14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Chip Designer Avago Thrives On Expanded Market Reach
Chip Designer Avago Thrives On Expanded Market Reach
Singapore-based chip designer Avago Technologies recently expanded its market reach. Traditionally, the company has served three markets — wireless communications, wired infrastructure and industrial. In May, Avago (AVGO) acquired California-based LSI; the acquisition moved Avago into the enterprise storage market. Earnings in recent quarters grew 29%, 39% and 70% from year-earlier periods. Sales rose 23%, 25% and 97%.
14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Medical Stocks Tumble But Most Of IBD 50 Trading Well
Medical Stocks Tumble But Most Of IBD 50 Trading Well
A few medical leading stocks have slid, but otherwise the IBD 50 remained in good shape last week. Illumina (ILMN) and Akorn (AKRX) have fallen below their buy points, while Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) and Celgene (CELG) exhibited some weakness of their own, even if they fell short of triggering clear sell signals.
14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Gas price drop bodes well for U.S. retailers
Gas price drop bodes well for U.S. retailers
Lower prices at the gas pump are putting American consumers in a spending mood-and some are getting a bigger bonus than others.
14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Halliburton talks to buy Baker Hughes reportedly stall
Halliburton talks to buy Baker Hughes reportedly stall
The big oil merger between Baker Hughes and…
14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Carl Icahn loses $40 million on Hertz’s stock in one day
Carl Icahn loses $40 million on Hertz’s stock in one day
Carl Icahn lost over $40 million on Hertz’s stock Friday, after the car rental company proved he was right to be worried about the company’s accounting issues.
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14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Personal Finance Daily: 5 things that are no longer free, when size matters
Personal Finance Daily: 5 things that are no longer free, when size matters
Say goodbye to free chips and salsa, and the size of someone else’s portfolio shouldn’t bother you.
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14 November, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NewsWatch: 10 things real estate appraisers won’t tell you
NewsWatch: 10 things real estate appraisers won’t tell you
The aftermath of the real estate bust has made life tougher for appraisers—and their customers are feeling the impact.
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