24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?
Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?
Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?
I have read thru some of the recent and distant posts in this section, and have come to the conclusion that; the obvious is not so obvious to many!
There appears to be a lot of textbook information being thrown around, especially in relation to position sizing and risk management.
What every trader has to realise, is that all the risk management and position sizing techniques in the world are of no use what so ever, unless the trader is aware of…
24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 3 Stocks for a Rainy Day
3 Stocks for a Rainy Day
To be a successful long-term investor, you need to make sure your portfolio won’t implode on the first sign of a rainy day. What seems like a great idea during the best of times will only reveal its true nature during the worst of times.
Sticking with companies that can perform well regardless of economic conditions is an effective way to harden your portfolio. Here’s why three of our Foolish investors think Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are some of the best rainy-day stocks.
24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iran Closes Airspace To Iraqi Kurdistan Ahead Of Historic Independence Vote
Iran Closes Airspace To Iraqi Kurdistan Ahead Of Historic Independence Vote
The diplomatic and economic noose is tightening around Iraqi Kurdistan one day ahead of its historic independence referendum. On Sunday, the Iranian government announced closure of its airspace to northern Iraq’s Sulaimani and Erbil Airports, at the request of Iraqi authorities. The Baghdad government has repeatedly threatened military intervention in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region should the vote proceed on Monday, which Baghdad warns could provoke invasion by neighboring states.
24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on London mayor says 7 terrorist plots foiled since March
London mayor says 7 terrorist plots foiled since March
That’s a lot of terrorism
London is under an insane amount of pressure from terrorists. In March was the attacks on Westminster Bridge near parliament. That was followed by the London Bridge attack.
24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Weekend reading
Weekend reading
It’s always useful to look at your country through the eyes of foreign observers. I strongly encourage people to read this FT article, which discusses political correctness on campuses:
Since then, there has been a backlash against individual professors that seems only a step or two away from a Cultural Revolution-style shame circle.
24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Sunday links: putting skills to use
Sunday links: putting skills to use
Markets
24 September, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Aerojet Rocketdyne Supports ULA Launch of Classified Satellite for the U.S. Government
Aerojet Rocketdyne Supports ULA Launch of Classified Satellite for the U.S. Government
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc., a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), successfully supported the launch of a classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. The mission was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket.