5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Metals Stocks: Gold prices rise along with tensions in Ukraine
Metals Stocks: Gold prices rise along with tensions in Ukraine
Gold prices broke through for their first positive showing this week as Ukraine fears cast a shadow over the equity markets.
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5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Movers: Oil futures steady ahead of U.S. inventory report
Futures Movers: Oil futures steady ahead of U.S. inventory report
Oil is waiting on weekly stockpiles data, which is expected to show another drop and push prices higher later.
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5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Walgreens set to buy Boots in $10B non-inversion deal
Walgreens set to buy Boots in $10B non-inversion deal
U.S. giant Walgreens is expected to announce a near-£6 billion ($10.1 billion) deal to buy the remaining stake in U.K. drugstore chain Alliance Boots.
5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Does Toyota have what it takes to stay on top?
Does Toyota have what it takes to stay on top?
As Toyota hits a speed bump in high-growth emerging markets, does the world’s largest automaker have what it takes to hold on to its crown?
5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: BATS to settle high-speed trading case
The Wall Street Journal: BATS to settle high-speed trading case
BATS Global Markets is in advanced talks with regulators to settle allegations that one of its units gave unfair advantages to high-speed traders, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Microsoft tries to ease pain of China layoffs with free phones
Microsoft tries to ease pain of China layoffs with free phones
In an apparent effort to ease tensions in China triggered by Microsoft’s plans for massive layoffs in its Nokia unit, the U.S.
5 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Altria: Raising My Dividend Raise Prediction
Altria: Raising My Dividend Raise Prediction
By Bill Maurer:
Back in late May, I provided an initial dividend raise prediction for cigarette giant Altria (NYSE:MO). Based on Altria’s yearly guidance and payout target, I estimated a $2.05 to $2.08 range for the annual dividend when the 2014 raise came.