Tuesday, December 17, 2013

18-Dec-2013 08:31

Consumer Prices Steady as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

Japan exports rise but trade gap widens on weak yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/us-japan-economy-trade-idUSBRE9BH01N20131218

Herbalife perseveres amid 'pyramid scheme' accusations - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-herbalife-20131218,0,2394778.story

HP Raises Whitman's Annual Base Salary to $1.5M From $1 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/hp-raises-whitman-s-annual-base-salary-to-1-5-million-from-1.html

Yen slips as investors await Fed meeting outcome - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9AH0UU20131218

Gold Rallies on Speculation Fed Will Refrain From Stimulus Cut - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/gold-rebounds-as-federal-reserve-may-refrain-from-stimulus-cut.html

Applying Creativity to a Byproduct of Oil Drilling in North Dakota - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/business/energy-environment/applying-creativity-to-a-byproduct-of-oil-drilling-in-north-dakota.html

Sources: ADM to announce Chicago headquarters - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/sources-adm-to-announce-chicago-headquarters/article_59a2fbbc-6be4-5774-83d3-dcebb35cbb4f.html

TAKE A LOOK-Asia c.banks: India surprises with a rate hold - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/asia-economy-cenbanks-idINL3N0H80NV20131218

Pool of underwater home mortgages shrinks 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/17/underwater-home-mortgages-fall-third-quarter-corelogic/4045583/

18-Dec-2013 07:30

Study Finds 6.4 Million U.S. Homeowners Still Have Underwater Mortgages - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/17/6-4-million-still-have-underwater-mortgages-as-of-q3-2013-says-corelogic/

Consumer Prices Steady as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

HP CEO gets big pay hike after 2013 stock rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-hp-ceo-idUSBRE9BG1EE20131217

Japan exports rise but trade gap widens on weak yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/us-japan-economy-trade-idUSBRE9BH01N20131218

Herbalife perseveres amid 'pyramid scheme' accusations - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-herbalife-20131218,0,2394778.story

ADM to move headquarters to Chicago - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-headquarters-chicago-20131217,0,2066153.story

Gold shakes off Fed fears to post gains - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-shakes-off-fed-fears-to-post-gains-2013-12-17

CURRENCIES: Dollar Edges Lower With Fed Decision On Deck - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/currencies-dollar-edges-lower-with-fed-decision-on-deck-20131218-00009

UN: Opium Production in Burma Increases - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/un-opium-production-in-burma-increases/1812587.html

Rajan Holds India Rate in Surprise on Hazy Inflation Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/rajan-unexpectedly-keeps-india-rates-unchanged-to-support-growth.html

18-Dec-2013 06:29

Low Inflation Tests World's Central Banks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304173704579264551256246892.html

Herbalife perseveres amid 'pyramid scheme' accusations - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-herbalife-20131218,0,2394778.story

UPDATE 1-Japan exports rise but trade gap widens on weak yen - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/japan-economy-trade-idINL3N0JW1KZ20131218

ADM to move headquarters to Chicago - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-headquarters-chicago-20131217,0,2066153.story

Yen Drops After Record Trade Gap; Dollar Steady on Fed Outlook - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/dollar-holds-3-day-drop-versus-yen-on-taper-guidance-question

HP Raises Whitman's Annual Base Salary to $1.5 Million From $1 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/hp-raises-whitman-s-annual-base-salary-to-1-dot-5-million-from-1

William Morris is said to be near deal to buy IMG Worldwide - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-wme-img-acquisition-20131218,0,6332911.story

PRECIOUS-Gold holds ground ahead of Fed decision on stimulus - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/markets-precious-idINL3N0JX0GL20131218

Goldman-funded plan serves 1500 jailed NYC teens - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Goldman-funded-plan-serves-1-500-jailed-NYC-teens-5073711.php

Pool of underwater home mortgages shrinks 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/17/underwater-home-mortgages-fall-third-quarter-corelogic/4045583/

18-Dec-2013 05:28

Study Finds 6.4 Million U.S. Homeowners Still Have Underwater Mortgages - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/17/6-4-million-still-have-underwater-mortgages-as-of-q3-2013-says-corelogic/

Consumer Prices Steady as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

AP survey: US income gap is holding back economy - Charleston Post Courier :: http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131217/PC05/131219458/1010/survey-us-income-gap-is-holding-back-economyap-photo-nybz137-nybz138

