The Traderszone Network

Quants who need to prepare alpha models using typical inputs into the optimization process are getting a new choice in software.

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) CEO Howard Schultz has already changed the American coffee-drinking experience. His company has made its variant of the European cafe ubiquitous, with over 13,000 locations in the United States and 25,000 across the globe. Starbucks’ influence has gone beyond its own stores as its success led to rivals including McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Brands’ Dunkin Donuts adding espresso-based drinks.

read more

Many Americans look to get an early start on their taxes in order to get their refunds as quickly as possible. But if you try to get your tax returns prepared and filed without knowing some key information, you can end up wasting time and going through the burdensome task of amending your taxes later on. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you do your taxes.

Image source: Getty Images.

read more

A quick comparison suggests most Texas plans do not suffer from same problems.
read more

Details from the January 2017 UK Markit/CIPS services PMI report 3 February 2017
Pretty similar story to the European PMI’s and other reports for Jan in that we’re seeing a pull back from the strong finish to 2016.  

Hitting the wires so keep an eye on the euro
Reuters reporting that a soldier at the Louvre opened fire after being attacked, though the subsequent headline says the man was trying to enter the museum with a suitcase.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reaffirms ties with the Japan and S Korea after Trump questioned cost of such alliances.