Wednesday, December 5, 2012

06-Dec-2012 08:41

Citigroup cutting 11000 jobs, taking $1 billion in charges - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-citigroup-jobs-idUSBRE8B40NY20121205

SEC accuses Wells Fargo banker, 9 others of insider trading - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wells-insider-20121206,0,3983875.story

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Asian Markets Exhibit Mixed Trend - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/asian-markets-exhibit-mixed-trend-20121205-01350

Wachtell, White & Case, Ashurst: Business of Law - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/wachtell-white-case-ashurst-business-of-law.html

Chinese bus drivers in Singapore strike to engage lawyers - MSN Malaysia News :: http://news.malaysia.msn.com/regional/chinese-bus-drivers-in-singapore-strike-to-engage-lawyers

Foreclosure sales pick up in third quarter: RealtyTrac - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-usa-housing-realtytrac-idUSBRE8B508520121206

Analysis: McAfee, ever an enigma - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/home/2012/12/06/john-mcafee-arrest-analysis/1750243/

Questor share tip: Follow Warren Buffett's advice and grow rich slowly with Tesco - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/questor/9725025/Questor-share-tip-Follow-Warren-Buffetts-advice-and-grow-rich-slowly-with-Tesco.html

News Summary: Sandy slows US hiring in November - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gjFm0j6D-smCRr6FrZOLH2qBVx8Q?docId%3De400a3869196434c8c8b91124d5f1d2a

06-Dec-2012 07:40

SEC accuses Wells Fargo banker, 9 others of insider trading - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wells-insider-20121206,0,3983875.story

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Starbucks back on expansion path in Americas, China - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-starbucks-growth-idUSBRE8B503020121206

The $1.6 Billion Grocery Flop: Tesco Poised to Quit US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578160514192695162.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

India morning call-Global markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/morning-call-india-idUSL4N09G0FX20121206

NY advisory board favors cheapest Tappan Zee plan - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP93c34d3353f3410093efa5ccd49e2601.html

Wachtell, White & Case, Ashurst: Business of Law - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/wachtell-white-case-ashurst-business-of-law.html

Citi to cut 11000 jobs, take a $1 billion charge - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/05/3950851/citi-to-cut-11000-jobs-take-a.html

Foreclosure sales pick up in third quarter: RealtyTrac - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-usa-housing-realtytrac-idUSBRE8B508520121206

Sandy and 'Cliff' Play Havoc With Jobs Numbers - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100281315

06-Dec-2012 06:39

SEC accuses Wells Fargo banker, 9 others of insider trading - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wells-insider-20121206,0,3983875.story

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

ISM Services Gauge in U.S. Rose to 54.7 in November From 54.2 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/ism-services-gauge-in-u-s-rose-to-54-7-in-november-from-54-2.html

Port strike was part of bigger fight - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ports-strike-20121206,0,5245144.story

In Fine Print of Fiscal Debate, Charities Unite to Defend Deductions - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/charities-press-congress-to-save-tax-deductions.html

The $1.6 Billion Grocery Flop: Tesco Poised to Quit US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578160514192695162.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Citi to cut 11000 jobs - The News Journal :: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20121206/BUSINESS05/312060018/Citi-cut-11-000-jobs?odyssey%3Dnav%257Chead

Short Sales of Homes Surge as Tax Break to Expire: Mortgages - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/short-sales-of-homes-surge-as-tax-break-to-expire-mortgages.html

Wachtell, White & Case, Ashurst: Business of Law - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-06/wachtell-white-case-ashurst-business-of-law.html

Sandy and 'Cliff' Play Havoc With Jobs Numbers - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100281315

06-Dec-2012 05:38

Ship sinks off Dutch coast, 4 dead, 7 crew missing - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/world/article/Cargo-ship-sinking-off-Dutch-coast-4093845.php

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Starbucks back on expansion path in Americas, China - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-starbucks-growth-idUSBRE8B503020121206

Port strike was part of bigger fight - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ports-strike-20121206,0,5245144.story

Freeport-McMoRan Deal Draws Investor Criticism - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/freeport-to-buy-plains-exploration-and-mcmoran/

In Fine Print of Fiscal Debate, Charities Unite to Defend Deductions - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/charities-press-congress-to-save-tax-deductions.html

Citigroup to Cut 11000 Jobs, Take $1B Charge - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-05/citigroup-to-take-1-billion-charge-cut-11-000-jobs