AMC Entertainment IPO at $18 a Share - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/amc-entertainment-ipo-at-18-a-share-AEebEk15QqW9FMfIq1MA~A.html

Herbalife perseveres amid 'pyramid scheme' accusations - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-herbalife-20131218,0,2394778.story

UPDATE 1-Japan exports rise but trade gap widens on weak yen - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/japan-economy-trade-idINL3N0JW1KZ20131218

ADM to move headquarters to Chicago - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-headquarters-chicago-20131217,0,2066153.story

HP Raises Whitman's Annual Base Salary to $1.5 Million From $1 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/hp-raises-whitman-s-annual-base-salary-to-1-dot-5-million-from-1

Gold shakes off Fed fears to post gains - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-shakes-off-fed-fears-to-post-gains-2013-12-17

Asian Stocks Advance With Gold Before Fed as Yen Retreats - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/nikkei-futures-fall-amid-yen-rebound-commodities-decline.html

18-Dec-2013 04:27

Consumer Prices Steady as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

HP CEO gets big pay hike after 2013 stock rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-hp-ceo-idUSBRE9BG1EE20131217

Hawkier Bernanke should lay groundwork for pullback - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101280600

AP survey: US income gap is holding back economy - Charleston Post Courier :: http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20131217/PC05/131219458/1010/survey-us-income-gap-is-holding-back-economyap-photo-nybz137-nybz138

Sources: ADM to open headquarters in Chicago - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Sources-ADM-to-open-headquarters-in-Chicago-5073176.php

Gold Rebounds as Federal Reserve May Refrain From Stimulus Cut - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/gold-rebounds-as-federal-reserve-may-refrain-from-stimulus-cut

Herbalife perseveres amid 'pyramid scheme' accusations - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-herbalife-20131218,0,2394778.story

Silver Lake Said in Deal for $2.4 Billion Purchase of IMG Agency - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/silver-lake-said-in-deal-for-2-dot-4-billion-purchase-of-img-agency

Japan's trade deficit soars on fuel import costs - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/12/17/4551983/japans-trade-deficit-soars-on.html

Asian shares creep up, dollar steady as Fed decision looms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131218

18-Dec-2013 03:26

Survey: US income gap is holding back economy - KOMO News :: http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Survey-US-income-gap-is-holding-back-economy-236237191.html

Hawkier Bernanke should lay groundwork for pullback - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101280600

Herbalife Clean Audit Won't Deter Ackman in Pyramid Claim - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Herbalife-Clean-Audit-Won-t-Deter-Ackman-in-5072954.php

Low Inflation Tests World's Central Banks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304173704579264551256246892.html

ADM to move headquarters to Chicago - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-headquarters-chicago-20131217,0,2066153.story

HP CEO gets big pay hike after 2013 stock rally - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101280797

PRECIOUS-Gold firms ahead of Fed decision on stimulus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/markets-precious-idUSL3N0JX03V20131218

William Morris Endeavor Nears Deal to Buy IMG - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304858104579264453742946252.html

Asian Shares Mixed; Tokyo Up - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-408155/

Less than 5 percent of Dallas-area mortgage holders are underwater on their ... - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/residential-real-estate/20131217-less-than-5-percent-of-dallas-area-mortgage-holders-are-underwater-on-their-home-loans.ece

18-Dec-2013 02:25

IRS vendor owed $525 million in back taxes - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/17/irs-vendors-owe-589-million-in-back-taxes/

Is It Safe to Taper With Inflation This Low? - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-408022/

Hawkier Bernanke should lay groundwork for pullback - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101280600

Herbalife Clean Audit Won't Deter Ackman in Pyramid Claim - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Herbalife-Clean-Audit-Won-t-Deter-Ackman-in-5072954.php

Income inequality strains economy, says survey - Green Bay Press Gazette :: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/viewart/20131217/GPG03/312170366/Income-inequality-strains-economy-says-survey

Dollar on defensive as Fed verdict looms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9AH0UU20131218

William Morris Endeavor, Silver Lake near deal for IMG Worldwide - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-william-morris-endeavor-silver-lake-finalizing-deal-to-buy-img-worldwide-20131217,0,4935058.story

HP CEO gets big pay hike after 2013 stock rally - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101280797

PRECIOUS-Gold firms ahead of Fed decision on stimulus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/markets-precious-idUSL3N0JX03V20131218

