Friday, November 1, 2013

02-Nov-2013 07:27

Manufacturing Strengthens From China to South Korea - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturing-strengthens-from-china-to-south-korea-economy.html

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

Ariad Pharma adopts poison pill measure - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/11/01/ariad-pharma-adopts-poison-pill-measure/2e0AgeFgYnI6dnR4R3otfM/story.html

Time Warner Cable gets what's coming to it - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-time-warner-20131101,0,7251542.story

Big banks undergoing greater scrutiny by government agencies - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/big-banks-undergoing-under-greater-scrutiny-by-government-agencies/2013/11/01/9a06a87e-4301-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

Berkshire Reports 29% Jump in Quarterly Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/berkshire-reports-29-jump-in-quarterly-profit.html

Euro Loses Most Since July 2012 on ECB Rate-Cut Bets; Real Drops - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-02/euro-loses-most-since-july-2012-on-ecb-rate-cut-bets-real-drops

Fairfax Said Short of BlackBerry Bid Funds as Deadline Looms - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Fairfax-Said-Short-of-BlackBerry-Bid-Funds-as-4948760.php

Are too many Americans on food stamps? - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24767136

Container Store's stock doubles in first day of trading - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20131101-container-stores-stock-doubles-in-first-day-of-trading.ece

02-Nov-2013 06:26

Ariad adopts rights plan to protect tax assets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/ariad-poisonpill-idUSL3N0IM4GZ20131101

US Fed sets tough tests in annual bank health war games - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/us-fed-sets-tough-tests-in-annual-bank-health-war-games/article15217932/?cmpid%3Drss1

US Manufacturing Gains at Fastest Pace in Two Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/economy/us-manufacturing-gains-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years.html

Big banks undergoing greater scrutiny by government agencies - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/big-banks-undergoing-under-greater-scrutiny-by-government-agencies/2013/11/01/9a06a87e-4301-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

Chevron Earnings Sag on Poor Refining Results - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/chevron-earnings-sag-on-poor-refining-results.html

Berkshire Reports 29% Jump in Quarterly Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/berkshire-reports-29-jump-in-quarterly-profit.html

Euro Loses Most Since July 2012 on ECB Rate-Cut Bets; Real Drops - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-02/euro-loses-most-since-july-2012-on-ecb-rate-cut-bets-real-drops

Fairfax Said Short of BlackBerry Bid Funds as Deadline Looms - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Fairfax-Said-Short-of-BlackBerry-Bid-Funds-as-4948760.php

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday shopping season online - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/wal-mart-kicks-off-holiday-shopping-season-online/3361095/

Container Store's stock doubles in first day of trading - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20131101-container-stores-stock-doubles-in-first-day-of-trading.ece

02-Nov-2013 05:25

Chevron third-quarter profit down on lower margins - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/chevron-third-quarter-profit-down-on-lower-margins-2013-11-01

Euro Drops for Fifth Day on Bets ECB Will Lower Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/euro-near-2-week-low-as-economic-weakness-fuels-ecb-easing-bets.html

Fed will 'stress-test' more banks in 2014 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/bank-stress-tests/3352777/

Fairfax Said to Be Short of Financing for BlackBerry Bid - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fairfax-said-short-of-blackberry-bid-financing-as-deadline-looms.html

Doctors Fear Losing Leukemia Drug Deemed Risky - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/health/doctors-fear-losing-leukemia-drug-deemed-risky.html

US Manufacturing Gains at Fastest Pace in Two Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/economy/us-manufacturing-gains-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years.html

Big banks undergoing greater scrutiny by government agencies - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/big-banks-undergoing-under-greater-scrutiny-by-government-agencies/2013/11/01/9a06a87e-4301-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

Berkshire Reports 29% Jump in Quarterly Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/berkshire-reports-29-jump-in-quarterly-profit.html

Container Store's stock doubles in first day of trading - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20131101-container-stores-stock-doubles-in-first-day-of-trading.ece

