19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China’s new special economic zone
China’s new special economic zone
China’s new special economic zone evokes memories of Shenzhen.
19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Dollar edges away from recent lows with French vote in focus
Dollar edges away from recent lows with French vote in focus
The dollar caught its breath in Asian trading on Thursday as investors awaited this weekend’s first round of presidential voting in France.
19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on PBOC sets USD/CNY central rate at 6.8792 (vs. yesterday at 6.8664)
PBOC sets USD/CNY central rate at 6.8792 (vs. yesterday at 6.8664)
Weaker yuan against the USD today, biggest drop for it in 3 weeks
PBOC inject 100bn yuan through reverse repos in open market operations (OMOs) today:
19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is a Self-Directed IRA Right for You?
Is a Self-Directed IRA Right for You?
Most of us have a retirement account — either an IRA or a qualified employer plan like a 401(k) or 403(b). These plans provide easy access to traditional investment choices like stocks, bonds and cash.
But what about gold? What about real estate? What if you don’t want to bank your retirement on the stock market because you’re uncomfortable investing in what you don’t understand—or because you’re just plain wary of bull and bear cycles? Can’t you choose to invest your retirement money in other t… Read more →
19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Signs Target Corporation Needs New Management
3 Signs Target Corporation Needs New Management
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) seems to have gone from one catastrophe to the next in recent years.
A 2013 data breach affected more than 70 million customers and dampened sales over the subsequent quarters. That was followed by the company’s decision to end its ill-fated expansion in Canada in 2015, which resulted in a massive $5.4 billion writedown. More recently, the company’s decision to allow transgender customers to use the restroom of their choice prompted a boycott among some of its customers.
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19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Brazilian beef ‘pretty safe,’ says Brazil’s finance minister
Brazilian beef ‘pretty safe,’ says Brazil’s finance minister
Brazil is attracting strong foreign direct investment after a scandal involving its meat industry, the country’s finance minister said.
19 April, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on This Is Terrible News for Under Armour
This Is Terrible News for Under Armour
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has gone from stock market darling to pariah in just a few short months. Two consecutive weak earnings reports, the end its 26-quarter streak of 20% revenue growth, and management’s decision to pull back from its 2018 guidance of $7.5 billion revenue have combined to push the stock down 50% since October.
With the sportswear maker’s first-quarter earnings just around the corner, investors are certainly hoping for better news. However, one recent indicator shows that Under Armour’s challenges have likely continued.