Pool of underwater home mortgages shrinks 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/17/underwater-home-mortgages-fall-third-quarter-corelogic/4045583/

18-Dec-2013 01:24

Herbalife Shares Continue Re-Audit Surge - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2013/12/17/herbalife-shares-continue-re-audit-surge/

Study Finds 6.4 Million U.S. Homeowners Still Have Underwater Mortgages - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/17/6-4-million-still-have-underwater-mortgages-as-of-q3-2013-says-corelogic/

Jury Begins Deliberating in Case of SAC Portfolio Manager - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-407651/

CashCall, the ex-regulator and the revolving door - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-cashcall-20131217,0,7129707.story

Gold Prices Slide as Inflation Runs Sideways (Update 1) - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12157457/1/gold-prices-slide-as-inflation-runs-sideways.html

AP survey: US income gap is holding back economy - KOB.com :: http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3249585.shtml?cat%3D602

AAA projects slight uptick in year-end holiday travel - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/17/aaa-holiday-travel-projection/4067733/

HP CEO gets big pay hike after 2013 stock rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-hp-ceo-idUSBRE9BG1EE20131217

Consumer Prices Steady As Fed Weighs Next Move - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/business/falling-gas-prices-keep-inflation-tame.html

Asian shares, dollar walk on eggs as Fed decision looms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131217

18-Dec-2013 00:23

Study Finds 6.4 Million U.S. Homeowners Still Have Underwater Mortgages - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/17/6-4-million-still-have-underwater-mortgages-as-of-q3-2013-says-corelogic/

Statesman Journal: Ballot Might Decide Liquor Laws - OPB News :: http://www.opb.org/news/article/ballot-might-decide-liquor-laws/

AP survey: US income gap is holding back economy - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/2013/12/17/survey-income-gap-holding-back-economy-income-gap-holding-back-economy-survey-says/gmW9GNc48wjIUzt9W73pGK/story.html

Herbalife Clean Audit Won't Deter Ackman in Pyramid Claim (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-16/herbalife-auditors-find-no-material-changes-in-re-audits-1

Home-builder confidence bounces back after summer slowdown - Phoenix Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/12/17/home-builder-confidence-bounces-back.html

Teva Will Sell Generic Viagra in 2017 Under Pfizer Settlement - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/teva-will-sell-generic-viagra-in-2017-under-pfizer-settlement

Economists hope India can cool inflation fight after fresh rate hike - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-india-economy-cbank-idINBRE9BG1B920131217

Uber 'price gouging' complaints are silly - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/17/technology/mobile/uber-price/

AAA projects slight uptick in year-end holiday travel - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/usatoday/article/4067733

Nikkei Futures Fall as Yen Holds Rebound After Commodities Drop - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/nikkei-futures-fall-as-yen-holds-rebound-after-commodities-drop

17-Dec-2013 23:22

Herbalife Shares Continue Re-Audit Surge - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2013/12/17/herbalife-shares-continue-re-audit-surge/

Free Shipping Day 2013: deeper discounts, later deadlines - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2013/1217/Free-Shipping-Day-2013-deeper-discounts-later-deadlines

Ecuadoreans Can Attempt to Seize Chevron's Canada Assets - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-407874/

Survey of economists: US income gap is holding back economy - Ocala :: http://www.ocala.com/article/20131217/ARTICLES/131219717?Title%3DSurvey-of-economists-US-income-gap-is-holding-back-economy-

Consumer Prices Steady in US as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

Uber Explains Why $35 a Mile Is the Right Price - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-17/uber-explains-why-35-a-mile-is-the-right-price

Expect more holiday travelers, AAA says - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/travel/holiday-travel-aaa/?hpt%3Dhp_bn10

Teva Settles Viagra(R) Patent Litigation with Pfizer - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131217-909338.html?dsk%3Dy

Commodities Drop With US Stocks Before Fed as Treasuries Climb - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-16/asian-index-futures-to-rupee-forwards-gain-after-brent-oil-jumps

Pool of underwater home mortgages shrinks 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/17/underwater-home-mortgages-fall-third-quarter-corelogic/4045583/

17-Dec-2013 22:21

3M Increases Quarterly Dividend by 35% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304403804579264020043884580

Homebuilder Sentiment Surges - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12157426/1/homebuilder-sentiment-surges.html

