23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Hewlett-Packard, Renewable Energy Group, and GT Advanced Technologies Jumped Today
Why Hewlett-Packard, Renewable Energy Group, and GT Advanced Technologies Jumped Today
The S&P climbed to a new record high above 1,900 on Friday, as investors stayed confident in the staying power of the bull market. These stocks did even better. Find out more about what made them soar.
23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Scenes from the National Organization of Investment Professionals 2014
Scenes from the National Organization of Investment Professionals 2014
A view of the annual gathering of buyside and sellside professionals in Washington DC.
23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Massive layoffs for HP, Tesla is on fire and GameStop powers up
Massive layoffs for HP, Tesla is on fire and GameStop powers up
Hewlett-Packard, Tesla and GameStop are among today’s most searched for tickers.
23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Activist hedge fund makes Life Time Fitness founder sweat
Activist hedge fund makes Life Time Fitness founder sweat
An activist hedge fund has grabbed a 7% stake in high-end gym operator LifeTime Fitness, and might pressure charismatic founder and CEO Bahram Akradi to better realize the value of its real estate holdings.
23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on HSBC: 21% of investors oppose pay plans
HSBC: 21% of investors oppose pay plans
More than a fifth of HSBC’s HSBA.L shareholders opposed the bank’s pay policy on Friday in the latest show of anger that banks have not reined in bonuses enough in the wake of the financial crisis. About 21 percent of investors who voted opposed HSBC’s vote on its pay policy for the next three years, not enough to block its plans but representing significant opposition. “If these people want to walk away, let them, and find someone else who will do the job for them,” he said to applause from other investors.
23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Here’s how the pros are trading Apple
Here’s how the pros are trading Apple
Apple is finally trading above $600 per share for the first time since 2012. Could $700 be just around the corner?
23 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on A soldier’s guide to getting out of debt
A soldier’s guide to getting out of debt
Jeff Rose served nine years in the Army National Guard, including a 17-month tour in Baghdad. Now a Certified Financial Planner, he often draws on his experiences in the military when helping his clients face difficult financial situations.