29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Chinese energy giants turn upbeat on shale gas
Chinese energy giants turn upbeat on shale gas
China’s energy heavyweights Sinopec and PetroChina upgraded their outlook on the country’s shale gas industry.
29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 25 Of The Most Attractive Dividend Stocks
25 Of The Most Attractive Dividend Stocks
By Dividend Yield:
These are tough times for investors who look for cheap companies. The Dow and S&P 500 jump from high to high, but this boom is credit-driven; it’s the result of the monetary easing policy of the world’s major government banks.
The good thing is that we can buy stocks in every market situation, whether the market has a P/E level of 30 or 10. What we need to is to look at solid growth for the single stock and not overpay for the future prospects of an asset.
29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How To Read Between The Lines Of Asian Financial Statements
How To Read Between The Lines Of Asian Financial Statements
By CFA Institute Contributors:
By Larry Cao, CFA
When I was a new analyst following technology stocks for a predominantly US equity fund, one thing I noticed in doing competitor analysis was the low multiples of some Asian companies, even after taking into account the more pronounced differences in accounting systems in those days. Did low-multiple stocks necessarily present good values? Were there any systematic reasons behind the low valuation?
29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Thornburg On Understanding Your Real Real Returns
Thornburg On Understanding Your Real Real Returns
By ValueWalk:
By Michael Ide
Thornburg Investment Management says that most investors don’t appreciate the importance of expenses and taxes on long-term portfolio performance.
29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China graft watchdog probes another exec at Volkswagen JV
China graft watchdog probes another exec at Volkswagen JV
China’s anti-graft watchdog has said it is investigating a former senior executive at Volkswagen AG’s Chinese venture, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co Ltd, for corruption, the latest target in a widening probe against the company. An Dewu, FAW’s former deputy general manager, was investigated for “suspected serious violations of the law”, the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s discipline watchdog said late on Friday. In China, the term “serious violations of the law” can be used to denote corruption.
29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Seadrill Earnings: Is the Dividend Still Safe?
Seadrill Earnings: Is the Dividend Still Safe?
Seadrill just announced deeply disappointing earnings. This article explores whether or not the company’s sky-high dividend is still sustainable.
29 August, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Consequences Of America’s Invasion Of Afghanistan: NYC Heroin Deaths Highest In A Decade
The Consequences Of America’s Invasion Of Afghanistan: NYC Heroin Deaths Highest In A Decade
While back in May Obama promised America’s mission in Afghanistan was over, and all US troops would leave the country by the end of 2016, the “unintended” consequences of the US presence in this favored by al-Qaeda country will haunt America for a long time.