Tuesday, May 22, 2012

23-May-2012 08:38

US Consumer Bureau Seeks Comments on Prepaid Debit Card Rules - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-23/u-dot-s-dot-consumer-bureau-seeks-comments-on-prepaid-debit-card-rules

World Bank sees China as drag on emerging Asia - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/world-bank-sees-china-as-drag-on-emerging-asia-2012-05-23?link%3DMW_latest_news

European Shares to Open Sharply Lower on Euro Crisis - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47529877

Facebook advised analysts to cut forecasts before float - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/us-facebook-analysts-idUSBRE84M08W20120523

German stocks - Factors to watch on May 23 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/germany-markets-stocks-idUSL5E8GMAIY20120523

Dell executive: Indian rupee fall hurting business - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dell-executive-indian-rupee-fall-hurting-business-2012-05-23

Lenovo Q4 net profit up 59 pct, meets forecasts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/lenovo-results-idUSL4E8GI6J220120523

Brent slips towards $107 on potential Iran deal, economy concerns - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/markets-oil-idUSL4E8GN1MH20120523

European Banks Unprepared for Pandora's Box of Greek Exit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/european-banks-unprepared-for-pandora-s-box-of-greek-exit.html

Yen climbs against dollar after BOJ inaction - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yen-climbs-against-dollar-after-boj-inaction-2012-05-23?link%3DMW_latest_news

23-May-2012 07:37

Former Greek PM Rattles Market, Facebook Falls Again And Moody's Raises Ford ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/05/22/former-greek-pm-rattles-market-facebook-falls-again-and-moodys-raises-ford-rating/

US Consumer Bureau Seeks Comments on Prepaid Debit Card Rules - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-23/u-dot-s-dot-consumer-bureau-seeks-comments-on-prepaid-debit-card-rules

SAP buying Ariba to improve cloud presence - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/c/a/2012/05/22/BU5T1OLO07.DTL

Rupee Declines to a Record Low on Concern Greece Will Leave Euro - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-23/rupee-declines-to-a-record-low-on-concern-greece-will-leave-euro.html

Japan's April Trade Gap Widens, Exports Fall - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/japan-april-trade-gap-widens-as-exports-below-forecastest

Where are Facebook's friends? Stock slide deepens - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UTRFPG1.htm

Germany reiterates opposition to eurobonds - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UTNA9O0.htm

Oil slips to near $92 as dollar gains on euro, yen - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UTO7J00.htm

World Bank sees China as drag on emerging Asia - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/world-bank-sees-china-as-drag-on-emerging-asia-2012-05-23?link%3DMW_latest_news

PC Maker Lenovo Says Profit up 59 Percent - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/pc-maker-lenovo-profit-59-percent-16410353

23-May-2012 06:36

Hollande set for EU summit showdown with Merkel - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-eu-summit-idUSBRE84L1CM20120522

California teachers pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-calstrs-wal-mart-20120523,0,4011524.story

Dell Misses Estimates as Computer Sales Slump - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/technology/dell-misses-estimates-as-computer-sales-slump.html

Europe Could Trip Up Wall Street Bulls - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47528038

FOREX-Euro nears 21-month low on Greek worries; Aussie falls - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/markets-forex-idUSL4E8GN0MY20120523

Japan Faces No Urgency in Dealing with Rising Debt - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47528989

Facebook IPO flop drawing increased scrutiny - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0523-facebook-regrets-2-20120523,0,2596022.story

Obama still flunking China economic policy test - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/obama-still-flunking-china-economic-policy-test-2012-05-23

Ford to get blue oval back after second upgrade - WSLS :: http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/may/23/ford-to-get-blue-oval-back-after-second-upgrade-ar-1935592/

Brent slips 0.4 pct on potential Iran deal, economy concerns - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/markets-oil-idUSL3E8FH0AI20120523

23-May-2012 05:35

Sales of US Existing Homes Rise for First Time in 3 Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-rise-for-first-time-in-three-months.html

Hollande set for EU summit showdown with Merkel - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-eu-summit-idUSBRE84L1CM20120522

California teachers pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-calstrs-wal-mart-20120523,0,4011524.story

Dell Misses Estimates as Computer Sales Slump - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/technology/dell-misses-estimates-as-computer-sales-slump.html

Europe Could Trip Up Wall Street Bulls - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47528038

