22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The tricky politics of ‘business experience’
The tricky politics of ‘business experience’
Even before Donald Trump descended into the GOP race, the reputation of the businessperson-cum-politician was up for debate.
22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Marvel wins Supreme Court victory over Spider-Man toy
Marvel wins Supreme Court victory over Spider-Man toy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Spider-Man toy inventor, handing a victory to Marvel Entertainment.
22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Economic Report: Housing continues to boom as existing-home sales hit 5.5-year high
Economic Report: Housing continues to boom as existing-home sales hit 5.5-year high
Sales of existing homes rose in May to the fastest pace since late 2009, as first-time buyers stepped up their purchases and more homes on the market encouraged buyers.
22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on "Greece Is Rescued", Economy Minister Tells BBC
"Greece Is Rescued", Economy Minister Tells BBC
While we have seen countless such reports in recent weeks and months, and take each and every one with a mine of salt, the reason ES algos just took out overnight highs was due to a BBC interview in which BBC economic editor Robert Peston was told by the Greek economic minister Stathakis that “he believes Greece’s new proposals to balance the government’s books have broken the deadlock with its creditors.”
22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Busted! Five myths about retail data breaches
Busted! Five myths about retail data breaches
Think shoppers forget retail data breaches? Nope. Consultant Brett Conradt busts 5 myths about retail hacks.
22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Spike To Highest Since Nov 2009 As Prices Soar For Expensive Homes
Existing Home Sales Spike To Highest Since Nov 2009 As Prices Soar For Expensive Homes
Following last month’s disappointing drop in Existing Home Sales (ignored by most since other housing data provided just enough smoke and mirrors to confirm any inherent biases), May saw Home Sales surged 5.1% (handily beating expectations for a 4.4% rise after the 3.3% drop in April). At 5.35m SAAR, this is the highest rate of sales since Nov 2009 at the end of the government’s last housing bailout plan spiked sales.
22 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What it’s like to use an off-grid solar-and-battery system in your home
What it’s like to use an off-grid solar-and-battery system in your home
Off-grid homeowners face some unique issues.