Thursday, November 1, 2012

02-Nov-2012 07:17

Exxon and Shell Earnings, Hurt by Natural Gas, Are Helped by Refining - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/energy-environment/earnings-at-oil-giants-helped-by-refining.html

Big storm was just a fender-bender for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-20121102,0,7872432.story

Starbucks revenue and customers growing - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20176713

Brent inches below $108 ahead of US jobs data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/02/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE89U12F20121102

Consumer Confidence Jumps to 5-Year Record High - KIONrightnow.com :: http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/19982300/consumer-confidence-jumps-to-record-high

Asian shares rise as positive data buoys risk appetite - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/11/01/global-markets-asian-shares-rise-as-positive-data-buoys-risk-appetite/

Retail sales up 2.7% in October - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mo-retail-sales-20121101,0,5590090.story

Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-studios-recoup-losses/SynjPoPhAvCQoLSknkDcXL/story.html

Benmosche Says Sandy Impact Won't Be A Problem For AIG - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/11/01/benmosche-aig-will-handle-sandy-hit-without-any-problem/

Fed's Rosengren: Sandy Likely to Take Economic Toll, Could Help Construction - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/feds-rosengren-sandy-likely-to-take-economic-toll-could-help-construction-20121101-02194

02-Nov-2012 06:16

Consumer Confidence and Spending Are Rising, Economic Reports Show - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/economy/claims-for-us-jobless-benefits-drop.html

Wells Fargo says Justice lawsuit violates deal with US - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/wells-fargo-says-justice-lawsuit-violates-deal-with-us/2012/11/01/4e063c0a-245d-11e2-ba29-238a6ac36a08_story.html

Big storm was just a fender-bender for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-20121102,0,7872432.story

Gold Set to Extend Weekly Advance as US Unemployment May Rise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-02/gold-set-to-extend-weekly-advance-as-u-s-unemployment-may-rise.html

Holiday Shopping: Retailers Aim to Thwart Online Rivals - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-01/holiday-shopping-retailers-aim-to-thwart-online-rivals

Coupons Boost Starbucks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707604578093150604173688.html

Exxon Beats Estimates as US Oil Refineries Flourish - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/exxon-profit-declines-as-slowing-demand-growth-cuts-price.html

Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-studios-recoup-losses/SynjPoPhAvCQoLSknkDcXL/story.html

Benmosche Says Sandy Impact Won't Be A Problem For AIG - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/11/01/benmosche-aig-will-handle-sandy-hit-without-any-problem/

Stocks close out weak month with a whimper - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/31/investing/stocks-markets/?hpt%3Dhp_t3

02-Nov-2012 05:15

Retailers' gains in October could hurt holidays - Arizona Daily Sun :: http://azdailysun.com/business/retailers-gains-in-october-could-hurt-holidays/article_990718c8-58bc-57ba-b2bc-1f4fd00756b9.html

Exxon and Shell Earnings, Hurt by Natural Gas, Are Helped by Refining - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/energy-environment/earnings-at-oil-giants-helped-by-refining.html

AIG posts Q3 profit of nearly $2 billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP7f823a16bdc3462591d15ac18307aba7.html

Big storm was just a fender-bender for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-20121102,0,7872432.story

Gold Set to Extend Weekly Advance as US Unemployment May Rise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-02/gold-set-to-extend-weekly-advance-as-u-s-unemployment-may-rise.html

Starbucks grows stores, sales - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019581158_starbucksearningsxml.html

Ex-Red Sox Star Accused of Fraud in Rhode Island - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/us/ex-red-sox-star-accused-of-fraud-in-rhode-island.html

Consumer Confidence Up? What does it all mean? - 33 KDAF-TV :: http://www.the33tv.com/about/station/newsteam/kdaf-consumer-confidence-at-4-year-high-20121101,0,6227894.story

Stocks Log 1% Rally, Lifted by Economic Data - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49639797

Ford succession: Fields drives into No. 2 spot - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/01/ford-mullaly-ceo-succession/1673671/

02-Nov-2012 04:14

AIG Reports Larger-Than-Expected Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/aig-posts-profit-on-investment-holdings-gains.html

Big storm was just a fender-bender for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-20121102,0,7872432.story

FERC Takes Aim at Wall Street - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/ferc-takes-aim-at-wall-street/

