26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Beware: Wal-Mart’s Raises Are Not a Victory
Beware: Wal-Mart’s Raises Are Not a Victory
Watch for rising prices (and closing stores). The labor movement needs a better target.
26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Swift Transportation’s Earnings Results Send Shares Soaring Today
Swift Transportation’s Earnings Results Send Shares Soaring Today
Betterthan-expected profits have given Swift Transportation’s shares a bit of relief after a rough 2015.
26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Report of active shooter at San Diego Navy hospital
Report of active shooter at San Diego Navy hospital
A possible active shooter has been reported at Naval Medical Center San Diego, NBC News reports.
26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on eSports is coming to primetime
eSports is coming to primetime
The CW will give Machinima’s “Chasing the Cup” and one hour primetime network special.
26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ‘Obstinate’ Fed won’t budge this week: Cashin
‘Obstinate’ Fed won’t budge this week: Cashin
The Fed will be “dragged kicking and screaming” if and when it changes course on monetary policy, Art Cashin says.
26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Crude oil pushes against $32.00 per barrel
Crude oil pushes against $32.00 per barrel
Supply cuts sends the price higher.
The price of the WTI Crude oil contract is pushing against the $32 a barrel as I type and the headlines say that the price is up 20% since the low (they use the Feb contract low). Of course it is down a whole lot more as evident from the daily chart below.
26 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The market forces behind crazy Super Bowl prices
The market forces behind crazy Super Bowl prices
Increased oversight and market forces are driving up the average price of Super Bowl tickets on the secondary market.