9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on A sorting out: What does it all mean?
A sorting out: What does it all mean?
Strategist Julian Emanuel said the signs say “the economy is going to be better” but we’ve seen little evidence.
9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on S&P 500 Inches Higher As Indexes Pare Losses
S&P 500 Inches Higher As Indexes Pare Losses
The main stock indexes made positive price reversals Tuesday, the latest in the market’s run of mixed signals. The Nasdaq, down as much as 0.9% early on, closed only 0.2% lower. Weakness in biotech, solar and some technology stocks hurt the composite. The Nasdaq did close back above its 50-day moving average, which made its reversal all the more interesting. The S&P 500 climbed a fraction.
9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China mainland shares on track to be added to MSCI indexes
China mainland shares on track to be added to MSCI indexes
MSCI expects China mainland shares to be added to its indexes after ‘a few important remaining issues … have been resolved.’ Some $1.7 trillion in assets track the firm’s flagship emerging-markets index.
9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on FDA panel backs first-in-class cholesterol drug from Sanofi
FDA panel backs first-in-class cholesterol drug from Sanofi
Federal health advisers are recommending approval for a highly-anticipated cholesterol drug, but with the caveat that more data is needed about its long-term ability to reduce heart attacks. A panel of …
9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Target pulls announcement on share buyback, dividend from website
Target pulls announcement on share buyback, dividend from website
Target pulled the statement after it was reported by news media. The statement had said the quarterly dividend, raised from 52 cents per share, was supposed to be payable on Sept. 10. Target, the fourth-largest U.S. retailer, said last month it repurchased $562 million worth of its shares in its fiscal fourth quarter ended May 2.
9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Personal Finance Daily: 5 ways to stick to your investing plan, part-time job perks better than yours
Personal Finance Daily: 5 ways to stick to your investing plan, part-time job perks better than yours
Here are some strategies to stick to your investing plans, and part-time jobs with excellent perks.
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9 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on U.S. Treasury Faces Big Test Of Demand For Debt
U.S. Treasury Faces Big Test Of Demand For Debt
The U.S. Treasury is facing its biggest test of demand in months during this week’s debt auctions as investor expectations for higher interest rates rise. Investors demanded the highest yields in four years on $24 billion in three-year notes auctioned Tuesday.