Gold Set to Extend Weekly Advance as US Unemployment May Rise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-02/gold-set-to-extend-weekly-advance-as-u-s-unemployment-may-rise.html

Starbucks grows stores, sales - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019581158_starbucksearningsxml.html

Exxon Mobil earnings down 7 percent in third quarter - Fort Worth Star Telegram :: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/11/01/4382061/exxon-mobil-earnings-down-7-percent.html

Ex-Red Sox Star Accused of Fraud in Rhode Island - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/us/ex-red-sox-star-accused-of-fraud-in-rhode-island.html

Consumer confidence improving - WWLP 22News :: http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/consumer-confidence-improving

Retail sales up 2.7% in October - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mo-retail-sales-20121101,0,5590090.story

Ford succession: Fields drives into No. 2 spot - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/01/ford-mullaly-ceo-succession/1673671/

02-Nov-2012 03:13

Retailers' gains in October could hurt holidays - Arizona Daily Sun :: http://azdailysun.com/business/retailers-gains-in-october-could-hurt-holidays/article_990718c8-58bc-57ba-b2bc-1f4fd00756b9.html

AIG Reports Larger-Than-Expected Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/aig-posts-profit-on-investment-holdings-gains.html

2 giants see drop in crude output - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/2-giants-see-drop-in-crude-output-4001754.php

Starbucks Posts Gains on Growth in China - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/starbucks-posts-gains-on-growth-in-china.html

Gold Set to Extend Weekly Advance as US Unemployment May Rise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-02/gold-set-to-extend-weekly-advance-as-u-s-unemployment-may-rise.html

Successor to Ford's CEO will have to wait until 2015 - Salt Lake Tribune :: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/55194645-79/ford-mulally-ceo-fields.html.csp

Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-studios-recoup-losses/SynjPoPhAvCQoLSknkDcXL/story.html

Dollar strengthens against euro, pound, yen as US consumer confidence rises - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dollar-strengthens-against-euro-pound-yen-as-us-consumer-confidence-rises/2012/11/01/5cffa300-245c-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

Dow Rallies 136 Points - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204846304578092664076197002.html

02-Nov-2012 02:12

Fed's Rosengren draws line in the sand on QE3 bond buys - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-usa-fed-rosengren-idUSBRE8A01OP20121101

AIG Reports Larger-Than-Expected Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/aig-posts-profit-on-investment-holdings-gains.html

2 giants see drop in crude output - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/2-giants-see-drop-in-crude-output-4001754.php

Big storm was just a fender-bender for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-sales-20121102,0,7872432.story

Asian shares rise as positive data buoys risk appetite - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/02/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121102

ADP Says US Companies Add Most Workers in Eight Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/adp-says-u-s-companies-added-158-000-workers-in-october.html

Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-studios-recoup-losses/SynjPoPhAvCQoLSknkDcXL/story.html

Dollar strengthens against euro, pound, yen as US consumer confidence rises - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dollar-strengthens-against-euro-pound-yen-as-us-consumer-confidence-rises/2012/11/01/5cffa300-245c-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

Ford Names an Operating Officer Who Is Seen as a Possible New Chief - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/business/fords-chief-executive-to-remain-through-2014.html

02-Nov-2012 01:11

ADP: Construction Employment Up - ARCHITECT Magazine :: http://www.architectmagazine.com/business/adp-reports-23-000-construction-jobs-added-in-october.aspx

News Summary: Wall Street rallies on jobs news - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gXT6Ia7jWbujeUVQsKffgLmSJjSw?docId%3D4632d0048b8f4ca184eafc6663b31ce7

Fed's Rosengren: Sandy Likely to Take Economic Toll, Could Help Construction - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121101-722684.html

Fox to hold oversight hearings on 38 Studios - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2012/11/01/fox-hold-oversight-hearings-studios/g3aDygAENOVyYIqZCJWtqJ/story.html

UPDATE 4-Starbucks raises 2013 forecast, defies industry trend - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/starbucks-results-idUSL1E8M1EGM20121101

FTC continues war on 'Rachel' with suits against 5 robocallers: Plain Dealing - Plain Dealer :: http://www.cleveland.com/consumeraffairs/index.ssf/2012/11/ftc_continues_war_on_rachel_wi.html

