4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on “I’m all ears, Jona”: De Blasio told aides to help Rechnitz with real estate favors
“I’m all ears, Jona”: De Blasio told aides to help Rechnitz with real estate favors
Mayor Bill de Blasio on multiple occasions told his aides to step in on behalf of campaign contributor Jona Rechnitz, including to help solve his real estate problems. De Blasio responded almost immediately whenever Rechnitz and fellow developer Jeremy Reichberg would email him, the New York Daily News reported. On one occasion, Rechnitz emailed de Blasio on April 1, 2014 to recommend a new commissioner for the Department of Buildings. “I’m all ears, Jona. We’ve […]
4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Here’s Why Agenus Inc. Stock Slipped 13.6% in July
Here’s Why Agenus Inc. Stock Slipped 13.6% in July
Shares of Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, fell 13.6% in July according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors viewed a clinical-trial failure reported by AstraZeneca as a harbinger of sorrow for similar candidates in its own pipeline.
4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on CD Rates Are Going Up — But Should You Open One?
CD Rates Are Going Up — But Should You Open One?
If you’ve been following the news, you’re probably aware of the recent string of interest rate hikes we’ve seen courtesy of the Federal Reserve. When rates go up, it can impact everything from bond prices to mortgages to credit cards, but what it also usually means is more favorable interest rates for bank deposits. And while savings accounts rates may only be slowly creeping their way upward, certificate of deposit (CD) rates seem to be moving a bit more quickly.
4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 7 Metrics Show How Apple, Inc.’s Services Business Is on Fire
7 Metrics Show How Apple, Inc.’s Services Business Is on Fire
Apple‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL) better-than-expected third quarter took investors by surprise earlier this week. After the report, the stock hit a new all-time high. The quarter benefited from broad-based growth across all of Apple’s product segments. But one segment stood out as an exceptional contributor to the tech-giant’s growth — and it wasn’t the iPhone.
4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Gained 12.4% Today
Why Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Gained 12.4% Today
After announcing better-than-expected sales, an acquisition, and increased guidance for 2017, shares in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX) rallied 12.4% higher today.
Allscripts Healthcare’s IT software solutions are used by healthcare providers to manage patient care. In the second quarter, demand for those software solutions was greater than anticipated within the acute-care market.
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4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Rockwell Collins stock jumps on report of deal from United Technologies
Rockwell Collins stock jumps on report of deal from United Technologies
Shares of Rockwell Collins spiked upon news that United Technologies is eyeing an acquisition of the company.
4 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Op-Ed: Maybe it’s time to pull the plug on health insurance
Op-Ed: Maybe it’s time to pull the plug on health insurance
Washington is scrambling to keep subsidies for the rich health insurers Americans don’t even need, says Jake Novak.