15 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stock futures climb, point to second week of gains
Stock futures climb, point to second week of gains
U.S. stock index futures were higher on Friday, with major indexes on track for a second week of gains, as traders bet there would be no immediate escalation in the tense situations in Ukraine or Iraq. Recent trading has taken its cue from news overseas, with investors concerned about the potential impact of any exacerbation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, or in violence in Iraq. The inspection comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a softer tone in comments regarding Ukraine.
15 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Two major grocery chains in potential data breaches
Two major grocery chains in potential data breaches
Two major grocery store chains—Supervalu and Jewel-Osco—said they may have been adversely affected by computer data breaches.
15 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Million dollars homes: Most expensive house edition
Million dollars homes: Most expensive house edition
Despite a lull in the overall housing recovery, high-end homes are seeing a strong sales surge. Here are a few gems.
15 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures Continue Levitation On More "Deescalation" Hopes Despite UK Warning Russia Of "Serious Consequences"
Futures Continue Levitation On More "Deescalation" Hopes Despite UK Warning Russia Of "Serious Consequences"
There were headlines for everyone this morning, but especially for fans of what is increasingly known as Russia’s “Schrodinger Invasion” of East Ukraine: one which may or may not be happening depending on i) one’s point of view and ii) how one is observing it.
15 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Weekend Sip: Bacardi takes a pricey turn with its Facundo rum collection
Weekend Sip: Bacardi takes a pricey turn with its Facundo rum collection
You’ll have to set aside the Coca-Cola if you want to enjoy the Facundo rums, writes Charles Passy.
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15 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Barclays Trading Unit Said to Take 60 Employees in Spinout
Barclays Trading Unit Said to Take 60 Employees in Spinout
A Barclays Plc trading team that’s leaving this year to start a quantitative investment firm will take 60 bank employees with it, adding to Wall Street’s migration to the $2.8 trillion hedge-fund industry.