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday shopping season online - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/wal-mart-kicks-off-holiday-shopping-season-online/3361095/

02-Nov-2013 04:24

Sector Update: Fed To Test Bank's Resilience to Multiple "Adverse Scenarios" - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/sector-update-fed-to-test-banks-resilience-to-multiple-adverse-scenarios-cm295153

Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; Wall St rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131101

Time Warner Cable gets what's coming to it - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-time-warner-20131101,0,7251542.story

Fairfax Said to Be Short of Financing for BlackBerry Bid - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fairfax-said-short-of-blackberry-bid-financing-as-deadline-looms.html

Doctors Fear Losing Leukemia Drug Deemed Risky - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/health/doctors-fear-losing-leukemia-drug-deemed-risky.html

US Manufacturing Gains at Fastest Pace in Two Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/economy/us-manufacturing-gains-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years.html

Berkshire earnings miss; revenue beats expectations - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101163952

Big banks undergoing under greater scrutiny by government agencies - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/big-banks-undergoing-under-greater-scrutiny-by-government-agencies/2013/11/01/9a06a87e-4301-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

Container Store's stock doubles in first day of trading - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20131101-container-stores-stock-doubles-in-first-day-of-trading.ece

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday shopping season online - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/wal-mart-kicks-off-holiday-shopping-season-online/3361095/

02-Nov-2013 03:23

JPMorgan Says It's Cooperating With Currency-Trading Probes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/jpmorgan-says-it-s-cooperating-with-currency-trading-probes.html

Sector Update: Fed To Test Bank's Resilience to Multiple "Adverse Scenarios" - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/sector-update-fed-to-test-banks-resilience-to-multiple-adverse-scenarios-cm295153

Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; Wall St rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131101

Delta and JetBlue allow electronics during takeoffs and landings - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-delta-jetblue-electronics-in-flight-20131101,0,7061564.story

Big Gains for Auto Sales Despite a Government Pothole - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/us-automakers-report-a-robust-october.html

Container Store IPO is big success; US manufacturing is up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/container-store-ipo-is-big-success-us-manufacturing-is-up/2013/11/01/87aef1ba-40d4-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

Doctors Fear Losing Leukemia Drug Deemed Risky - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/health/doctors-fear-losing-leukemia-drug-deemed-risky.html

US Manufacturing Gains at Fastest Pace in Two Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/economy/us-manufacturing-gains-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years.html

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday shopping season online - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/wal-mart-kicks-off-holiday-shopping-season-online/3361095/

02-Nov-2013 02:22

Manufacturing Strengthens From China to South Korea - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturing-strengthens-from-china-to-south-korea-economy.html

Ariad adopts rights plan to protect tax assets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/ariad-poisonpill-idUSL3N0IM4GZ20131101

Euro Drops for Fifth Day on Bets ECB Will Lower Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/euro-near-2-week-low-as-economic-weakness-fuels-ecb-easing-bets.html

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

Fannie Mae Sues Nine Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Scandal - Reverse Mortgage Daily :: http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2013/11/01/fannie-mae-sues-nine-banks-for-800-million-over-libor-scandal/

IPO market can't be 'contained' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/container-store-ipos-double/3353291/

Delta and JetBlue allow electronics during takeoffs and landings - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-delta-jetblue-electronics-in-flight-20131101,0,7061564.story

Wal-Mart launches its 1st online holiday deals - Winston-Salem Journal :: http://www.journalnow.com/business/business_news/national_international/article_b32f2c02-4353-11e3-991b-001a4bcf6878.html

US Inquiry Broadens Into JPMorgan's Asia Hiring - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/u-s-inquiry-broadens-into-banks-asia-hiring/

Berkshire Hathaway's profit jumps 29% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/berkshire-hathaways-profit-jumps-29-percent/3360543/

