6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on IBM to buy Merge Healthcare in $1 billion deal
IBM to buy Merge Healthcare in $1 billion deal
International Business Machines Corp said it would buy Merge Healthcare Inc , which provides medical images and clinical systems, in a $1 billion deal and combine it with its Watson Health analytics unit. …
6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Jobless claims edge up, but labor market still strong
Jobless claims edge up, but labor market still strong
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, suggesting labor market conditions are continuing to tighten. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 270,000 for the week ended Aug. 1, the Labor Department said on Thursday. It was the 22nd consecutive week that claims held below the 300,000 threshold, which is associated with a strengthening labor market.
6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Apple Music attracts more than 11 mln trial members since June 30
Apple Music attracts more than 11 mln trial members since June 30
Apple Music rolled out a three-month free trial period on June 30. Nearly 2 million people opted for the free trial family plan, which will cost $14.99 a month for up to six family members, the company said. Apple’s iTunes Store helped revitalize the music industry a decade ago, but digital downloads have slumped in recent years amid a shift toward streaming.
6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Planet Fitness shares tumble below IPO price in trading debut
Planet Fitness shares tumble below IPO price in trading debut
Planet Fitness shares were trading at around $14.30 on their first day of trade, below their issue price of $16.
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6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Forex technical analysis: EURJPY chopping around with little direction today
Forex technical analysis: EURJPY chopping around with little direction today
Little direction today….Narrow range
Like the USDJPY the EURJPY is having a tough go of it today. The range of 67 pips from the high to low is well below the average of 124 pips over the last 22 trading days (about a months worth of trading)..
6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Cargill swings to loss as emerging markets struggle
The Wall Street Journal: Cargill swings to loss as emerging markets struggle
Cargill swings to a loss as economic doldrums in emerging markets and a charge related to Venezuela’s currency hurt results.
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6 August, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fitness Fad FUBAR: FitBit Flounders As Planet Fitness IPO Fails
Fitness Fad FUBAR: FitBit Flounders As Planet Fitness IPO Fails
Is the fitness fad fubar? It appears so. FitBit is getting hammered – down 10% overnight…
and new IPO Planet Fitness is trading notably below its “no brainer” IPO price level…