeed one of the most cherished and expensive investments you’ll make in your life. But have you ever thought of the possibility of something happening to you before you pay your full home loan? Your liabilities will be handed over to your family members, leaving them under financial stress. While there are various things to consider before investing in a house, we often neglect important add-ons such as an insurance policy that covers your home loan repayments. There are two ways to prevent your family from the burden of such liabilities – home loan insurance or a term insurance policy . Both policies provide cover against financial stress. The main difference between them is that a home loan covers the property, while a term policy covers a person’s life. Let’s dig deeper to understand the differences. Premium charges Close Depending on needs and … [Read more...] about Securing a home loan liability: Home loan insurance or term policy?

The market is in a short to medium term downtrend, Alchemy Capital Management CEO Hiren Ved told CNBC-TV18. “We will probably continue to see some earnings and margin pressure going into the first quarter. Most of that should get priced in because, with these results coming in, unless inflation goes completely out of hand, most of the stuff should get priced in,” Ved said. Because of the headlines and the headwinds, the sentiment is really varied. “My view is that we don’t have a very significant downside from these levels.” Mighty IT Ved said the structural story is intact and there isn’t going to be any significant slowdown, despite valuations being on the higher side. Close “Hoping that these businesses can deliver 15 to 20 compounded earnings growth over the next couple of years is pretty much possible. In an environment where inflation is a challenge, this sector, at least from a demand and margin perspective, should be reasonably okay. Most of these … [Read more...] about Market is in a short to medium term downtrend: Alchemy’s Hiren Ved

Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × The Nifty plunged 302 points on April 18 on the back of selling in technology and banking stocks to close at 17,174. In the last eight sessions, the index has fallen more than a thousand points from the high of 18,115 on April 4. The short-term trend has turned bearish as the Nifty closed below its 20-day and 50-day exponential moving average (EMA). In the week ended April 8, the Nifty formed “Doji” candlestick on the weekly chart. The significance of trend reversal has been high as a bearish candle was formed exactly at the downward sloping trend line, adjoining major swing highs on the Nifty weekly charts. The Nifty also breached the low of the “Doji” candle last week, which confirmed the bearish trend reversal. Oscillators and indicators like relative strength index (RSI) and moving … [Read more...] about Hot Stocks | Double-digit returns possible in HSIL, Cupid, Mahindra Holidays in short term, here’s why

Nikhil Chandak, MD & Head Investments, JM Financial, thinks it is better to have a Test mindset than a T20 one in these volatile times. If one can take a medium-term view, a crisis is the best time to buy “resilient bluechips”, he says. A chartered accountant by training, Chandak has more than 21 years of experience across companies like Arthur Andersen, E&Y, Kotak, Landmark Group Family Office (Dubai) and JM Financial. Chandak tells Moneycontrol in an interview that he expects the market to remain volatile in the very near term, with pricey commodities, inflation and rising interest rates weighing on sentiment in a risk-off environment. Edited excerpts: Do you expect a quick recovery once Russia-Ukraine hostilities ease? The key issue for the global economy currently is the significant spike in commodity prices across the board, leading to higher inflation and resultantly, higher interest rates. Close Russia is a significant global player in … [Read more...] about Daily Voice | Recovery unlikely to be swift, prepare for more volatility in near term, says Nikhil Chandak of JM Financial

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Unity has demonstrated strong price action following the IPO last year due to its unique blend of cash efficient ad-tech monetization and near-monopolistic game development platform. The company is well suited for the Metaverse and industrial 3D worlds due to its history of supporting 3D game development. In previous earnings calls, the management was confident they would not be affected by Apple’s IDFA changes or the other road blocks that caused ad-tech companies to lower guidance across the board. Unity’s confidence primarily came from their contextual ad positioning as compared to direct response. Therefore, there was high confidence going into earnings yet management delivered a sizable revenue miss due to a product mishap. Unity previously guided for revenue growth of 36% for full year 2022, which would put the company as the leader in ad-tech growth and mid-range for cloud. In the recent call, the company … [Read more...] about Unity Stock: Priced Too Low For The Long-Term Opportunity

Indians are struggling with a harsher-than-ever summer. The temperature in parts of Delhi touched a brutal 49 degrees Celsius on May 15, leaving residents worried about what June would have in store. North India is reeling under an unprecedented heat wave , with many other cities nearing a blistering 50 degrees Celsius. Social media feeds are full of exasperated posts from Delhi residents. "Finally no more LPG required for cooking as D elhi temperature reaches 49°c," tweeted a user named Akib Parray. Finally no more LPG required for cooking as delhi temperature reaches 49 #DelhiWeather — Akib_parray (@aqibparray5) May 15, 2022 "Craving for Bangalore w eather in Delhi," said another user . A Twitter user named Archit Shirpurkar said he was shocked to see a weather board in Delhi showing that last week, 43 degrees Celsius was the lowest temperature. "Delhi is toasty and not in a good way," said a user named … [Read more...] about As Delhi temperature reaches brutal 49 degrees, Twitter users long for Bengaluru weather

Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Nandish Shah, Senior Derivative & Technical Analyst at HDFC Securities The Nifty broke the six-day losing streak on Monday, when it rose 60 points to close at 15,842 levels. After a lower opening, the benchmark index recovered during the day led by banking and realty stocks. The Nifty made triple bottom around 15,735 levels and formed higher low as compared to 15,671 low made in March 2022. It formed Doji candlestick pattern on Monday which indicates indecisiveness. If the Nifty closes above Doji candle stick pattern's high of 15,978, the level which coincides with the 5 days EMA (exponential moving average) also, it would be considered as a bullish short term trend reversal. First sign of short covering is seen by FIIs in the Index futures segment on last Friday where their long to … [Read more...] about Hot Stocks | ICICI Securities, Lemon Tree Hotels, Bharat Electronics may fetch up to 13% in short term. Here’s why