World Bank Says Asia Must Watch Prices as Growth Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-23/world-bank-says-asia-must-watch-prices-as-growth-slows-correct-.html

Facebook Shares Continue Selloff On 3rd Trading Day - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-719402.html

Asian Currencies Drop to Five-Month Low as Greece May Leave Euro - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/asian-currencies-drop-to-five-month-low-as-greece-may-leave-euro

SAP Acquires Business Collaboration Company Ariba for $4.3 billion - eWeek :: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Enterprise-Applications/SAP-Acquires-Business-Collaboration-Company-Ariba-for-43-billion-209619/

Moody's Raises Ratings For Ford, Ford Credit To Investment Grade, Outlook Stable - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1892256/moody-s-raises-ratings-for-ford-ford-credit-to-investment-grade-outlook-stable.aspx?type%3Dbn

23-May-2012 04:34

California teachers pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-calstrs-wal-mart-20120523,0,4011524.story

Apple again the world's most valuable brand; Google third - Daily Caller :: http://dailycaller.com/2012/05/22/apple-again-the-worlds-most-valuable-brand-google-third/

Papademos: No Preparations in Greece for Leaving Euro - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47528167

Dell Misses Estimates as Computer Sales Slump - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/technology/dell-misses-estimates-as-computer-sales-slump.html

General Mills to eliminate 850 jobs in cost-savings plan - Pioneer Press :: http://www.twincities.com/ci_20679838/general-mills-eliminate-850-jobs-cost-savings-plan?source%3Dmost_viewed

Great Falls Housing Market Keeping With National Trend - KFBB NewsChannel 5 :: http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/Great-Falls-Housing-Market-Keeping-With-National-Trend-152815285.html

Asian Shares, Euro Slide on Greece Worries - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-719300.html

World Bank Says Asia Must Watch Prices as Growth Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-23/world-bank-says-asia-must-watch-prices-as-growth-slows-correct-.html

Facebook Shares Continue Selloff On 3rd Trading Day - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-719402.html

23-May-2012 03:33

General Mills to eliminate about 850 jobs - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hpuAT7rKhXMp7jorG3ib5ghIHGFg?docId%3D9cc46b3236f94b628938ee5ebf1c2a3c

A Greek Exit Could Make the Euro Area Stronger - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/a-greek-exit-could-make-the-euro-area-stronger.html

News Summary: US sales of previously occupied homes rose 3.4 percent in April - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/news-summary-us-sales-of-previously-occupied-homes-rose-34-percent-in-april/2012/05/22/gIQATXl2iU_story.html

Oil Trades Near Two-Day Low on Iran Deal, Rising Supplies - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/oil-trades-near-two-day-low-on-iran-deal-rising-supplies.html

Ford gets second investment-grade nod from Moody's - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47527754

California teachers pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-calstrs-wal-mart-20120523,0,4011524.story

Scrutiny of Facebook IPO builds - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/stocks/story/2012-05-22/facebook-shares-suffer/55144142/1

Shares retreat as caution replaces hopes before EU summit - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/wire-news/shares-retreat-as-caution-replaces-hopes-before-eu-summit_707974.html

Germany has a responsibility to support Greece's economy - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a61d13e-a02f-11e1-88e6-00144feabdc0.html

Dell Misses Estimates as Computer Sales Slump - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/technology/dell-misses-estimates-as-computer-sales-slump.html

23-May-2012 02:32

Apple once again the world's most valuable brand - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-top-brand-20120522,0,2803178.story

General Mills to eliminate about 850 jobs - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hpuAT7rKhXMp7jorG3ib5ghIHGFg?docId%3D9cc46b3236f94b628938ee5ebf1c2a3c

Calif. pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47523357

A Greek Exit Could Make the Euro Area Stronger - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/a-greek-exit-could-make-the-euro-area-stronger.html

Prized Logo Is Returned to Ford - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/business/a-prized-logo-is-returned-to-ford.html

News Summary: US sales of previously occupied homes rose 3.4 percent in April - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/news-summary-us-sales-of-previously-occupied-homes-rose-34-percent-in-april/2012/05/22/gIQATXl2iU_story.html

Dell revenues hit by growth of tablets - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b8df99b6-a453-11e1-a701-00144feabdc0.html

Inside Fumbled Facebook Offering - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304019404577420660698374718.html

