29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Retirement ETFs: NorthCoast Diversified Core
Retirement ETFs: NorthCoast Diversified Core
NorthCoast Asset Management’s Diversified Core portfolio seeks a balance between income and long-term growth. The mix aims to give retirees peace of mind. “It’s an all-in-one solution for somebody who wants to invest in a well-balanced global portfolio with mild tactical shifts,” said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast.
29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on America The Obese: Is There A Multibillion Dollar Conspiracy To Make Sure Americans Stay Overweight?
America The Obese: Is There A Multibillion Dollar Conspiracy To Make Sure Americans Stay Overweight?
29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Strong Car Sales Fuel Double-Digit Gains For CarMax
Strong Car Sales Fuel Double-Digit Gains For CarMax
Robust auto sales have helped give car dealership chain CarMax’s (KMX) top and bottom lines a big lift. Last year’s total of 16.5 million new vehicles sold in the U.S. was the highest since 2006, according to industry tracker Autodata. And even though CarMax is a used car dealer, it still benefits from strong new-car sales.
29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Pros, Cons Of Indexed Annuities
Pros, Cons Of Indexed Annuities
Indexed annuities are hot. In a survey by Wink’s Sales & Market Report — a researcher serving the life insurance and annuities industries — annuity carriers reported first-quarter sales of $11.3 billion for these kissing cousins of traditional variable annuities. That was up nearly 5% vs. the same period last year. It was the best Q1 in the history of indexed annuities, according to LookToWink.com.
29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ambarella, Avago Top An Outperforming IBD 50 List
Ambarella, Avago Top An Outperforming IBD 50 List
IBD 50 stocks have outperformed since a new rally was confirmed on May 14. Since then the IBD 50 has gained 2.6%, while the Nasdaq is up just 0.4%. Despite the outperformance, just a handful of breakouts since the follow-through day have produced decent gains. Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Avago Technologies (AVGO), Synaptics (SYNA), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) and Papa John’s (PZZA) have each climbed 4% to 9% past recent buy points.
29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Gilead Hangs Tough Despite Challenges In Hep C Market
Gilead Hangs Tough Despite Challenges In Hep C Market
Despite rising competition in the market for hepatitis C treatments, Gilead Sciences (GILD) remains the dominant player with its two blockbuster drugs. The Foster City, Calif.-based biotech came under intense scrutiny in late 2013 over the hefty price tags for Sovaldi, which costs $84,000 for 12 weeks of therapy, and Harvoni, which runs $94,500.
29 May, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Live anthrax: US discovers more possible shipments
Live anthrax: US discovers more possible shipments
As of now, 24 laboratories in 11 states and two foreign countries are believed to have received suspect samples, the Pentagon said.