30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 5 Takeaways From Target’s Earnings Report
5 Takeaways From Target’s Earnings Report
While everyone was forecasting doom and gloom for Target (NYSE: TGT) this earnings season, the company solidly beat expectations when it reported May 17, defying the recent shakeout in retail. I use “solidly beat” loosely, as the company had forecast very pessimistic numbers last time while attempting a bold turnaround.
30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Beginner trying to program
Beginner trying to program
I never programmed before, but I am interesting in getting started. The thing is, I have no idea where to start! Being a beginner at this is an understatement. I know I am able to teach myself how to code, but I just want to know in which direction to lean towards.
To begin, is a semi-automated trading system something that can only be used for backtesting? rather than compeltely automated, which means it can be used live? If that’s correct then I don’t mind only having a semi-automated…
30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on PPG / Akzo Nobel takeover – the board taking shareholders for ransom
PPG / Akzo Nobel takeover – the board taking shareholders for ransom
This is quite an interesting issue.
PPG is trying to bid on Akzo Nobel… both are in the paint industry…. they have made an unofficial bid early March, upped it twice.. currently at about EUR 96. Akzo trades at 75 at the moment. Akzo = EUR 19bln, PPG = USD 27bln.
The story is as follows… the board of Akzo doesn’t want the takeover. So they have been holding of PPG, and they don’t even want to have a proper meeting discussing their bid. There are a few activist shareholders that (of…
30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Stocks to Own for the Next Recession
3 Stocks to Own for the Next Recession
As anyone who remembers 2008 can attest, recessions are nasty. The S&P declined 37.2% in 2008, and didn’t return to its previous levels for five years. Those kinds of losses can be devastating, and they take a long time to make back.
30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on "I’m Sorry, I Went Too Far" – Kathy Griffin Apologizes For Video Of Beheaded Trump
"I’m Sorry, I Went Too Far" – Kathy Griffin Apologizes For Video Of Beheaded Trump
Having been destroyed by the left (Chelsea Clinton: “vile and wrong”), the right (Trump Jr.: “Disgusting but not surprising”), and everyone in between (“you’re a terrorist and an enemy of the state. She needs to be treated as such.”) it seems ‘comic’ Kathy Griffin (most famous for presenting the New Year’s Eve countdown) has decided to apologize for her video where she is seen holding the head of the president, which is slathered in fake blood.
30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China manufacturing grew more than expected in May, official survey shows
China manufacturing grew more than expected in May, official survey shows
China reported PMI data on manufacturing and services for May with both readings higher than expected.
30 May, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Internet Helped Kill Inflation In America, Says Credit Suisse
The Internet Helped Kill Inflation In America, Says Credit Suisse
Whether or not San Francisco Fed President John Williams is right about US inflation and employment being about as close to the central bank’s targets as investors have seen – as he told CNBC two days ago – is irrelevant: The central bank is going to raise interest rates two more times this year no matter what happens to consumer prices, says Credit Suisse Chief Investment Officer for Switzerland Burkhard Varnholt.