16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Which Companies Are the Biggest Shale Players in the U.S. — and Why It Matters
Which Companies Are the Biggest Shale Players in the U.S. — and Why It Matters
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The shale extraction revolution has dramatically impacted U.S. oil and gas production. By cost-effectively unlocking the hydrocarbons trapped in these tight rock formations, producers have unleashed a torrent of new fuel output. The results have been truly breathtaking, with decades-long domestic production declines dramatically reversing course in recent years:
16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Sierra Wireless, Inc. Scores a Solid Automotive Win in China
Sierra Wireless, Inc. Scores a Solid Automotive Win in China
Sierra Wireless’ AirPrime AR Series modules have found their way into China’s Geely Automobiles. Image source: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Uneven revenue from Sierra Wireless Inc.‘s (NASDAQ: SWIR) automotive segment has caused investor angst recently. But with the help of a new partnership in China, it’s evident that the Internet of Things pure play is working hard to ensure that won’t be an issue in the future.
16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The 5 Companies Dominating the Permian Basin
The 5 Companies Dominating the Permian Basin
16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 1 Good Reason for FireEye’s Sluggish Revenue Growth
1 Good Reason for FireEye’s Sluggish Revenue Growth
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It’s been a difficult year for FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) investors. Shares of the cyber security company are down more than 20% year-to-date and more than 65% in the last 12 months alone. Most of that loss has been fueled by disappointing growth — although investors have been willing to tolerate FireEye’s lack of profits, its sales haven’t risen as fast as many had anticipated.
16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on That ’70s’ show: Here’s why US competitiveness is at multidecade lows
That ’70s’ show: Here’s why US competitiveness is at multidecade lows
According to a think tank, there’s more to the slow U.S. growth story than people might think.
16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Zungle Panther Sunglasses to Finish Kickstarter Run With $1.9M
Zungle Panther Sunglasses to Finish Kickstarter Run With $1.9M
Success! Zungle Panther sunglasses is finishing its Kickstarter run with over $1.9 million thanks to 11,000 backers. The Los Angeles startup launched a highly popular crowdfunding campaign last month to raise only $50,000 for the production of the eyewear. Zungle Panther offers users a wire free… Read More
16 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Couldn’t the Federal Reserve Stop the Great Depression?
Why Couldn’t the Federal Reserve Stop the Great Depression?
The creation of the Federal Reserve System was supposed to have meant the end of banking panics and financial crashes. It was, after all, established in the wake of the Panic of 1907 to manage the money supply and credit, with the specific intent that it should be a buffer against such events. Yet the Great Depression happened only a generation later. Why was the Fed unable to stop that economic disaster from happening?