12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Think Your Bonds Are Safe? Think Again
Think Your Bonds Are Safe? Think Again
Bond investors are finding out the hard way how rising interest rates can affect them.
12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Manic-Selling Becomes Panic-Buying As Stocks, Bonds Rip Into The Green
Manic-Selling Becomes Panic-Buying As Stocks, Bonds Rip Into The Green
“impressive” manic-depressive?
As the machines run stops to the Payrolls print…
And bond yields take the stairs higher and elevator down…
12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Verizon gets a lot for little money in its deal for AOL
Verizon gets a lot for little money in its deal for AOL
The transaction is nothing like AOL’s $103.5 billion acquisition of Time Warner 14 years ago, says Phil van Doorn.
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12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Metals Stocks: Gold futures get a boost from a drop in global bonds
Metals Stocks: Gold futures get a boost from a drop in global bonds
Gold futures rise, lifted by a weaker dollar and a bit of safe-haven demand as government bond yields jump in Europe and the U.S.
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12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 5 Things Altria Management Wants You to Know
5 Things Altria Management Wants You to Know
Altria is well-known as a slow and steady stock, but does it still deserve this reputation?
12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Verizon buys AOL; Stocks fall as bonds sell off; McDonald’s drive-thru plan
Verizon buys AOL; Stocks fall as bonds sell off; McDonald’s drive-thru plan
Bonds sink and that selloff is leading to a global stock market retreat. Plus, AOL, you’ve got mail– as in a $4.4 billion check from Verizon. And fast and furious…McDonald’s has a new plan to zip you past the drive-thru window.
12 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Verizon to Buy AOL for $4.4 Billion
Verizon to Buy AOL for $4.4 Billion
Verizon Communications Inc. agreed to buy AOL Inc. in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, giving the largest U.S. wireless carrier digital content and Web advertising platforms.