8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Copper, China, and the Global Economy
Copper, China, and the Global Economy
Copper and oil are important barometers of economic direction. The weather vane for copper’s direction isn’t as much supply, but demand. Chinese industrial activity and the commitment of traders are important demand side tells to observe.
8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Australia – ANZ / Roy Morgan Weekly Consumer Confidence 112.3 (prior 111.3)
Australia – ANZ / Roy Morgan Weekly Consumer Confidence 112.3 (prior 111.3)
The weekly sentiment data from ANZ / Roy Morgan
ANZ remark on this week’s result:
– Stabilising
– Still below its long-run average
8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China press – Trade deficit in 2017? & SAFE wants the yuan to be stable
China press – Trade deficit in 2017? & SAFE wants the yuan to be stable
A few items in China’s press today, these via Bloomberg:
Economic Information Daily weigh in with an article saying China should rein in “inappropriate” financial innovation
8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Should You Buy Twitter After Strong First-Quarter Earnings?
Should You Buy Twitter After Strong First-Quarter Earnings?
While Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) is showing signs of improvement, it may still continue to underperform the broader market, in which case Twitter shares may not be a compelling investment.
In this segment of Industry Focus: Tech, Motley Fool analyst Dylan Lewis and contributor Evan Niu, CFA, discuss how even if Twitter becomes a stronger company, it could still lag as an investment for public shareholders.
A full transcript follows the video.
8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. Q1 Earnings Suffer From Hepatitis C Headwinds and Higher DIR Fees
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. Q1 Earnings Suffer From Hepatitis C Headwinds and Higher DIR Fees
Diplomat Pharmacy (NYSE: DPLO) encountered significant headwinds in 2016, particularly with its hepatitis C business. The specialty pharmacy entered 2017 with much lower expectations.
The company reported its first-quarter 2017 results after the market closed on Monday. Did Diplomat meet its reduced expectations, or was another disappointing quarter in store? Here are the highlights.
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8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Utilities and Solar Finally Finding Ways to Work Together
Utilities and Solar Finally Finding Ways to Work Together
Utilities and solar companies have long had a strange relationship. On one hand, they compete over compensation for customers wanting to put solar on their roofs, and on the other, they partner to provide solar energy from utility-scale projects to thousands of customers. But the two sides have been figuring out how to work more closely together lately — particularly on the utility side.
Now, solar companies are adapting their entire business models to be key suppliers to the utility industry. Here’s what that future might look like.
8 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Futures indicate mixed open in Asia; South Korean election in focus
Futures indicate mixed open in Asia; South Korean election in focus
Futures pointed to a mixed start for markets in Asia, with investors focused on the South Korean election and Australian budget.