19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wal-Mart pay hike: A good sign for the economy
Wal-Mart pay hike: A good sign for the economy
Wal-Mart’s decision to raise wages is the RIGHT WAY to do it – and, a good sign for the US economy.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Europe’s firewalls may not be enough to stem Grexit investor panic
Europe’s firewalls may not be enough to stem Grexit investor panic
For all the firewalls Europe put in place over the last three years, the actions investors say they would take if Greece left the euro currency bloc suggest the ensuing panic would rumble through financial markets. The imminent launch of a bond-buying scheme from the European Central Bank has so far quelled the anxiety that in 2012, when Greece last looked set for the exit, prompted a steady stream of money out of the euro zone. Investors say the euro would take a hammering as foreign funds sought shelter in U.S.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on It’s Official: Global Economy Back In Contraction For First Time Since 2012 According To Goldman
It’s Official: Global Economy Back In Contraction For First Time Since 2012 According To Goldman
After spending the past year deteriorating with each passing month, as global acceleration dipped decidedly in the negative camp, the only thing that kept the Goldman Global Leading Indicator “swirlogram” somewhat buoyant was that “Growth” measured in absolute terms had remained slightly positive. Not any more: according to Goldman’s latest global economic read, the world is now officially in contraction, following a sharp plunge in both acceleration and growth in February.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Carl Icahn’s Birthday Present To Himself: Proving Once Again He’s Still Smarter Than Everyone Else
Carl Icahn’s Birthday Present To Himself: Proving Once Again He’s Still Smarter Than Everyone Else
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on DIRECTV Earnings: Satellite TV Provider Beams in Solid EPS Beat
DIRECTV Earnings: Satellite TV Provider Beams in Solid EPS Beat
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Capitol Report: The Wal-Mart pay rise may not even show up in jobs report
Capitol Report: The Wal-Mart pay rise may not even show up in jobs report
The country’s largest private-sector employer is lifting wages for 500,000 employees.
19 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 5 Things Google, Inc Management Wants You to Know
5 Things Google, Inc Management Wants You to Know
After mixed results in the search giant’s fourth quarter, there are several areas investors would be wise to keep an eye on.