1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on U.S. jobs report looms for directionless market
U.S. jobs report looms for directionless market
The U.S. stock market has struggled for direction of late, but next week’s payroll report could confirm whether the recent weakness in data and stock prices is waning as the weather warms, or the start of a longer-term trend. U.S. data, including on economic growth, have been weak, but are seen as making the Federal Reserve less likely to raise interest rates soon, a view that has lifted market sentiment. “There are a lot of offsetting trends in the market, which is causing a lot of choppy volatility,” said Michael Mullaney, chief investment officer at Fiduciary Trust Co in Boston.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on It’s a girl! Duchess of Cambridge gives birth
It’s a girl! Duchess of Cambridge gives birth
Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a daughter, the couple’s residence Kensington Palace announced on Saturday.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China’s Long Bull Run
China’s Long Bull Run
The booming Hong Kong stock market could push up, but not without some bumps along the way. Eight stocks and one ETF for the long term.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Interactive Brokers Offers New Take on Robo Advisors
Interactive Brokers Offers New Take on Robo Advisors
The online broker just bought Covestor and plans to match Interactive Brokers’ customers with Covestor’s real-life money managers and robo advisories.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on CBOE Bets on Weekly VIX
CBOE Bets on Weekly VIX
Short-term expirations are wildly popular with traders.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 17 Biggest Budgeting Mistakes You’re Making
17 Biggest Budgeting Mistakes You’re Making
A budget is a great way to take charge or your finances. But a budget is only as good as your strategy, and if you don’t have much guidance, you might make a few errors.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Freedom Of Opportunity, Not Equality Of Opportunity
Freedom Of Opportunity, Not Equality Of Opportunity
Submitted by George Reisman via Mises Canada,
This essay shows that the goal of equality of opportunity is both absurd and vicious. Achieving it would require that children all be raised in the same environment and have the same genetic inheritance. In contrast, the essay shows that what we should actually strive for is the freedom of opportunity.