02-Nov-2013 01:21

Serious Danger of Blood Clots Halts Sale of Leukemia Drug - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/business/serious-danger-of-blood-clots-halts-sale-of-leukemia-drug.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; Wall St rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-global-idUSL1N0IM1O720131101

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

Good Grief, It's Already Christmas at Wal-Mart - Wall Street Journal :: http://live.wsj.com/video/good-grief-it-already-christmas-at-wal-mart/2A80EED2-688D-403F-83FD-31BA4AE61A3C.html

Fannie Mae Sues Nine Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Scandal - Reverse Mortgage Daily :: http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2013/11/01/fannie-mae-sues-nine-banks-for-800-million-over-libor-scandal/

Week Ahead: Twitter IPO and October Jobs - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2013/11/01/week-ahead-twitter-ipo-and-october-jobs/

IPO market can't be 'contained' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/container-store-ipos-double/3353291/

Delta and JetBlue allow electronics during takeoffs and landings - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-delta-jetblue-electronics-in-flight-20131101,0,7061564.story

Big banks undergoing under greater scrutiny by government agencies - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/big-banks-undergoing-under-greater-scrutiny-by-government-agencies/2013/11/01/9a06a87e-4301-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

Berkshire Hathaway's profit jumps 29% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/berkshire-hathaways-profit-jumps-29-percent/3360543/

02-Nov-2013 00:20

Serious Danger of Blood Clots Halts Sale of Leukemia Drug - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/business/serious-danger-of-blood-clots-halts-sale-of-leukemia-drug.html

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

Manufacturers shrug off government shutdown, keep expanding - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-manufacturing-expands-in-october-20131101,0,5972915.story

Fannie Mae Sues Nine Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Scandal - Reverse Mortgage Daily :: http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2013/11/01/fannie-mae-sues-nine-banks-for-800-million-over-libor-scandal/

Wall St. Week Ahead: Twitter's IPO to provide week's excitement - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9A012W20131101

Fairfax Said Short of BlackBerry Bid Financing as Deadline Looms - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fairfax-said-short-of-blackberry-bid-financing-as-deadline-looms.html

Berkshire Hathaway's higher earnings miss estimates - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/01/investing/berkshire-hathaway-earnings/

IPO market can't be 'contained' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/container-store-ipos-double/3353291/

Citigroup, JPMorgan, RBS confirm forex probes - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/rbs-bank-forex-trading-probe/3345513/

Stocks end higher after good news on factory front - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/11/01/stocks-friday/3340151/

01-Nov-2013 23:19

Manufacturers Shake Off Effect of U.S. Budget Impasse: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturers-shake-off-effect-of-u-s-budget-impasse-economy.html

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

GM to Ford Lead U.S. Sales Gains on Post-Shutdown Rebound - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/chrysler-u-s-sales-rise-as-ron-burgundy-boosts-durango.html

Wall St. ends higher after factory data; Dow, S&P up for week - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

Fannie Mae Sues Nine Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Scandal - Reverse Mortgage Daily :: http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2013/11/01/fannie-mae-sues-nine-banks-for-800-million-over-libor-scandal/

Once-dominant superstores losing clout as FTC clears Office Depot-Office Max ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/maxed-out-once-dominant-office-superstores-losing-clout-as-ftc-clears-two-for-merger/2013/11/01/04553f68-4318-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Berkshire Profit Rises 29% on Gains at Railroad, Investments (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-01/berkshire-profit-advances-29-percent-on-gains-at-railroad-investments

US judge clears way for domestic horse slaughter - KTAR.com :: http://ktar.com/23/1551455/US-judge-clears-way-for-domestic-horse-slaughter

Glitch-hit Nasdaq Options Market halted through close - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-nasdaq-halt-nom-idUSBRE9A00WL20131101

Citigroup, RBS confirm forex probes - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/rbs-bank-forex-trading-probe/3345513/

01-Nov-2013 22:18

The nefarious IRS attack on your local optometrist - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-optometrist-20131101,0,7130889.story

