Monday, December 23, 2013

24-Dec-2013 08:53

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer confidence rebounds after shutdown ends - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/BUSINESS/312230108/Consumer-confidence-rebounds-after-shutdown-ends?odyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CAuto%2520news

Paul Allen sells island in San Juans - Longview Daily News :: http://tdn.com/news/state-and-regional/washington/paul-allen-sells-island-in-san-juans/article_add14411-876b-536c-ada1-b57c717c22e0.html

Obama administration quietly extends health-care enrollment deadline by a day - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/obama-administration-secretly-extends-health-care-enrollment-deadline/2013/12/23/66470068-6bdf-11e3-aecc-85cb037b7236_story.html

Disney CEO Iger Sees Pay Slide as Year Gains Fails to Match 2012 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/disney-s-iger-sees-pay-drop-15-percent-to-34-dot-3-million-last-year-1

Pre-Volcker Hedging, Swiss Bank Amnesty, Halkbank: Compliance - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/pre-volcker-hedging-swiss-bank-amnesty-halkbank-compliance

US Store Traffic Sinks 21% as Last-Ditch Deals Flop - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/shoppers-grab-sweeter-deals-in-last-minute-holiday-dash.html

Target meets with state attorneys as lawsuits pile up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-target-breach-legal-idUSBRE9BM0UT20131224

Asian shares shine, Nikkei at six-year closing high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131224

Dollar Rises Versus Yen as Policy Outlook Diverges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/dollar-stays-lower-before-factory-data-aussie-gains-versus-kiwi.html

24-Dec-2013 07:52

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304011304579220154026887972

Paul Allen sells island in San Juans for $8M - kgw.com :: http://www.kgw.com/news/Paul-Allen-sells-island-in-San-Juans-for-8M-237101391.html

Target says scammers are preying off data breach [Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn ... - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201312240001KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_10231_58653-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C12/24/2013%252012:01%2520AM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CTarget%2520says%2520scammers%2520are%2520preying%2520off%2520data%2520breach%2520%255BPioneer%2520Press%252C%2520St.%2520Paul%252C%2520Minn.%2520%253A%253A%2520%255D%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CMcClatchy-Tribune%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;FB%26ticker%3DFB

Obamacare Sign-Up Extended as Record 1 Million Use Site - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/obamacare-deadline-extended-one-day-as-customers-rush-to-website

$40 million fund created for Bangladesh building collapse victims - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/40-million-fund-created-for-Bangladesh-building-collapse-victims/articleshow/27834296.cms

CURRENCIES: Dollar Creeps Higher In Quiet Trade - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/currencies-dollar-creeps-higher-in-quiet-trade-20131224-00004

Consumer Spending Gains Lift Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increases-by-most-in-five-months.html

Japan's Nikkei 225 Extends Six-Year High on U.S. Data - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/japanese-shares-advance-after-holiday-on-u-s-data-imf.html

24-Dec-2013 06:51

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Consumer Spending Gains Lift Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increases-by-most-in-five-months.html

Consumer confidence rebounds after shutdown ends - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/BUSINESS/312230108/Consumer-confidence-rebounds-after-shutdown-ends

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304011304579220154026887972.html

Dollar steadies after upbeat US consumption data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131224

Asian Stocks Rise on U.S. Recovery as China Eases Crunch - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/asian-stocks-rise-sixth-day-as-data-show-u-s-recovery.html

Obamacare Sign-Up Extended as Customers Rush to Enroll - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/obamacare-deadline-extended-one-day-on-busy-website.html

Jos. A. Bank turns down Men's Wearhouse offer - Chattanooga Times Free Press :: http://timesfreepress.com/news/2013/dec/24/jos-bank-turns-down-mens-wearhouse-offer/

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sells private island for $8 million - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-allen-island-idUSBRE9BN04L20131224

24-Dec-2013 05:50

Retailers seek 'green' alternative to plastic gift cards - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gift-card-pollution-20131223,0,2368606.story?track%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Blatimes%252Fbusiness%2B(L.A.%2BTimes%2B-%2BBusiness)

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer Spending Gains Lift Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increases-by-most-in-five-months.html

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304011304579220154026887972.html

Fallout from Target customer data breach shows in sentiment survey - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-update-20131224,0,3726322.story

Dollar steadies after upbeat US consumption data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131224

