2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wal-Mart support of gay rights turns on business
Wal-Mart support of gay rights turns on business
The chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores has emerged as an unlikely voice for gay rights after the Arkansas state governor heeded his call on Wednesday to reject a much-criticized bill. For years it has resisted calls by labor groups to pay a “living wage” and its move in February to increase pay to at least $9 an hour was viewed by many analysts as driven by competition for workers in a tight labor market as much as social concerns.
2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Airbnb starts offering home rentals in Cuba
The Wall Street Journal: Airbnb starts offering home rentals in Cuba
Home-rental service Airbnb has begun offering accommodations in Cuba, becoming the latest U.S.
2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Sequential Brands to buy majority stake in Jessica Simpson brand
The Wall Street Journal: Sequential Brands to buy majority stake in Jessica Simpson brand
Deal will give Sequential a more than 50% stake in shoe, clothing and accessories brand.
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2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on This could cost Google more than $500 million
This could cost Google more than $500 million
An unorthodox stock split designed to ensure Larry Page and Sergey Brin retain control of the company could cost Google more than $500 million.
2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China’s 3 Up-And-Coming Stocks to Watch
China’s 3 Up-And-Coming Stocks to Watch
Look before you leap, but these three Chinese stocks are worth putting on your watchlist.
2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: M&S clothing sales rise for first time in four years
The Wall Street Journal: M&S clothing sales rise for first time in four years
Marks & Spencer Group reports its first rise in clothing and home furnishing sales in four years — boosted by the buzz around a plain, brown suede skirt.
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2 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar ride may get even rockier after payrolls
Dollar ride may get even rockier after payrolls
Dollar traders should brace for a big dose of volatility following the release of Friday’s much-anticipated nonfarm payrolls report, analysts warned.