23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China plans to close 345 medium and big zombie SOEs
China plans to close 345 medium and big zombie SOEs
China’s Economic Information Daily reports on plans to close unprofitable state-owned enterprises (SOEs)
– Plans to close 345 medium and big “zombie” SOEs
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23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How Risky Is Smith & Wesson Holding Corp Stock?
How Risky Is Smith & Wesson Holding Corp Stock?
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) has rallied more than 70% over the past 12 months, as concerns about tighter gun control laws sparked higher firearm sales. The number of NICS background checks for firearm purchases has risen annually for 15 straight months, and year-to-date checks through July have already hit 16.03 million — indicating that total checks for 2016 should surpass the 21.14 million checks in 2015.
23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Wednesday’s market is watching housing but thinking Fed
Wednesday’s market is watching housing but thinking Fed
After Tuesday’s surprise new home sales pop, mortgage applications and existing home sales Wednesday should be a focus.
23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Google to crack down on mobile sites with pop-up ads
The Wall Street Journal: Google to crack down on mobile sites with pop-up ads
Starting next year, Google could begin sending less traffic to mobile websites if they make use of interstitials — the pop-ups that can take up users’ screens, often with advertising.
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23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NZ July Trade Balance: -433m (expected -325m, prior +127m)
NZ July Trade Balance: -433m (expected -325m, prior +127m)
New Zealand data, trade balance for July
Exports 3.96bn
– expected 4.07bn, prior 4.26bn
Imports 4.40bn
– 4.45bn, prior 4.13bn
A bigger trade deficit than the consensus expected
23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Traders move into homebuilders and home improvement stocks
Traders move into homebuilders and home improvement stocks
On Tuesday, the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF gained about 1.8 percent after Toll Brothers reported better-than-expected results.
23 August, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What’s a Qualified Personal Residence Trust, and Why Should I Have One?
What’s a Qualified Personal Residence Trust, and Why Should I Have One?
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