Sony To Sell Gracenote To Tribune For $170 Mln - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2243913/sony-to-sell-gracenote-to-tribune-for-170-mln.aspx?type%3Dbn%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_campaign%3Dsitemap

Nikkei at 6-year high after US rally; China credit fears ease - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101294210

PBOC's Opacity Leaves Markets Guessing Amid Cash Crunch - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/pboc-s-opacity-leaves-markets-guessing-amid-cash-crunch

Last-minute surge of health law sign-ups - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-deadline-20131224,0,236895.story

24-Dec-2013 04:49

Asian markets higher after US growth data - GlobalPost :: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/131222/asian-markets-higher-after-us-growth-data

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Asian Morning Briefing: US Stocks Hit Another Record - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412673/

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304011304579220154026887972.html

Fallout from Target customer data breach shows in sentiment survey - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-update-20131224,0,3726322.story

Hyundai, Kia agree to lump sum payouts in MPG flap - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/12/23/hyundai-kia-mpg/4183177/

Obama administration quietly extends health-care enrollment deadline by a day - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/obama-administration-secretly-extends-health-care-enrollment-deadline/2013/12/23/66470068-6bdf-11e3-aecc-85cb037b7236_story.html

Justice probing data breach, Target says - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/bankers-group-threatens-suit-over-volcker-rule/2013/12/23/416167ba-6c12-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Sony To Sell Gracenote To Tribune For $170 Mln - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/sony-to-sell-gracenote-to-tribune-for-170-mln-20131223-00786

Dollar steadies after upbeat US consumption data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131224

24-Dec-2013 03:48

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer Spending Gains Lift Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increases-by-most-in-five-months.html

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304011304579220154026887972.html

Sleigh full of deals to follow slow shopping season - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/shopping-christmas-holiday-sales/4176563/

Tribune Co. Buys Electronic Media Data Firm - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/media/tribune-co-buys-electronic-media-data-firm.html

Solid Reports Bolster Hopes That Economy Is Strengthening - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/strong-reports-bolster-optimism-about-improving-economy.html

Day Is Added to Deadline as Rush Hits Health Portal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/us/deadline-for-health-care-sign-up-is-extended-by-a-day.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

Fallout from Target customer data breach shows in sentiment survey - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-update-20131224,0,3726322.story

Hyundai, Kia agree to lump sum payouts in MPG flap - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/12/23/hyundai-kia-mpg/4183177/

Target says Justice Department investigating credit and debit card security ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/23/target-says-justice-department-investigating-credit-and-debit-card-security/

24-Dec-2013 02:47

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-412749/

Sleigh full of deals to follow slow shopping season - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/shopping-christmas-holiday-sales/4176563/

Fallout from Target customer data breach shows in sentiment survey - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-update-20131224,0,3726322.story

Tribune Co. Buys Electronic Media Data Firm - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/media/tribune-co-buys-electronic-media-data-firm.html

Solid Reports Bolster Hopes That Economy Is Strengthening - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/strong-reports-bolster-optimism-about-improving-economy.html

Stocks Finish with New Record Highs - WTMA :: http://www.wtma.com/abc_news/article/Stocks_Finish_with_New_Record_Highs/77F487F46C2211E3B51EFEFDADE6840A/1387847105/

Day Is Added To Deadline As Rush Hits Health Portal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/us/deadline-for-health-care-sign-up-is-extended-by-a-day.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

Jos. A Bank rebuffs Men's Wearhouse's $1.54 billion bid - PRPick.com :: http://www.prpick.com/business-2/jos-a-bank-rebuffs-men-s-wearhouse-s-1-54-billion-bid-3095.html

Hyundai, Kia agree to lump sum payouts in MPG flap - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/12/23/hyundai-kia-mpg/4183177/

24-Dec-2013 01:46

Markets got into the holiday spirit Friday after the US government said economic ... - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/20/investing/stocks-markets/

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer Spending Gains Lift Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-dot-s-dot-increases-by-most-in-five-months

Super Saturday sales, foot traffic from Christmas shoppers plummet - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-super-saturday-sales-shoppertrak-20131223,0,5687830.story?track%3Drss

Hyundai, Kia reach $400-million settlement over inflated MPG claims - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-hyundai-kia-settle-mpg-lawsuit-20131223,0,2442041.story

HealthCare.gov tops 1 million visitors; deadline extended - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/23/health-exchange-enrollment-deadline-extended-christmas-eve/4178095/

