7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Better Buy: Costco Wholesale Corporation vs. Wal-Mart
Better Buy: Costco Wholesale Corporation vs. Wal-Mart
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) have come to dominate U.S. retail. While that size is a testament to the company’s historical success, lately it hasn’t been much of advantage. Shopping habits are shifting as more people buy online, and Amazon.com has been rapidly outgrowing Costco and Wal-Mart lately, and even surpassed Costco in revenue last year.
7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Amex Platinum Card Now Has a $550 Annual Fee – Is It Worth It?
The Amex Platinum Card Now Has a $550 Annual Fee – Is It Worth It?
The American Express (NYSE: AXP) Platinum card was the original “high end” credit card, and has been well-known as a symbol of luxury and affluence since its introduction more than 30 years ago. Recently, American Express announced that its flagship product was increasing its annual fee by $100, from $450 to $550. However, the card’s benefits have been sweetened as well. So, is the Platinum card still worth its cost?
7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Latest Trump Tweets Inspired By Fox & Friends
Latest Trump Tweets Inspired By Fox & Friends
Trump has taken a lot of heat and mocking for his alleged obsession with consuming the very media that he persistently bashes at his rallies. In fact, Anderson Cooper recently appeared on Late Night and lamented to Seth Myers that “[Trump] watches me on CNN probably more than my mom watches me on CNN.”
“He watches CNN all the time. This is not in dispute at all, because he has texted about people I’m interviewing while I’m interviewing them.”
7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on eBay Left Over $300 Million on the Table: Was It Worth It?
eBay Left Over $300 Million on the Table: Was It Worth It?
MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) the leader in the Latin American e-commerce industry has a long history with eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY). The two companies first partnered back in late 2001 after competing for a time in the region. As part of the agreement, MercadoLibre received Brazilian online trading platform iBazar and eBay acquired a 19.5% stake in MercadoLibre. Additionally, eBay agreed to “share best practices with the company”.
eBay parts ways with Latin American partner MercadoLibre. Image source: eBay.
7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Could this be the battery that revolutionizes your cars and phones?
Could this be the battery that revolutionizes your cars and phones?
The co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery says he’s developed a safer battery that lasts longer, NBC News reports.
7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Energy stocks are falling while the S&P is climbing — and that’s a buying opportunity
Energy stocks are falling while the S&P is climbing — and that’s a buying opportunity
Two key lessons on insiders support a bullish call on energy now, says Michael Brush
read more
7 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Moody’s says likelihood of Eurozone break-up other than Greece remains very low
Moody’s says likelihood of Eurozone break-up other than Greece remains very low
US ratings agency out with their latest report 7 March
– but chances could rise this year
Cautionary note, understandably from Moody’s given European elections this year.