14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Linear Technology Delivers Solid Results, but the Future Looks Uncertain
Linear Technology Delivers Solid Results, but the Future Looks Uncertain
The semiconductor company’s fiscal second quarter is typically a weak period, but Linear Technology posted solid results tempered by longer-term challenges.
14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wary of disaster, NY Fed bulks up in Chicago: Rpt
Wary of disaster, NY Fed bulks up in Chicago: Rpt
The NY branch of the Fed, wary of a natural disaster shutting down its operations, has added staff and bulked up its office in Chicago.
14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Schwab Disrupts ETF Industry And Plans To Keep At It
Schwab Disrupts ETF Industry And Plans To Keep At It
Schwab ETFs are growing fast. In just over five years, Schwab’s 21 exchange traded funds have captured $30 billion in assets and 1.5% of total market share. It’s now the seventh largest ETF provider in asset size, up from 10th a year ago. John Sturiale, a senior vice president at Charles Schwab (SCHW) Investment Management (CSIM), helped craft the brokerage’s target retirement date funds in 2002.
14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Soft Retail Sales In March Drive Down 10-Year Yield
Soft Retail Sales In March Drive Down 10-Year Yield
Add retail sales to the mix of economic data boosting optimism among Treasury investors. U.S. government debt rose after a report showed that consumer purchases increased less than forecast in March, stoking speculation that a harsh U.S. winter isn’t the only thing holding back economic growth. The drop in U.S.
14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Social Security on ‘unsustainable path’: Analyst
Social Security on ‘unsustainable path’: Analyst
Chris Christie’s proposal to reform entitlement programs makes a lot of sense, a public policy analyst said.
14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on “We Have Met The Enemy And He Is Us”
“We Have Met The Enemy And He Is Us”
Submitted by Ben Tanosborn
Doomsday for America through Economic Atrophy
There is a continuing virulent campaign in the US media to keep painting the unsubdued commie of yesterday, Russia, as America’s archenemy… occasionally adding an eventual adversary in China. For now, however, Russia is made to appear as the single imminent threat to America’s military dominance across the Seven Seas.
14 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Top Dividend Stock DuPont Fabros Offers Juicy Yields
Top Dividend Stock DuPont Fabros Offers Juicy Yields
DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT), like other real estate investment trusts, has been hit by concerns that higher interest rates will crimp its finances and make the stock less attractive. Shares have fallen 14% from a 52-week high amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates as early as June, eroding its yield advantage over bonds and other investments.