Morgan Stanley Says It Played by Rules in Facebook's IPO - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/morgan-stanley-says-it-played-by-rules-in-facebook-s-ipo

SAP to buy Ariba, boosts cloud bet - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/us-ariba-sap-idUSBRE84L14H20120523

23-May-2012 01:31

Greek Businesses Fear Possible Return to Drachma - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/world/europe/greek-businesses-fear-switch-from-euro-to-drachma.html

Sales of Existing Homes Pick Up Pace, Rising 3.4% in April - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-pick-up-pace-in-april.html

General Mills to eliminate about 850 jobs - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hpuAT7rKhXMp7jorG3ib5ghIHGFg?docId%3D9cc46b3236f94b628938ee5ebf1c2a3c

Calif. pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47523357

Oil Falls on Iran's Pledge to Allow Inspections - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47525676

Ford to get blue oval back after second upgrade - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gwh9AXvO19A05Ba97BFqL5RH3sbg?docId%3D855ec9db374e442181c6e6da48e641d3

Merkel Faces Hollande Pleas to Shed Taboos - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/merkel-faces-hollande-pleas-to-shed-taboos-at-18th-crisis-summit.html

Exclusive: Massachusetts subpoenas Morgan Stanley for Facebook - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47526838

Facebook IPO Raises Regulatory Concerns - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/22/facebook-i-p-o-raises-regulatory-concerns/

Dell follows Q1 sag with weak outlook for Q2 - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-dell-follows-q1-sag-with-weak-outlook-for-q2-20120522,0,7368137.story

23-May-2012 00:30

Sales of Existing Homes Pick Up Pace, Rising 3.4% in April - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-pick-up-pace-in-april.html

Nasdaq Points Up Regrets in Launching Facebook IPO - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577420683577825466.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Dell Profit Falls By A Third, Sending Shares Lower - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-717071.html

General Mills to eliminate about 850 jobs - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hpuAT7rKhXMp7jorG3ib5ghIHGFg?docId%3D9cc46b3236f94b628938ee5ebf1c2a3c

Calif. pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47523357

Papademos Says Greece Should Remain in Euro - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304019404577420542500956500.html

Facebook shares close at $31, lowest in three days of trading - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/facebook-shares-close-at-31-lowest-in-three-days-of-trading/2012/05/22/gIQAmDmuiU_story.html

Ford gets its iconic 'Blue Oval' logo out of hock - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/autos/ford-investment-grade/

War-Gaming Greek Euro Exit Highlights Hazards in 46-Hour Weekend - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/22/bloomberg_articlesM4DXI81A74E901-M4FRF.DTL

Merkel Faces Hollande Pleas to Shed Taboos at 18th Crisis Summit - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/merkel-faces-hollande-pleas-to-shed-taboos-at-18th-crisis-summit

22-May-2012 23:29

General Mills to cut 850 jobs - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3d3cac24-a42e-11e1-a701-00144feabdc0.html

Eurobond clash set for EU summit - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-05-21/economy/31793365_1_european-central-bank-euro-zone-european-leaders

Calif. pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h0dImkr_iczdHJMfJ2vcHRo_JaZg?docId%3D9abff26d09444c52a166a60efd229a98

Dell Misses Q1 Sales, Earnings Estimates; Q2 Guidance Weak; Shares Off 10% - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/briancaulfield/2012/05/22/dell-q1-earnings-sales-miss-estimates-shares-fall-8-49-after-hours/

Facebook IPO Adds to the Debate: Is Wall Street Fair? - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2012/05/22/facebook-ipo-adds-fuel-to-fairness-debate/

Ford to get blue oval back after second upgrade - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gwh9AXvO19A05Ba97BFqL5RH3sbg?docId%3D855ec9db374e442181c6e6da48e641d3

Loose talk is destroying the euro zone - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/loose-talk-is-destroying-the-euro-zone-2012-05-22

U.S. Existing Home Sales Rise as Market Stabilizes: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/22/bloomberg_articlesM4FG880D9L3501-M4FY1.DTL

JPMorgan lobbied CFTC a day after losses revealed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-cftc-jpmorgan-idUSBRE84L19D20120522

Cloud Premiums Fall in SAP's $4.3B Deal for Ariba - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11548800/1/cloud-premiums-fall-in-saps-43b-deal-for-ariba.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

22-May-2012 22:28

Feds looking at JP Morgan disclosures - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-looking-at-jp-morgan-disclosures-2012-05-22-131032938

