1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bond Report: Treasury yields see largest two-week rise since February
Bond Report: Treasury yields see largest two-week rise since February
Treasury yields rose Friday to the highest level since March 10, as the market kept building on the momentum of this week’s sharp selloff while processing mixed economic data.
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1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iraq Pumps Oil At Best Pace In Three Decades
Iraq Pumps Oil At Best Pace In Three Decades
Oil declined from a four-month high in New York after Iraq raised crude exports in April to the most in three decades. The boost from Iraq suggests the global supply glut will persist, with OPEC pumping at close to the fastest pace in more than two years even as signs mount of a slowdown in the U.S.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Capitol Report: Treasury document helps Fannie, Freddie suits: analyst
Capitol Report: Treasury document helps Fannie, Freddie suits: analyst
A four-year old Treasury Department document may help shareholders of federally controlled mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sue over a bailout agreement that forces the companies to send their profits to the government.
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1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Market Extra: The best—and worst—picks from last year’s Ira Sohn conference
Market Extra: The best—and worst—picks from last year’s Ira Sohn conference
The world’s most wildly successful hedge-fund managers will rifle off their best bets when they take the stage Monday at the annual Ira Sohn conference.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Comeback: U.S. stocks roar higher on heels of steep decline
Comeback: U.S. stocks roar higher on heels of steep decline
U.S. stocks headed higher Friday as the market bounced back from a heavy selloff in the previous session.
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Daily fantasy sports boom spawns virtual stock-picking games. But why?
Daily fantasy sports boom spawns virtual stock-picking games. But why?
Real-money stock-trading contests are being introduced in the spirit of popular fantasy-sports leagues. Low-cost daily competitions and instant gratification are the draw. Sign of a frothy market?
1 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Thinking of Trading Options? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know
Thinking of Trading Options? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know
If you’re thinking of trading options, it’s good to know a thing or two about them.