13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ISIS attacks Iraqi base used by U.S. trainers
ISIS attacks Iraqi base used by U.S. trainers
Islamic State militants wearing Iraqi military uniforms and suicide vests attack an Iraqi air base where U.S.
13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Negative interest rates: Coming to America?
Negative interest rates: Coming to America?
Negative interest rates are spreading across Europe as central banks try to stoke growth and prevent corrosive deflation. While unlikely in the U.S., Wall Street is pondering such a scenario.
13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on JetBlue said to drop AmEx as card partner: Report
JetBlue said to drop AmEx as card partner: Report
The airline reached a new credit-card agreement with Barclays Plc and MasterCard Inc., said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the deal hasn’t been announced. New York-based AmEx, the largest credit-card issuer by purchases, has partnered with JetBlue since 2005. Airline deals are prized by credit-card issuers because they often come with annual fees and the promise of awards for free trips can lure customers to spend more.
13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stocks close up on oil; S&P at record, Dow above 18,000
Stocks close up on oil; S&P at record, Dow above 18,000
U.S. stocks closed at highs on Friday, with the S&P 500 setting a new record as firming oil prices sent the energy sector higher.
13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Yields Rise As Fears Ease Over Greece Debt Crisis
Yields Rise As Fears Ease Over Greece Debt Crisis
Treasury yields climbed as investors’ demand for the safest of assets eased amid optimism Greek and European Union leaders will find a compromise on debt negotiations and as global economic prospects improved. Prices fell for a second week as Greece seeks to continue its bailout program, with talks resuming and both sides signaling willingness to compromise.
13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Oil Passes $60 Amid Views For Slowing Supply
Oil Passes $60 Amid Views For Slowing Supply
Oil extended its rally above $60 a barrel in London amid speculation that a decline in U.S. drilling will slow crude output and curb a global supply glut. Brent futures rose 3.8%, capping a third weekly gain. Apache Corp. said Thursday it was cutting its oil-drilling rigs by 70% as Total joined companies including BP and Royal Dutch Shell in reducing spending.
13 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Onerous Outlook Overshadows Oceaneering International’s Outstanding Earnings
Onerous Outlook Overshadows Oceaneering International’s Outstanding Earnings
It looks like investors were more worried about next quarter’s earnings than anything else