The $1.6 Billion Grocery Flop: Tesco Poised to Quit US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578160514192695162.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Wells Fargo Banker and 9 Others Charged With Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/wells-fargo-banker-and-9-others-charged-with-insider-trading/

Sandy and 'Cliff' Play Havoc With Jobs Numbers - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100281315

06-Dec-2012 04:37

SEC accuses Wells Fargo banker, 9 others of insider trading - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wells-insider-20121206,0,3983875.story

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Ship sinks off Dutch coast; 4 dead, 7 crew missing - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2012/12/05/netherlands-sinking-ship/1749707/

US Gas Exports Clear Hurdle - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324001104578161461770971222.html

Port strike was part of bigger fight - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ports-strike-20121206,0,5245144.story

Freeport-McMoRan Deal Draws Investor Criticism - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/freeport-to-buy-plains-exploration-and-mcmoran/

In Fine Print of Fiscal Debate, Charities Unite to Defend Deductions - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/charities-press-congress-to-save-tax-deductions.html

Banks gird for new world as Citi cuts 11K jobs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/05/citi-banking-industry/1749139/

The $1.6 Billion Grocery Flop: Tesco Poised to Quit US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578160514192695162.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

ADP Says US Companies Added 118000 Workers in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/adp-says-u-s-companies-added-118-000-workers-in-november.html

06-Dec-2012 03:36

Defense Analysts: Pentagon Will Hit Fiscal Pothole, But Won't Go Off Cliff - National Defense Magazine (blog) :: http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID%3D989

North Sea collision kills four after cargo carrier hits container ship - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/05/rescue-cargo-ship-north-sea

SEC accuses Wells Fargo banker, 9 others of insider trading - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wells-insider-20121206,0,3983875.story

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Report Bolsters the Case for Large US Natural Gas Exports - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/energy-environment/government-report-bolsters-the-case-for-large-us-natural-gas-exports.html

Citigroup slashes 11000 jobs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2012/12/05/citi-cuts-11k-jobs/1747897/

Starbucks to add 2400 outlets by '15 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-starbucks-expansion-20121206,0,2224933.story

Port strike was part of bigger fight - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ports-strike-20121206,0,5245144.story

Freeport-McMoRan Deal Draws Investor Criticism - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/freeport-to-buy-plains-exploration-and-mcmoran/

Sandy and 'Cliff' Play Havoc With Jobs Numbers - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100281315

06-Dec-2012 02:35

SEC charges Wells Fargo banker, nine others in insider-trading case - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/05/sec-charges-wells-fargo-banker-nine-others-in-insider-trading-case/

Defense Analysts: Pentagon Will Hit Fiscal Pothole, But Won't Go Off Cliff - National Defense Magazine (blog) :: http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID%3D989

Investors wary over Freeport deals - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d600f020-3f27-11e2-a095-00144feabdc0.html

Remarks by Obama Help Give Markets a Lift - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Citigroup to Cut 11000 Jobs and Take $1 Billion Charge - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/citi-to-cut-11000-jobs-and-take-1-billion-charge/

Report Bolsters the Case for Large US Natural Gas Exports - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/energy-environment/government-report-bolsters-the-case-for-large-us-natural-gas-exports.html

Tesco may sell all Fresh & Easy stores - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tesco-fresh-easy-20121206,0,1202665.story

ISM Services Gauge in US Unexpectedly Rose in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/ism-services-gauge-in-u-s-rose-to-54-7-in-november-from-54-2.html

Republicans say, "No way" to ceding debt limit power - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-usa-fiscal-debt-idUSBRE8B501720121206

News Summary: Sandy slows US hiring in November - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gjFm0j6D-smCRr6FrZOLH2qBVx8Q?docId%3De400a3869196434c8c8b91124d5f1d2a

06-Dec-2012 01:34

Dow, S&P rise, but Nasdaq sours with Apple in wild day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121205

Citigroup cutting 11000 jobs, taking $1 billion in charges - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-citigroup-jobs-idUSBRE8B40NY20121205

Starbucks Coming Out With $450 Steel Gift Card - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2013818588001/starbucks-coming-out-with-450-steel-gift-card

UPDATE 4-Three dead as cargo ship sinks off Dutch coast - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/dutch-ship-collision-idUSL5E8N5DO920121205

