Tuesday, August 6, 2013

07-Aug-2013 08:51

US trade gap falls in June after exports rise, sign of stronger economic growth in ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-trade-deficit-falls-to-342-billion-in-june-lowest-since-late-2009-as-exports-hit-record/2013/08/06/9d24000c-fe95-11e2-8294-0ee5075b840d_story.html

Disney Warns of 'Lone Ranger' Loss - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-295711/

Is Dell repeating wayward history of Wang - The News Journal :: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130807/BUSINESS09/308070030/Is-Dell-repeating-wayward-history-Wang

Gold Drops to Three-Week Low on Speculation Fed to Trim Stimulus - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-07/gold-drops-to-three-week-low-on-speculation-fed-to-trim-stimulus.html

Price-fixing fine adds to Fonterra troubles, dairy prices still high - Xinhua :: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/business/2013-08/07/c_132609998.htm

Immense influence goes with Bezos' new purchase | Brier Dudley - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021546456_brierwapobezosxml.html

Obama Sketches Goals for Retooled Mortgage Market - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578652293786065774.html

Dollar wobbles after touching six-week low vs. yen on Fed uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97402V20130807

Credit-Crisis Oracle Rajan to Head India's Central Bank - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

US government sues Bank of America - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23596662

07-Aug-2013 07:50

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Disney to ride 'Ranger' loss - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/disney_to_ride_ranger_loss_oagpFSNwJYI0gO516xRoJM

'Washington Post' needs Bezos' digital Midas touch - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/08/06/how-will-bezos-post-do-a-digital-makeover/2625077/

US government sues Bank of America - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23596662

Dollar wobbles after touching six-week low vs. yen on Fed uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97402V20130807

Credit-Crisis Oracle Rajan to Head India's Central Bank - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

Asia stocks down, Fed official flags stimulus end - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/08/07/asia-stocks-down-fed-official-flags-stimulus-end/dgNfxiNboYLoZin8oW8HcJ/story.html

Obama Sketches Goals for Retooled Mortgage Market - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578652293786065774.html

Yahoo is getting a new logo - in a month - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/08/06/yahoo-is-getting-a-new-logo/2617033/

Price-fixing fine adds to Fonterra troubles, dairy prices still high - Xinhua :: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/business/2013-08/07/c_132609998.htm

07-Aug-2013 06:49

Fed's Evans Sees Labor Improvement With September Taper Possible - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/fed-s-evans-sees-qe3-totaling-1-2-trillion-since-january-2013.html

Is Dell repeating wayward history of Wang - The News Journal :: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130807/BUSINESS09/308070030/Is-Dell-repeating-wayward-history-Wang

Trade gap drops, growth gains - Press Herald :: http://www.pressherald.com/business/trade-gap-drops-growth-gains-_2013-08-07.html

Disney's Profit Stalls as 'Lone Ranger' Expenses Hurt Film Unit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-07/disney-s-profit-stalls-as-lone-ranger-expenses-hurt-film-unit.html

Nikkei leads Asian stocks lower; dollar dips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130807

China says fined milk powder companies 'disrupted market order' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-china-milkpowder-ndrc-idUSBRE97605I20130807

Credit-Crisis Oracle Rajan to Head India's Central Bank - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

US government sues Bank of America - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23596662

Obama Sketches Goals for Retooled Mortgage Market - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578652293786065774.html

'Washington Post' needs Bezos' digital Midas touch - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/08/06/how-will-bezos-post-do-a-digital-makeover/2625077/

07-Aug-2013 05:48

Sony rejects entertainment unit spin-off proposal - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5itBsofKUshRUpPKkMxgKCroHDdkg?docId%3DCNG.93a5a3b3686158714b084dd9b9d7d92b.91

UPDATE 3-US trade gap hits 3-1/2-year low, may boost GDP growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/usa-economy-trade-idUSL1N0G70GV20130806