How to avoid Hurricane Sandy scams - Mother Nature Network :: http://www.mnn.com/family/protection-safety/stories/how-to-avoid-hurricane-sandy-scams

Dollar strengthens against euro, pound, yen as US consumer confidence rises - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dollar-strengthens-against-euro-pound-yen-as-us-consumer-confidence-rises/2012/11/01/5cffa300-245c-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

Global stocks up on US, China data; US crude rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121101

AIG reports big investment gains, premium profits down - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49649791

02-Nov-2012 00:10

Consumer Comfort in US Held Close to Six-Month High Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/consumer-comfort-in-u-s-held-close-to-six-month-high-last-week.html

FTC hangs up on robocalls from 'Rachel' - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ftc-robocalls-credit-card-services-20121101,0,3539764.story

Oil Ends Higher After Inventory Drop - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/oil-ends-higher-after-inventory-drop-20121101-01960

ADP's Messy Report - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1939500953001/adps-messy-report/

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

Last jobs report before election coming Friday - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Last-jobs-report-before-election-coming-Friday-4001327.php

Starbucks shares rise on strong sales - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/01/investing/starbucks-sales/

October US Auto Sales Climb 7% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204846304578092500824881108.html

Fed's Rosengren draws line in the sand on QE3 bond buys - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-usa-fed-rosengren-idUSBRE8A01OP20121101

Fox says he'll hold hearings on 38 Studios - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2012/11/01/fox-says-hold-hearings-studios/g3aDygAENOVyYIqZCJWtqJ/story.html

01-Nov-2012 23:09

FTC hangs up on robocalls from 'Rachel' - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ftc-robocalls-credit-card-services-20121101,0,3539764.story

Global stocks up on US, China data; US crude rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121101

Consumer Confidence Rises in October - KGO-AM :: http://www.kgoam810.com/rssItem.asp?feedid%3D114%26itemid%3D29933559

ADP's Messy Report - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1939500953001/adps-messy-report/

Bad things: Martha Stewart Living announces layoffs, fewer magazines - paidContent.org :: http://paidcontent.org/2012/11/01/bad-things-martha-stewart-living-announces-layoffs-fewer-magazines/

Fed's Rosengren sets 6.5% jobless rate for QE exit - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-lockhart-suggests-no-quick-exit-from-qe3-2012-11-01?link%3DMW_latest_news

RI sues Schilling over 38 Studios loan guarantee - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-curt-schilling-over-failed-million-loan-guarantee-for-studios/o3KSt08RzSDYp2vkrhALpM/story.html

Ford names chief operating officer, a move seen as succession plan - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-autos-ford-ceo-20121102,0,518618.story

Romney to Visit Pennsylvania on Sunday - New York Times (blog) :: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/romney-to-visit-pennsylvania-on-sunday/

US Stocks Rally Most in 7 Weeks Amid Economic Optimism - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/u-s-stock-futures-slip-before-manufacturing-report.html

01-Nov-2012 22:08

Kellogg Gets A Boost From Pringles In 3Q - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11754033/1/kellogg-gets-a-boost-from-pringles-in-3q.html

Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-studios-recoup-losses/SynjPoPhAvCQoLSknkDcXL/story.html

Ford's Mark Fields a 'CEO-Ready Executive' - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/11/01/fords-mark-fields-a-ceo-ready-executive/

Manufacturing Weakness Persists Across Mix Of Reports - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/economy/110112-631754-manufacturing-weakness-persists-across-broad-gauges.htm

FTC hangs up on robocalls from 'Rachel' - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ftc-robocalls-credit-card-services-20121101,0,3539764.story

Factories Notch Modest Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707604578092480092752280.html

LinkedIn Sales Exceed Estimates as Subscriptions Jump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/linkedin-sales-exceed-estimates-as-subscriptions-jump.html

Dollar up as US consumer confidence rises - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/dollar-up-as-us-consumer-confidence-rises/articleshow/17054717.cms

Dow Rallies 136 Points - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204846304578092664076197002.html

Global stocks up on US, China data; US crude rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121101

01-Nov-2012 21:07

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

Carl Icahn Netflix stake lifts, then sinks stock - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/11/01/netflix-stock-soars-carl-icahn-stake/1674651/

