9 February, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Bond Report: U.S. Treasurys hold steady, but a first for Japan’s 10-year bonds
Bond Report: U.S. Treasurys hold steady, but a first for Japan’s 10-year bonds
Long-dated Japanese bond prices rose on Tuesday, pushing the yield on the 10-year bond into negative territory for the first time ever
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9 February, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Companies lose billions buying back their own stock
Companies lose billions buying back their own stock
If you think your stocks are doing poorly, check out the performance of some of the most sophisticated investors, the ones with more knowledge about what’s going on inside businesses than anyone else: …
9 February, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Obama’s $319 Billion Oil Tax Plan Raised to $10.25 a Barrel
Obama’s $319 Billion Oil Tax Plan Raised to $10.25 a Barrel
President Barack Obama proposed Tuesday to raise $319 billion over the next decade for transportation and other needs with a $10.25-per-barrel tax on crude — up from $10 that was announced last week.
9 February, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Monsanto to pay $80 million in SEC settlement over Roundup earnings
Monsanto to pay $80 million in SEC settlement over Roundup earnings
Monsanto Co (MON.N) will pay $80 million to settle civil accounting violations after it allegedly misstated its earnings in connection with its top-selling Roundup product, U.S. securities regulators said on Tuesday. The Securities and Exchange Commission also said that three accounting and sales executives have also agreed to settle charges in connection with the case. The SEC’s case against the agricultural giant revolves around a corporate rebate program designed to boost sales of Roundup, a popular weed killer.
9 February, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why HCP, Inc. Stock Plunged Today
Why HCP, Inc. Stock Plunged Today
Lower guidance and a lingering problem in the portfolio are behind the company’s nosedive today.
9 February, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Anadarko cuts dividend to 5-cents from 27-cents
Anadarko cuts dividend to 5-cents from 27-cents
Oil and gas giant slashes dividend
Shares react well to dividend cut, falling 3% but mostly rebounding.
It’s a signal that the market is less concerned about dividends and more about solvency in the energy sector. The cut is definitely a sting to investors but perhaps it shows that the company feels it can still be profitable and weather the storm — at least with oil at $30.