30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Interesting order fill behavior
Interesting order fill behavior
I noticed some interesting behavior with my limit orders placed on various options. Very often I place an order which is a new best bid or offer. And my order is the only order at that price. Of course I can sit for a while (minutes) without getting filled.
But often if I cancel the order, and then immediately resubmit the order, I will get filled instantaneously. This is with no movement of the underlying in the mean time.
Can anyone explain this? If my order was sitting there for…
30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Robert Half International’s Leading Indicators Suggest Growth
Robert Half International’s Leading Indicators Suggest Growth
Leading staffing company Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI) delivered a solid set of results in its latest earnings report, and its numbers imply a relative improvement in the U.S. employment market. Moreover, management highlighted a leading indicator that suggests conditions will improve in the coming quarters. Let’s look at the results from one of the best bellwethers of the U.S. economy.
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Starting with the headline numbers from the quarter:
30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Ford’s Decision to Move the Focus to China Cost $248 Million
Why Ford’s Decision to Move the Focus to China Cost $248 Million
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said earlier this year that it will move production of the next-generation Focus compact, due in about two years, overseas — mostly to China. Now we know the price tag for that move: $248 million.
Ford said this past week that it took one-time charges totaling $248 million against its second-quarter earnings to cover the costs of its decision to move production of the next-generation Focus out of North America.
30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Secret Behind Finding the Next Tesla Inc Stock
The Secret Behind Finding the Next Tesla Inc Stock
Tamara Walsh — a former Fool — was the first bull who personally made the case to invest in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). It was 2011, and the company was valued at just $4 billion. “Silly Tamara,” I though, “electric cars will never be profitable. And even if they are, they’ve got to compete against the Big Boys. How could they ever win?”
30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Yes, the Momondo Acquisition Is Crucial for Priceline Group
Yes, the Momondo Acquisition Is Crucial for Priceline Group
Summer is, of course, the most important time of the year for the travel industry. So it was fitting that Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) closed its latest acquisition this summer — Copenhagen-based Momondo Group. That’s good news for shareholders because although Momondo Group is not large compared to Priceline, it is critical for its new parent’s success. Here’s why.
30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2017 Kia Cadenza review: A spacious boat of a car with great value
2017 Kia Cadenza review: A spacious boat of a car with great value
CNBC took the new 2017 Kia Cadenza out on the roads and, while it’s a bit of a boat, you’ll find plenty of room and a great value driver.
30 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The 1 Reason You Should Consider Gold Stocks Today
The 1 Reason You Should Consider Gold Stocks Today
With fear and uncertainty lurking in the headlines nearly every day, it’s no wonder more investors are turning to gold — even though gold has underperformed the market over the past 20 years. In that period, the S&P 500 has soared more than 280%, while gold has climbed only 165%. It’s underperforming but still rising.