24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 6 ways to trade the big banks
6 ways to trade the big banks
Some CNBC “Fast Money” traders were impressed by JPMorgan Chase’s trimming plan, while others saw upside elsewhere in financials.
24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Obama Rule Could Bar 401(K) Members’ Use Of Advisers
Obama Rule Could Bar 401(K) Members’ Use Of Advisers
Needless curb on your right to choose a financial adviser? Or a noble step to protect you from deceptive adviser practices? The financial service industry has both blasted and praised a new financial-service proposal by President Obama. The proposal could have a huge impact on your retirement planning.
24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Four Fantastic Chip Stocks Hit New Highs
Four Fantastic Chip Stocks Hit New Highs
A number of chip stocks scored new highs Tuesday as the major market indexes hit more milestones. The Philly semiconductor index climbed 1.3% to its best level in about 14 years. Cirrus Logic (CRUS) wavered at the open, but ended up 0.62, or 2%, to 30.40. Volume, however, was well below average. The stock has seen heavy trading since the start of the month. Still, Cirrus touched its best levels in more than two years.
24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on BHP Billiton Helps Lift London’s FTSE 100 To Record High
BHP Billiton Helps Lift London’s FTSE 100 To Record High
London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index edged up to a new high Tuesday, topping its previous peak from December 1999. That left the gauge up 5.8% so far this year, rebounding after a volatile fourth quarter. The performance lags far behind Frankfurt’s DAX, up 14.2% year-to-date, and Paris’ CAC-40, with a 15% gain.
24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Avago, McKesson: Names In A Top Stock Mutual Fund
Avago, McKesson: Names In A Top Stock Mutual Fund
Eric Fischman and Matt Sabel, co-managers of MFS Growth Fund , are road warriors. To find the stock investment ideas with durable growth that they seek, they see dozens of companies each week, Sabel says. And that means frequent travel. Sabel says he’s on about 80 flights a year, traveling up to half of each month. “It’s worth it,” Sabel said.
24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Tell: Signs the bond market is playing catch-up with the Fed
The Tell: Signs the bond market is playing catch-up with the Fed
The 10-year Treasury break even, the spread between the 10-year note’s yield and that of its inflation-protected counterpart, has widened by about 20 basis points since mid-January — an indication that the bond market is looking past any short-term impact that falling commodity prices have had on inflation.
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24 February, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Personal Finance Daily: How to give your home to children tax-free, prep for SAT and ACT tests for free
Personal Finance Daily: How to give your home to children tax-free, prep for SAT and ACT tests for free
How to give your home to children tax-free, and the average U.S.