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Tapering of Stimulus Could Start as Soon as September, 2 Fed Presidents Hint - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/business/economy/2-fed-presidents-hint-tapering-of-stimulus-could-begin-next-month.html

India Names Rajan Central Bank Governor as Rupee Plunges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

US sues BofA over mortgage-backed securities - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-lawsuit-20130807,0,5740670.story

Jeff Bezos's Tool Kit for the Post - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578652391165965364.html

On the Call: Disney CEO doesn't see government intervention in TV fee fights - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/on-the-call-disney-ceo-doesnt-see-government-intervention-in-tv-fee-fights/2013/08/06/fe00a0e0-ff0f-11e2-8294-0ee5075b840d_story.html

Nikkei leads Asian stocks lower; dollar dips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130807

Obama Sketches Goals for Retooled Mortgage Market - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578652293786065774.html

07-Aug-2013 04:47

Sony CEO Rejects Loeb Call To Spin Off Entertainment Business - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130805-712783.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Canada's Trade Deficit Shrinks in June on Export Rebound - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/canada-s-trade-deficit-narrows-in-june-on-rebound-in-exports.html

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Asian stocks follow Wall Street down; dollar dips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130807

Disney profit rises 0.9% on parks, ESPN growth - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-profit-risies-09-on-parks-espn-growth-2013-08-06

Jeff Bezos's Tool Kit for the Post - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578652391165965364.html

Obama Outlines Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/us/politics/obama-fannie-mae-freddie-mac.html

India Names Rajan Central Bank Governor as Rupee Plunges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

US sues BofA over mortgage-backed securities - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-lawsuit-20130807,0,5740670.story

07-Aug-2013 03:46

Trade Gap Falls, Hinting At Pickup in US Growth - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/business/economy/trade-gap-falls-suggesting-faster-us-economic-growth.html

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Justice Dept. Sues Bank of America Over Mortgage Securities - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/justice-sues-bank-of-america-over-mortgage-securities/

Asian stocks follow Wall Street down; dollar dips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130807

Disney profit rises 0.9% on parks, ESPN growth - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-profit-risies-09-on-parks-espn-growth-2013-08-06

Steep learning curve ahead for next RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/steep-learning-curve-ahead-for-next-rbi-governor-raghuram-rajan/articleshow/21665204.cms

Dish chairman Ergen says pay TV mergers are needed to even playing field with ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/dish-chairman-ergen-says-pay-tv-mergers-are-needed-to-even-playing-field-with-programmers/2013/08/06/b9a6dd50-ff01-11e2-8294-0ee5075b840d_story.html

Jeff Bezos's Tool Kit for the Post - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578652391165965364.html

Obama, Brewer airport greeting 'cordial' this time - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/06/obama-brewer-airport-greeting-cordial-this-time/2625987/

07-Aug-2013 02:45

UPDATE 3-Disney projects up to $190 mln 'Lone Ranger' loss - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/disney-results-idUSL1N0G71SL20130806

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Has Obama Forgotten the Danger of Loose Mortgage Lending? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/has-obama-forgotten-the-danger-of-loose-mortgage-lending-.html

Dollar slips to 6-week lows on yen, euro ticks up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/07/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97402V20130807

Ex-IMF heavyweight Raghuram Rajan named new RBI chief, rupee at new low - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/india-raghuram-rajan-rbi-idINDEE97507620130806

During Powerball frenzy, stores that sold past winning tickets reap the benefits - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/cce4ca444c084677b53b98f2bd5417a4/US-Powerball-Lucky-Stores

Jeff Bezos's Tool Kit for the Post - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578652391165965364.html

US accuses Bank of America of mortgage-backed securities fraud - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-bofa-justice-20130806,0,2016744.story

Oil Boom Helps to Shrink US Trade Deficit by 22% - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-295866/

Stocks Take Biggest Loss Since June - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324653004578651541037720974.html