Fannie Mae Sues Banks over LIBOR Rigging - Zacks.com :: http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/113335/fannie-mae-sues-banks-over-libor-rigging

US Automakers Report a Robust October - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/02/business/us-automakers-report-a-robust-october.html

Manufacturers shrug off government shutdown, keep expanding - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-manufacturing-expands-in-october-20131101,0,5972915.story

Obamacare and you: Do I have to have Obamacare? - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2013/1101/Obamacare-and-you-Do-I-have-to-have-Obamacare

GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; Wall St rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-global-idUSL1N0IM1O720131101

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

Citigroup, RBS confirm forex probes - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/rbs-bank-forex-trading-probe/3345513/

Maxed-out: Once dominant office superstores losing clout as FTC clears two for ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/maxed-out-once-dominant-office-superstores-losing-clout-as-ftc-clears-two-for-merger/2013/11/01/04553f68-4318-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Wall St. ends higher after factory data; Dow, S&P up for week - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

01-Nov-2013 21:17

Fannie sues 9 banks over Libor-related losses - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/31/fannie-sues-over-libor/3328193/

OfficeMax, Office Depot merger clears antitrust hurdle - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-officemax-office-depot-merger-20131101,0,7850510.story

Kindles Power Up for Flight as Airlines Vie to Be First - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/airline-gadget-use-expands-with-details-slowing-change.html

Rules change for health FSAs - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/networth/article/Rules-change-for-health-FSAs-4944413.php

Manufacturing sector expands more than expected in October - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101162810

Fed to Test Banks for Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-for-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse-1-.html

When Insurers Drop Policies: Three Stories - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/business/when-insurers-drop-policies-three-stories.html

Royal Bank of Scotland to sell off Citizens - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/11/01/citizens/Ef1ARlKTZ82z36y7D6QeQN/story.html

UPDATE 1-Ford top Canadian seller, GM beats Chrysler in October - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/autosales-canada-idINL1N0IM1AM20131101

Glitch-hit Nasdaq Options Market halted through close - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-nasdaq-halt-nom-idUSBRE9A00WL20131101

01-Nov-2013 20:16

Fed to Test Banks Against Interest Rate Rise, Housing Collapse - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/fed-to-test-banks-against-interest-rate-rise-housing-collapse.html

RBS to Split Off $61 Billion in Loans Into Internal 'Bad Bank' - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/rbs-to-split-off-troubled-loans-of-about-61-billion-into-bad-bank/

Obamacare's Disastrous Debut Hasn't Changed Americans' Feelings About the ... - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-11-01/obamacares-disastrous-debut-hasnt-changed-americans-feelings-about-the-law

Groupon Unveils New Features Seeking Turnaround - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/groupon-unveils-new-features-seeking-turnaround.html

This Is Why Wall Street Hates Admitting Wrongdoing - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/10/31/this-is-why-wall-street-hates-admitting-wrongdoing/

Dow and S&P 500 up, Nasdaq dips after factory data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

Who needs Twitter? Container Store doubles in IPO - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/01/investing/container-store-ipo/

Office Depot, OfficeMax get FTC clearance for deal - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/11/01/office-depot-officemax-get-ftc-clearance-for-deal/K2Hs3cUqJQtHbxqQLucsbN/story.html

Manufacturing sector expands more than expected in October - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101162810

UPDATE 4-US government shutdown dampens October car sales - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/autos-sales-october-idUSL1N0IM0HA20131101

01-Nov-2013 19:15

Fannie sues 9 banks over Libor-related losses - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/31/fannie-sues-over-libor/3328193/

Container Store Cleans Up After IPO Party - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-11-01/container-store-cleans-up-after-ipo-party

Changes to FSA Plans, 'Use it Or Lose It' No Longer Policy - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/11/01/changes-to-fsa-plans-use-it-or-lose-it-no-longer-policy/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfoxbusiness%252Fgovernment%2B(Internal%2B-%2BGovernment%2B-%2BText)

