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27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Key Takeaways From Waste Management Inc.’s 2016 Earnings

3 Key Takeaways From Waste Management Inc.’s 2016 Earnings

Fourth-quarter earnings should have been the icing on the cake for Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM). But the candles were decidedly dimmer as the company missed analysts’ earnings expectations for the first time all year. That was in stark contrast to rival Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), which reported on the same day and met expectations.

That said, there was a lot for investors to cheer in Waste Management’s quarterly and full-year 2016 earnings report. Here are three of the most important things you should know.

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27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ecolab’s Full-Year 2016 Earnings Impress, but 2017 Will Be Even Better

Ecolab’s Full-Year 2016 Earnings Impress, but 2017 Will Be Even Better

Investors were hesitant with Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) stock last year. While three of the company’s four business segments demonstrated progress throughout 2016, the one that did not — energy — was treading water as global oil and gas drilling activity remained subdued by weak market conditions. As a result, the stock gained just 4.2% in 2016. 

Given that the company’s technology and services are involved with 40% of the world’s crude oil production, or 35 million barrels per day, hesitation was not an unreasonable response. But that changed last week.

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27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department softens its challenge to Texas voter ID law

The Wall Street Journal: Justice Department softens its challenge to Texas voter ID law

The Justice Department is dropping part of its opposition to a Texas law requiring voters to show specific forms of photo identification at the polls, a sharp break from the Obama administration’s broad challenge to the law.
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27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Mutual Funds and Fees: What You Should Know

Mutual Funds and Fees: What You Should Know

All mutual funds charge fees. And because small percentage differences can add up to a big dollar difference in the returns on your mutual funds, it’s important to be aware of all the fees associated with any fund you invest in.

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27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Solar Stocks Are Hot Again: Here’s What You Should Know

Solar Stocks Are Hot Again: Here’s What You Should Know

Solar stocks have been on a tear in the past few weeks, surrounding earnings season for the fourth quarter of 2016. Three of the largest solar companies — First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), and Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) — have seen shares spike, and it hasn’t necessarily been because earnings have been great. 

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27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on SpaceX plans to send crewed mission beyond moon in 2018

SpaceX plans to send crewed mission beyond moon in 2018

SpaceX will launch a crewed mission beyond the moon for two private customers.

27 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Australia – ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence (week ended Feb 26): 119.1 (prior 113.7)

Australia – ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence (week ended Feb 26): 119.1 (prior 113.7)

Last week’s result was the third consecutive fall, so it was due for a bounce (I’m pretty scientific, eh?) …
And … what a bounce. Comes in at 119.1
– All of the sub questions show an improvement from the previous week