19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Turmoiling Markets Leave Stocks Red, Crude Green, Greeks Blue
Turmoiling Markets Leave Stocks Red, Crude Green, Greeks Blue
Summing up today… “Nein” – Germans to Greece; “Nein” – Greece to Germany; “Nein” – hiring in Texas; “Nein” – Philly Fed ‘hope’; “Nein” – crude production and inventories hit record highs
It’s madness… The US equity market is trading like a penny stock…
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Wal-Mart Is Raising Its Everyday Low Wages
Why Wal-Mart Is Raising Its Everyday Low Wages
By April, Wal-Mart workers will no longer be making minimum wage. Here’s what’s behind the company’s big move.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on U.S. panel calls for taxing sugary foods to curb obesity
U.S. panel calls for taxing sugary foods to curb obesity
The recommendations Thursday from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee also call for Americans to reduce meat consumption and to take sustainability into account when dining. The panel released its report as the Obama administration seeks ways to fight obesity, which now affects more than one-third of American adults and 17 percent of children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Meet’s Europe’s newest austerity-hating politician
Meet’s Europe’s newest austerity-hating politician
As Europe’s debt talks with the Greek government continue, another austerity hater is finding support.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Capitol Report: SEC commissioner suggests giving universal proxy ballot access
Capitol Report: SEC commissioner suggests giving universal proxy ballot access
Two commissioners at the Securities and Exchange Commission discussed the merits and drawbacks of giving the same ballot to shareholders who do not attend meetings as to those who do attend.
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