12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on RadioShack mulls financing from banks: Report
RadioShack mulls financing from banks: Report
RadioShack is evaluating a $585 million financing package led by UBS AG and hedge fund Standard General LP it tries to avert bankruptcy.
12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Olive Garden chefs urged to salt the pasta water
Olive Garden chefs urged to salt the pasta water
Starboard Value wants the chefs of Darden Restaurants to consult a cookbook and add more salt.
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12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Blasting NFL star’s bad tip: Restaurateur not sorry
Blasting NFL star’s bad tip: Restaurateur not sorry
The restaurateur who publicly blasted LeSean McCoy for leaving a 20-cent tip said he won’t apologize for starting the controversy.
12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Friday Market Wrap
Friday Market Wrap
The market sold off today because treasuries got killed (yield up). Also the U.S Dollar looks higher. I think that once the initial shock that rates are going higher gets absorbed the market will be fine.
There are a number of implications embedded in the strength of the greenback.
12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Good Health: Key Ingredient To A Happy Retirement
Good Health: Key Ingredient To A Happy Retirement
What’s the key ingredient to a happy retirement? Good health, according to 81% of retirees polled by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave in a new survey. Money helps too. Fifty-eight percent of the respondents cited financial security as the single most important factor. Thirty-six percent said family and friends were the most vital need. And 20% said having a purpose is the key. Health weighs heavily on the minds of the respondents.
12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Should You Be Helping With Grandkids’ College Costs?
Should You Be Helping With Grandkids’ College Costs?
These days, Joan Witte and her husband are setting aside money for college — not for their children any more but for their grandkids. This annual giving totals at least $1,000, spread among their four grandchildren’s college accounts. The Wittes want the pleasure of doing this while they’re alive. And in one case, they recognize the need: Without such help, one of their three children likely won’t be able to afford college for his kids.
12 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Facebook, Other Leaders Waffle After Topping Buy Points
Facebook, Other Leaders Waffle After Topping Buy Points
Several Sector Leaders are struggling after clearing buy points, reflecting sideways action in the overall market recently. Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) soared past a 141.91 flat-base buy point Aug. 19 on reports that the drugmaker could be a takeover target for Allergan (AGN), which is trying to fend off a takeover bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX).