8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 9/11 store promotions prove to be a terrible idea, again
9/11 store promotions prove to be a terrible idea, again
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the Sept.
8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on No, ESPN Isn’t Winning Back Subscribers Yet
No, ESPN Isn’t Winning Back Subscribers Yet
Image source: Walt Disney.
ESPN has been one of the biggest losers of the cord cutting and cord shaving era much to its parent company Walt Disney‘s (NYSE: DIS) chagrin. In the five years from July 2011 to July 2016, Nielsen data shows more than 11 million households dropped ESPN, falling to less than 89 million.
8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How General Motors’ Cadillac Made Big Sales Gains Last Month
How General Motors’ Cadillac Made Big Sales Gains Last Month
The global market for luxury crossovers is booming. Cadillac’s new XT5 is a very good one that is giving sales in China a boost. Image source: General Motors.
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that worldwide sales of its luxury brand, Cadillac, rose almost 24% last month.
8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 29,000 ITT Students Are Stuck In Limbo: Guess What Happens To Their Debt Next
29,000 ITT Students Are Stuck In Limbo: Guess What Happens To Their Debt Next
Two days ago ITT was forced to shut down amid an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education which restricted new enrollees from acquiring federal student loans (see our post here). Now, with ITT’s 29,000 students stuck in limbo, many are asking what’s going to happen to their $500mm worth of outstanding student loans. Well, like with everything else these days, taxpayers will likely have the “honor” of picking up the bill.
8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan money stock for August, M2 and M3
Japan money stock for August, M2 and M3
Japan money stock for August
M2 +3.3% y/y
– expected 3.3%, prior 3.4% revised from 3.3%
M3 +2.8% y/y
– expected 2.9%, prior 2.9%
BOJ Governor Kuroda (artists impression)
8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Apple, Inc. Quietly Kills the Golden Apple Watch
Apple, Inc. Quietly Kills the Golden Apple Watch
Say goodbye to the gold Apple Watch Edition. Image source: Apple.
At Apple‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL) product event yesterday, the company focused primarily on just two products: the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2. While the iPhone was the clear headliner, the opening act was notable in what was missing. The new Series 2 of the Apple Watch Edition now features a white ceramic case, while the original gold case is no more.
8 September, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NYSE news – to introduce new volatility procedures starting Monday
NYSE news – to introduce new volatility procedures starting Monday
The New York Stock Exchange will change its opening procedures on Monday
– The new procedures eliminates “Rule 48,” which allows market makers to delay opening a stock when markets are volatile