Carmakers post healthy October sales, offer storm victims discounts - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-sandy-incentives-october-sales-20121101,0,1909523.story

Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/11/01/rhode-island-sues-studios-recoup-losses/SynjPoPhAvCQoLSknkDcXL/story.html

Crude Ends Higher On Supplies, Upbeat Data - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1996025/crude-ends-higher-on-supplies-upbeat-data.aspx?type%3Dcdt%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_campaign%3Dsitemap

Obama, Romney back on attack as campaign hits final stretch - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-usa-campaign-idUSBRE89M11220121101

YOUR MONEY-UPDATE 1-Homeowners dodge Sandy deductibles, face other ... - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/storm-sandy-hurricanedeductible-idUSL1E8M1CMP20121101

Dollar up as US consumer confidence rises - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jHrNn2sV8QjLhpn4A_jja_KA2HaQ?docId%3D0ac462e3b7274ddeb2ed6f2fecd39b1d

NYC's storm-crippled subways start rolling again; traffic gridlocked three days ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/airports-and-stock-exchange-return-but-nyc-still-struggles-2-days-after-killer-storm/2012/10/31/6fccdb8a-23bf-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

Private Sector Adds 158000 Jobs, ADP Says - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707604578092480092752280.html

01-Nov-2012 20:06

New York Subway MAP Post-Sandy: Limited Service Plans Revealed - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/new-york-subway-post-sandy-map_n_2053407.html

Initial US Jobless Claims Decrease by 9000 to 363000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/initial-jobless-claims-in-u-s-decrease-by-9-000-to-363-000.html

Don't Panic: Despite Lines, No Shortage Of Gas In New Jersey Yet, Analyst Says - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danbigman/2012/11/01/dont-panic-despite-lines-no-shortage-of-gas-in-new-jersey-yet-analyst-says/?ss%3Dbusiness%253Aenergy

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

Auto Sales Gain Despite Sandy and Campaign 'Mudslinging' - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11754496/1/auto-sales-gain-despite-sandy-and-campaign-mudslinging.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Carl Icahn Netflix stake lifts, then sinks stock - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/11/01/netflix-stock-soars-carl-icahn-stake/1674651/

Obama revives his 2008 "change" slogan in final campaign pitch - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-usa-campaign-obama-change-idUSBRE8A01B420121101

Homeowners dodge Sandy deductibles, face other costs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-storm-sandy-hurricanedeductible-idUSBRE8A018F20121101

Stocks Higher, Led by Techs; Pfizer Declines - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49639797

Rhode Island sues Schilling over failed 38 Studios deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/entertainment-us-rhodeisland-schilling-l-idUSBRE8A01CL20121101

01-Nov-2012 19:05

Initial US Jobless Claims Decrease by 9000 to 363000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/initial-jobless-claims-in-u-s-decrease-by-9-000-to-363-000.html

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

US Stocks Rise Amid Better-Than-Estimated Economic Data - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/u-s-stock-futures-slip-before-manufacturing-report.html

Oil Rallies in Wake of Inventory Data - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/oil-rallies-in-wake-of-inventory-data-20121101-01372

RI sues Schilling over 38 Studios loan guarantee - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2012/11/01/sues-schilling-over-studios-loan-guarantee/o3KSt08RzSDYp2vkrhALpM/story.html

After Sandy, gas lines stretch for miles - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/01/news/economy/gas-stations-supply-sandy/

Factories to Shoppers Show U.S. Weathers World Slowdown: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Factories-to-Shoppers-Show-U-S-Weathers-World-4000441.php

Obama and Romney target swing states - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bf73c2ce-240b-11e2-94d0-00144feabdc0.html

Chrysler's Sales Rise 10% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204846304578092500824881108.html

Governors say no to hurricane deductibles - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/01/real_estate/sandy-hurricane-deductible/

01-Nov-2012 18:04

Initial US Jobless Claims Decrease by 9000 to 363000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/initial-jobless-claims-in-u-s-decrease-by-9-000-to-363-000.html

US consumer confidence at highest since Feb. 2008 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-11-01/us-consumer-confidence-at-highest-since-feb-dot-2008

October is another strong month for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-gm-ford-toyota-october-auto-sales-20121101,0,4942463.story

