13 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How Bank of America Came to Own Merrill Lynch
How Bank of America Came to Own Merrill Lynch
Analysts have begun to question whether Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) can continue to exist as it’s currently constructed. Among other issues, its 2008 acquisition of Merrill Lynch has saddled Bank of America with higher regulatory and compliance burdens compared to smaller and simpler competitors such as Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC).
13 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How to Calculate the Historical Variance of Stock Returns
How to Calculate the Historical Variance of Stock Returns
A stock’s historical variance measures the difference between the stock’s returns for different periods and its average return. A stock with a lower variance typically generates returns that are closer to its average. A stock with a higher variance can generate returns that are much higher or lower than expected, which increases uncertainty and increases the risk of losing money.
Let’s go over how to calculate the historical variance of stock returns as we work through an example step by step.
13 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Sun Hydraulics Corporation Earnings Dented by Construction Slowdown
Sun Hydraulics Corporation Earnings Dented by Construction Slowdown
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Sun Hydraulics (NASDAQ: SNHY) reported first-quarter results on May 9. A challenging macroeconomic environment and a strong U.S dollar took a toll on the high-performance valve-and-manifold maker’s revenue and profits.
13 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Podcast 64: Matt Burton of Orchard
Podcast 64: Matt Burton of Orchard
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Beware this Publix coupon scam on Facebook
Publix is investigating the situation.
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13 May, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on MarketWatch First Take: Why Jim Cramer needs to watch ‘Money Monster’
MarketWatch First Take: Why Jim Cramer needs to watch ‘Money Monster’
As “Money Monster,” the story about a television personality who gushes and gashes stocks every day, rolls out to theaters nationwide, there is a message in it for those who do the same.
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