30 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Salesforce.com Inc. Wants to Get a Toehold in the Internet of Things
Salesforce.com Inc. Wants to Get a Toehold in the Internet of Things
Salesforce.com Inc. declared 2014 as the year it will focus on Internet customers. What does this future hold?
30 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Behold! The Epic Treasury Short Covering This Week
Behold! The Epic Treasury Short Covering This Week
It must be technicals, right? As we discussed here, there are numerous reasons for rates to be low and going lower but the world of talking-heads will have us all believe that this is simple positioning and the rally is ‘short covering’. In the interests of helping to dismiss that myth, here is CFTC’s 10Y Treasury Futures Total Shorts… showing the ‘dramatic’ short covering that occurred this week…
30 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on S&P 500 ends at record high for 4th monthly gain
S&P 500 ends at record high for 4th monthly gain
U.S. stocks turned mostly higher on Friday as the S&P closed at fresh record for the third time this week.
30 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on One option for better yields? Funds that sell options
One option for better yields? Funds that sell options
Meager bond yields have prompted a rush for income investments, driving prices of junk bonds, REITs and other yield plays to expensive levels. Some funds sell stock options in a disciplined way to enhance income without adding much risk.
30 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bringing million-dollar vacation homes Into the sharing economy
Bringing million-dollar vacation homes Into the sharing economy
A host of U.S. ventures are gearing up to entice the wealthy to list condos and vacation properties as short-term rentals
30 May, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on S&P 500 Hits New High; Indexes End Week With Gains
S&P 500 Hits New High; Indexes End Week With Gains
The major averages ended the week with gains as the S&P 500 eked out a new high Friday and stocks pared their earlier losses. The benchmark index climbed 0.2% and the Dow industrials 0.1%. The Nasdaq finished with a 0.1% loss. Volume was higher on the NYSE and lower on the Nasdaq in the stock market today, according to preliminary data.
