13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fannie, Freddie’s regulator won’t cut loan limits
Fannie, Freddie’s regulator won’t cut loan limits
Mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac won’t be directed to lower the limits for home loans that they back, the head of their federal regulator said Tuesday in a move aimed to avoid derailing a recovering housing market.
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13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tech Stocks: Rackspace, Apple gain as tech stocks rise
Tech Stocks: Rackspace, Apple gain as tech stocks rise
Tech stocks are mixed in Tuesday’s trading session, with gains from Rackspace Hosting Inc.
13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Highlights of Mel Watt’s speech on Fannie, Freddie
Highlights of Mel Watt’s speech on Fannie, Freddie
The following are highlights from the speech delivered by Mel Watt, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, on loosening the reins on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Would This Wipe Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shareholders Out?
Would This Wipe Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shareholders Out?
13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Small biz confidence back at pre-recession levels
Small biz confidence back at pre-recession levels
U.S. small business sentiment jumped to its highest level in 6-1/2 years in April, bolstering hopes for an acceleration in economic activity.
13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is China about to go on a growth surge?
Is China about to go on a growth surge?
Great news for investors in China has meant great news for China’s stocks. So, will China experience a growth surge?
13 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on JetBlue CEO in hot seat as airline lags rivals
JetBlue CEO in hot seat as airline lags rivals
While much of the U.S. airline industry has been flying high of late, JetBlue Airways Corp. has been lagging. Will the captain take the blame? Photographer: JB Reed/Bloomberg Dave Barger Chief Executive Dave Barger has helmed JetBlue for seven years, during which time the discount carrier has earned passenger awards for good service, but its stock has fallen. Last month, JetBlue unveiled a sweeping management reorganization that included the departure of its chief operating officer and three vice presidents—which fueled questions about the future for Mr.