07-Aug-2013 01:44

Sony CEO Rejects Loeb Call To Spin Off Entertainment Business - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130805-712783.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Trade Gap Falls, Hinting At Pickup in US Growth - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/business/economy/trade-gap-falls-suggesting-faster-us-economic-growth.html

Bank Of America Sold $850M In 'Toxic Waste' Mortgage Securities: DoJ - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/08/06/bank-of-america-hit-with-fraud-suits-over-855m-in-mortgage-securities/

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Obama says it is time to wind down Fannie and Freddie - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/08/06/obama-mortgage-reform-fannie-mae/2624767/

Steep learning curve ahead for next RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/steep-learning-curve-ahead-for-next-rbi-governor-raghuram-rajan/articleshow/21665204.cms

Washington Post stock closes at 5-year high - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Disney beats on earnings but projects big 'Lone Ranger' loss - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100939416

Asia Futures Drop on Fed Concerns as Yen Gains; WTI Rises - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/asian-futures-drop-as-tapering-concerns-sink-u-s-stocks.html

Stocks Take Biggest Loss Since June - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324653004578651541037720974.html

07-Aug-2013 00:43

Sony CEO Rejects Loeb Call To Spin Off Entertainment Business - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130805-712783.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

UPDATE 3-US trade gap hits 3-1/2-year low, may boost GDP growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/usa-economy-trade-idUSL1N0G70GV20130806

Chicago professor to head India's Central Bank - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicago-professor-india-central-bank-20130806,0,5612883.story

Washington Post stock closes at 5-year high - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Fed officials say asset buying could slow next month - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5239494c-fed8-11e2-b9b0-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fglobal-economy%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

ESPN And Disney World Save The Day As 'The Lone Ranger' And 'Iron Man 3 ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/08/06/espn-and-disney-world-save-the-day-as-lone-ranger-and-iron-man-3-drag-on-revenues/

Obama Outlines Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/us/politics/obama-fannie-mae-freddie-mac.html

Bank Of America Sold $850M In 'Toxic Waste' Mortgage Securities: DoJ - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/08/06/bank-of-america-hit-with-fraud-suits-over-855m-in-mortgage-securities/

In American Greetings Deal, Echoes of Larger Buyout for Dell - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/in-american-greetings-deal-echoes-of-larger-buyout-for-dell/

Asian Futures Drop as Tapering Concerns Sink US Stocks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/asian-futures-drop-as-tapering-concerns-sink-u-s-stocks.html

06-Aug-2013 23:42

Sony CEO Rejects Loeb Call To Spin Off Entertainment Business - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130805-712783.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Icahn Ups Stake in Dell as Shareholder Vote Nears - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/icahn-ups-stake-dell-19879385

Trade Gap Falls, Suggesting Faster US Economic Growth - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/business/economy/trade-gap-falls-suggesting-faster-us-economic-growth.html

Chicago professor to head India's Central Bank - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicago-professor-india-central-bank-20130806,0,5612883.story

Profit Flat at Disney, as ESPN and Parks Smooth Setbacks in Film - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/business/media/profit-flat-at-disney-as-espn-and-parks-smooth-setbacks-in-film.html

BofA Sued by US Over Mortgage Securities - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578652302136846358.html

Washington Post stock closes at 5-year high - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Wall Street falls, dollar falls vs. yen as Fed path in focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130806

Obama to Seek Limited US Mortgage Role - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650472166427406.html

Stocks Take Biggest Loss Since June - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324653004578651541037720974.html

06-Aug-2013 22:41

Icahn ups stake in Dell as shareholder vote nears - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Icahn-ups-stake-in-Dell-as-shareholder-vote-nears-4709083.php

Tech stocks: Sony sinking - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/08/06/tech-stocks-sony/2622577/

Washington Post to be sold to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/washington-post-to-be-sold-to-jeff-bezos/2013/08/05/ca537c9e-fe0c-11e2-9711-3708310f6f4d_story.html

BofA Sued by US Over Mortgage Securities - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578652302136846358.html

Rajan Has Limited Rupee Options - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-295676/