Apple once again the world's most valuable brand - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-top-brand-20120522,0,2803178.story

Calif. pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/story/2012-05-22/calpers-votes-against-wal-mart/55136358/1

News Summary: OECD warns risk rising for severe recession in 17-country eurozone - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/news-summary-oecd-warns-risk-rising-for-severe-recession-in-17-country-eurozone/2012/05/22/gIQAxEdXiU_story.html

General Mills is cutting 850 jobs. - MinnPost.com :: http://www.minnpost.com/glean/2012/05/general-mills-cutting-850-jobs

Troubleshooter primed to succeed Dimon - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ac85b93a-a42a-11e1-84b1-00144feabdc0.html

Search Shifts for Euro Zone Relief - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/world/europe/search-shifts-for-euro-zone-relief.html

Did Facebook Kill the IPO Market? - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2012/05/22/did-facebook-kill-ipo-market/

SAP Agrees to Acquire Ariba for $4.5 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/22/sap-agrees-to-acquire-ariba-for-4-5-billion/

US Recovery Hits Home - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304791704577420490548677350.html

22-May-2012 21:27

Feds looking at JP Morgan disclosures - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-looking-at-jp-morgan-disclosures-2012-05-22-131032938

General Mills to cut 850 jobs - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3d3cac24-a42e-11e1-a701-00144feabdc0.html

EU Readies Small Steps, and Mulls Big Ones - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304019404577420331855047136.html

Rajaratnam Aide Cites Quick Action After Alleged Goldman Tip - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577420381383943076.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

US home sales up across the country, hopeful sign - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g_PHuCxoAxt9hjM_-BeX-V3qcbuA?docId%3D9878a40e8a4a4399bba26c7a804cd670

Facebook dips towards original IPO range - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8c6c8890-a434-11e1-a701-00144feabdc0.html

Apple once again the world's most valuable brand - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-top-brand-20120522,0,2803178.story

Calif. pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/story/2012-05-22/calpers-votes-against-wal-mart/55136358/1

News Summary: OECD warns risk rising for severe recession in 17-country eurozone - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/news-summary-oecd-warns-risk-rising-for-severe-recession-in-17-country-eurozone/2012/05/22/gIQAxEdXiU_story.html

TEXT-Fitch may cut Eaton Corp ratings - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/idUSWNA785320120522

22-May-2012 20:26

OECD: Europe debt could derail global recovery - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/news/economy/oecd-europe/

Feds looking at JP Morgan disclosures - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-looking-at-jp-morgan-disclosures-2012-05-22-131032938

With Wal-Mart At 10-Year Highs, Some Shareholders Want Directors Shown The Door - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/05/22/with-wal-mart-at-10-year-highs-some-shareholders-want-directors-shown-the-door/

US STOCKS-Wall St gains on housing but rally ebbs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1E8GMA2O20120522

Blackstone Restructures, Extends Debt on La Quinta Chain - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577420371037163302.html

General Mills to cut 850 jobs - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3d3cac24-a42e-11e1-a701-00144feabdc0.html

Delta to take Southwest's 717s - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iLo61c7gH9w0FhY6rrQzDQ3vCmMQ?docId%3Deb49f79b9955465289e4fd05038497d2

Japan's fiscal death is a warning to the West - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/9283417/Japans-fiscal-death-is-a-warning-to-the-West.html

US home sales up across the country, hopeful sign - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/US-home-sales-up-across-the-country-hopeful-sign-3576519.php

Best Buy the authority in electronics? 'Not anymore,' says CEO - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-best-buy-20120522,0,2474293.story?track%3Drss

22-May-2012 19:25

OECD: Europe debt could derail global recovery - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/news/economy/oecd-europe/

TEXT-Fitch: Latin American growth slowing, external risks still key - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/idUSWNA781420120522

Why the Huge Spike in Home Prices is Not Real - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47520242

General Mills to cut 850 jobs in restructuring move - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-general-mills-20120522,0,7077929.story

Best Buy Interim CEO Promises Bold Changes To Come - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-711967.html

CFTC investigates JPMorgan loss, argues against derivatives loophole abroad - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/cftc-investigates-jpmorgan-loss-argues-against-derivatives-loophole-abroad/2012/05/22/gIQA58wIiU_story.html