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

Oil rises on questions about when Northeast refining, supply operations will ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/oil-prices-rise-amid-ample-supplies-restarted-refineries-in-sandys-aftermath/2012/11/01/84ddabe0-23f0-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

Homeowners Hit by Sandy May Save Thousands of Dollars - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49641797

Carl Icahn eying Netflix - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-icahn-netflix-20121101,0,1555599.story

Ford's smooth CEO succession - plus a few bumps - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/01/autos/mulally-ford-succession.fortune/

Stocks Rally 1% on Economic Data, Led by Techs - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49639797

Private Sector Adds 158000 Jobs, ADP Says - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707604578092480092752280.html

01-Nov-2012 17:03

Initial US Jobless Claims Decrease by 9000 to 363000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/initial-jobless-claims-in-u-s-decrease-by-9-000-to-363-000.html

ADP: US adds 158000 jobs in October in sign economy is 'holding its own' - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/nov/01/adp-us-job-growth-october

The politics of Friday's jobs report - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/the-politics-of-fridays-huge-jobs-report/2012/11/01/7531f634-2426-11e2-ba29-238a6ac36a08_story.html

Stocks Rally 1% on Economic Data, Led by Techs - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49639797

Consumer confidence at 4-year high - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/01/news/economy/consumer-confidence/

Oil prices ease ahead of EIA data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE89U12F20121101

October is another strong month for US auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-gm-ford-toyota-october-auto-sales-20121101,0,4942463.story

Carl Icahn Signs On to Netflix - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-11-01/carl-icahn-signs-on-to-netflix

Ford succession: Fields drives into No. 2 spot - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2012/11/01/ford-mullaly-ceo-succession/1673671/

ISM Index of U.S. Manufacturing Increased to 51.7 in October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/ism-index-of-u-s-manufacturing-increased-to-51-7-in-october.html

01-Nov-2012 16:02

Pfizer Profit Matches Analyst Estimates as It Narrows Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/pfizer-profit-matches-analyst-estimates-as-it-narrows-forecast.html

US jobless claims drop 9000 to 363000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jobless-claims-drop-9000-to-363000-2012-11-01?link%3DMW_latest_news

Sharp admits 'material doubt' on survival - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f3bd8fa6-23cf-11e2-bb86-00144feabdc0.html

US Mortgage Rate for 30-Year Loans Decline to 3.39% - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/u-s-mortgage-rate-for-30-year-loans-decline-to-3-39-.html

TABLE-US ISM index 51.7 in October versus 51.5 in September - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/usa-economy-manufacturing-idUSL1E8LVH1920121101

Stocks Jump 1% After Upbeat Economic Data - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49639797

Consumer Confidence in U.S. Rises to Highest Level Since 2008 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/consumer-confidence-in-u-s-rises-to-highest-level-since-2008.html

ADP: US adds 158000 jobs in October in sign economy is 'holding its own' - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/nov/01/adp-us-job-growth-october

Ford promotes Mark Fields; CEO Alan Mulally will stay through 2014 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-mo-autos-ford-succession-20121101,0,3186099.story

MTAWaives Fares; Restrictions on Bridges in New York - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/02/nyregion/after-hurricane-sandy-a-difficult-commute-in-new-york.html?pagewanted%3Dall

01-Nov-2012 15:01

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/us-stock-futures-edge-higher-20121101-00745

Sharp admits 'material doubt' on survival - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f3bd8fa6-23cf-11e2-bb86-00144feabdc0.html

U.S. Third-Quarter Productivity and Cost Report (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/u-s-third-quarter-productivity-and-cost-report-text-.html

Initial US Jobless Claims Decrease by 9000 to 363000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/initial-jobless-claims-in-u-s-decrease-by-9-000-to-363-000.html

Weekly applications for US jobless aid dip to 363K - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2012/11/01/weekly-jobless-aid-applications-fall/MP1cqRRVSK08GxPn554OTM/story.html

Survey shows job growth in private sector; new jobless claims dip - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-economy-employment-reports-20121101,0,6905503.story

Mulally staying as Ford CEO into 2014 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/01/news/companies/ford-mulally/

JDA Software to go private in $1.9 billion deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-jdasoftware-offer-idUSBRE8A00N820121101

Update on Amtrak, Greyhound and air travel - Schenectady Gazette :: http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/oct/31/update-amtrak-greyhound-and-air-travel/