Cramer: Freeport Deal Telegraphing Trouble? - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100281285

Obama, Boehner talk; Geithner prepared to go off "cliff" - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE8A80WV20121206

Fracking Forum Draws Crowds - WBNG-TV :: http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Fracking-Rally-Draws-A-Crowd-181946811.html

Starbucks back on expansion path in Americas, China - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-starbucks-growth-idUSBRE8B40KI20121205

News Summary: Sandy slows US hiring in November - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gjFm0j6D-smCRr6FrZOLH2qBVx8Q?docId%3De400a3869196434c8c8b91124d5f1d2a

Report gives green light to US gas exports - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/33fee9b4-3f16-11e2-9214-00144feabdc0.html

06-Dec-2012 00:33

Dow, S&P rise, but Nasdaq sours with Apple in wild day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121205

Citigroup cutting 11000 jobs, taking $1 billion in charges - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-citigroup-jobs-idUSBRE8B40NY20121205

Starbucks Coming Out With $450 Steel Gift Card - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2013818588001/starbucks-coming-out-with-450-steel-gift-card

NY contractors frustrated with gas-drilling delays - WRGB :: http://www.cbs6albany.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/38ae4ca5-www.cbs6albany.com.shtml

Starbucks details expansion plans for United States, China - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/12/05/starbucks-details-expansion-plans-for.html

FAA orders US Dreamliners inspected for fuel leaks - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-dreamliners-to-be-inspected-for-fuel-leaks-faa-confirms-20121205,0,3993102.story

Boehner tells Obama put deal on the table, amid growing caucus discontent - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/05/boehner-tells-obama-put-deal-on-table-amid-growing-caucus-discontent/

Report gives green light to US gas exports - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/33fee9b4-3f16-11e2-9214-00144feabdc0.html

TEXT-Fitch may cut Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold ratings - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/idUSWNA060420121205

Three dead after cargo ship sinks in North Sea - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20616997

05-Dec-2012 23:32

NY contractors frustrated with gas-drilling delays - WRGB :: http://www.cbs6albany.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/38ae4ca5-www.cbs6albany.com.shtml

Starbucks goes glam with $450 stainless steel gift card [Google+ Hangout] - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-starbucks-steel-gift-card-20121205,0,2373070.story

SEC charges banker, 9 others in insider-trading - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sec-charges-banker-9-others-in-insider-trading-2012-12-05

Starbucks details expansion plans for United States, China - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/12/05/starbucks-details-expansion-plans-for.html

Dow, S&P end higher, but Apple sinks Nasdaq in wild day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121205

Tappan Zee Bridge Panel Recommends $3.14 Billion Bid, Cuomo Says - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Tappan-Zee-Bridge-Panel-Recommends-3-14-Billion-4094074.php

Boehner tells Obama put deal on the table, amid growing caucus discontent - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/05/boehner-tells-obama-put-deal-on-table-amid-growing-caucus-discontent/

Report for DOE calls LNG exports 'net benefit' - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-17208/

Citigroup to cut 11000 jobs - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201212051517UPI_____BUSITRAK_150736_8532-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C12/05/2012%25203:17%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CCitigroup%2520to%2520cut%252011%252C000%2520jobs%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CUnited%2520Press%2520International%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;C%26ticker%3DC

Freeport's frustrated dealmaker Adkerson strikes again - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-freeport-adkerson-idUSBRE8B41GN20121205

05-Dec-2012 22:31

ICC lets ComEd delay roll out of smart meters - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/business/16827135-420/icc-lets-comed-delay-roll-out-of-smart-meters.html

Indian government wins foreign supermarkets vote - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/05/india-foreign-supermarkets-vote-reform

NY contractors frustrated with gas-drilling delays - Newsday :: http://newyork.newsday.com/news/region-state/ny-contractors-frustrated-with-gas-drilling-delays-1.4295051

WATCH LIVE: Proposed Designs And Costs For New TZ Bridge To Be Unveiled - Politics on the Hudson (blog) :: http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2012/12/05/watch-live-proposed-designs-and-costs-for-new-tz-bridge-to-be-unveiled/

Citigroup to Cut 11000 Jobs, Take $1 Billion Charge - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-05/citigroup-to-take-1-billion-charge-cut-11-000-jobs

Report gives green light to US gas exports - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/33fee9b4-3f16-11e2-9214-00144feabdc0.html

