8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NewsWatch: Here are 5 global problems cheaper oil may fuel
NewsWatch: Here are 5 global problems cheaper oil may fuel
The abrupt slide in oil prices being celebrated by American consumers is a two-edged sword that could complicate U.S.
8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 10 Reasons Why A Severe Drop in Oil Prices Is A Problem
10 Reasons Why A Severe Drop in Oil Prices Is A Problem
Submitted by Gail Tverberg via Our Finite World blog,
Not long ago, I wrote Ten Reasons Why High Oil Prices are a Problem. If high oil prices can be a problem, how can low oil prices also be a problem? In particular, how can the steep drop in oil prices we have recently been experiencing also be a problem?
Let me explain some of the issues:
8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Spirit Air, United Traffic Disappoints; Stocks Down
Spirit Air, United Traffic Disappoints; Stocks Down
Stocks finished lower Monday as the major indexes gave up early gains quickly. Volume was higher on both exchanges, according to preliminary data. The Nasdaq fell 0.8%; the S&P 500 dropped 0.7%; and the Dow Jones industrial average gave up 0.6% in the stock market today. Dow component McDonald’s (MCD) fell nearly 4% in heavy volume. Investors were spooked by disappointing same-store sales.
8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Currencies: Dollar gains against ruble as oil hits five-year low
Currencies: Dollar gains against ruble as oil hits five-year low
The dollar gains against the ruble Monday after trading lower during Friday’s session, as crude oil prices again fell to five-year lows.
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8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Where you’ll find big holiday season stock winners
Where you’ll find big holiday season stock winners
Looking for stocks that are winners during the holidays? Don’t look to the retailers, who have underperformed.
8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Outside the Box: The saddest college bowls: Duck Commander, TaxSlayer, Famous Idaho Potato
Outside the Box: The saddest college bowls: Duck Commander, TaxSlayer, Famous Idaho Potato
The football bowl season is getting absurd, with odd sponsors and lackluster games, writes Jason Notte.
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8 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Betting On The ‘Other’ Oil Black Swan
Betting On The ‘Other’ Oil Black Swan
With oil prices plunging to 5-year lows, perhaps it is time to consider the cheapness of betting on the other oil black swan…
Via BofA’s Jake Greenberg,