Sony selling off media metadata service Gracenote to Tribune group - The Verge :: http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/23/5240076/sony-selling-off-media-metadata-service-gracenote-to-tribune-group

FOREX-Dollar in familiar range, conviction lacking as Christmas looms - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/markets-forex-idINL3N0K233V20131223

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fannie? - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-412749/

Fallout from Target customer data breach shows in sentiment survey - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-update-20131224,0,3726322.story

24-Dec-2013 00:45

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Predictions from market experts for 2014 - Thegardenisland.com :: http://thegardenisland.com/news/national/predictions-from-market-experts-for/article_4a1c8aee-429f-5026-9b17-daaccb762171.html

Consumer Spending Gains Lift Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-dot-s-dot-increases-by-most-in-five-months

FOREX-Dollar in familiar range, conviction lacking as Christmas looms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/markets-forex-idUSL3N0K233V20131223

Consumer confidence rebounds after shutdown ends - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/BUSINESS/312230108/Consumer-confidence-rebounds-after-shutdown-ends?odyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CAuto%2520news

Deutsche Bank in Settlement with FHFA - Zacks.com :: http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/117696/deutsche-bank-in-settlement-with-fhfa

Hyundai, Kia reach $400-million settlement over inflated MPG claims - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-hyundai-kia-settle-mpg-lawsuit-20131223,0,2442041.story

Why U.S. consumers' habits mean the Target breach won't be last of its kind - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/BUSINESS07/312230114/target-breach-not-last

UPDATE 3-Obamacare signup deadline pushed back to Tuesday - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/usa-healthcare-idUSL2N0K20N820131223

Disney Chief Received Less in 2013, Filing Shows - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/media/igers-bonus-decreases-disney-filing-shows.html

23-Dec-2013 23:44

Consumer Sentiment Holds Strong in December - 24/7 Wall St. :: http://247wallst.com/economy/2013/12/23/consumer-sentiment-holds-strong-in-december/

Cape Wind signs deal for offshore turbines - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/23/cape-wind-signs-deal-for-offshore-turbines/k5P7faokf8jeZI30QDWn5O/story.html

Predictions from market experts for 2014 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Predictions-from-market-experts-for-2014-5088484.php

Gold Slips Below $1200 - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412516/

Jos. A. Bank Rejects Bid from Men's Wearhouse - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303290904579276152440111182.html

ABA threatens to sue regulators over Volcker Rule - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101293932

FOREX-Dollar dips in thin trade, but brightening economic outlook cap losses - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/markets-forex-idINL2N0K21AZ20131223

Disney Iger's Total Pay Falls 15% - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-412589/

HealthCare.gov tops 1 million visitors - azcentral.com :: http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/free/20131223health-care-website-million-visitors.html

Why the Target breach won't be the last of its kind - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/cybertruth/2013/12/23/why-the-target-breach-wont-be-last-of-its-kind/4180251/

23-Dec-2013 22:43

Dollar drops in thin trade; US growth prospects cap losses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131223

Consumer Spending Gains Lift US Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-dot-s-dot-increases-by-most-in-five-months

Predictions from market experts for 2014 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Predictions-from-market-experts-for-2014-5088484.php

Pac-Man Defense: Jos. A. Bank Rejects Offer - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/pac-man-defense-jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-C_Gqko8nSA~PILc55WaLMQ.html

Walt Disney (DIS) Elects Twitter's (TWTR) Jack Dorsey To Board of Directors - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12172316/1/walt-disney-dis-elects-twitters-twtr-jack-dorsey-to-board-of-directors.html

Stocks Notch Another Record - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412124/

JPMorgan Boosts Debit-Card Limits After Target Breach - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/jpmorgan-boosts-debit-card-limits-after-target-breach.html

APNewsBreak: Wash. governor met with Airbus exec - Albany Democrat Herald :: http://democratherald.com/news/national/apnewsbreak-wash-governor-met-with-airbus-exec/article_d3822ca8-c65e-563b-b3e9-93d5a1469bb3.html

States lag far behind on ObamaCare enrollment - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/states-lag-far-behind-on-obamacare-enrollment/

Gold on track for first annual loss since 2000 - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/gold-on-track-for-first-annual-loss-since-2000/articleshow/27810785.cms

