1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is social media’s bubble bursting?
Is social media’s bubble bursting?
Three social media companies’ shares have dropped by nearly a quarter this week on disappointing outlooks. What’s the story?
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Russia Preparing Offensive In Ukraine, NATO General Imagines
Russia Preparing Offensive In Ukraine, NATO General Imagines
Just a day after the US Navy said it was prepared to escort US-flagged cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz as a precautionary measure after Iran supposedly fired on and subsequently seized a ship flying the Marshall Islands flag, we get still more sabre rattling in what has become a global staring match between the US on one side and Russia, Iran, and China on the other, with points of contention ranging from territorial sovereignty in Eastern Europe, to man-made islands in the South China Sea, to nuclear energy, to cyber warfare. This time it’s U.S.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Mayor race in Platte, S.D., decided by roll of the dice
The Wall Street Journal: Mayor race in Platte, S.D., decided by roll of the dice
Cards or dice was the choice in the South Dakota city of Platte on Thursday, but there wasn’t money at stake.
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1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Junk bonds take the lead in fixed-income returns
Junk bonds take the lead in fixed-income returns
After it late-2014 wobble, the asset class is now outperforming investment grade and Treasuries.
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1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ex-Goldman programmer found guilty of code theft
Ex-Goldman programmer found guilty of code theft
A jury on Friday convicted a former Goldman Sachs programmer of stealing the investment bank’s high-frequency trading code.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Live: Buffett holds court in Omaha; Mayweather, Pacquiao bring in big bucks
Live: Buffett holds court in Omaha; Mayweather, Pacquiao bring in big bucks
Join Midday Movers live now for the latest news on the markets, the economy and the biggest stories of the day.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on GM sales top estimates as Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Nissan miss
GM sales top estimates as Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Nissan miss
Automakers reported rising U.S. vehicle sales in April, though some large companies missed analysts’ estimates. Low fuel prices continue to drive demand for pickups and sport utility vehicles.