31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Last minute cold weather brings little relief to U.S. apparel
Last minute cold weather brings little relief to U.S. apparel
Shoppers came out to spend on winter apparel in the last two weeks of December as cold weather finally rolled in after an unseasonably warm run-up to the holiday. Holiday sales are a major influence on retailers’ financial health, and department stores like JCPenney and Macy’s are some of the most affected from warm weather slowing apparel sales, according to consultants.
31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Lockheed wins $5.3 billion contract for C-130J aircraft
Lockheed wins $5.3 billion contract for C-130J aircraft
The U.S. Department of Defense said on Wednesday that it had already awarded $1 billion in funding for the first 32 aircraft. Lockheed said in October it had reached a verbal agreement with the U.S. Air Force for a five-year contract to build up to 83 C-130J transport planes for the Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. Lockheed has delivered 60 Super Hercules aircraft to the U.S. Air Force and U.S Marine Corps from 2003-2008 under a previous contract.
31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iranian oil barrels still in play: Strategist
Iranian oil barrels still in play: Strategist
One strategist says that while Iranian missile testing violates United Nations regulations, it does not interfere with the deal signed last July.
31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on John Kilduff: Oil could hit $18 in 2016
John Kilduff: Oil could hit $18 in 2016
Again Capital founding partner John Kilduff explains his predictions for oil price movement in 2016.
31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2015 Was First Pre-Election Year to End In the Red Since the Great Depression
2015 Was First Pre-Election Year to End In the Red Since the Great Depression
The year before elections is almost always the best year for stocks.
Investors notes:
Pre-election years takes the top spot as the best-performing year for stocks.
31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on German Police Evacuate Munich Train Stations, Warn Of Imminent Terrorist Attack
German Police Evacuate Munich Train Stations, Warn Of Imminent Terrorist Attack
Munich police have evacuated two train stations in the Germany city of Munich and issued a statement warning citizens of an imminent terrorist attack.
Aktuelle Hinweise, dass in #München ein Terroranschlag geplant ist. Bitte meidet Menschenansammlungen und die Bahnhöfe Hauptbahnhof + Pasing
— Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) December 31, 2015
31 December, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Instant Analysis: Facebook Inc.’s Oculus Puts LeBron James in a VR World
Instant Analysis: Facebook Inc.’s Oculus Puts LeBron James in a VR World
LBJ’s new VR video could boost mainstream awareness for VR technology.