23-Dec-2013 21:42

Consumer sentiment highest since July - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-highest-since-july-2013-12-23?link%3DMW_latest_news

Consumer Spending Gains Lift U.S. Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Consumer-Spending-Gains-Lift-U-S-Fourth-Quarter-5088308.php

Predictions from market experts for 2014 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Predictions-from-market-experts-for-2014-5088484.php

Obamacare Sign-Up Extended as Customers Rush to Enroll - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/obamacare-deadline-extended-one-day-on-busy-website.html

Dollar drops in thin trade; US growth prospects cap losses - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101291977

Jack Dorsey Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131223-906439.html

Tribune (TRBAAA) Buys Gracenote From Sony (SNE) for $170 Million - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12172081/1/tribune-trbaaa-buys-gracenote-from-sony-sne-for-170-million.html

PNC settles US charges over National City mortgage bias - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/pnc-nationalcity-mortgage-settlement-idUSL2N0K214R20131223

Target hackers try new ways to use stolen card data - Computerworld :: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9244961/Target_hackers_try_new_ways_to_use_stolen_card_data?source%3Drss_latest_content

Wall Street's suit war escalates - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/joseph-a-banks-rejects-takeover/4174413/

23-Dec-2013 20:41

Consumer sentiment highest since July - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-highest-since-july-2013-12-23?link%3DMW_latest_news

Cape Wind signs deal for offshore turbines - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/23/cape-wind-signs-deal-for-offshore-turbines/k5P7faokf8jeZI30QDWn5O/story.html

Confident consumers brighten economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-consumer-spending-idUSBRE9BM0FN20131223

FOREX-Dollar drops in thin trade; US growth prospects cap losses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/markets-forex-idUSL2N0K20TU20131223

Chinese Rate Crunch Exposes Cracks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579275802513013172

Mortgage rates get a break from incoming regulator - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101293139

YRC Sees Interest Savings Up to 33% as Union Nears Giveback Vote - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/yrc-reaches-deal-to-cut-300-million-of-debt-as-union-vote-nears

Obamacare Deadline Extended One Day as Customers Rush to Website - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/obamacare-deadline-extended-one-day-as-customers-rush-to-website

Wall Street's suit war escalates - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/joseph-a-banks-rejects-takeover/4174413/

Health enrollment deadline extended to Christmas Eve - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/23/health-exchange-enrollment-deadline-extended-christmas-eve/4178095/

23-Dec-2013 19:40

US Stocks Advance on Apple's China Deal, IMF Economic Outlook - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/u-dot-s-dot-stock-index-futures-climb-before-consumer-sentiment-report

Consumer Sentiment Strikes Five-Month High - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/12/23/us-consumer-sentiment-strikes-five-month-high/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfoxbusiness%252Flatest%2B(Internal%2B-%2BLatest%2BNews%2B-%2BText)

Cape Wind signs deal for offshore turbines - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/23/cape-wind-signs-deal-for-offshore-turbines/k5P7faokf8jeZI30QDWn5O/story.html

Consumer Spending Gains Lift US Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-dot-s-dot-increases-by-most-in-five-months

Lacker: Fed Interest Rate Could Hit 2% In 2015 - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2243732/lacker-fed-interest-rate-could-hit-2-in-2015.aspx?type%3Dalleco

Tribune Company To Acquire Gracenote - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/tribune-company-to-acquire-gracenote-2013-12-23?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

FOREX-Dollar drops in thin trade; US growth prospects cap losses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/markets-forex-idUSL2N0K20TU20131223

UPDATE 2-Jos. A. Bank rejects Men's Wearhouse takeover offer - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/josabank-menswearehouse-idINL3N0K224O20131223

Obamacare deadline extended by one day - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/22/news/economy/obamacare-deadlines/

Chinese Rate Crunch Exposes Cracks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579275802513013172

23-Dec-2013 18:39

Chinese Rate Crunch Exposes Cracks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579275802513013172

Consumer Sentiment Strikes Five-Month High - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/12/23/us-consumer-sentiment-strikes-five-month-high/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfoxbusiness%252Flatest%2B(Internal%2B-%2BLatest%2BNews%2B-%2BText)

Cape Wind signs deal for offshore turbines - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/23/cape-wind-signs-deal-for-offshore-turbines/k5P7faokf8jeZI30QDWn5O/story.html

Behind the Target data breach - MSNBC :: http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/behind-the-target-data-breach