Herbalife Shares Continue Re-Audit Surge - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2013/12/17/herbalife-shares-continue-re-audit-surge/

UPDATE 1-Pfizer will allow Teva to sell generic Viagra - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/viagra-teva-idUSL2N0JW16V20131217

Nearly 6.4-million homeowners still underwater on their mortgages - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-corelogic-underwater-mortgage-report-20131217,0,6001540.story

Holiday travel in US sees slight uptick despite shaky economy - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Holiday-travel-in-U-S-sees-slight-uptick-despite-5072189.php

Three plead not guilty in Libor manipulation cases - UPI.com :: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2013/12/17/Three-plead-not-guilty-in-Libor-manipulation-cases/UPI-38721387312009/?spt%3Drln%26or%3D3

Uber CEO: Surge Pricing Prevented You From Getting Stranded In The Snow - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Uber-CEO-Surge-Pricing-Prevented-You-From-5072466.php

Consumer Prices Steady in US as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

U.S. Stocks Decline Before Tomorrow's Stimulus Decision - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed-meets.html

17-Dec-2013 21:20

Home-builder confidence ticks up, reaches four-month high - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-us-home-builder-confidence-20131217,0,3958589.story

Study Finds 6.4 Million U.S. Homeowners Still Have Underwater Mortgages - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/17/6-4-million-still-have-underwater-mortgages-as-of-q3-2013-says-corelogic/

Uber 'price gouging' complaints are silly - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/17/technology/mobile/uber-price/

Inflation tame, but Fed may still trim bond buying - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-usa-economy-prices-idUSBRE9BG0OQ20131217

Herbalife plans to get back to 'business as usual' - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101279213

AP survey: US income gap is holding back economy - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/2013/12/17/survey-income-gap-holding-back-economy-income-gap-holding-back-economy-survey-says/gmW9GNc48wjIUzt9W73pGK/story.html

US STOCKS-Wall Street flat ahead of Fed decision - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0JW1KD20131217

Holiday travel in US sees slight uptick despite shaky economy - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Holiday-travel-in-U-S-sees-slight-uptick-despite-5072189.php

Treasuries Advance Amid Wagers Fed to Reiterate Low-Rate Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/treasuries-are-world-s-worst-performers-as-fed-considers-taper.html

US Stocks Pare Losses - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-407263/

17-Dec-2013 20:19

US Home Builders' Confidence Climbs - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-407551/

Another analyst raises price target for Herbalife stock - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-another-analyst-raises-price-target-for-herbalife-stock-20131217,0,2229371.story

UPDATE 1-Pfizer will allow Teva to sell generic Viagra - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/viagra-teva-idUSL2N0JW16V20131217

Nearly 6.4-million homeowners still underwater on their mortgages - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-corelogic-underwater-mortgage-report-20131217,0,6001540.story

The Fed and Tapering -- Anybody's Guess - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/12/17/fed-and-tapering-anybody-guess/

UPDATE 2-US inflation tame, but Fed may still trim bond buying - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/usa-economy-prices-idINL2N0JW0M920131217

M&T Extends Hudson City Deadline Amid Fed Objections - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/m-t-extends-hudson-city-deadline-amid-fed-objections.html

Stocks slip as Federal Reserve meeting begins - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/futures-head-higher-for-second-day-as-fed-gathers/2013/12/17/abefeae0-671f-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

Frontier to Buy AT&T's Connecticut Wires Business - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304403804579263880461918444.html

Treasurys Rebound After Strong Sale - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-407640/

17-Dec-2013 19:18

Herbalife Shares Continue Re-Audit Surge - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2013/12/17/herbalife-shares-continue-re-audit-surge/

Home-builder confidence ticks up, reaches four-month high - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-us-home-builder-confidence-20131217,0,3958589.story

Why Frontier Communications (FTR) Stock Is Soaring Today - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12157639/1/why-frontier-communications-ftr-stock-is-soaring-today.html

As Tech Industry Leaders Meet With Obama, NSA Ruling Looms Large - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/us/politics/as-tech-industry-leaders-meet-with-obama-nsa-ruling-looms-large.html

Consumer Prices Steady in US as Fed Weighs QE Taper: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

Market flat as investors brace for the Fed - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/17/investing/stocks-markets/

SEC Orders $3.4 Billion in Penalties in Fiscal 2013 - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-407707/

