16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Low interest rates creating havoc: BlackRock CEO Fink
Low interest rates creating havoc: BlackRock CEO Fink
The pain created by low interest rates is misunderstood and not talked about enough, BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink tells CNBC.
16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ex-Fed chair Bernanke joins hedge fund Citadel as advisor
Ex-Fed chair Bernanke joins hedge fund Citadel as advisor
Ben Bernanke, the former Federal Reserve chairman and one of the world’s most closely watched economic thinkers, is joining one of the most successful hedge funds as an advisor, Citadel LLC said in a statement on Thursday. Bernanke, who retired from the U.S. central bank in 2014 after eight years at its helm, will advise the $25 billion hedge fund’s teams plus its investors on developments in monetary policy, financial markets and the global economy. “Citadel is a dynamic firm with tremendously talented people and a rigorous approach to research and investing.
16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Social app Tilt offers easy way to collect cash, for causes or keg parties
Social app Tilt offers easy way to collect cash, for causes or keg parties
Backed by well-connected venture capitalists, founder James Beshara says Tilt stands out in a crowded mobile-payments field with its focus on small groups pooling their money for a defined purpose.
16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Will OPEC’s Big Gamble Pay Off?
Will OPEC’s Big Gamble Pay Off?
The energy sector gives a good sense of how supply and demand can affect markets.
16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on MarketWatch First Take: Bernanke to Citadel: career move or conflict?
MarketWatch First Take: Bernanke to Citadel: career move or conflict?
The former Fed chairman said he sought to avoid conflict by moving to a hedge fund.
16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Goldman Sachs Rides the Wall Street Wave Higher
Goldman Sachs Rides the Wall Street Wave Higher
The investment bank remains committed to its core business, and that’s starting to pay off.
16 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Metals Stocks: Gold eases back as investors mull U.S. data, Greece
Metals Stocks: Gold eases back as investors mull U.S. data, Greece
Gold futures turn lower as investors mull the impact of U.S.