14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia markets decline; energy stocks fall as oil extends losses
Asia markets decline; energy stocks fall as oil extends losses
The cautious sentiment from the last session continued through the trading day on Wednesday.
14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Commsec on Australian wages data: Wage growth lifts from lows
Commsec on Australian wages data: Wage growth lifts from lows
CommSec is part of CBA, their commentary on the Australian data today, both wages and consumer confidence
(this in brief)
Wages are still outpacing prices.
Not only are wages growing at a slower pace than in the past, but the average Aussie is spooked by higher electricity and gas bills and council rates. So
14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Zimbabwe ‘Coup’ Escalates: US State Dept Warns Citizens "Shelter In Place", Gunfire Heard Near Mugabe’s Private Residence
Zimbabwe ‘Coup’ Escalates: US State Dept Warns Citizens "Shelter In Place", Gunfire Heard Near Mugabe’s Private Residence
14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Electronic Arts Sees Acceleration in Digital Growth
Electronic Arts Sees Acceleration in Digital Growth
Top video game maker Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) delivered a treat to investors when it reported earnings on Halloween. The new release of Madden NFL 18 helped fuel an acceleration in digital bookings (management’s new term for digital revenue) which is now 63% of EA’s total revenue over the trailing-12-month period.
14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Is General Electric Poised to Become the Dow’s 2018 Comeback Story?
Is General Electric Poised to Become the Dow’s 2018 Comeback Story?
Investors in General Electric (NYSE: GE) have endured an abysmal 2017, seeing their stock plunge 40% so far this year in light of terrible business conditions, a change in management, and a 50% cut in its quarterly dividend. Shareholders have few reasons for hope in the immediate future from GE.
14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ford’s SUVs Are Powering Sales Gains in Europe
Ford’s SUVs Are Powering Sales Gains in Europe
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe rose 5.4% in October, as strong SUV sales helped offset still-tight supplies of the all-new Fiesta.
14 November, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Donald Trump’s Nominee for HHS Secretary Causes a Tumble in Biotech Stocks
Donald Trump’s Nominee for HHS Secretary Causes a Tumble in Biotech Stocks
Donald Trump’s next top pick for running the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) executive Alex Azar, and that’s drawing the ire of patient advocates who believe the decision is akin to letting the fox guard the henhouse. Azar’s role as President of Eli Lilly’s U.S. operations during a period of time that included significant price increases could return the drug-pricing debate to the headlines and reenergize interest in legislation that’s unfriendly to the industry.