Pfizer Resolves Patent Litigation Against Teva - Quick Facts - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2240995/pfizer-resolves-patent-litigation-against-teva-quick-facts.aspx?type%3Dqf%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_campaign%3Dsitemap

Nearly 6.4-million homeowners still underwater on their mortgages - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-corelogic-underwater-mortgage-report-20131217,0,6001540.story

Treasury Yield Curve Steepens as Fed Meets Amid Wagers on Taper - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/treasuries-are-world-s-worst-performers-as-fed-considers-taper.html

17-Dec-2013 18:17

GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares dip, dollar steady as Fed meeting nears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/markets-global-idUSL6N0JW2LK20131217

AT&T to sell Connecticut wireline assets to Frontier for $2 billion - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-att-assetsale-idUSBRE9BG0KC20131217

Herbalife Clean Audit Won't Deter Ackman in Pyramid Claim - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-16/herbalife-auditors-find-no-changes-in-re-audits-correct-.html

Senate vote clears budget deal for passage this week - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/12/17/senate-vote-budget-deal/4045395/

Home-builder confidence ticks up, reaches four-month high - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-us-home-builder-confidence-20131217,0,3958589.story

Study Finds 6.4 Million U.S. Homeowners Still Have Underwater Mortgages - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2013/12/17/6-4-million-still-have-underwater-mortgages-as-of-q3-2013-says-corelogic/

JPMorgan clamps down on trader chat rooms - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2013/12/17/jpmorgan-clamps-down-on-trader-chat-rooms/

Bob Diamond's Africa fund Atlas Mara raises $325m - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/223902c2-66ee-11e3-a5f9-00144feabdc0.html

US Stocks Slip Ahead of Fed Decision - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-407263/

Cost of Living in US Unchanged as Gasoline Prices Fall - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

17-Dec-2013 17:16

Educating students about the dangers of social media - Daily News - Galveston County :: http://www.galvestondailynews.com/education/article_f88b376a-6611-11e3-a317-0019bb30f31a.html

Asian Shares Mostly Higher on Positive US, Europe Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304403804579262974159673870.html

US current account deficit narrows to $94.8 billion in third quarter, smallest in 4 ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/17/us-current-account-deficit-narrows-to-48-billion-in-third-quarter-smallest-in-4/

IBM Peers Into Its Crystal Ball - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerkay/2013/12/17/ibm-peers-into-its-crystal-ball/

Pool of underwater home mortgages shrinks 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/17/underwater-home-mortgages-fall-third-quarter-corelogic/4045583/

AT&T to sell Connecticut wireline assets to Frontier for $2 billion - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-att-assetsale-20131217,0,3916177.story

Consumer prices stay flat, inflation low ahead of key Fed meeting - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-consumer-price-index-cpi-inflation-economy-20131217,0,4303057.story

Budget bill clears key test vote in Senate - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/17/budget-bill-clears-key-test-vote-in-senate/

US Homebuilder Confidence Surges in December - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-homebuilder-confidence-surges-december-21245540

U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Inflation Data Before Fed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed-meets.html

17-Dec-2013 16:15

Ex-UBS Trader Hayes Pleads Not Guilty Over Libor Rigging - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/ex-ubs-trader-hayes-pleads-not-guilty-in-first-libor-prosecution.html

Current account deficit smallest in four years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-current-account-deficit-idUSBRE9BG0OE20131217

Cost of Living in US Unchanged as Gasoline Prices Fall - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

Dollar is stable ahead of Fed meeting - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-is-stable-ahead-of-fed-meeting-2013-12-17?link%3DMW_latest_news

3M increases quarterly dividend by 35% - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/3m-increases-quarterly-dividend-by-35-2013-12-17-94853833?link%3DMW_latest_news

U.S. Stocks Little Changed Amid Inflation Data Before Fed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed-meets.html

AT&T Selling Its Connecticut Wireline Business To Frontier For $2 Billion - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/17/att-selling-its-connecticut-wireline-business-to-frontier-for-2-billion/

Honeywell 2014 Profit Forecast Low End Trails Estimates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/honeywell-forecasts-2014-earnings-per-share-as-much-as-5-55.html

US homebuilder confidence surges in December - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-homebuilder-confidence-surges-in-december/2013/12/17/553b5c22-672c-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

GSK to Scrap Individual Sales Targets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/gsk-change-promotes-drugs-21242770