First Solar Posts 70% Drop in 2nd-Quarter Net, Trims Full-Year Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130806-715033.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Stocks Take Biggest Loss Since June - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324653004578651541037720974.html

Disney earnings beat but revenue is light - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100939416

Trade-deficit plunge brightens economic picture - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/us-trade-deficit-narrows-to-342-billion-in-june/2622601/

Obama to Seek Limited US Mortgage Role - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650472166427406.html

06-Aug-2013 21:40

Rajan arrives at critical time - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e89b2324-fe88-11e2-b9b0-00144feabdc0.html

GM gives Chevrolet Volt a jolt with price cut - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/06/gm-chevrolet-volt-price-cut/2621657/

Fed may cut bond buying as soon as next month, Evans - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100939885

Harbinger Capital Sues Dish's Ergen Over Move on LightSquared Debt - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-295620/

US Trade Gap Narrows, Brightening Growth Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323968704578651734228576550.html

Sony Brush-Off Leaves Daniel Loeb With Few Options - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/sony-brush-off-leaves-daniel-loeb-with-few-options/

After Tourre Decision, UBS Pays $50 Million to Settle - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/after-tourre-decision-ubs-pays-50-million-to-settle/

Gold coins of Nevada recluse put up for auction - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Gold-coins-of-Nevada-recluse-put-up-for-auction-4709966.php

Washington Post stock gets lift from Bezos sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Obama to Seek Limited US Mortgage Role - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650472166427406.html

06-Aug-2013 20:39

Home prices rise again, but at a slower pace - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/home-prices-rise-in-june/2620441/

Fate of Exeter Starbucks After Stop & Shop Closure? - Patch.com :: http://exeter.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/fate-of-exeter-starbucks-after-stop--shop-closure

Stocks off lows, but S&P 500 holds below 1700; materials lag - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100942448

Washington Post just one of many wacky Bezos buys - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/06/technology/bezos-investments/

Poor Record for Subsidiary IPO'sa Factor in Sony's Rejection of the Idea - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/poor-record-for-subsidiary-i-p-o-s-a-factor-in-sonys-rejection-of-the-idea/

Rajan arrives at critical time - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e89b2324-fe88-11e2-b9b0-00144feabdc0.html

GM gives Chevrolet Volt a jolt with price cut - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/06/gm-chevrolet-volt-price-cut/2621657/

Obama to Seek Limited US Mortgage Role - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650472166427406.html

Surging US exports whittle trade gap to 3.5-year low - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100941780

America's car fleet hits new old age record - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/08/06/old-cars-polk/2621713/

06-Aug-2013 19:38

Home prices rise again, but at a slower pace - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/home-prices-rise-in-june/2620441/

Raghuram Rajan to head India's central bank - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e89b2324-fe88-11e2-b9b0-00144feabdc0.html

Hirai Under Pressure to Revive Sony After Rejecting Loeb - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-05/sony-rejects-loeb-s-request-to-sell-part-of-entertainment-unit.html

Job openings hit highest level since 2008 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/job-openings-hit-highest-level-since-2008-2013-08-06

GM gives Chevrolet Volt a jolt with price cut - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/06/gm-chevrolet-volt-price-cut/2621657/

UBS to pay $50 million to settle SEC charges - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-ubs-50-million-sec-charges-20130806,0,4517286.story

Obama to Seek Limited US Mortgage Role - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650472166427406.html

Trade-deficit plunge brightens economic picture - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/us-trade-deficit-narrows-to-342-billion-in-june/2622601/

America's car fleet hits new old age record - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/08/06/old-cars-polk/2621713/

Washington Post stock gets lift from Bezos sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

06-Aug-2013 18:37

Average US car is 11.4 years old, a record high - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/06/autos/age-of-cars/

Rate of job seekers to openings drops to 4-year low - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-unemployment-ratio-drops-20130806,0,5031430.story

June Trade Deficit Narrowest Since '09 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2013/08/06/june-trade-deficit-narrowest-since-0/

