4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Former Va. Gov. McDonnell convicted of corruption
Former Va. Gov. McDonnell convicted of corruption
The jury convicted former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife on multiple counts in the corruption case.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Obviously Not A Bubble
Obviously Not A Bubble
Just two charts…
Via John Hussman… no bubble, no consequences…
and Via NewEdge’s Brad Wishak… realized volatility has only been lower once since 2006…
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Economic Preview: What to expect, and what may surprise, in the August jobs report
Economic Preview: What to expect, and what may surprise, in the August jobs report
The U.S. aims to extend its best stretch of job creation since 2006 and a host of economic bellwethers suggest hiring remained strong in August.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Russian General Demands Preemptive Nuclear Strike Doctrine Against NATO
Russian General Demands Preemptive Nuclear Strike Doctrine Against NATO
While NATO is contemplating its existential purpose in a world where the Cold War has suddenly come back with a vengeance, and the military alliance has found itself woefully unprepared to deal with a Russia which no longer accepts the supremacy of the west (appropriately enough doing all of this on a golf course), Russia is also strategizing, only instead of issuing “sharply-worded catchphrases” and hashtags, a Russian general has called for Russia to revamp its military doctrine, last updated in 2010, to clearly identify the U.S. and its NATO allies as Moscow’s enemy number one.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Energy Stocks Tumble As Oil Prices Fall
Energy Stocks Tumble As Oil Prices Fall
Stocks were fading Thursday, turning mixed going into the last hour of trading and off their best levels of the day. The indexes were essentially flat. Volume was running heavier on the NYSE and lighter than the previous day on the Nasdaq. Stocks opened higher, and the catalyst for the day’s action was the European Central Bank’s announcement that it will begin moves in October to stimulate the economy.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fed should be able to grant emergency loans, experts say
Fed should be able to grant emergency loans, experts say
Congress should reform the sweeping bank reform law and give the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
4 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on After Hours: El Pollo Loco, Cooper earnings after hours
After Hours: El Pollo Loco, Cooper earnings after hours
Shares of El Pollo Loco and Cooper Cos.