17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on There Is No Inflation (Unless You Eat Food, Use Water, Live In A House, Get Sick, Go To School, Or Do Taxes)
There Is No Inflation (Unless You Eat Food, Use Water, Live In A House, Get Sick, Go To School, Or Do Taxes)
Submitted by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog,
Government data reports are so funny. The blaring headlines today tells us that prices dropped in December. We are all saving billions from the drop in oil and gas. Hallelujah!!!
17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Alcoa in 2015: 5 Things Management Is Focusing On
Alcoa in 2015: 5 Things Management Is Focusing On
Amid the chaos in commodities, Alcoa’s fourth-quarter report looked solid. Find out what the company said about its performance.
17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How Dividend Stocks Can Help You Retire
How Dividend Stocks Can Help You Retire
Dividend-paying stocks can play an important role in your retirement — particularly if you learn to listen to what they’re telling you.
17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2 Ways Crashing Oil Prices Could Trigger the Next Global Financial Panic
2 Ways Crashing Oil Prices Could Trigger the Next Global Financial Panic
While crashing oil prices may boost consumer spending, there is also a risk they could trigger another global financial crisis.
17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Apple Inc. iPhone Is Losing Ground in One Key Market
The Apple Inc. iPhone Is Losing Ground in One Key Market
The iPhone 6 has been immensely popular worldwide, yet there’s one place where Apple is losing out.
17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar Outlook: Now it Gets Tricky
Dollar Outlook: Now it Gets Tricky
Saying the US dollar had a good week even though it lost 18.5% against the Swiss franc may be a bit like the old joke about asking Mrs. Lincoln, “besides that how was the play?”
The Swiss National Central Bank’s unexpected decision to abandon it cap will be a day recorded in foreign exchange history, ranking up there, with Nixon’s closing of the gold window and the UK leaving the ERM. In all three cases, officials balked at the costs/risks of pursuing their national strategies.
17 January, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Biotech In the Sweet Spot and IBB Will Tag $360 in 2015
Biotech In the Sweet Spot and IBB Will Tag $360 in 2015
Yes biotech has outperformed the S&P for years now, and yes some stocks in the group may be stretched. I also respect the market enough not to wax Pollyannish here. There will speed bumps along the way, but this powerful trend is up and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Could $IBB pullback to to 280-290 and still end the year at 360? Absolutely, and in a way you should hope it happens so you can get better entries.