US Stocks Extend Declines on Taper Fears - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130806-710607.html

Home prices rise again, but at a slower pace - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/home-prices-rise-in-june/2620441/

Raghuram Rajan to head India's central bank - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e89b2324-fe88-11e2-b9b0-00144feabdc0.html

Hirai Under Pressure to Revive Sony After Rejecting Loeb - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-05/sony-rejects-loeb-s-request-to-sell-part-of-entertainment-unit.html

Obama to Seek Limited US Mortgage Role - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323420604578650472166427406.html

GM gives Chevrolet Volt a jolt with price cut - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/06/gm-chevrolet-volt-price-cut/2621657/

06-Aug-2013 17:36

Job Seekers to Openings Ratio Drops to 4-1/2 Year Low - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2013/08/06/job-seekers-to-openings-ratio-drops-to-4-12-year-low/

Obama to Outline Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/us/politics/obama-fannie-mae-freddie-mac.html

'Bus-sized fatberg' removed from London sewer - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23584833

CVS Q2 Profit Rises As Pharmacy Benefit Business Grows - International Business Times :: http://www.ibtimes.com/cvs-q2-profit-rises-pharmacy-benefit-business-grows-1373465

India Names Rajan Central Bank Governor as Rupee Plunges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

JetBlue Seeks First-Class Boost to Trim Gap on Rivals - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-05/jetblue-seeks-cross-country-revenue-boost-to-close-gap-on-rivals.html

Sony Rejects Loeb's Spinoff Proposal - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/sony-rejects-loeb-s-spinoff-proposal-KFQcqZdbTWiujwvx4z0u~Q.html

Surging US exports whittle trade gap to 3.5-year low - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100941780

Washington Post stock gets lift from Bezos sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Home prices rise again, but at a slower pace - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/home-prices-rise-in-june/2620441/

06-Aug-2013 16:35

JetBlue Seeks First-Class Boost to Close Gap on Rivals - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-05/jetblue-seeks-cross-country-revenue-boost-to-close-gap-on-rivals.html

New measures urged as rupee sinks to record low - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5a2919f8-fe8c-11e2-b9b0-00144feabdc0.html

Obama to insist market provides 30-year mortgages - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-to-insist-market-provides-30-year-mortgages/2013/08/05/62ee17c0-fe08-11e2-bd97-676ec24f1f3f_story.html

Hirai Under Pressure to Revive Sony After Rejecting Loeb - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-05/sony-rejects-loeb-s-request-to-sell-part-of-entertainment-unit.html

Molson Coors Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates; Revs Lag - Zacks.com :: http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/105856/molson-coors-q2-earnings-beat-estimates-revs-lag

India Names Rajan Central Bank Governor as Rupee Plunges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

Home-price growth near seven-year high - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/home-price-growth-near-seven-year-high-2013-08-06

Average US car is 11.4 years old, a record high - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/06/autos/age-of-cars/

Washington Post stock gets lift from Bezos sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Surging US exports whittle trade gap to 3-1/2 year low - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100941780

06-Aug-2013 15:34

Vehicles on US roads are oldest on record - Polk - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/autos-age-polk-idINL1N0G61BH20130806

15-ton ball of fat removed from London sewer - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/06/15-ton-fatberg-removed-from-london-sewer/?test%3Dlatestnews

Home prices rise again, but at a slower pace - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/06/home-prices-rise-in-june/2620441/

India Names Rajan Central Bank Governor as Rupee Plunges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/india-s-rajan-to-be-next-rbi-head-as-rupee-plunges-btvi-reports.html

Computer glitch delays flights across US - THV 11 :: http://www.thv11.com/news/article/274751/288/Computer-glitch-delays-flights-across-US

Surging US exports whittle trade gap to 3-1/2 year low - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100941780

Obama to insist market provides 30-year mortgages - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/obama-to-insist-market-provides-30-year-mortgages/2013/08/05/62ee17c0-fe08-11e2-bd97-676ec24f1f3f_story.html