Facebook stock lower after lockup expires - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2012/10/31/facebook-stock-ipo-expirations/1670443/

01-Nov-2012 14:00

GM shares rise on third-quarter results - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-10-31/markets/34828195_1_opel-mokka-cadillac-ats-chief-executive-dan-akerson

Panasonic's Smartphone Push in Europe Ends - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/11/01/panasonics-smartphone-push-in-europe-ends/

Brazil industry bounces back in October - PMI - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/brazil-economy-pmi-idUSE5E8LQ00L20121101

Exxon Earnings Top Analyst Expectations - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49626040

Ford may reveal CEO Alan Mullaly's successor Thursday - MLive.com :: http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2012/11/ford_may_reveal_ceo_alan_mulla.html

Initial Jobless Claims in US Decrease by 9000 to 363000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/initial-jobless-claims-in-u-s-decrease-by-9-000-to-363-000.html

Chrysler's October sales rise 10% despite hurricane - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20121101/BUSINESS01/121101012/1206/Chrysler-s-October-sales-rise-10-despite-hurricane

Kellogg profit rises 2.1% - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kellogg-profit-rises-21-2012-11-01

ADP Says US Companies Add Most Workers in Eight Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/adp-says-u-s-companies-added-158-000-workers-in-october.html

Sandy Recovery Stocks Win, Apple And Facebook Lose As Wall Street Returns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/10/31/nyse-reopens-sandy-recovery-stocks-win-apple-and-facebook-lose/

01-Nov-2012 12:59

US is nearing its debt ceiling again, Treasury Department warns - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-debt-ceiling-20121101,0,4317230.story

Storm invigorates proponents of NYC sea barrier - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Storm-invigorates-proponents-of-NYC-sea-barrier-3998933.php

China Oct. Manufacturing PMI 50.2 Vs 50.2 Economists' Estimate - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/china-oct-manufacturing-pmi-50-2-vs-50-2-economists-estimate.html

Oil dips on expectations of weak demand post Sandy - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE89U12F20121101

Panasonic's Smartphone Push in Europe Ends - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/11/01/panasonics-smartphone-push-in-europe-ends/

Third quarter Profits For GM - WTVB :: http://wtvbam.com/news/articles/2012/nov/01/third-quarter-profits-for-gm/

Pfizer Profit Matches Analyst Estimates as It Narrows Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/pfizer-profit-matches-analyst-estimates-as-it-narrows-forecast.html

NYC's subways, 'lifeline of the city,' rolling again, traffic gridlocked 3 days after ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/airports-and-stock-exchange-return-but-nyc-still-struggles-2-days-after-killer-storm/2012/10/31/6fccdb8a-23bf-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

Sandy Recovery Stocks Win, Apple And Facebook Lose As Wall Street Returns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/10/31/nyse-reopens-sandy-recovery-stocks-win-apple-and-facebook-lose/

Wall St ends flat, tech shares dip after Sandy shutdown - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1E8LVEVR20121031

01-Nov-2012 11:58

US is nearing its debt ceiling again, Treasury Department warns - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-debt-ceiling-20121101,0,4317230.story

Stock index futures point to slightly lower start - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE89T0LN20121101

Sharp warns that it may not survive - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/nov/01/sharp-doubles-loss-forecast-japan

NYC's subways rolling again 3 days after tunnels flooded by Sandy, but not all ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/airports-and-stock-exchange-return-but-nyc-still-struggles-2-days-after-killer-storm/2012/10/31/6fccdb8a-23bf-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html

Shell struggles in Q3 amid 'volatile' energy markets - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ieSEz4CzMeO8SbTbtyab9n2Lz3qA?docId%3DCNG.2e298d49afcc3d35e8ec4c52af974a57.11

UK Stocks Advance as Lloyds, BSkyB Gain on Earnings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/u-k-stocks-advance-as-lloyds-bskyb-gain-on-earnings.html

Oil prices rise amid ample supplies, restarted refineries in Sandy's aftermath - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11/01/oil-prices-rise-amid-ample-supplies-restarted-refineries-in-sandy-aftermath/

China Oct. Manufacturing PMI 50.2 Vs 50.2 Economists' Estimate - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/china-oct-manufacturing-pmi-50-2-vs-50-2-economists-estimate.html

