27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Cards Against Humanity Crowdfunds a Hole (Yes, a Hole)
Cards Against Humanity Crowdfunds a Hole (Yes, a Hole)
Cards Against Humanity is crowdfunding a “tremendous” hole in the ground. People are committing their money to pay for the digging and, as it stands right now, over $100,000 has been raised. What say you? What is the “deeper” meaning here in this great hole?… Read More
27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China opens the door to more fiscal stimulus
China opens the door to more fiscal stimulus
Talk of a larger deficit
The front page of the China Securities Journal today said the fiscal deficit should rise to 3.5% of GDP next year from 3.0%.
It’s commentary but that doesn’t get past the censors unless it has support from the very top.
27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on ‘Real’ Money & Why You Need It Now, Part 1
‘Real’ Money & Why You Need It Now, Part 1
In these volatile times, gold is more important than ever. Bonner & Partners’ Bill Bonner explains in this two-part series, the importance of ‘real money’ and why you need it now…
Many years ago, before the invention of modern money or capitalism, people still had wealth – although limited. And they still had ways of keeping track of it. The principle of “fair trade” seems to be in our DNA.
27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on BNY Mellon’s 8th Innovation Center Has Opened in Singapore
BNY Mellon’s 8th Innovation Center Has Opened in Singapore
Coinciding with the inaugural Singapore Fintech Festival, BNY Mellon opened its 8th “innovation center” in recognition of the growing dominance of Singapore in the Fintech race. The opening was announced earlier this month when Stephen Lackey, Chairman of Asia Pacific for BNY Mellon, explained; “The opening… Read More
27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is Netflix Membership Worth $10 per Month?
Is Netflix Membership Worth $10 per Month?
Image source: Netflix
Over the summer, millions of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) users saw their monthly subscription price increase $1 or $2. Netflix announced its initial price increase — from $8 to $9 — more than two years ago, but it quickly followed up with another $1 price increase in October of last year. Today, nearly all of Netflix’s 47.5 million U.S. subscribers pay $10 per month.
27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Marco Rubio says ‘our goal is not to punish’ Cubans with US policy
Marco Rubio says ‘our goal is not to punish’ Cubans with US policy
Marco Rubio says ‘our goal is not to punish’ Cubans with US policy
27 November, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Today 1.5 Million Chinese Candidates Compete For 20,700 Civil Service Jobs
Today 1.5 Million Chinese Candidates Compete For 20,700 Civil Service Jobs
It’s that time of year when over million Chinese citizens line up to take The Guokao, China’s national civil service exam, which took place on Sunday, November 27. This year, the competition reached a record of 1.48 million people competing for some of the most coveted jobs in China. For some positions, there is only 1 place available for 10,000 participants.