5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 10 biggest news events — July 4th weekend edition
10 biggest news events — July 4th weekend edition
A huge fine for BNP Paribas, bad news for Jamie Dimon and the car recalls led the news, writes Phil van Doorn.
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5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ordering discount prescriptions? Buyer beware
Ordering discount prescriptions? Buyer beware
Internet drugstores and their facilitators may claim to be safe, low-cost alternatives to pharmacies. But buyer beware.
5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Workplace footwear trend has sneaker stocks running
Workplace footwear trend has sneaker stocks running
According to a study from TheStreet.com and GfK’s Omnitel, about half of 18 to 24-year-olds think it’s OK to wear sneakers in the office compared to a third of those over 65.
5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NewsWatch: Your ‘made in America portfolio’ isn’t what it seems
NewsWatch: Your ‘made in America portfolio’ isn’t what it seems
Investors are far more diversified simply by purchasing domestic mutual funds than they might recognize, writes Chuck Jaffe.
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5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Rodney King Redux? California Highway Patrolman Caught On Tape Pummeling Black Woman
Rodney King Redux? California Highway Patrolman Caught On Tape Pummeling Black Woman
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of freedom?” In what has quickly become viral as yet another example of extreme (and unchecked) police behavior against the people, California Highway Patrol says that it is investigating footage posted on YouTube that shows a policeman repeatedly punching the face and head of a prostrate woman. As the disturbing clip shows, “the policeman just pounded her,” and described by a witness, “If you look at the video, there are 15 hits. To the head, and not just simple jabs. These are blows to the head. Blows.
5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ECB’s Lautenschlaeger does not see bond-buying: paper
ECB’s Lautenschlaeger does not see bond-buying: paper
European Central Bank executive board member Sabine Lautenschlaeger said she does not see the ECB embarking on a bond-buying spree in the near future, according to a German newspaper report. “I absolutely …
5 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Are the Extras Offered by Your Credit Card Company Worth It?
Are the Extras Offered by Your Credit Card Company Worth It?
Should you sign up for the credit-monitoring, fraud-protection or identity theft prevention services offered by your credit card provider?