Plains CEO may see $150 million payout from Freeport-McMoRan deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-freeport-plains-flores-idUSBRE8B41E320121205

News Summary: Starbucks to open at least 1500 new US cafes over next 5 years - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/news-summary-starbucks-to-open-at-least-1500-new-us-cafes-over-next-5-years/2012/12/05/f8efdcac-3f1f-11e2-8a5c-473797be602c_story.html

Bulls & Bears Tussle: Blue Chips Climb, But Nasdaq Sinks - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/12/05/bulls-bears-tussle-blue-chips-climb-but-nasdaq-sinks/

Obama Uses YouTube in Fiscal-Cliff Fight - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11784815/1/obama-uses-youtube-in-fiscal-cliff-fight.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

05-Dec-2012 21:30

Mexican factory sentiment rises again in November-PMI - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/03/mexico-economy-pmi-idUSL1E8MUAZM20121203

West Coast port strike may hit holiday sales - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/04/port-strike-affects-retailers/1745795/

Citigroup to Cut 11000 Jobs and Take $1 Billion Charge - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/citi-to-cut-11000-jobs-and-take-1-billion-charge/

Singh Wins India Vote on Retail in Boost to Flagging Policy Push - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-04/indian-lawmakers-to-vote-on-retail-opening-as-singh-seeks-boost.html

Starbucks to add 3000 new stores - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/05/news/companies/starbucks-new-stores/

Freeport-McMoRan Tumbles On Plans To Buy Oil Cos. - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11784768/1/freeport-mcmoran-tumbles-on-plans-to-buy-oil-cos.html

Dow, S&P rebound on banks, but Nasdaq sours with Apple - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121205

Business hiring hit by Sandy - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/05/news/economy/adp-jobs/

EADS Revamps Shareholder Accord Crimping Government Power - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/eads-revamps-shareholder-accord-crimping-government-power.html

More US natgas exports would raise prices-Sen. Wyden - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/usa-lng-exports-wyden-idUSL1E8N5CTV20121205

05-Dec-2012 20:29

Backing Away from US, Tesco CEO Shops for A Winning Formula - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2012/12/05/tesco-ceo-shops-for-a-winning-formula/

ICC lets ComEd delay smart meters until 2015 - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-icc-agrees-to-comed-smart-meter-delay-until-2015-20121205,0,3630024.story

Storm hits hiring in November but service sector grows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B40S420121205

Starbucks to open 1500 more cafes in US - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/05/starbucks-cafes/1748499/

Planning Your Taxes For Next Year? Good Luck - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100280723

Indian government wins foreign supermarkets vote - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/05/india-foreign-supermarkets-vote-reform

Record €1.47bn fine for TV cartels - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1a327184-3ed7-11e2-87bc-00144feabdc0.html

Facebook to be part of Nasdaq 100 index - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gbAF3EqIFSnRHaaubrvYm5JKR7vw?docId%3DCNG.7cffe9ec61d8fa7e6166546ce7c16e6a.b91

Citigroup to Cut 11000 Jobs and Take $1 Billion Charge - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/citi-to-cut-11000-jobs-and-take-1-billion-charge/

UPDATE 6-Freeport makes $9 bln energy bet; Wall Street pans deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/freeport-plains-idUSL1E8N52E320121205

05-Dec-2012 19:28

Asian Shares Mixed; China PMI Lifts Sentiment - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121203-701271.html

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St flat, Freeport offsets China comments - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/markets-usa-stocks-open-idUSEAP10R50520121205

UPDATE 1-Los Angeles ports reopen to normal freight traffic after strike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/usa-port-losangeles-idUSL1E8N54Y420121205

Storm hits hiring in November but service sector grows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B40S420121205

Starbucks to open 1500 more cafes in US - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/05/starbucks-cafes/1748499/

FAA requiring inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2012/12/05/faa-requiring-inspections-of-boeing.html

Citigroup slashes 11000 jobs as Sandy hits US employment growth - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/05/citigroup-cuts-jobs-unemployment-sandy

Freeport returns to oil with $20bn deals - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d336ccdc-3ef7-11e2-9214-00144feabdc0.html

Brussels fines electronics cartel €1.5bn - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1a327184-3ed7-11e2-87bc-00144feabdc0.html

