22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on This was McDonald’s ‘kitchen-sink quarter’: Analyst
This was McDonald’s ‘kitchen-sink quarter’: Analyst
McDonald’s reported quarterly earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations. “The results show it’s not going to be an overnight turnaround story,” says one analyst.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Home sales hit 18-month high; prices accelerate
Home sales hit 18-month high; prices accelerate
The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday existing home sales increased 6.1 percent to an annual rate of 5.19 million units, the highest level since September 2013. “The stronger rebound in existing sales is extremely encouraging as it hints at a nascent rebound in economic activity over the coming weeks,” said Gennadiy Goldberg, an economist at TD Securities in New York. The U.S. housing index (.HGX) fell in line with the broader stock market.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Hello? Here’s why the IRS isn’t returning calls
Hello? Here’s why the IRS isn’t returning calls
The IRS hung up on more than 8 million taxpayers this tax season as it cut millions of dollars from services.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on As Earth Day grows, so do eco-challenges
As Earth Day grows, so do eco-challenges
As Earth Day grows, environmental experts have become concerned about the growing issues. NBCNews reports.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Flash-Crash Trader Sarao Gets Bail in U.S. Extradition Fight
Flash-Crash Trader Sarao Gets Bail in U.S. Extradition Fight
Navinder Singh Sarao, the British trader accused by prosecutors of helping to cause the 2010 flash crash, was granted a 5-million pound ($7.5 million) bail by a London judge while he fights extradition to the U.S.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bond Report: Treasury yields rise on strong housing market data
Bond Report: Treasury yields rise on strong housing market data
Stronger-than-expected home prices and existing-home sales data fueled a selling bout in the Treasury market.
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22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Tesla: It’s a battery!
Tesla: It’s a battery!
Tesla will unveil a home battery and a “very large” utility-scale battery next week, the electric-car maker said Wednesday.
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