17-Dec-2013 15:14

Amazon's German workers strike as Christmas orders peak - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/16/us-amazon-germany-idINBRE9BF0M220131216

FOREX-Euro firms as liquidity tightens; eyes on ZEW, Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/markets-forex-idUSL6N0JW1K820131217

GlaxoSmithKline to End Payments to Doctors - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304858104579263640414302348.html

Spain's Bonds Decline Before Fed Meeting; German Bunds Advance - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/german-two-year-yields-match-three-month-high-before-zew-survey.html

Current account deficit smallest in four years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-current-account-deficit-idUSBRE9BG0OE20131217

Cost of Living in US Unchanged as Gasoline Prices Fall - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-unchanged-in-november-on-cheaper-energy.html

Inflation Dropped Marginally in November - The Economic Voice :: http://www.economicvoice.com/inflation-dropped-marginally-in-november/

Israeli court wrests holding company from tycoon - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israeli-court-wrests-holding-company-from-tycoon/2013/12/17/25660ad8-6722-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

AT&T Sells Connecticut Operations to Frontier for $2 Billion (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-17/at-and-t-sells-connecticut-wireline-unit-to-frontier-for-2-billion

Japan hawks unveil sweeping defense upgrade - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/12/17/japan-security-plan/4048729/

17-Dec-2013 14:13

How the AP-GfK poll was conducted - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/How-the-AP-GfK-poll-was-conducted-5067630.php

Boeing Raises Dividend by 50% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304858104579262672452757220

Euro firms as liquidity tightens; eyes on ZEW, Fed - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-markets-forex-idINBRE9AH0UU20131217

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Little Changed Before Fed Meets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed-meets.html

GSK to stop paying doctors to make speeches - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25415485

Twentieth Century Fox theme park announced - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/travel/twentieth-century-fox-theme-park/

Market Hustle: Futures Trade Sideways Ahead of Fed Meeting - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12156879/1/market-hustle-futures-trade-sideways-ahead-of-fed-meeting.html

German investor morale hits highest level since April 2006 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-germany-zew-idUSBRE9BG0KS20131217

Frontier to Buy AT&T's Connecticut Wireline Business - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-407416/

Many Detect End of Line for Stimulus by the Fed - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/17/business/economy/many-detect-shift-by-fed-on-program-to-buy-bonds.html

17-Dec-2013 13:12

Most Americans see stock market either flat or lower by end of 2014 - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101274875

Southern California home prices flat, sales fall in November - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-southern-california-home-prices-november-20131216,0,2103730.story

Boeing Raises Dividend by 50% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304858104579262672452757220.html

AIG to sell aircraft-leasing unit ILFC to AerCap for $5.4 billion - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-aig-ilfc-sale-20131217,0,4188450.story

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Little Changed Before Fed Meets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed-meets.html

US economic outlook helping German sentiment: ZEW economist - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-germany-zew-economist-idUSBRE9BG0G720131217

GlaxoSmithKline to End Payments to Doctors - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304858104579263640414302348.html

European shares dip, dollar steady as Fed meeting nears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131217

Pound Erases Advance Against Dollar After U.K. Inflation Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/pound-gains-first-time-in-five-days-before-u-k-inflation-report.html

Genting to Spend Up to $4 Billion Finishing Off Las Vegas Resort - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/genting-to-spend-up-to-4-billion-finishing-off-las-vegas-resort.html

17-Dec-2013 12:11

AP-GfK Poll: Americans See End of Stock Surge - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ap-gfk-poll-americans-end-stock-surge-21229589

AerCap to Acquire International Lease Finance Corporation - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/HUG1750031.html?dsk%3Dy

Southern California home sales drop - The Desert Sun :: http://www.mydesert.com/article/20131216/BUSINESS04/312160015/Southern-California-home-sales-drop

EU passenger car registrations up 1.2 percent - Rapid City Journal :: http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/world/europe/eu-passenger-car-registrations-up-percent/article_97c1d538-4c42-532b-aee7-3c74590e8d10.html

GlaxoSmithKline to End Payments to Doctors for Drug Promotion - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-407300/

Dollar 1% From 5-Year High Versus Yen on Fed, Before CPI Data - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-16/dollar-0-dot-8-percent-from-5-year-high-versus-yen-on-fed-before-cpi-data

UK inflation rate falls slightly to 4-year low - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/uk-inflation-rate-falls-slightly-to-4-year-low/2013/12/17/6e04d61c-6708-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