Sony Rejects Dan Loeb's Entertainment Spinoff Plan - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/06/sony-rejects-dan-loebs-entertainment-spinoff-plan/

Washington Post stock gets lift from Bezos sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/06/washington-post-stock-jeff-bezos-sale/2622499/

Wall Street dips at open, catalysts sought - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9740F020130806

06-Aug-2013 14:33

Discount Carrier JetBlue Goes Upmarket - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323997004578644481433619930.html

European Economics Preview: German Factory Orders Data Due - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2166419/european-economics-preview-german-factory-orders-data-due.aspx?type%3Dalleco

Italy Contraction Slows as Recession Lasts Record Two Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/italian-contraction-slows-as-recession-lasts-record-two-years.html

America's car fleet hits new old age record - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/08/06/old-cars-polk/2621713/

Hirai Under Pressure to Revive Sony After Rejecting Loeb - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-05/sony-rejects-loeb-s-request-to-sell-part-of-entertainment-unit.html

Ex-IMF chief economist to head India central bank - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jUzYdSicqKoGc1IgzkUsQIWAuQwg?docId%3DCNG.efa367d8671fef397381d2866c2b2c7d.421

Obama to Outline Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/07/us/politics/obama-fannie-mae-freddie-mac.html

Global airline computer outage triggers delays, cancellations - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/global-airline-computer-outage-triggers-delays-cancellations-6C10855938

US Stock Futures Slip - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324653004578651541037720974.html

The Washington Post Reaches the End of the Graham Era - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/business/media/the-washington-post-reaches-the-end-of-the-graham-era.html

06-Aug-2013 13:32

Discount Carrier JetBlue Goes Upmarket - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323997004578644481433619930.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Economists favor Yellen for Fed chair - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/06/news/economy/yellen-fed-chair/

German industrial orders jump 3.8% - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jgSN6hgwiWJNmTR_v5esODGkLQdQ?docId%3DCNG.efa367d8671fef397381d2866c2b2c7d.271

Stock Futures Point to Continued Consolidation; Sony Slumps - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11999783/1/stock-futures-point-to-continued-consolidation-sony-slumps.html

The Washington Post Reaches the End of the Graham Era - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/business/media/the-washington-post-reaches-the-end-of-the-graham-era.html

Asian Weakness Weighs on Standard Chartered - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-295149/

Stock futures nearly flat with indexes near record levels - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9740F020130806

Obama heads to Phoenix to talk housing - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/08/05/obama-heads-to-phoenix-to-talk-housing/2620887/

Credit Agricole's Profit Soars After Bank Leaves Greece - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/credit-agricoles-profit-soars-after-leaving-greece/

Mortgage closing costs are on the way up - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/05/mortgage-closing-costs-rising/2618783/

06-Aug-2013 12:31

JetBlue to add lie-flat seats on cross-country flights - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jetblue-seats-20130806,0,2087928.story

Credit Agricole Rises; Profit Tops Estimate on Greek Exit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/credit-agricole-rises-profit-tops-estimate-on-greek-exit.html

Sony rejects Loeb's proposal to spin off entertainment unit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-sony-thirdpoint-idUSBRE97413120130806

Headache for airlines as booking system crashes - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100941145

Economists favor Yellen for Fed chair - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/06/news/economy/yellen-fed-chair/

Australian dollar rises after RBA gives no hint of more easing - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97402V20130806

Standard Chartered's First-Half Profit Fell 24% - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/06/standard-chartereds-first-half-profit-fell-24/

German industrial orders up 3.8 percent in June, boosted by Paris Air Show - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/309db482f676493a971a587a2bc53cef/EU--Germany-Economy

Billionaires' Latest Trophies Are Newspapers - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/05/billionaires-latest-trophies-are-newspapers/

Home ownership, the "American dream" - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100940811

