22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Greek cash seen lasting into June, no EU deal imminent
Greek cash seen lasting into June, no EU deal imminent
ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Greece can scrape together enough cash to meet its payment obligations into June, euro zone and Greek officials said on Wednesday, playing down fears of an imminent default as hopes receded of a deal with its creditors to release fresh aid. The European Central Bank raised its ceiling on emergency lending by the Greek central bank to Greek banks by 1.5 billion euros to 75.4 billion euros, giving them a bigger buffer to cope with deposit withdrawals, a banking source said.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Signs of comity are mounting in the Senate
The Wall Street Journal: Signs of comity are mounting in the Senate
The Senate, which spent recent months mired in gridlock, is suddenly showing signs of bipartisanship.
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22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on In pictures: Cutting-edge innovations for smart cities
In pictures: Cutting-edge innovations for smart cities
From a 3D-printed solar-powered car to an autonomous kayak used to assess water quality, Singapore startups are pushing the envelope with new technologies to make city living more efficient and sustainable.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Movers & Shakers: GM, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks earnings in focus
Movers & Shakers: GM, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks earnings in focus
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are General Motors, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks.
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22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Yankee Fan Admits He Was Really Always A Mets Fan
Yankee Fan Admits He Was Really Always A Mets Fan
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Key measure of China manufacturing slumps to one-year low
Key measure of China manufacturing slumps to one-year low
China’s massive factory sector unexpectedly fell slightly deeper into contraction territory in April as growth in the world’s No. 2 economy continues cooling.
22 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: FCC staff advises hearing on Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger
The Wall Street Journal: FCC staff advises hearing on Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger
Federal Communications Commission staff recommends that the regulatory agency designate Comcast’s proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable for a hearing, a significant setback for the merger plans, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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