4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Sarepta Therapeutics Shares Skyrocketed 48% in May
Why Sarepta Therapeutics Shares Skyrocketed 48% in May
Image source: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
What: After failing to win support from a key FDA advisory committee in April, investors shrugged off worries, and sent shares of Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRPT) soaring 47.5% in May, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence .
4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Can My Kids Get Social Security Benefits?
Can My Kids Get Social Security Benefits?
Most Americans are aware that Social Security is designed to provide income for workers and their spouses during retirement, but did you know that in some circumstances children can collect benefits too? It’s true, and it might surprise you to learn that there are currently more than 4 million children that are currently receiving benefits each month.
4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Badger Meter: Potential Deal Premium Way More Than Priced In
Badger Meter: Potential Deal Premium Way More Than Priced In
4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Only 3 Companies on the S&P 500 Earn More Than Wells Fargo
Only 3 Companies on the S&P 500 Earn More Than Wells Fargo
One Wells Fargo Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Image source: Wikimedia Commons.
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) makes a lot of money. But what may surprise you is the fact that only three companies on the S&P 500 earn more than the California-based bank: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A), and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM).
4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Software Eats The (Retail) Workforce
Software Eats The (Retail) Workforce
When most people worry about computers taking over the future, they are more likely than not reacting to the sort of sci-fi doomsday scenario they see in movies like “The Terminator” or “The Matrix.” For those who are unfamiliar, the plot for such a scenario involves human beings building computers that become self-aware and decide immediately to overthrow and enslave us.
4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
The late spring season is proving to be a fertile time for dividend raises. By my count, the last full week of May saw a healthy 20 shareholder payout improvements. Let’s take a look at three of the more notable blossoms.
4 June, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Most Important Medicare Chart You Will Ever See
The Most Important Medicare Chart You Will Ever See
If you follow the news, you may have heard that Medicare is projected to run into serious financial trouble in the years ahead. However, the reasons behind this funding shortfall, as well as its implications for Americans, aren’t well-understood by many people. So, here’s a chart that sums up the problem with Medicare’s financial future, some details about what it means, and what can be done about it.