06-Aug-2013 11:30

Google's Sergey Brin explains why he paid $330000 for lab burger - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/googles-sergey-brin-explains-why-he-paid-330-000-lab-6C10853442

Late-payment rate on mortgages fell in 2Q - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/06/3544414/late-payment-rate-on-mortgages.html

JetBlue to add lie-flat seats on cross-country flights - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jetblue-seats-20130806,0,2087928.story

Reservations system outage causes delays at LAX, other airports - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-delays-following-system-outage-20130805,0,985375.story

Obama to urge Congress in speech to shutter Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/05/obama-to-urge-congress-in-speech-to-shutter-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac/

Sony rejects Loeb's proposal to spin off entertainment unit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-sony-thirdpoint-idUSBRE97413120130806

StanChart profits sag after $1 bln hit on Korea arm - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/stanchart-results-idUSWLB004HE20130806

Australian dollar rises after RBA gives no hint of more easing - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97402V20130806

Munich Re Quarterly Profit Falls 35% on Disaster Claims - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/munich-re-quarterly-profit-falls-to-529-million-euro.html

Billionaires' Latest Trophies Are Newspapers - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/05/billionaires-latest-trophies-are-newspapers/

06-Aug-2013 10:29

News Summary: Late-payment rate on mortgages falls - Kansas.com :: http://www.kansas.com/2013/08/05/2926049/news-summary-late-payment-rate.html

JetBlue to add lie-flat seats on cross-country flights - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jetblue-seats-20130806,0,2087928.story

Virgin Australia flight delays after check-in system crashes worldwide - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/virgin-australia-flight-delays-after-checkin-system-crashes-worldwide-20130806-2rck8.html

Munich Re Quarterly Profit Falls 35% on Disaster Claims - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/munich-re-quarterly-profit-falls-to-529-million-euro.html

Obama to urge Congress in speech to shutter Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/05/obama-to-urge-congress-in-speech-to-shutter-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac/

Sony rebuffs Daniel Loeb's push for entertainment spin-off - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/10341688-fe2b-11e2-8785-00144feabdc0.html

Billionaires' Latest Trophies Are Newspapers - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/05/billionaires-latest-trophies-are-newspapers/

Fonterra under fire over milk scare; more product recalls - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-newzealand-milk-idUSBRE97509120130806

RBA Shifts Toward Neutral After Cutting Rate to Record: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/rba-cuts-key-rate-to-record-2-5-in-boost-to-rudd-in-australia.html

Dollar takes defensive stance; Aussie awaits RBA decision - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97402V20130806

06-Aug-2013 09:28

Let Japan put money in your pocket - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/let-japan-put-money-in-your-pocket-2013-08-05

Nikkei falls for 2nd day on exporters; Sony sags after rejecting fund plan - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/markets-japan-stocks-idUSL4N0G707V20130806

JetBlue to add lie-flat seats on cross-country flights - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jetblue-seats-20130806,0,2087928.story

Sony rejects Loeb's proposal to spin off entertainment unit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/06/us-sony-thirdpoint-idUSBRE97413120130806

Microwave is gastronomic France's new public enemy _ even as fast-food ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/06/microwave-is-gastronomic-france-new-public-enemy-even-as-fast-food-overtakes/

Australia's decade-long mining boom built on Chinese demand turns to bust for ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/06/australia-decade-long-mining-boom-built-on-chinese-demand-turns-to-bust-for/

Reservations system outage causes delays at LAX, other airports - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-delays-following-system-outage-20130805,0,985375.story

Obama to urge Congress to shutter Fannie, Freddie - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2013/08/05/obama-urge-congress-shutter-fannie-freddie/tsTTELRuLq6dUD0ztcNLUK/story.html

RBA Shifts Toward Neutral After Cutting Rate to Record: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-06/rba-cuts-key-rate-to-record-2-5-in-boost-to-rudd-in-australia.html

Amazon's Bezos to buy 'Washington Post' for $250M - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/05/jeff-bezos-buy-washington-post/2620557/