UK Chancellor Osborne's Main Measures in Autumn Statement - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/u-k-chancellor-osborne-s-main-measures-in-autumn-statement.html

05-Dec-2012 18:27

FAA orders Dreamliners inspected for fuel leaks - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-dreamliners-to-be-inspected-for-fuel-leaks-faa-confirms-20121205,0,3993102.story

ISM Services Gauge in US Unexpectedly Rose in November - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-05/ism-services-gauge-in-u-dot-s-dot-rose-to-54-dot-7-in-november-from-54-dot-2

Storm hits hiring in November; service sector expands - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B40S420121205

Starbucks to offer $450 gift card - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-05/starbucks-to-offer-450-gift-card

Shipping stocks up after LA, Long Beach port strike is resolved - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-shipping-stocks-rise-1-percent-20121205,0,1739484.story

Ireland Reveals Strict Budget - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578161220483277256.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

UK Treasury chief slashes departmental spending as economic growth forecast ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/uk-treasury-chief-expected-to-announce-new-plans-to-stimulate-a-lethargic-economy/2012/12/05/342f275a-3e99-11e2-8a5c-473797be602c_story.html

Citi to Cut 11000 Jobs as New CEO Moves to Slash Costs - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323501404578161031803891150.html

World's private economy at strongest since March in Nov - PMIs - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/uk-pmi-services-global-idUKBRE8B40WV20121205

Freeport-McMoran Rescues McMoran Exploration In $20 Billion Gulf Of Mexico ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2012/12/05/freeport-mcmoran-rescues-sister-company-mcmoran-exploration-in-20-billion-gulf-of-mexico-deal/

05-Dec-2012 17:26

UPDATE 1-United 787 diverted mid-flight for mechanical problem - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/04/united-787-diversion-idUSL1E8N4DB520121204

Factory orders rise for second straight month in October - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-usa-economy-factory-idUSBRE8B40RO20121205

UK sticks with austerity as economy weakens - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/05/news/economy/uk-economy/

Productivity Picks Up as U.S. Companies Cut Labor Costs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/productivity-picks-up-as-u-s-companies-cut-labor-costs.html

ISM Services Gauge in US Unexpectedly Rose in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/ism-services-gauge-in-u-s-rose-to-54-7-in-november-from-54-2.html

Agreement reached in US ports strike - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0c80f03e-3eea-11e2-a095-00144feabdc0.html

Freeport-McMoran Rescues McMoran Exploration In $20 Billion Gulf Of Mexico ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2012/12/05/freeport-mcmoran-rescues-sister-company-mcmoran-exploration-in-20-billion-gulf-of-mexico-deal/

Citi to Cut 11000 Jobs as New CEO Moves to Slash Costs - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323501404578161031803891150.html

Storm hits hiring in November; service sector expands - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B40S420121205

EU imposes record $1.9-billion cartel fine on Philips, five others - Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/european-business/eu-imposes-record-19-billion-cartel-fine-on-philips-five-others/article5991017/

05-Dec-2012 16:25

Eurozone downturn may have bottomed out: Markit - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jC9pPD0dgfvxOsi_nPUFkkkBGh8g?docId%3DCNG.6c5795de1a42d1220ea05a27d0e6fa85.181

Two Sides in LA Port Strike End Week-Old Standoff - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100277983

Philips says to take provision for EU fine in Q4 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/eu-cartel-philips-provision-idUSWEB108920121205

Freeport in $20bn energy move - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2a9a24c0-3e5c-11e2-829d-00144feabdc0.html

FAA orders Dreamliners to be inspected for fuel leaks - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-dreamliners-to-be-inspected-for-fuel-leaks-faa-confirms-20121205,0,3993102.story

ADP Says US Companies Added 118000 Workers in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/adp-says-u-s-companies-added-118-000-workers-in-november.html

Stocks edge higher on hope for China stimulus - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jA8SLhKW0NUGwpKKOs3-TlPy_FSA?docId%3D27adde7f09824f90807170e2e20dc14f

ISM Services Gauge in US Rose to 54.7 in November From 54.2 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/ism-services-gauge-in-u-s-rose-to-54-7-in-november-from-54-2.html

Facebook joins Nasdaq 100, may boost stock - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/05/facebook-nasdaq-100-valuable/1747537/

Citigroup cutting 11000 jobs, taking $1 billion in charges - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-citigroup-jobs-idUSBRE8B40NY20121205