Groupon unveils redesigned website - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-groupon-new-website-20131101,0,1799507.story

Wal-Mart starts offering online holiday deals -- a month early - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-walmart-holiday-shopping-deals-20131101,0,5944196.story

Manufacturers Shake Off Effect of U.S. Budget Impasse: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturers-shake-off-effect-of-u-s-budget-impasse-economy.html

Dow up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after manufacturing data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

Detroit sales strong: Chrysler up 11%, Ford rises 14%, GM zips 16% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/11/01/us-brand-october-auto-sales-ford-general-motors-chrysler/3331063/

The Curse Of Downstream: Chevron's Horrible Refining Margins Spoil The Third ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/11/01/the-curse-of-downstream-chevrons-horrible-refining-margins-spoil-the-quarter/

OfficeMax, Office Depot merger clears antitrust hurdle - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-officemax-office-depot-merger-20131101,0,7850510.story

01-Nov-2013 18:14

The nefarious IRS attack on your local optometrist - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-optometrist-20131101,0,7130889.story

Fannie sues 9 banks over Libor-related losses - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/31/fannie-sues-over-libor/3328193/

Office Depot Merger With OfficeMax Wins Antitrust Approval (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-01/office-depot-merger-with-officemax-wins-antitrust-approval-1

FOREX-Euro falls to 2-week low, on pace for worst week in 16 months - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-forex-idUSL1N0IM13O20131101

US factory growth readings mixed, but show expansion - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE99L04G20131101

Enjoy Your Flight, but Still Not Your IPhone - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/enjoy-your-flight-but-still-not-your-iphone.html

Groupon Gets Up On the Localization Game. Finally!? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/idUS226641372420131101

Citigroup, RBS confirm forex probes - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/11/01/rbs-bank-forex-trading-probe/3345513/

Detroit sales strong: Chrysler up 11%, Ford rises 14%, GM zips 16% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/11/01/us-brand-october-auto-sales-ford-general-motors-chrysler/3331063/

Dow up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after manufacturing data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

01-Nov-2013 17:13

Walmart kicks off online holiday deals early in intense season - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-retail-holidays-walmart-idUSBRE9A003R20131101

The Container Store (TCS) IPO: What You Need to Know - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12091740/1/the-container-store-tcs-ipo-what-you-need-to-know.html

The nefarious IRS attack on your local optometrist - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-optometrist-20131101,0,7130889.story

Manufacturing in U.S. Expands at Faster Pace Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/u-s-ism-manufacturing-index-rose-to-56-4-in-october-from-56-2.html

UPDATE 2-Office Depot-OfficeMax deal gets US antitrust nod - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/officedepot-officemax-ftc-idUSL1N0IM0P420131101

Kindles Power Up for Flight as Airlines Vie to Be First - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/airline-gadget-use-expands-with-details-slowing-change.html

Much Ado About RBS Split - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-371101/

Fannie sues 9 banks over Libor-related losses - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/31/fannie-sues-over-libor/3328193/

Detroit sales strong: Chrysler up 11%, Ford rises 14%, GM zips 16% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/11/01/us-brand-october-auto-sales-ford-general-motors-chrysler/3331063/

01-Nov-2013 16:12

This Is Why Wall Street Hates Admitting Wrongdoing - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/10/31/this-is-why-wall-street-hates-admitting-wrongdoing/

Euro zone bonds inch higher on ECB policy easing bets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-bonds-euro-idUSL5N0IM1HK20131101

UPDATE 1-Office Depot-OfficeMax deal gets US antitrust nod - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/officedepot-officemax-ftc-idUSL1N0IM0P420131101

US STOCKS-Wall St rises, buoyed by results, manufacturing data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1N0IM0TC20131101

Manufacturing in U.S. Expands at Faster Pace Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/u-s-ism-manufacturing-index-rose-to-56-4-in-october-from-56-2.html

