8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Judge sides with athletes challenging NCAA pay
Judge sides with athletes challenging NCAA pay
More than 20 current and former athletes sued, saying that players should share in the profits of college athletics.
8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on International Expansion A Focal Point For Priceline
International Expansion A Focal Point For Priceline
For most publicly traded companies, fast growth in the early years turns into slower growth as the firms mature. But it’s not happening yet at Priceline Group (PCLN). With a market capitalization of nearly $68 billion, the online travel firm is still showing formidable growth. Full-year profit is seen rising 26% this year and 23% in 2015. Q2 results are due Monday before the open.
8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Avis Still Tries Harder And Grows
Avis Still Tries Harder And Grows
For decades, car rental firm Avis used the slogan “We’re No. 2. We try harder.” Trying hard was required when a severe fall in air travel after the 2008 financial crisis hurt the company. The company, now Avis Budget (CAR), responded by refocusing its efforts to expand its global footprint and put the customer first.
8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Leaders Actavis, Salix Trip Sell Signals
Leaders Actavis, Salix Trip Sell Signals
The market is now in a correction, so investors need to start playing defense instead of offense. Instead of thinking about what to buy next, look at your portfolio and see what needs to be sold. Leading stocks can correct 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 times the general market, so investors need to take action to avoid doing serious damage to their portfolios. Last week, a few IBD 50 issues triggered sell signals.
8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Here’s what could rock stocks in the week ahead
Here’s what could rock stocks in the week ahead
There’s a slew of data coming in the week ahead, but it’s geopolitical events that could keep markets volatile.
8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Computer, Internet Stocks Lead Broad Sector Rotation
Computer, Internet Stocks Lead Broad Sector Rotation
Computer and Internet stocks have moved to the top of IBD’s sector rankings, but energy has taken a dive, reflecting a shift in leadership during the past month. The change since July 1 has occurred as the market went from confirmed uptrend to uptrend under pressure and finally, on Aug. 5, to market in correction.
8 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why A Flawed Double-Bottom Base Is A Road To Ruin
Why A Flawed Double-Bottom Base Is A Road To Ruin
Next to cups with handles, double bottoms are among the most common and important base patterns. Lots of money has been made by astute traders who buy breakouts from these bases. Can you spot a bad double bottom from a good one that you should buy? The double bottom looks like the letter W. The stock makes two declines with a brief advance in the middle.