8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stock futures flat with claims data on tap; Priceline gains
Stock futures flat with claims data on tap; Priceline gains
U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Thursday, ahead of data on the labor market and as earnings season began to wind down. Weekly initial jobless claims data is due at 8:30 a.m. EDT . Analysts …
8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ECB leaves key interest rate unchanged at 0.25%
ECB leaves key interest rate unchanged at 0.25%
The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at a record low and announced no new steps to stimulate the euro zone economy on Thursday.
8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on America has only 76 ‘true’ pizzerias
America has only 76 ‘true’ pizzerias
They have been certified by a nonprofit organization in Naples whose mission is to “promote and protect…true Neapolitan pizza.”
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8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Jobless queue shortens, snapping 3-week surge
Jobless queue shortens, snapping 3-week surge
U.S. jobless claims tumbled sharply last week, raising new hopes for the still wobbly labor market.
8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Opening Bell: 05.08.14
Opening Bell: 05.08.14
8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Outside the Box: Why does Buffett get a free pass from the media?
Outside the Box: Why does Buffett get a free pass from the media?
Journalists fail to do their job by refusing to be critical of the billionaire, writes Jon Freidman.
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8 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Global stocks lifted by China trade, Yellen stance
Global stocks lifted by China trade, Yellen stance
Global stock markets were mostly higher Thursday after China’s trade improved and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen vowed low interest rates would continue until the U.S. job market is healthy.