23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What matters most for markets’ next move
What matters most for markets’ next move
Greece, China, U.S. economic data and technical conditions are all feeding into the market action – but it’s unclear how much or for how long.
23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Greece: We had no choice but to propose ‘harsh’ reforms
Greece: We had no choice but to propose ‘harsh’ reforms
Greece’s economic reforms plan includes “harsh” measures the government would not have proposed had it had a choice, a spokesman said Tuesday. The country this week offered a series of measures, …
23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Durable goods fall; Walmart’s political stand; Olive Garden’s real estate
Durable goods fall; Walmart’s political stand; Olive Garden’s real estate
Investors today turn their attention to economic data with the report on durable goods orders. Plus, some major retailers take a stand on the Confederate flag controversy. And how about some real estate with those unlimited breadsticks? We’ll tell you how the owner of Olive Garden plans to raise some much-needed cash.
23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Warren Buffett’s ‘secret’? Educating kids about finance
Warren Buffett’s ‘secret’? Educating kids about finance
The Oracle of Omaha has become celebrated of late among the grade-school set for his work with the Secret Millionaires Club, an animated program that teaches kids about finance.
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23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Could Fitbit’s Wearables Transform Healthcare?
Could Fitbit’s Wearables Transform Healthcare?
Fitbit sprinted through its IPO on the backs of personal fitness tracking success, but a bigger market awaits… Could medicine be the ultimate compelling use for fitness trackers?
23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on McDonald’s Corporation Is About to Do the Unthinkable
McDonald’s Corporation Is About to Do the Unthinkable
For the first time in at least 45 years, McDonald’s will close more stores in the U.S. than it opens.
23 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Stock Futures Up, But Not By Much; Darden Restaurants Jumps, Sonic Dives
Stock Futures Up, But Not By Much; Darden Restaurants Jumps, Sonic Dives
Stock futures rode narrow gains ahead of Tuesday’s open following a mixed report on durable goods orders and as international markets marked solid gains. Dow futures were 17.2 points above fair market value. Nasdaq 100 futures added a thin 6.3 points, and S&P 500 futures showed a 2-point gain. Small caps were lagging, with Russell 2000 futures sagging 2.3 points below fair market value. The stock market today opens as a half-full cup.