Stimulus expectations boost European shares - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/markets-europe-stocks-close-idUSL5E8GME5I20120522

Motel 6 bought by Hilton owner Blackstone for $1.9 billion - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-motel-6-blackstone-20120522,0,597920.story

Ralph Lauren sees Europe problems hitting sales - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-ralphlauren-idUSBRE84L0WR20120522

Facebook's Employees Likely Still Cheering Despite Stock Cooling - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/facebook-execs-billionaires-millionaires-stock-ipo-price/story?id%3D16395727

22-May-2012 18:24

OECD: Europe debt could derail global recovery - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/news/economy/oecd-europe/

Existing Home Sales Rise--Affordability Helps - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-22/existing-home-sales-rise-affordability-helps

US Stocks Rise for Second Day - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577419772351691252.html

TEXT-Fitch rates Interlink Roads' bank facilities 'A-(exp)' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/idUSWNA781120120522

Carrollton-based Accor sells Motel 6 for $1.9B to Blackstone - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2012/05/22/accor-sells-motel-6-for-19b-to.html

General Mills Cuts 850 Jobs In Restructuring - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-711214.html

Greek leader defies France, Germany on their turf - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/greek-leader-defies-france-germany-on-their-turf-2012-05-22

Best Buy profit falls, adj. earns tops Street view - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jbk79VrX8h2cVoYROZNpmIvikkeg?docId%3Df33ae6b673fe42b496421bf4d622a08b

United reaches contract deals with machinists groups - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-united-reaches-contract-deals-with-machinists-groups-20120522,0,6392886.story

Buy Apple and Google Wait On Facebook, Stay Away From Zynga - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11548283/1/buy-apple-and-google-wait-on-facebook-stay-away-from-zynga.html

22-May-2012 17:23

Sales of US Existing Homes Rise for First Time in 3 Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-rise-for-first-time-in-three-months.html

General Mills to cut about 850 jobs globally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-generalmills-idUSBRE84L0S920120522

US Stocks Lean Lower Ahead Of US Housing Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-709938.html

Best Buy profit drops 25% on lower sales - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/best-buy-profit-drops-25-on-lower-sales-2012-05-22?link%3DMW_latest_news

American Eagle Outfitters to Drop 77kids - Patch.com :: http://braintree.patch.com/articles/american-eagle-outfitters-to-drop-77kids-080c71b2

US HOT STOCKS: Express, Facebook, Urban Outfitters, Ralph Lauren - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-710509.html

TEXT-Fitch cuts Veolia ratings to 'BBB+', outlook is stable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/idUSWNA780120120522

JPMorgan Trading Loss Focus of CFTC Investigation - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11548095/1/jpmorgan-trading-loss-focus-of-cftc-investigation.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

For Advisers, Facebook Proves a Cautionary Fail - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577418580673604326.html

OECD: Europe debt could derail global recovery - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/news/economy/oecd-europe/

22-May-2012 16:22

Germany staunch in opposition to eurobonds - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jbVbDxjScwNFHbzmfrqyysczGeQw?docId%3D688a41141300425e9e85f0e9e2179489

GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks Build On Gains Ahead Of EU Summit - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-707974.html

Eurozone warned 'severe recession' looming - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/world/story/2012-05-22/europe-risks-severe-recession/55129116/1

US Treasurys Fall To Session Lows Ahead Of Auction, EU Summit - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-708522.html

Facebook shares fall as valuation doubts rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-usa-markets-facebook-idUSBRE84L0PE20120522

CFTC investigating JPMorgan Chase - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/news/economy/jp-morgan-senate/?source%3Dcnn_bin

US stocks open mixed ahead of housing report - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hH158GiMnKna1U0aX3xe8LU1zkuA?docId%3Dd192f2dc378b4d0d82e40291bf4145ad

Stocks pressured by Japan downgrade - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/markets/stocks/

Existing home sales rise 3.4 percent in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-usa-economy-housing-idUSBRE84L0QM20120522

22-May-2012 15:21

Stocks rally further in run-up to EU summit - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jhyp0eWDFXzgtI61LAqMtJAyKHGQ?docId%3D7b14852fa2324b7a85903aee787a7dc9

Is Yahoo! Taking the Right Steps? - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111903964304577418720545484542.html?mod%3DBOL_hpp_oe

Fitch Cuts Japan's Credit Rating - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/05/22/fitch-cuts-japan-credit-rating/

