9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Apple gives NFC chip technology a prized seal of approval
Apple gives NFC chip technology a prized seal of approval
Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) long-awaited launch of tap-to-pay technology in its new iPhones and smartwatch may be the seal of approval that near-field communication technology needs to become as commonplace as wifi, Bluetooth and GPS. Called NFC, the technology lets smartphones communicate wirelessly with other devices such as point-of-sale terminals by holding them together. While proponents have argued for years that it is ideal for secure payment systems that could eventually replace credit cards, none have taken off.
9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stocks see steep decline in later trade; Apple cuts gains
Stocks see steep decline in later trade; Apple cuts gains
Stocks fell for a second straight day Tuesday as investors were left unimpressed by Apple’s latest batch of product announcements. Negative news out of Home Depot and McDonald’s also weighed.
9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Rogoff fears ‘horrible disaster’ for Scotland
Rogoff fears ‘horrible disaster’ for Scotland
The economist who predicted the U.S. housing crisis has said Scotland faces a tough period for investment regardless of the referendum.
9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Substantial job ‘gaps’ are threatening recovery
Substantial job ‘gaps’ are threatening recovery
The persistent shortfall in the number and quality of jobs in the largest economies is threatening the recovery, a new report shows.
9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Currencies: Dollar surges again on hopes for clearer Fed policy
Currencies: Dollar surges again on hopes for clearer Fed policy
The dollar hits a fresh 6-year high against the Japanese yen, while the Australian dollar drops to a March low.
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9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Retailers give themselves makeover as millennials follow own beat
Retailers give themselves makeover as millennials follow own beat
Millennial Generation – the roughly 80 million Americans born between 1977 and 2000 – pride themselves on their individuality, and shop accordingly. Compared with their parents, millennials are far less likely to identify with a political party or to formally affiliate with a religion – key indicators of an independent streak – according to Pew Research Center. As shoppers, they are less attached to brands and more willing to create their own style, surveys by Nielsen, The Boston Consulting Group and other researchers have found.
9 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stocks see steep decline in later trade; Apple cuts gains
Stocks see steep decline in later trade; Apple cuts gains
Stocks fell for a second straight day Tuesday as investors were left unimpressed by Apple’s latest batch of product announcements. Negative news out of Home Depot and McDonald’s also weighed.