6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fiat falls 8.5 percent, traders cite Chrysler merger concerns
Fiat falls 8.5 percent, traders cite Chrysler merger concerns
Shares in Fiat (FIA.MI) fell more than 8.5 percent on Wednesday to their lowest level this year, with traders citing concerns that investors who voted against the Italian carmaker’s merger with Chrysler would exercise their right to sell the stock, potentially jeopardizing the tie-up. The losses wiped out all the gains the carmaker has made since announcing on Jan. 1 that it would buy out the shares in its U.S. unit Chrysler it did not yet own, cementing the creation of the world’s seventh largest auto group.
6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Refinancing continues to drive meager mortgage volume
Refinancing continues to drive meager mortgage volume
With mortgage rates wavering within a tight range, total mortgage application volume rose 1.6 percent; however, it was all on the back of refinances.
6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Walgreen to buy remaining stake in Alliance Boots
The Wall Street Journal: Walgreen to buy remaining stake in Alliance Boots
Drugstore chain confirms it will remain headquartered in the U.S.
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6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Europe Markets: Iliad, Telecom Italia among key European movers
Europe Markets: Iliad, Telecom Italia among key European movers
Iliad and Telecom Italia are among the biggest movers in European trade Wednesday, with the overall market slumping on worries about Russia and growth in the euro zone.
6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Double-trouble: Hawaii braces for two hurricanes
Double-trouble: Hawaii braces for two hurricanes
Tropical Storm Julio strengthened into a hurricane early Wednesday, chasing Hurricane Iselle toward the Hawaiian islands.
6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia Markets: Japan stocks log five-day losing streak
Asia Markets: Japan stocks log five-day losing streak
Tracking substantial losses in the U.S.
6 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Donald Trump: Get my name off those casinos!
Donald Trump: Get my name off those casinos!
Donald Trump has a message for the two Atlantic City casinos that bear his name, five years after he gave up running them: You’re fired.