Consumer Reports survey: Fuel economy trumps quality - USA TODAY :: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/consumer-reports-survey-fuel-economy-quality-/1

Coming To A FarmVille Near You: American Express Cards - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-707293.html

OIL FUTURES: Crude Higher In Asia On Optimism Before EU Summit, Fundamentals - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-701350.html

OECD: Eurozone Crisis Puts Global Recovery at Risk - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/05/22/oecd-eurozone-crisis-puts-global-recovery-at-risk/

Best Buy 1Q Net Down 25% On Restructuring, Drop In Same-Store Sales - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-707809.html

Morgan Stanley Cut Facebook's Estimates, Then Increased the Offering - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11547567/1/morgan-stanley-cut-facebooks-estimates-then-increased-the-offering.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Germany, France draw battle lines over eurozone bonds - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/eurozone-idUSL5E8GM4K620120522

22-May-2012 14:20

American Eagle rises on CFO departure, 77kids exit - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UT75OO0.htm

Stock futures signal higher Wall Street open - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE84K0D420120522

Greek banks to be recapitalised by Friday - banker - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/greece-banks-recapitalisation-idUSL5E8GM48W20120522

OECD sees euro crisis threatening world recovery - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/oecd-idUSL5E8GM7F320120522

Germany's Merkel: Will Continue To Stay On European Solidarity Path - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-704854.html

Stocks rally further in run-up to EU summit - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jhyp0eWDFXzgtI61LAqMtJAyKHGQ?docId%3D7b14852fa2324b7a85903aee787a7dc9

Fitch downgrades Japan - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/news/economy/japan-fitch-downgrade/index.htm

Is Yahoo! Taking the Right Steps? - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111903964304577418720545484542.html?mod%3DBOL_hpp_oe

JPMorgan 'Compelling' Despite Lower Price Target: UBS - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11547340/1/jpmorgan-compelling-despite-lower-price-target-ubs.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Facebook shares fall 11% as investors question revenue prospects - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-facebook-stock-20120522,0,4164396.story

22-May-2012 13:19

American Eagle rises on CFO departure, 77kids exit - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UT75OO0.htm

RPT-COLUMN-JPMorgan's fight against hedging restriction: Kemp - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/column-jpmorgan-portfolio-hedging-idUSL5E8GM3Q220120522

Greek banks to be recapitalised by Friday - banker - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/greece-banks-recapitalisation-idUSL5E8GM48W20120522

Greece: Top 3 risks facing U.S. - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/markets/greece-us-risk/index.htm

Why GM And Others Fail With Facebook Ads - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-22/why-gm-and-others-fail-with-facebook-ads

Investors weigh global economic news - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/markets/premarkets/

OECD sees euro crisis threatening world recovery - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/oecd-idUSL5E8GM7F320120522

US Stock Futures Fall - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577419772351691252.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Germany's Merkel: Will Continue To Stay On European Solidarity Path - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-704854.html

Vodafone sees data growth as Euro economy bites - ZDNet UK :: http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/financials/2012/05/22/vodafone-sees-data-growth-as-euro-economy-bites-40155266/

22-May-2012 12:18

American Eagle Outfitters to Drop 77kids - Patch.com :: http://burlington.patch.com/articles/american-eagle-outfitters-to-drop-77kids

RPT-COLUMN-JPMorgan's fight against hedging restriction: Kemp - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/column-jpmorgan-portfolio-hedging-idUSL5E8GM3Q220120522

Greek banks to be recapitalised by Friday - banker - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/greece-banks-recapitalisation-idUSL5E8GM48W20120522

Greece: Top 3 risks facing U.S. - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/22/markets/greece-us-risk/index.htm

Nissan Close to Naming Infiniti Head to Boost China Sales - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/nissan-close-to-naming-infiniti-head-to-boost-china-sales

Japan debt rating cut by Fitch, outlook negative - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/japan-ratings-fitch-idUSL4E8GM17B20120522

After Yahoo deal, challenges abound for Alibaba - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-alibaba-challenges-idUSBRE84L0FS20120522

Accor to sell Motel 6 to Blackstone for $1.9 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/uk-accor-m-idUSLNE84L01520120522

Spain Will Remain in Recession Next Year, OECD Forecasts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/spain-will-remain-in-recession-next-year-oecd-forecasts.html

