29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stanford passes Harvard to become the ‘it’ school
Stanford passes Harvard to become the ‘it’ school
In academia, where brand reputation is key, one university holds an enviable place when attracting students and money, the NYT reports.
29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Google lets users request search result removal
Google lets users request search result removal
Google launched an online form on Friday giving European users a chance to get personal information about themselves removed from search results.
29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Exclusive: U.S. companies seek cyber experts for top jobs, board seats
Exclusive: U.S. companies seek cyber experts for top jobs, board seats
Some of the largest U.S. companies are looking to hire cybersecurity experts in newly elevated positions and bring technologists on to their boards, a sign that corporate America is increasingly worried about hacking threats. JPMorgan Chase & Co, PepsiCo Inc, Cardinal Health Inc, Deere & Co and The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) are among the Fortune 500 companies seeking chief information security officers (CISOs) and other security personnel to shore up their cyber defenses, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Sex and drugs worth $16.7B to UK economy
Sex and drugs worth $16.7B to UK economy
Thanos Vamvakidis, head of European G10 FX strategy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research, discusses the U.K.’s revised way of calculating GDP – which includes counting illegal prostitution and drugs.
29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Great Reasons To Buy 3D Systems On The Drop
3 Great Reasons To Buy 3D Systems On The Drop
By Renu Singh:
If you are a 3D Systems (DDD) investor, 2014 hasn’t been a kind year for you. 3D Systems has been battered badly and it is down close to 40%. In addition, the company’s first-quarter results didn’t bring much joy to investors.
29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bank Of America’s Recent Drop Is Like A Gift From God For New Entrants
Bank Of America’s Recent Drop Is Like A Gift From God For New Entrants
By Markos Kaminis 29 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fed’s George wants rate hikes soon, and not too gradual
Fed’s George wants rate hikes soon, and not too gradual
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George said Thursday she is open to leaving the U.S. central bank’s balance sheet big even as it withdraws accommodation, a comment that reveals the extent of uncertainty at the Fed over future policy. The Fed’s balance sheet now tops $4 trillion after years of buying bonds to boost the economy, a policy that George has opposed for years.