19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Despite slump, golf ‘will survive’: Rory McIlroy
Despite slump, golf ‘will survive’: Rory McIlroy
Coming off his latest major win, golfer Rory McIlroy told CNBC he feels a duty to help drive the popularity of the sport.
19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Europe Markets: Stoxx 600 flirts with 3-week high as tensions ease
Europe Markets: Stoxx 600 flirts with 3-week high as tensions ease
With geopolitical tensions easing in Iraq and Ukraine, European stock markets continue higher, with the benchmark index heading for its strongest closing level in almost three weeks.
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19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks: Futures up with CPI, housing starts ahead
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks: Futures up with CPI, housing starts ahead
Wall Street could be building up to another winning session, with stock futures modestly higher, and data on consumer prices and housing starts ahead.
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19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia Markets: Japan stocks rise for seventh day on strong U.S. cues
Asia Markets: Japan stocks rise for seventh day on strong U.S. cues
Japanese stocks close higher, logging a seven-day winning streak, boosted by gains in the U.S.
19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Investors brace for Russian fallout
Investors brace for Russian fallout
Fund managers are scrambling to reduce their exposure to the potential economic fallout from continuing fighting in Ukraine, which is unsettling already-fragile markets.
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19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iraqi forces mount operation against IS in Tikrit
Iraqi forces mount operation against IS in Tikrit
Iraqi forces launched an operation on Tuesday to drive Islamic State militants out of Tikrit.
19 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 4 things to know about the craft coffee craze
4 things to know about the craft coffee craze
Boomers are the largest group of coffee drinkers, and they’re leading the way in the craft coffee craze.