1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Race to $2 billion: The fastest-growing start-up
Race to $2 billion: The fastest-growing start-up
Slack, the enterprise communication platform, came in first.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Trading Vegas: Plays on 2 casino stocks
Trading Vegas: Plays on 2 casino stocks
Investors thinking of buying MGM Resorts stock because of Saturday’s boxing match should be wary, one “Fast Money” trader said.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Chief Execution Officers Update: A Fresh Look At The Death Penalty World
Chief Execution Officers Update: A Fresh Look At The Death Penalty World
In September of last year, we pointed out that contrary to popular belief, ISIS does not have a monopoly on executions. In fact, executions occured in 22 countries in 2013, up 15% from the previous year, with China topping the list and the US coming in a disappointing fourth place (so China wins again).
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ebola transmittable via sex longer than expected
Ebola transmittable via sex longer than expected
Health officials now think Ebola survivors can spread the disease through unprotected sex nearly twice as long as previously believed.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stocks Rise 1%, Led By Transport, Chips; Apple Jumps
Stocks Rise 1%, Led By Transport, Chips; Apple Jumps
The major averages rose 1% Friday, recouping most of the prior day’s losses despite mixed economic data. But volume was light. The Nasdaq rose 1.3%, briefly climbing back above 5000, while the S&P 500 climbed 1.1% and the Dow Jones industrial average added 1%. Volume fell across the board in the stock market today. Consumer sentiment rose and vehicle sales climbed more than expected in April.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on We could see a pullback in markets: Managers
We could see a pullback in markets: Managers
Increasing headwinds such as dollar strength and oil prices could lead to uncertainty and slower global growth, said a fund manager.