19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Foreign ownership of Treasurys increased in 2014
Foreign ownership of Treasurys increased in 2014
Total foreign ownership of U.S. government bonds rose in 2014 but China’s appetite for U.S.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on S&P 500, Russell 2000 Make Record Highs in Sideways Grind
S&P 500, Russell 2000 Make Record Highs in Sideways Grind
Today’s financial recap and tomorrow’s financial outlook.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Nasdaq Climbs Modestly As Indexes Close Mixed
Nasdaq Climbs Modestly As Indexes Close Mixed
The stock market closed mixed Thursday as the Nasdaq again led. The Nasdaq climbed 0.4% thanks to strength in biotech and software stocks. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 0.2%. Dow component Wal-Mart (WMT) fell 3% after the company gave a weak outlook and announced pay raises for 500,000 workers. Volume fell, according to early figures.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Valeant Pharmaceuticals Continues To Make Progress
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Continues To Make Progress
While the market and many stocks have showed choppy action, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) has continued to make steady progress. The stock is looking at an eighth straight weekly gain and is holding firm near a record high after clearing a 165.79 buy point from a three-weeks-tight pattern. That gives investors a chance to buy shares, if they are confident about the company.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Innovation Alive And Well In Medical-Products Group
Innovation Alive And Well In Medical-Products Group
Abiomed (ABMD) and Cambrex (CBM) have been standout performers in IBD’s medical product industry group. Both stocks are extended now, but the good news is that several other names in the group are setting up for potential moves higher. Headed into Thursday, the Medical-Products group ranked 16th out of the 197 groups ranked by IBD, based on six-month price performance. A look at the group shows that innovation is alive and well.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on This is a signal to bail on US stocks: Expert
This is a signal to bail on US stocks: Expert
BMO’s Jack Ablin said he’s watching for a sign that it’s time to sell US stocks.