FAA Says Electronic Devices Now Allowed In-Flight. So Why The Heck Were We ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewbender/2013/10/31/faa-says-electronic-devices-now-allowed-in-flight-so-why-the-heck-were-we-turning-them-off-all-this-time/

IRS Offers Up a Break on Health Spending Accounts - Trade the Newsroom :: http://www.tradethenewsroom.com/irs-offers-break-health-spending-accounts-3737

Detroit sales strong: Chrysler up 11%, Ford rises 14%, GM zips 16% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/11/01/us-brand-october-auto-sales-ford-general-motors-chrysler/3331063/

Walmart kicks off online holiday deals early - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101162280

Legislation would require Decatur jobs in ADM deal - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Legislation-would-require-Decatur-jobs-in-ADM-deal-4943798.php

01-Nov-2013 15:11

'Use-or-lose' rule changing for flexible spending accounts - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/31/pf/flexible-spending-accounts/

Walmart kicks off online holiday deals early in intense season - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-retail-holidays-walmart-idUSBRE9A003R20131101

This Is Why Wall Street Hates Admitting Wrongdoing - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/10/31/this-is-why-wall-street-hates-admitting-wrongdoing/

Chevron Profit Falls on Refining Weakness - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/chevron-profit-falls-refining-weakness-20751982

JPMorgan Joins Citigroup in Responding to Currency Investigation - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-01/jpmorgan-joins-citigroup-in-responding-to-currency-investigation

Bullard: need confidence job gains will stick before taper - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/11/01/bullard-need-confidence-job-gains-will-stick-before-taper/

Manufacturing Strengthens From China to South Korea - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturing-strengthens-from-china-to-south-korea-economy.html

Chrysler sales up for 43rd consecutive month; Ford jumps 14% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/11/01/us-brand-october-auto-sales-ford-general-motors-chrysler/3331063/

FAA Says Fliers Can Use Devices During All Phases of Flight - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304527504579169542339497208.html

New legislation would make Decatur jobs a condition for ADM incentives deal - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ff150ae35c944d1484d92d5b1c5f40d6/IL--Archer-Daniels-Midland-Incentives

01-Nov-2013 14:10

No October jinx this time for the stock market - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/10/31/stocks-edge-lower-early-trading/uGCksQ6QMcSRteDSX7zuXK/story.html

Manufacturing Strengthens From China to South Korea: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturing-strengthens-from-china-to-south-korea-economy.html

'Use-or-lose' rule changing for flexible spending accounts - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/31/pf/flexible-spending-accounts/

Fannie Mae Sues Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Claims - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Fannie-Mae-Sues-Banks-for-800-Million-Over-Libor-4946063.php

Chevron earnings expected to suffer from refinery results - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24428267/chevron-earnings-expected-suffer-from-refinery-results

Euro struggles as expectations of looser ECB policy grow - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE99N0KR20131101

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Preparing for Holiday Shopping - eMarketsDaily :: http://www.emarketsdaily.com/wal-mart-stores-inc-nysewmt-preparing-for-holiday-shopping/183008/

Kindles Power Up For Flight as Airlines Vie to Be First - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/airline-gadget-use-expands-with-details-slowing-change.html

Publicis, Omnicom merger gets US antitrust green light - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/11/01/publicis-omnicom-merger-gets-us-antitrust-green-light/

Chrysler October US Sales Jump 11% on Truck Demand - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-370831/

01-Nov-2013 13:09

Walmart kicks off online holiday deals early in intense season - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-usa-retail-holidays-walmart-idUSBRE9A003R20131101

Legislation Proposed To Keep ADM - WIBQ :: http://wibqfm.com/news/articles/2013/nov/01/legislation-proposed-to-keep-adm/

Key Euribor rate dips after sharp inflation drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-euribor-idUSZYN0P0S0020131101

