17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What Tesla is really trying to do with their new model
What Tesla is really trying to do with their new model
Tesla is going after a major luxury car rival by going for the entry-level buyer. Will this help Tesla’s stock grow into its incredibly high valuation?
17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on New sanctions cause Russian shares and ruble to tumble
New sanctions cause Russian shares and ruble to tumble
The United States imposed its toughest sanctions yet on Moscow on Wednesday, and Russian stocks and the ruble tumbled on Thursday. “From the West’s perspective they could not have chosen a better time to intensify sanctions,” said Societe Generale strategist Regis Chatellier. “Until a few weeks back Russia was in a position of relative strength because there was massive pressure on oil but that is not the case any more.” The new U.S. sanctions effectively shut off medium and longer-term dollar funding for companies close to Vladimir Putin.
17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Liberty Global buys stake in UK broadcaster ITV
Liberty Global buys stake in UK broadcaster ITV
U.S.-based cable group Liberty Global (LBTYA.O) has bought BSkyB’s (BSY.L) 6.4 percent stake in ITV (ITV.L), Britain’s biggest free-to-air commercial broadcaster, boosting its shares on hopes of a wider bid. Billionaire John Malone’s Liberty, which bought British cable operator Virgin Media as part of a European expansion last year, said it did not intend to make an offer for the rest of the broadcaster, but ITV shares still rose 9 percent.
17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Outside the Box: Apple may finally bring out the big guns
Outside the Box: Apple may finally bring out the big guns
An improved iPhone and a possible watch would reset expectations, writes Michael Comeau.
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17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks: Futures dip with Morgan Stanley, Russia in mind
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks: Futures dip with Morgan Stanley, Russia in mind
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17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Elizabeth O’Brien’s Retire Well: Instant gratification can sabotage your retirement
Elizabeth O’Brien’s Retire Well: Instant gratification can sabotage your retirement
People who can discipline themselves enough to save money may take similar initiative when it comes to improving their health, writes Elizabeth O’Brien.
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17 July, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Howard Gold’s No-Nonsense Investing: Justice gets lost as the Feds shake down banks
Howard Gold’s No-Nonsense Investing: Justice gets lost as the Feds shake down banks
They do back-room deals, ensuring that no one goes to jail, writes Howard Gold.
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