Consumer Spending Gains Lift U.S. Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increases-by-most-in-five-months.html

Dollar Weakens as Investors Exit Bullish Wagers; Real Advances - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-22/dollar-retreats-from-5-year-high-versus-yen-aussie-up-from-low

Don't get too worked up over today's big ObamaCare deadline - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/article/index/254543/dont-get-too-worked-up-over-todays-big-obamacare-deadline

Sun-Times sells Joliet Herald-News to Shaw Media - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-suntimes-sells-joliet-heraldnews-20131223,0,3681524.story

Jos A. Bank Says No to Men's Wearhouse—For Now - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-23/jos-a-dot-bank-says-no-to-mens-wearhouse-for-now

Apple's stock rises on news of China Mobile deal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apples-stock-rises-on-news-of-china-mobile-deal-20131223,0,5847714.story

23-Dec-2013 17:38

China Money Rates Surge as Banks Struggle to Meet Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/china-money-rates-surge-as-banks-struggle-to-meet-cash-demand.html

Consumer Sentiment Strikes Five-Month High - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/12/23/us-consumer-sentiment-strikes-five-month-high/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfoxbusiness%252Flatest%2B(Internal%2B-%2BLatest%2BNews%2B-%2BText)

Meredith to Buy Stations from Gannett, Sander Media - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579276223581563760.html

FOREX-Dollar drops in thin trade; US growth prospects offer support - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/markets-forex-idINL2N0K20HR20131223

Mormon-centric Utah epicenter for food storage - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mormon-centric-utah-epicenter-for-food-storage/2013/12/23/d7da7c66-6bec-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Last-minute insurance shoppers face down deadline - Montgomery Advertiser :: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20131223/NEWS/131223009/Last-minute-insurance-shoppers-face-down-deadline-

Target Faces Customer Fall-Out After Credit Card Security Breach - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-experiences-fall-security-breach/story?id%3D21309359

Consumer Spending Gains Lift U.S. Fourth-Quarter Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-spending-in-u-s-increases-by-most-in-five-months.html

Jos. A. Bank rejects Men's Wearhouse takeover offer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jos-a-bank-rejects-mens-wearhouse-offer-20131223,0,5656459.story

Obamacare: Yes, there's plenty in it for you - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/healthcare-exchange/The_benefits_of_Obamacare.html

23-Dec-2013 16:37

US Consumer Spending Rose 0.5 Percent in November - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-consumer-spending-05-percent-november-21308519

U.S. Stocks Advance on Apple Rally, IMF Economic Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/u-s-stock-index-futures-advance-before-economic-reports.html

Ford F-150 Seen Borrowing Military Armor to Shield Profit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/ford-f-150-seen-borrowing-military-armor-to-shield-profit-cars.html

Dollar drops in thin trade; US growth prospects offer support - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131223

Delta 737 slides off Detroit airport taxiway - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/12/23/delta-jet-slides-off-detroit-airport-taxiway/4175283/

Consumer Sentiment in US Rose to Five-Month High in December - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/consumer-sentiment-in-u-dot-s-dot-rose-to-five-month-high-in-december

China Money Rates Surge as Banks Struggle to Meet Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/china-money-rates-surge-as-banks-struggle-to-meet-cash-demand.html

Jos. A. Bank Rejects Men's Wearhouse $1.54 Billion Offer (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/jos-dot-a-dot-bank-rejects-men-s-wearhouse-1-dot-54-billion-takeover-bid

Rumors of BlackBerry's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12171172/1/rumors-of-blackberrys-death-were-greatly-exaggerated.html

Obamacare deadline day: 5 things to know for enrolling in California - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/healthcare/news/la-fi-mo-obamacare-exchange-enroll-deadline-day-20131222,0,2528690.story

23-Dec-2013 15:36

Shuanghui International Agrees to Join Sigma's Revised Tender Offer Bid for ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131223-901194.html

Engility Holdings to Acquire Dynamics Research for $120.9 Million - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-412156/

Dollar drops in thin trade, but Fed taper offers support - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131223

China Rates Surge Despite Central Bank Measures - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/international/china-rates-approach-crisis-levels-despite-central-bank-measures.html

Target's weekend sales slip on data breach - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2013/12/23/targets-weekend-sales-slip-on-data-breach/

Ahead of the Bell: Darden rises premarket - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-23/ahead-of-the-bell-darden-rises-premarket