05-Dec-2012 15:24

Eurozone downturn may have bottomed out: Markit - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jC9pPD0dgfvxOsi_nPUFkkkBGh8g?docId%3DCNG.6c5795de1a42d1220ea05a27d0e6fa85.181

Europe Fines Electronics Makers $1.92 Billion - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/global/europe-fines-7-companies-for-picture-tube-price-fixing.html

Two Sides in LA Port Strike End Week-Old Standoff - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100277983

Client orders 1625 Apple shares, broker buys 1.6 million - Fortune (blog) :: http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/12/05/rochdale-securities-apple-miller-fraud/

US Stock Futures Gain Ground Ahead of Private-Sector Jobs Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121205-705288.html

Third-Quarter Productivity Rises 2.9%, Unit Labor Costs Fall 1.9% - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100279192

Obama Lesson on Debt Talks Is Standing Firm on Tax Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-04/obama-says-republican-fiscal-cliff-offer-doesn-t-go-far-enough.html

Osborne Says UK Growth Forecast Cut as Deficit Seen Wider - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/osborne-says-u-k-growth-forecast-cut-as-deficit-seen-wider-1-.html

Freeport in $20bn energy move - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2a9a24c0-3e5c-11e2-829d-00144feabdc0.html

05-Dec-2012 14:23

Trader charged in $1 billion Apple trade - MarketWatch (blog) :: http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2012/12/05/trader-charged-in-1-billion-apple-trade-2/

United Dreamliner flight diverted for mechanical issue - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/05/united-dreamliner-flight-diverted-for-mechanical-issue/

U.K. Services Barely Grow as Demand From Customers Falls - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/u-k-services-barely-grow-as-demand-from-customers-falls-1-.html

Stock futures up as China fuels growth hopes; data on tap - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121205

EU imposes $1.9 billion fine on screen producers - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-05/eu-imposes-1-dot-9-billion-fine-on-screen-producers

Starbucks announces exclusive $450 steel gift card - The Denver Channel :: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/watercooler/starbucks-announces-exclusive-450-steel-gift-card

Tesco's Difficult US Goodbye - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323316804578160881650227500.html

GM, Chrysler post best November sales since '07; Ford up 6.5% - Daily Democrat :: http://www.dailydemocrat.com/business/ci_22128310

Osborne slashes UK growth forecasts - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7fe0a69c-3ed0-11e2-87bc-00144feabdc0.html

Two Sides in LA Port Strike End Week-Old Standoff - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100277983

05-Dec-2012 13:22

Chrysler November Sales Gain 14% as Sandy Spurs Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/chrysler-november-sales-gain-14-as-sandy-spurs-demand.html

SBA workshop planned for disasters - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2012/12/sba-workshops-planned.html

Two Sides in LA Port Strike Reach Deal to End Week-Old Strike - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100277983

Former Stamford Firm Employee Charged in Scheme that Lost $5M - Patch.com :: http://stamford.patch.com/articles/former-stamford-firm-empoyee-charged-in-scheme-that-lost-5m

Boeing 787 Dreamliner hit by mechanical issues, prompts fleet-wide FAA ... - The Verge :: http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/5/3730554/boeing-787-dreamliner-mechnical-issues

British retailer gives up on US supermarkets - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/05/news/companies/tesco-fresh-easy/

UK Services Barely Grow as Contraction Risk Looms - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/u-k-services-barely-grow-as-demand-from-customers-falls-1-.html

China mine blast kills 17: state media - DAWN.com :: http://dawn.com/2012/12/05/china-mine-blast-kills-17-state-media/

An investment for those who shun the market - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/an-investment-for-those-who-shun-the-market-2012-12-05

Philips, LG Electronics, four others fined $1.92 billion for EU cartel - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/05/philips-lg-electronics-four-others-fined-12-billion-for-eu-cartel/

05-Dec-2012 12:21

Chrysler November Sales Gain 14% as Sandy Spurs Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/chrysler-november-sales-gain-14-as-sandy-spurs-demand.html

SBA workshop planned for disasters - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2012/12/sba-workshops-planned.html

US Stocks Trade Sideways Following Obama's Remarks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121204-711331.html

European shares mount fresh attack on 2012 highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/markets-europe-stocks-idUSL5E8N52TK20121205

Asian Shares Higher; Shanghai Outperforms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121205-701942.html

