3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Slide Show: These are the most infuriating things companies do in their earnings reports
Slide Show: These are the most infuriating things companies do in their earnings reports
If earnings season is a bear for investors, spare a thought for the reporters who wade through reams of badly written releases to bring them the numbers.
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3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bill Gross’s next short is China’s stock index – but not yet
Bill Gross’s next short is China’s stock index – but not yet
Bill Gross, who in April said a bet against German bunds is the “short of a lifetime,” said the next new opportunity is wagering against Chinese stocks.
3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Exclusive: IBM banned Uber, but quickly reversed course
Exclusive: IBM banned Uber, but quickly reversed course
When the bean counters at IBM banned Uber for employees, a single employee fought back — and won a reversal of the ban.
3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wal-Mart relaxing dress code in bid to address worker concerns
Wal-Mart relaxing dress code in bid to address worker concerns
Executives at the world’s largest retailer made the announcement at a gathering of 3,000 workers brought to Arkansas this week before the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting due to be held on Friday. Wal-Mart has long faced criticism over pay and hours for many of its employees. “My job is to make your life easier,” Greg Foran, head of the retailer’s U.S. operations, told the workers at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetville, Arkansas.
3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fed sees moderate economic growth around country this spring
Fed sees moderate economic growth around country this spring
The U.S. economy was growing at a moderate pace in most regions of the country in April and May, as consumers ramped up spending at retailers and auto dealers, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. In its …
3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Allstate will offer insurance for ride-sharing app drivers
Allstate will offer insurance for ride-sharing app drivers
Allstate will start insuring drivers who pick up passengers through ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft. The insurer said Wednesday that the Ride for Hire policy will cost $15 to $20 a year on average …
3 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bruised, Herbalife swings back at an accuser
Bruised, Herbalife swings back at an accuser
After continued accusations from investor Bill Ackerman, Herbalife is bringing the FBI and SEC in to fight back. The NYT reports.