31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Oil prices are dropping but the fracking revolution rolls on
Oil prices are dropping but the fracking revolution rolls on
$75 dollars a barrel – that’s the price crude oil would have to hit for frackers in North Dakota’s Bakken fields to feel pressure to slow new production.
31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The former head of Fannie and Freddie predicts their demise
The former head of Fannie and Freddie predicts their demise
Ed DeMarco foresees a smaller federal role–and a return of private operators–in the mortgage market.
31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Who Will Suffer From A Leveraged Credit Shakeout?
Who Will Suffer From A Leveraged Credit Shakeout?
Submitted by Charlie Hennemann via CFA Institute blog,
Of all the noteworthy moments from the 2014 CFA Institute Fixed-Income Management Conference, the bombshell may have been the default call from Martin S. Fridson, CFA.
31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on We’re getting there
We’re getting there
Commenter Cthorm pointed me to this new regulation from the CFTC:
RELEASE: PR7047-14
October 29, 2014
31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on K12 Inc. Beats And Still Goes to the Principal’s Office? Here’s Why
K12 Inc. Beats And Still Goes to the Principal’s Office? Here’s Why
31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Gold Slumps to Multiyear Low
Gold Slumps to Multiyear Low
Gold nosedived Friday as the Bank of Japan redoubled efforts to revive its sluggish economy. The central bank roiled global financial markets with a surprising, massive increase in its bond purchase program. By injecting an additional 10 trillion to 20 trillion yen into the financial system, it hopes to boost spending and growth. The move caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen against the yen, sparking gold’s plunge.
31 October, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ulta Eyes Growth Opportunity In Huge Beauty Market
Ulta Eyes Growth Opportunity In Huge Beauty Market
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) has already executed a long, consistent growth story, yet management sees plenty of opportunity ahead. The Bolingbrook, Ill.-based beauty retailer has posted a stellar five-year earnings growth rate of 48%. On Sept. 11 after the close, Ulta reported earnings per share grew 34% on a 22% jump in revenue. This marked an acceleration in recent earnings growth and sent the stock soaring the next day.