US Consumer Spending Rose 0.5 Percent in November - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-consumer-spending-05-percent-november-21308519

Plane Slides off Taxiway at Detroit Metro Airport - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/plane-slides-off-taxiway-detroit-metro-airport-21308984

Economic Optimism May Generate Continued Buying Interest - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/Content/MarketAnalysis.aspx?Id%3D1428

Joseph A. Bank rejects Men's Warehouse bid - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/joseph-a-banks-rejects-takeover/4174413/

23-Dec-2013 14:35

New Yorkers picking health plans face deadline - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP611865e9dd8748d09758b0e05dff39a6.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

China Cash Crunch Pushes Up Short-Term Rates - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-412184/

Target offers 10% off as credit fraud apology - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/21/target-ceo-credit-breach-discount/4157103/

Ally Receives Fed Approval for Financial Holding Company Status - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304475004579275231465345124.html

Dollar drops in thin trade, but Fed taper offers support - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131223

Halkbank Says Role in Iran Gold Trade Legal After CEO Arrested - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/halkbank-says-role-in-iran-gold-trade-legal-after-ceo-arrested

Chestnut resurgence in Michigan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2013/12/23/4173705/

Retailers hustle to attract last-minute Christmas shoppers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-super-saturday-shopping-20131222,0,6797477.story

Economic Growth in US to Quicken Next Year, Lagarde Says (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-22/u-dot-s-dot-economy-s-growth-prospects-brighten-for-2014-lagarde-says

23-Dec-2013 13:34

W.Va. AG secures $1.17 million for state borrowers impacted by mortgage crisis - Legal News Line :: http://legalnewsline.com/issues/sub-prime-mortgages/246223-w-va-ag-secures-1-17-million-for-state-borrowers-impacted-by-mortgage-crisis

UPDATE 1-Spanish meats group Campofrio gets new foreign owners - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/spain-campofrio-sigma-idUSL6N0K21I420131223

Economists see little cheer in falling joblessness - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Economists-see-little-cheer-in-falling-joblessness-5087646.php

Turkey's Halkbank denies wrongdoing in Iran deals - Times of Oman :: http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-27363.aspx

Why the US Leaves Its Credit-Card System Vulnerable to Fraud - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-23/why-the-u-dot-s-dot-leaves-its-credit-card-system-vulnerable-to-fraud

Chinese Rate Crunch Exposes Cracks - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412139/

New Yorkers picking health plans face deadline - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP611865e9dd8748d09758b0e05dff39a6.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Why Tiffany & Co. Was Ordered to Pay Almost Half A Billion Dollars To The ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2013/12/23/why-tiffany-co-was-ordered-to-pay-almost-half-a-billion-dollars-to-the-swatch-group/

Chestnuts make roaring comeback - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/23/chestnut-resurgence/4173691/

Economic Growth in US to Quicken Next Year, Lagarde Says (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-22/u-dot-s-dot-economy-s-growth-prospects-brighten-for-2014-lagarde-says

23-Dec-2013 12:33

As ObamaCare Launches, Walgreen Profit Soars - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2013/12/20/as-obamacare-launches-walgreen-profit-soars/

W.Va. AG secures $1.17 million for state borrowers impacted by mortgage crisis - Legal News Line :: http://legalnewsline.com/issues/sub-prime-mortgages/246223-w-va-ag-secures-1-17-million-for-state-borrowers-impacted-by-mortgage-crisis

Oracle buys San Bruno-based Responsys for $1 billion in cash - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24768145/oracle-buys-san-bruno-based-responsys-1-billion

Northern Star Resources seeks more deals - Business Spectator :: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2013/12/23/mergers-acquisitions/northern-star-resources-seeks-more-deals

A Locked Door, A Secret Meeting And The Birth Of The Fed - WYSO :: http://wyso.org/post/locked-door-secret-meeting-and-birth-fed

Apple shares bounce on China deal but upside seen as limited - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101292583

Halkbank Says Role in Iran Gold Trade Legal After CEO Arrested - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/halkbank-says-role-in-iran-gold-trade-legal-after-ceo-arrested

China cash squeeze persists even after central bank reassures market - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-markets-china-7dayrepo-idUSBRE9BM0C020131223

Target data breach spurring lawsuits, investigations - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/22/target-breach-suits-and-investigations/4167977/

