3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Samsung cuts Google umbilical cord with ‘Z’ phone
Samsung cuts Google umbilical cord with ‘Z’ phone
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday is unveiling its first phone that uses propriety software, rather than Google Android.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on US Equities Rediscover Risk As Ukraine Choppers Downed
US Equities Rediscover Risk As Ukraine Choppers Downed
Broad US equity markets stumbled out of the gate this morning but it’s Tuesday so the BTFT traders rescued it. However, when news of 2 downed helicopters in Ukraine hit, stocks tumbled once again with Russell 2000 (small caps) and Dow Transports (the highest hig beta recently) getting slammed… USDJPy ramp efforts continue to save us from terrible Tuesday. Bonds and FX are not reacting so far…
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Turning point as China plans to cap CO2 emissions
Turning point as China plans to cap CO2 emissions
China plans to set a cap on CO2 emissions from 2016, a day after the United States announced new targets for its power sector.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Did the Regulators Just Ring the Bell on the Deal making Spree of 2009-2014
Did the Regulators Just Ring the Bell on the Deal making Spree of 2009-2014
Most analysts miss major changes in the financial system.
The reason for this is that they only look at the economic data for signs of what’s happening. If you’re looking for a competitive edge in your forecasts, however, you need to learn to “read between the lines” on news releases.
Which is why I believe 99% of analysts are overlooking the following story (hat tip Bill King’s King Report).
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Who pays the top property taxes in the NY area?
Who pays the top property taxes in the NY area?
Who has the highest property-tax bill for a single residence in the New York tri-state area? PropertyShark.com takes a look.
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Two Ukraine Helicopters Shot Down: Watch As Gunship Engages Eastern Militia In Intense Fighting
Two Ukraine Helicopters Shot Down: Watch As Gunship Engages Eastern Militia In Intense Fighting
Earlier today, we read reports out of Russian Itar-Tass stating that east Ukraine militia had shot down a Ukraine gunship and a Su-25 fighter jet, as well as four APC. We were waiting for an official confirmation from Ukraine as the level of propaganda on both sides is somewhat tricky to filter. We got at least partial proof moments ago from Ukraine’s military spokesman Seleznyov, who said via Bloomberg:
3 June, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Carl Icahn makes a bet on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Carl Icahn makes a bet on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Activist investor Carl Icahn acquired 6.8 million common shares of Fannie Mae and 5.7 million common shares of Freddie Mac from Fairholme Funds.