Why GM And Others Fail With Facebook Ads - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-22/why-gm-and-others-fail-with-facebook-ads

22-May-2012 11:17

American Eagle Outfitters to Drop 77kids - Patch.com :: http://burlington.patch.com/articles/american-eagle-outfitters-to-drop-77kids

Accor to Sell Motel 6 Chain to Blackstone Fund for $1.9 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/accor-to-sell-motel-6-chain-to-blackstone-fund-for-1-9-billion.html

RPT-COLUMN-JPMorgan's fight against hedging restriction: Kemp - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/column-jpmorgan-portfolio-hedging-idUSL5E8GM3Q220120522

Oil hangs below $93 as stock rebound buoys crude - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gLfW0sEQl-GrHhU_HaUsJELL83wg?docId%3D28a1b1019e3645229f30538128c87b7c

Facebook IPO Fallout: Four Lessons From a Rocky Public Debut - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2012/05/22/facebook-ipo-fallout-four-lessons-from-a-troubling-public-debut/

OECD sees euro crisis threatening world recovery - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-oecd-idUSBRE84L0AP20120522

UK Inflation Slowed More Than Economists Forecast in April - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-22/u-dot-k-dot-inflation-slowed-more-than-economists-forecast-in-april

HK Shares End Up On Bargain Hunting; China Developers Rally - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120522-703657.html

Southern Europe weakness checks Vodafone - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9e342d0e-a3de-11e1-84b1-00144feabdc0.html

Greek banks to be recapitalised by Friday - banker - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/greece-banks-recapitalisation-idUSL5E8GM48W20120522

22-May-2012 10:16

American Eagle Outfitters to Drop 77kids - Patch.com :: http://burlington.patch.com/articles/american-eagle-outfitters-to-drop-77kids

Secret 100 Billion Euros Aid Propping Up Greek Banks - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47513542

Yahoo to sell half of its Alibaba stake for $7.1B - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UT5R8O3.htm

Insight: Morgan Stanley cut Facebook estimates just before IPO | - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-facebook-forecasts-idUSBRE84L06920120522

Greeks embrace some new myths about life with the euro - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/greece-myths-idUSL5E8GHEY720120522

Accor to Sell Motel 6 Chain to Blackstone Fund for $1.9 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-22/accor-to-sell-motel-6-chain-to-blackstone-fund-for-1-9-billion.html

Vodafone Profit Hit by Europe Woes - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304019404577419444273565740.html

S Korea Not Planning Iran Crude Import Halt Before US, EU Decisions -Official - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/05/22/s-korea-not-planning-iran-crude-import-halt-before-us-eu-decisions-official/

RPT-COLUMN-JPMorgan's fight against hedging restriction: Kemp - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/column-jpmorgan-portfolio-hedging-idUSL5E8GM3Q220120522

Hologram to greet and guide travelers at New York airports - WOGX :: http://www.wogx.com/story/18578979/hologram-to-greet-and-guide-travelers-at-new-york-airports

22-May-2012 09:15

American Eagle Outfitters to Drop 77kids - Patch.com :: http://burlington.patch.com/articles/american-eagle-outfitters-to-drop-77kids

Secret 100 Billion Euros Aid Propping Up Greek Banks - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47513542

Yahoo to sell half of its Alibaba stake for $7.1B - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UT5R8O3.htm

Insight: Morgan Stanley cut Facebook estimates just before IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/us-facebook-forecasts-idUSBRE84L06920120522

Silicon Valley takes Facebook IPO performance in stride - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/silicon-valley-takes-facebook-ipo-performance-in-stride/articleshow/13382319.cms

Brent rises above $109 ahead of EU summit, Iran talks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/markets-oil-idUSL3E8GM28U20120522

Airport avatar landing - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/airport_avatar_landing_rvNTWoZtGjWSXG7eBDStTJ?utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_content%3DLocal

JPMorgan Veered From Hedging Practices at Banks With Credit Bets - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/21/bloomberg_articlesM4DXXY07SXKY01-M4EJ0.DTL

FOREX-Euro rebound stalls, focus shifts to EU summit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/markets-forex-idUSL3E8GM3S520120522

Shanghai cartoon studio strives for edge in crowded market as foreign ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/shanghai-cartoon-studio-strives-for-edge-in-crowded-market-as-foreign-animators-pile-in/2012/05/22/gIQAFpgChU_story.html