26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Back for the holidays: Three-card monte in NYC
Back for the holidays: Three-card monte in NYC
Classic con-artist routines, namely three-card monte and the shell game, apparently made a return to New York City streets for the holidays.
26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Traders see natural gas at $2 in the new year
Traders see natural gas at $2 in the new year
The weather and the demand outlook are pointing toward a further challenge of natural gas prices, well below $3.
26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Shares rise in thin post-holiday trade; oil, natural gas slip
Shares rise in thin post-holiday trade; oil, natural gas slip
U.S. stocks pushed higher on Friday and major indexes hit new records, while oil and natural gas fell on worries of a supply glut and on mild U.S. weather. The three major U.S. stock indexes were on track …
26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Obamacare tax effects looming for filers
Obamacare tax effects looming for filers
This will be the first year that Obamacare’s tax rules, including penalties, will go into effect. The NYT reports.
26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Holiday sales buoyed by low gas prices, falling jobless rate
Holiday sales buoyed by low gas prices, falling jobless rate
First reports from retailers and industry groups suggest the season performed according to forecasts.
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26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: SEC tells Congress it plans to fix flaw in electronic distribution system
The Wall Street Journal: SEC tells Congress it plans to fix flaw in electronic distribution system
Members of Congress had expressed concerns about the distribution issue.
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26 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2014 Holiday spending trends—not what you think
2014 Holiday spending trends—not what you think
MasterCard says holiday shoppers spent more on restaurants and travel, but not so much on new electronics.