Kindles Power Up For Flight as Airlines Vie to Be First - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/airline-gadget-use-expands-with-details-slowing-change.html

RBS to Split Off $61 Billion in Loans Into Internal 'Bad Bank' - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/rbs-to-split-off-troubled-loans-of-about-61-billion-into-bad-bank/

US STOCKS-Futures edge higher after two-day decline - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1N0IM0CW20131101

Manufacturing Strengthens From China to South Korea: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturing-strengthens-from-china-to-south-korea-economy.html

'Use-or-lose' rule changing for flexible spending accounts - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/31/pf/flexible-spending-accounts/

Why Jos. A. Bank Fights For Men's Wearhouse - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2013/11/01/why-jos-a-bank-fights-for-mens-wearhouse/

Fannie Mae Sues Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Claims - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Fannie-Mae-Sues-Banks-for-800-Million-Over-Libor-4946063.php

01-Nov-2013 12:08

IRS eases rules on healthcare flexible spending accounts - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irs-flexible-spending-20131101,0,6868683.story

No October jinx this time for the stock market - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/10/31/stocks-edge-lower-early-trading/uGCksQ6QMcSRteDSX7zuXK/story.html

Bill would require ADM to create jobs - Dubuque Telegraph Herald :: http://www.thonline.com/news/business/article_b51322ee-7425-5f0e-a30c-7f8b29bd3fa7.html

Fannie Mae Sues Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Rigging - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/fannie-mae-sues-banks-for-800-million-over-libor-rigging.html

IRS warns of new phone scam - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/31/pf/taxes/irs-phone-scam/

Nissan promotes Europe boss to chief performance officer - Automotive News :: http://europe.autonews.com/article/20131101/ANE/131109998/nissan-promotes-europe-boss-to-chief-performance-officer

Kindles Power Up For Flight as Airlines Vie to be First - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/airline-gadget-use-expands-with-details-slowing-change.html

RBS to Split Off $61 Billion in Loans Into Internal 'Bad Bank' - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/rbs-to-split-off-troubled-loans-of-about-61-billion-into-bad-bank/

China's factories solid as recovery takes hold - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/31/news/economy/china-pmi-manufacturing/

US says Germany's export dependence hurts global economy - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/10/30/us-usa-treasury-currency-idINBRE99T1EW20131030

01-Nov-2013 11:07

IRS eases rules on healthcare flexible spending accounts - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irs-flexible-spending-20131101,0,6868683.story

No October jinx this time for the stock market - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/10/31/stocks-edge-lower-early-trading/uGCksQ6QMcSRteDSX7zuXK/story.html

Wal-Mart accelerates key online deals on tablets and TVs to Nov. 1 from ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/wal-mart-accelerates-key-online-deals-on-tablets-and-tvs-to-nov-1-from-thanksgiving-weekend/2013/11/01/e957d7a6-42aa-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html

Sony shares crushed as reforms fall short - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/01/investing/sony-earnings/

Fannie Mae Sues Banks for $800 Million Over Libor Rigging - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-31/fannie-mae-sues-banks-for-800-million-over-libor-rigging.html

RBS to Split Off Troubled Loans of About $61 Billion Into "Bad Bank" - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/rbs-to-split-off-troubled-loans-of-about-61-billion-into-bad-bank/

Airline passengers look forward to using gadgets gate to gate - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/10/31/faa-personal-electronics-passengers/3326521/

New proposal offers ADM more perks for staying in state - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-perks-proposal-illinois-20131031,0,7027352.story

Rand Paul says he will place hold on Janet Yellen nomination - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/rand-paul-janet-yellen-nomination-99047.html

01-Nov-2013 10:06

Wall Street ends session lower but posts gains for October - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

Fannie Mae sues banks over alleged Libor manipulation - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/fannie-mae-sues-global-banks-over-libor-scandal/2013/10/31/6f9405be-4261-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

IRS eases rules on healthcare flexible spending accounts - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irs-flexible-spending-20131101,0,6868683.story

