6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 5 Events That Could Spark the Next Great Recession
5 Events That Could Spark the Next Great Recession
It’s not “if” there will be a recession on our horizon; it’s just a matter of “when.” Here are five events that could hurl the U.S. economy into a full-blown recession.
6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Trading Gaps
Trading Gaps
Identifying a tradable gap can be quite profitable, but also frustrating at times. Awful news hits the wires and a stock gaps lower. The immediate question becomes “Should I sell at the open?” Well, conventional wisdom may suggest that you sell and your emotions may suggest it as well, but just keep in mind that when supply is strong on the sell side, market makers are on the other side, gladly buying all the shares you want to unload. And market makers rarely lose money. So what does that tell you? It should tell you that the highest probability after a gap lower is a recovery to “fi
6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The 2014 U.S. Open champion will be named Nishikori or Cilic
The 2014 U.S. Open champion will be named Nishikori or Cilic
For the first time in nearly a decade, a Grand Slam men’s final will be played that won’t include Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.
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6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Feel Like Betting On Life Expectancy? There’s A Derivative For That
Feel Like Betting On Life Expectancy? There’s A Derivative For That
Think CDS were the scourge of humanity, think again. As Pension360 reports, several Wall Street firms are selling securities backed by longevity risk – the risk that retirees receiving benefits will live longer than expected (and thus incur a higher cost on their retirement plan). As Ted Ballantine notes, ‘no one ever said Wall Street wasn’t creative’; but one wonders just how the banks are mitigating this risk…
6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What Is the New ‘FICO Score 9’ and What Are the Benefits?
What Is the New ‘FICO Score 9’ and What Are the Benefits?
6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wireless Carriers Could Stop Apple From Succeeding With Mobile Payments
Wireless Carriers Could Stop Apple From Succeeding With Mobile Payments
6 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Social Security for Spouses: When 66 Is Worth Waiting For
Social Security for Spouses: When 66 Is Worth Waiting For
When you claim spousal benefits can make a huge difference in how much you’ll receive over your lifetime.