21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on E-Commerce Initiatives Drive Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.’s Earnings Higher
E-Commerce Initiatives Drive Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.’s Earnings Higher
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Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) reported fiscal 2017 second-quarter results on Aug. 18. The retail giant saw its e-commerce sales growth rate accelerate, and the company boosted its profit outlook for the year ahead.
21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on America Has a Worrisome Cash Problem, but It’s Probably Not What You Think
America Has a Worrisome Cash Problem, but It’s Probably Not What You Think
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If I told you America has a cash problem, you probably wouldn’t even think twice about it, because it’s a well-accepted fact that Americans are poor savers relative with other developed countries. But here’s the kicker: A lack of cash isn’t the issue.
21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iraq to increase oil exports by 5% after Kirkuk deal
Iraq to increase oil exports by 5% after Kirkuk deal
Three oil fields in Kirkuk will resume production
Iran will increase exports by about 150,000 in the next few days after an agreement to resume shipments from the Baba Gorgor, Jambour and Khabbaz fields, according to Bloomberg.
21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on German Government Urges Citizens To Stockpile Food, Water For First Time Since Cold War Ended
German Government Urges Citizens To Stockpile Food, Water For First Time Since Cold War Ended
For the first time since the end of the Cold War, the German government plans to tell citizens to stockpile food and water in case of an attack or catastrophe, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper reported on Sunday.
21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Surprising Way Obamacare Could Save the Healthcare System a Lot of Money
The Surprising Way Obamacare Could Save the Healthcare System a Lot of Money
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It’s been more than six years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law and well over two years since it officially became the health law of the land. Yet Obamacare (as the ACA is more commonly known) is still considered just as unfavorable and controversial as when it was first introduced, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s (KFF) Health Tracking Poll.
21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Scotland’s most expensive sporting estate has hit the market
Scotland’s most expensive sporting estate has hit the market
From Luxury Listings NYC: Scotland’s most expensive sporting estate has been put on the market for what is thought to be a record-breaking price. The owners are seeking offers over £25 million (roughly $32.5 million). Did we mention that its open season on grouse? [more] … [more]
21 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The retirement plan for people who never retire
The retirement plan for people who never retire
Nearly one-third of large employers offer a flexible work option for older employees.