US economic outlook helping German sentiment: ZEW economist - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/us-germany-zew-economist-idUSBRE9BG0G720131217

Avago agrees to buy LSI for $6.6 billion - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/16/avago-lsi-acquisition/4038113/

New Japan Security Plan Focuses on Island Dispute - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-security-plan-focuses-island-disputes-21242181

17-Dec-2013 11:10

AP-GfK poll: Americans see end of stock surge - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20131216_ap_b153d3b627244c6793251e12372b5c02.html

Southern California home sales drop - The Desert Sun :: http://www.mydesert.com/article/20131216/BUSINESS04/312160015/Southern-California-home-sales-drop

GM to cut S.Korean jobs as Chevy pullout looms in Europe - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/gm-korea-idINL3N0JW0WX20131217

Stock futures trade flat ahead of Fed meeting - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/17/stocks-tuesday/4049073/

European Auto Registrations Rise in November - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/european-auto-registrations-rise-in-november-20131217-00044

Japan hawks unveil sweeping defense upgrade - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/12/17/japan-security-plan/4048729/

FOREX-Euro firms as liquidity tightens; eyes on ZEW, Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/markets-forex-idUSL6N0JW1K820131217

GSK to change the way it promotes drugs - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/gsk-to-change-the-way-it-promotes-drugs/2013/12/17/1a46b694-66fe-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

U.K. Inflation Edges Closer to BOE's 2% Target - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-17/u-k-inflation-nears-boe-s-2-target-with-unexpected-slowdown.html

AIG selling aircraft leasing unit in $5.4B deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/16/aig-aircraft-leasing/4037913/

17-Dec-2013 10:09

How the AP-GfK Poll Was Conducted - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ap-gfk-poll-conducted-21229590

Southern California home prices flat, sales fall in November - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-southern-california-home-prices-november-20131216,0,2103730.story

AIG to sell aircraft-leasing unit ILFC to AerCap for $5.4 billion - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-aig-ilfc-sale-20131217,0,4188450.story

Boeing in record $10bn share buyback and raises dividend - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25396615

USPS in Chicago plans Sunday holiday deliveries - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1216/USPS-in-Chicago-plans-Sunday-holiday-deliveries?utm_medium%3DApp.net%26utm_source%3DPourOver

GM to cut S Korean jobs as Chevy pullout looms in Europe - Business Standard :: http://www.business-standard.com/article/international/gm-to-cut-s-korean-jobs-as-chevy-pullout-looms-in-europe-113121700197_1.html

Plane slides off runway in Wisconsin - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/16/travel/wisconsin-plane-runway/

European Stocks Slide on Fed Fears - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-407263/

UPDATE 2-GlaxoSmithKline overhauls sales practices after scandals - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/glaxosmithkline-payment-idUSL6N0JW14320131217

Avago agrees to buy LSI for $6.6 billion - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/16/avago-lsi-acquisition/4038113/

17-Dec-2013 09:08

Asian shares mostly lower, yen rebounds - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/businessnews/article.aspx?id%3D934597

How the AP-GfK Poll Was Conducted - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ap-gfk-poll-conducted-21229590

US STOCKS-Upbeat data, deals lift Wall St; traders keep eye on Fed - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/16/markets-usa-stocks-idINL2N0JV1QD20131216

TREASURIES OUTLOOK-Bonds fall after manufacturing data; markets await Fed - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/16/markets-usa-bonds-idINL2N0JV1WV20131216

AIG to sell aircraft-leasing unit ILFC to AerCap for $5.4 billion - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-aig-ilfc-sale-20131217,0,4188450.story

USPS in Chicago plans Sunday holiday deliveries - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1216/USPS-in-Chicago-plans-Sunday-holiday-deliveries

Southern California home sales drop - The Desert Sun :: http://www.mydesert.com/article/20131216/BUSINESS04/312160015/Southern-California-home-sales-drop

Boeing announces $10 billion buyback, raises dividend - Livemint :: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/xRblgiPWcc5LD0znQvxUTN/Boeing-announces-10-billion-buyback-raises-dividend.html

Plane slides off snowy taxiway - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/world-news/plane-slides-off-snowy-taxiway-29845227.html

UPDATE 1-GlaxoSmithKline to stop paying doctors to promote drugs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/17/glaxosmithkline-payment-idUSL6N0JW14320131217