14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What’s Driving Apple’s Services Profits? It May Be Google.
What’s Driving Apple’s Services Profits? It May Be Google.
Services has emerged as a key business for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), one that is becoming increasingly important to the bottom line — not only because it’s one of the fastest-growing segments, but also because it’s much more profitable. Services revenue jumped 22% last quarter, and is now the size of a Fortune 100 company. Digital content subscriptions, Apple Music, and iCloud storage are all contributing to that growth.
14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Alibaba’s Chinese rival stumbles as losses widen
Alibaba’s Chinese rival stumbles as losses widen
JD.com reported a second-quarter net loss of 496.4 million yuan, with higher marketing costs.
14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Used Car Prices Crash To Lowest Level Since 2009 Amid Glut Of Off-Lease Supply
Used Car Prices Crash To Lowest Level Since 2009 Amid Glut Of Off-Lease Supply
The U.S. auto market is at an interesting crossroads with used car prices crashing to new lows every month while new car prices continue to defy gravity courtesy of a somewhat ‘frothy’, if not suicidal, lending market that has seemingly decided that anyone with a pulse is financially qualified for a $0 down, 0% interest, 80 month loan on a brand new $40,000 luxury vehicle of their choice.
14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on White nationalists: Charlottesville just a beginning
White nationalists: Charlottesville just a beginning
Emboldened and proclaiming victory after a bloody weekend in Virginia, white nationalists are planning more demonstrations to promote their
14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 3%
3 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 3%
Dividend stocks offer both income and long-term growth prospects. Smart dividend investors focus on the stocks that have the best chances of giving them both, maximizing their returns. Among above-average yielding stocks, Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), Cypress Semiconductor (NASDAQ: CY), and Novartis (NYSE: NVS) all have dividend yields of more than 3% and good potential for the future.
14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on A Decent Start To the Week
A Decent Start To the Week
The weekend came and went without any major developments on the North Korean front, allowing investors to breathe a sigh of relief and launch another ‘buy-the-dip’ campaign on Monday. U.S. Treasuries began the week on a lower note, giving back a portion of their gains from the end of last week. The retreat took place…
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14 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Are you at or near retirement? Then you’re likely hunting for dividend stocks as a way to combine steady income with a chance at market-beating stock price appreciation.
We asked Motley Fool investors to name a few attractive dividend investment candidates that are especially suitable for retirees. Read on to find out why they chose Walgreen Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), and Verizon (NYSE: VZ).
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