Euro-Area Manufacturing, Services Contract for 10th Month - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-05/euro-area-manufacturing-services-contract-for-10th-month-2-.html

Supermarket Tesco says ready to exit US - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5heiW9OA52p2N17zo4amJ_PhEYqsw?docId%3DCNG.d917c167f7fe74f6218d1d2600dd085a.501

Big Lots CEO Under SEC Scrutiny for $10 Million Stock Sale: Report - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100278638

Two Sides in LA Port Strike Reach Deal to End Week-Old Strike - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100277983

Boeing Dreamliner makes emergency landing as inspections ordered - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57557203/boeing-dreamliner-makes-emergency-landing-as-inspections-ordered/

05-Dec-2012 11:20

Chrysler November Sales Gain 14% as Sandy Spurs Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/chrysler-november-sales-gain-14-as-sandy-spurs-demand.html

SBA workshop planned for disasters - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2012/12/sba-workshops-planned.html

Fracking in the UK: Britain Looks to Boost Shale Gas - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-12-04/fracking-in-the-uk-britain-looks-to-boost-shale-gas

US Stocks Trade Sideways Following Obama's Remarks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121204-711331.html

United Dreamliner Flight Diverted for Mechanical Issue - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323901604578159542033377124.html

Deal brings end to LA, Long Beach ports strike - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1205-ports-talks-20121205,0,7425017.story

European shares mount fresh attack on 2012 highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/markets-europe-stocks-idUSL5E8N52TK20121205

Asian Shares Higher; Shanghai Outperforms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121205-701942.html

Tesco Backs Away From US Operations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/business/global/06iht-tesco06.html

UK service sector stalls, recovery in jeopardy: PMI - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-uk-service-sector-idUSBRE8B40B720121205

05-Dec-2012 10:19

Chrysler November Sales Gain 14% as Sandy Spurs Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/chrysler-november-sales-gain-14-as-sandy-spurs-demand.html

SBA workshop planned for disasters - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2012/12/sba-workshops-planned.html

United Dreamliner Flight Diverted for Mechanical Issue - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323901604578159542033377124.html

The Dow Takes Another Step Toward the Cliff - Motley Fool :: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/12/04/dow-takes-another-step-toward-the-cliff.aspx

Asian Shares Higher; Shanghai Outperforms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121205-700023.html

China services PMI shows cooling for second month - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-services-pmi-shows-cooling-for-second-month-2012-12-05?link%3DMW_latest_news

UPDATE 5-Thai group buys $9.4 bln Ping An stake from HSBC - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/hsbc-pingan-idUSL4N09F1OO20121205

Deal brings end to LA, Long Beach ports strike - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1205-ports-talks-20121205,0,7425017.story

GOP 'fiscal cliff' plan echoes failed budget talks - Alexandria Town Talk :: http://www.thetowntalk.com/viewart/20121205/NEWS01/212050320/GOP-fiscal-cliff-plan-echoes-failed-budget-talks

Tesco to Walk Away From US Market - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324640104578160553911096168.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

05-Dec-2012 09:18

Chrysler November Sales Gain 14% as Sandy Spurs Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-03/chrysler-november-sales-gain-14-as-sandy-spurs-demand.html

SBA workshop planned for disasters - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2012/12/sba-workshops-planned.html

Pandora Media lowers outlook as fiscal cliff looms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/04/us-pandoramedia-earnings-idUSBRE8B318320121204

United Dreamliner Flight Diverted for Mechanical Issue - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323901604578159542033377124.html

The Dow Takes Another Step Toward the Cliff - Motley Fool :: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/12/04/dow-takes-another-step-toward-the-cliff.aspx

China services PMI shows cooling for second month - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-services-pmi-shows-cooling-for-second-month-2012-12-05?link%3DMW_latest_news

Deal reached to end LA, Long Beach port strike - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1205-ports-talks-20121205,0,7425017.story

China shares post best day in three months, cheer party chief's policy comments - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/us-markets-china-stocks-close-idUSBRE8B408420121205

UPDATE 4-Thai group buys $9.4 bln Ping An stake from HSBC - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/05/hsbc-pingan-idUSL4N09F1OO20121205

Fiscal cliff offers hint at more defense cuts - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h0oAUluUtOwU2V-x_FDTCdgjc38w?docId%3D6245b151a74f46fdb4686d091e503d07