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday shopping season online - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-11-01/wal-mart-kicks-off-holiday-shopping-season-online

Sony shares crushed as reforms fall short - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/01/investing/sony-earnings/

RBS to Split Off Troubled Loans of About $61 Billion Into Bad Bank - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/rbs-to-split-off-troubled-loans-of-about-61-billion-into-bad-bank/

India's Manufacturing Activity Remains Weak - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-370701/

Nissan Cuts Profit Forecast, Overhauls Management - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-01/nissan-cuts-profit-forecast-overhauls-management

FAA allowing most electronic device use throughout flights - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/31/travel/faa-portable-electronic-devices/

Legislation would require Decatur jobs in ADM deal - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Legislation-would-require-Decatur-jobs-in-ADM-deal-4943798.php

01-Nov-2013 09:05

Wall Street ends session lower but posts gains for October - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE99R0GU20131101

Fannie Mae sues banks over alleged Libor manipulation - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/fannie-mae-sues-global-banks-over-libor-scandal/2013/10/31/6f9405be-4261-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_story.html

IRS eases rules on healthcare flexible spending accounts - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irs-flexible-spending-20131101,0,6868683.story

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday shopping season online - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-11-01/wal-mart-kicks-off-holiday-shopping-season-online

FAA Moves to Ease Electronics Ban, Opening the Runways to Angry Birds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/business/passengers-to-be-free-to-use-electronics-on-flights-faa-says.html

TW Cable boosts top Internet speed to 100 Mbps - Las Vegas Sun :: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/nov/01/us-time-warner-cable-internet-speeds/

Asian shares wilt, Fed anxiety eclipses China optimism - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131101

Nissan Cuts Full-Year Profit Forecast, Overhauls Management - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-01/nissan-cuts-profit-forecast-overhauls-management

UK finance minister Osborne backs RBS bad bank plan - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2013/11/01/uk-finance-minister-osborne-backs-rbs-bad-bank-plan/

New proposal offers ADM more perks for staying in state - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-perks-proposal-illinois-20131031,0,7027352.story

01-Nov-2013 08:04

IRS eases rules on healthcare flexible spending accounts - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irs-flexible-spending-20131101,0,6868683.story

No October jinx this time for the stock market - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/10/31/stocks-edge-lower-early-trading/uGCksQ6QMcSRteDSX7zuXK/story.html

Fannie Mae Sues Banks for $800 Million Over Libor-Rigging Claims - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Fannie-Mae-Sues-Banks-for-800-Million-Over-4945430.php

Time Warner Cable says users bolted - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/10/31/time-warner-cable-reports-record-quarterly-loss-subscribers/0f1O7Kh02hj7hKr4ND2m9J/story.html

Ariad halts US sales of key drug - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/10/31/ariad-pharmaceuticals-suspends-marketing-leukemia-drug-response-fda-request/2O6tptrEMaBHp8r4qmhVvM/story.html

FAA Moves to Ease Electronics Ban, Opening the Runways to Angry Birds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/business/passengers-to-be-free-to-use-electronics-on-flights-faa-says.html

Manufacturing Strengthens From China to South Korea: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-01/manufacturing-strengthens-from-china-to-south-korea-economy.html

Scrooge McDucks And Uncle Sam's Trillion-Dollar Stock Buybacks - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/10/31/scrooge-mcducks-and-uncle-sams-trillion-dollar-stock-buybacks/

UPDATED: Manar bill would require Decatur jobs in ADM deal - Herald & Review :: http://herald-review.com/news/local/updated-manar-bill-would-require-decatur-jobs-in-adm-deal/article_6fe6dd02-4266-11e3-adc8-0019bb2963f4.html

Mayor vetoes Bill 2491 - Thegardenisland.com :: http://thegardenisland.com/mayor-vetoes-bill/article_133781ae-4277-11e3-93f4-001a4bcf887a.html