19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Did fake news help elect Donald Trump?
Did fake news help elect Donald Trump?
The spread of fake news on the web has some people wondering whether it changed the course of the election. Brian Stelter looks at the epidemic of false stories, and why we all have to get smarter about what we share.
19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Small Caps Flying High, Now Feeling Historical Tailwinds
Small Caps Flying High, Now Feeling Historical Tailwinds
The Russell 2000 is a small cap index and it had been lagging for quite awhile….until 2016. This year the Russell 2000 is wildly outperforming the S&P 500 and now we’re heading into December, its most bullish calendar month of the year by far. Since 1987, the Russell 2000 has produced annualized returns of 38.49% during the upcoming month and December has risen 25 times while declining just 4 times. Clearly, December is the sweet spot for small cap stocks. Here’s a look at the relative strength of small caps vs. the benchmark S&P 500 ($RUT:$SPX):
19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Two Things Investors Might Have Missed in the Markets This Week
Two Things Investors Might Have Missed in the Markets This Week
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If you were hoping for some economic optimism, this week offered a good dose of data. For instance, the number of people who applied for unemployment last week plunged to a 43-week low, according to MarketWatch, which reflects a stronger labor market as we head into 2017.
19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Qualcomm Stock History: How a Mobile Chip Giant is Born
Qualcomm Stock History: How a Mobile Chip Giant is Born
19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Can the U.S. & Europe Keep Up with Asia in Fintech Investments?
Can the U.S. & Europe Keep Up with Asia in Fintech Investments?
Accenture recently highlighted that Fintech investments in the Asia-Pacific region have accelerated over the past six years, growing from $103 million in 2010 to nearly $10.5 billion by the end of September 2016. Fintech investments in Asia are outpacing those in Europe and the U.S…. Read More
19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Trump’s First Foreign Policy Test: Syria, Russia, & The Stability Of Europe
Trump’s First Foreign Policy Test: Syria, Russia, & The Stability Of Europe
19 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Waldorf’s resident magic man to move act during hotel’s renovation
Waldorf’s resident magic man to move act during hotel’s renovation
From Luxury Listings NYC: On a recent Saturday night at the Waldorf Astoria, a crowd of dressed-up New Yorkers and tourists watch in amazement as a man attempts increasingly daring tricks. From a single teapot, magician Steve Cohen pours audience members’ favorite drinks (Vitamin water, an old-fashioned, a lemon drop and green juice) into glasses; he splits a single pen into two separate pens; he guesses the name of a U.S. city that a woman … [more]