GM Profit Drops 12% As Tough Slog Continues In Europe - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2012/10/31/gm-profit-drops-12-as-tough-slog-continues-in-europe/

Sandy Recovery Stocks Win, Apple And Facebook Lose As Wall Street Returns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/10/31/nyse-reopens-sandy-recovery-stocks-win-apple-and-facebook-lose/

01-Nov-2012 10:57

US is nearing its debt ceiling again, Treasury Department warns - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-debt-ceiling-20121101,0,4317230.story

3rd-quarter profit helps GM's shares soar - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20121101/BUSINESS01/311010163/3rd-quarter-profit-helps-GM-s-shares-soar

Icahn Puts Netflix on Block With Bet Rivals Buy Not Build - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-31/icahn-acquires-10-of-netflix-mulls-ways-to-maximize-value-1-.html

Brent hovers around $108.50 on US fuel demand concerns after Sandy - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE89U12F20121101

China Manufacturing Gains Signal Fourth-Quarter Rebound: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/china-oct-manufacturing-pmi-50-2-vs-50-2-economists-estimate.html

UPDATE 2-Refining underpins Shell Q3 as output stalls - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/shell-results-idUSL5E8M12GF20121101

Stock index futures point to slightly lower start - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE89T0LN20121101

Sharp fears for future as Japan TV makers bleed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-japan-tech-earnings-idUSBRE8A00C120121101

UPDATE 2-Mis-sold loan insurance costs Lloyds another 1 bln stg - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/lloyds-earnings-idUSL5E8M12G320121101

Sandy Recovery Stocks Win, Apple And Facebook Lose As Wall Street Returns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/10/31/nyse-reopens-sandy-recovery-stocks-win-apple-and-facebook-lose/

01-Nov-2012 09:56

US is nearing its debt ceiling again, Treasury Department warns - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-debt-ceiling-20121101,0,4317230.story

Wall Street ends flat, tech shares dip after Sandy shutdown - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE89T0LN20121101

3rd-quarter profit helps GM's shares soar - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20121101/BUSINESS01/311010163/3rd-quarter-profit-helps-GM-s-shares-soar

Asian shares fall, China shares buck trend - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121101

Shell Profit Hit by Weaker Oil, Gas Prices - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204712904578092070142481326.html

Lloyds drops to quarterly loss after 1 billion pounds PPI hit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-lloyds-earnings-idUSBRE8A00B220121101

Sony, Sharp in turnaround battle; Panasonic battered - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-japan-tech-earnings-idUSBRE8A00C120121101

Icahn sees Netflix as a Halloween treat - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-10-31/industries/34831685_1_netflix-video-service-amazon-prime

Sandy Recovery Stocks Win, Apple And Facebook Lose As Wall Street Returns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/10/31/nyse-reopens-sandy-recovery-stocks-win-apple-and-facebook-lose/

Anheuser-Busch to keep stake in beer distributor - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ruling-in-anheuserbusch-beer-distribution-case-20121031,0,7903988.story

01-Nov-2012 08:55

US is nearing its debt ceiling again, Treasury Department warns - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-debt-ceiling-20121101,0,4317230.story

Wall Street ends flat, tech shares dip after Sandy shutdown - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE89T0LN20121101

3rd-quarter profit helps GM's shares soar - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20121101/BUSINESS01/311010163/3rd-quarter-profit-helps-GM-s-shares-soar

Icahn Puts Netflix on Block With Bet Rivals Buy Not Build - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-31/icahn-acquires-10-of-netflix-mulls-ways-to-maximize-value-1-.html

Asian shares fall, China shares buck trend - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121101

China Broadens Solar Dumping Probe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204712904578091934175679960.html

Sharp, Sony Post Dismal Results - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204712904578091761289023722.html

Royal Dutch Shell Third-Quarter Profit Rises 2.3% on LNG Income - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-01/royal-dutch-shell-third-quarter-profit-rises-2-3-on-lng-income.html

Sandy won't blow away insurers - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-10-31/industries/34830903_1_cost-insurers-insurance-group-bob-hartwig

Sandy Recovery Stocks Win, Apple And Facebook Lose As Wall Street Returns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2012/10/31/nyse-reopens-sandy-recovery-stocks-win-apple-and-facebook-lose/