Economic Growth in US to Quicken Next Year, Lagarde Says (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-22/u-dot-s-dot-economy-s-growth-prospects-brighten-for-2014-lagarde-says

23-Dec-2013 11:32

W.Va. AG secures $1.17 million for state borrowers impacted by mortgage crisis - Legal News Line :: http://legalnewsline.com/issues/sub-prime-mortgages/246223-w-va-ag-secures-1-17-million-for-state-borrowers-impacted-by-mortgage-crisis

Oracle buys San Bruno-based Responsys for $1 billion in cash - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24768145/oracle-buys-san-bruno-based-responsys-1-billion

A Locked Door, A Secret Meeting And The Birth Of The Fed - Wyoming Public Media :: http://wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/locked-door-secret-meeting-and-birth-fed

China's $50 billion move to avert cash crunch - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/23/news/economy/china-credit/

UK Stocks Rise on IMF Outlook; ARM Gains on IPhone China Pact - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/u-dot-k-dot-stocks-rise-on-imf-outlook-arm-gains-on-iphone-china-pact

Apple Reaches China Mobile Deal for IPhone in Biggest Market - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Apple-Reaches-China-Mobile-Deal-for-IPhone-in-5087459.php

Tiffany & Co ordered to pay Swatch over failed venture - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25489721

U.K. corruption probe begins at Rolls-Royce - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/uk-corruption-probe-begins-at-rolls-royce-2013-12-23?link%3DMW_latest_news

Target data breach spurring lawsuits, investigations - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/22/target-breach-suits-and-investigations/4167977/

Walgreen's Q1 profit jumps by 68% - The Punch :: http://www.punchng.com/business/walgreens-q1-profit-jumps-by-68/

23-Dec-2013 10:31

Nike fiscal 2Q profit jumps 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/19/nike-fiscal-2nd-quarter-profit-jumps-40-percent/4132297/

S&P cuts EU's AAA rating, European officials dismiss move - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-europe-creditrating-sp-idUSBRE9BJ0FI20131220

As ObamaCare Launches, Walgreen Profit Soars - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2013/12/20/as-obamacare-launches-walgreen-profit-soars/

Ariad to Resume Selling Iclusig in US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579270330201683824.html

Time Warner Cable, Tribune Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/time-warner-cable-tribune-reach-multiyear-distribution-agreement-20131222-00018

China Stocks Recover to Post Gains - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-411984/

Target data breach spurring lawsuits, investigations - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/22/target-breach-suits-and-investigations/4167977/

NH borrowers to benefit in mortgage servicer case - Concord Monitor :: http://www.concordmonitor.com/news/work/business/9890521-95/nh-borrowers-to-benefit-in-mortgage-servicer-case

Oracle to buy Responsys for $1.5 billion - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-5-billion/articleshow/27749243.cms

Economic Growth in US to Quicken Next Year, Lagarde Says (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-22/u-dot-s-dot-economy-s-growth-prospects-brighten-for-2014-lagarde-says

23-Dec-2013 09:30

Nike fiscal 2Q profit jumps 40% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/19/nike-fiscal-2nd-quarter-profit-jumps-40-percent/4132297/

S&P cuts EU's AAA rating, European officials dismiss move - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-europe-creditrating-sp-idUSBRE9BJ0FI20131220

UPDATE 2-Promotions, fewer new generic drugs hurt Walgreen - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/walgreen-results-idINL2N0JZ0L320131220

Ariad to Resume Selling Iclusig in US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579270330201683824.html

Time Warner Cable, Tribune Renew Distribution Agreement - Hollywood Reporter :: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/time-warner-cable-tribune-renew-667441

China Rates Approach Crisis Levels Despite Central Bank Measures - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/business/international/china-rates-approach-crisis-levels-despite-central-bank-measures.html

Target data breach spurring lawsuits, investigations - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/22/target-breach-suits-and-investigations/4167977/

NH borrowers to benefit in mortgage servicer case - Concord Monitor :: http://www.concordmonitor.com/news/work/business/9890521-95/nh-borrowers-to-benefit-in-mortgage-servicer-case

Oracle to buy Responsys for $1.5 billion - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-5-billion/articleshow/27749243.cms

Economic Growth in US to Quicken Next Year, Lagarde Says (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-22/u-dot-s-dot-economy-s-growth-prospects-brighten-for-2014-lagarde-says