Thursday, October 23, 2014

24-Oct-2014 08:56

South Korea third-quarter GDP rebounds but global headwinds raise uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-southkorea-economy-gdp-idUSKCN0IC2R420141023

Pandora Falls as Listener Growth Slows in Third Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/pandora-listener-growth-slows-as-company-focuses-on-sales.html

GM third-quarter earnings exceed expectations - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/10/23/third-quarter-earnings-exceed-expectations/rKHQyLOwBsvVI0VEzW8sAN/story.html

Losses Jump at Amazon, as Investments Pile Up - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/technology/amazon-loss-quarterly-earnings.html

Middle Class Adults Only Have $20000 Saved for Retirement - SavingAdvice.com :: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2014/10/23/1029549_middle-class-adults-only-have-20000-saved-for-retirement.html

China, 20 Other Countries Initiate New Asian Bank - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/china-21-countries-initiate-asian-bank-26415069

US stocks jump following strong corporate earnings - The Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_26788069/u-s-stocks-jump-following-strong-corporate-earnings

UPDATE 2-Chinese home prices fall for fifth month in Sept, year's gains lost - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/china-property-prices-idINL3N0SJ1DE20141024

US Tech Company that Underpaid Indian Workers Deemed 'Worse than ... - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/18435/20141024/u-s-tech-company-that-underpaid-indian-workers-deemed-worse-than-sweatshops.htm

US stock futures tumble on reports of NY Ebola case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-markets-global-idUSKCN0ID01G20141024

24-Oct-2014 07:55

Middle-class adults have $20K saved for retirement - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/10/22/retirement-savings-middle-class/17681877/

South Korea's Economic Growth Picks Up in Third Quarter - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10544583878787513307804580233301637226406.html

Pandora Falls as Listener Growth Slows in Third Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/pandora-listener-growth-slows-as-company-focuses-on-sales.html

Sears calls report inaccurate that says it will be closing 116 Sears, Kmart stores - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/10/23/sears-calls-report-inaccurate-that-says-it-will-be-closing-116-sears-kmart/

Dow rises 217 points as U.S. stocks notch solid gains - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-climb-3m-gm-results-on-tap-2014-10-23

Amazon's stock tanks with weak earnings, holiday forecast - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2024853575_amazonearningsxml.html

GM third-quarter earnings exceed expectations - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/10/23/third-quarter-earnings-exceed-expectations/rKHQyLOwBsvVI0VEzW8sAN/story.html

China Pushes Regional Bank Without South Korea, Australia - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-24/china-pushes-regional-bank-without-south-korea-australia.html

Silicon Valley firm fined for paying 8 Indian workers Rs 75 an hour - Financial Express :: http://www.financialexpress.com/news/silicon-valley-firm-fined-for-paying-8-indian-workers-rs-75-an-hour/1301314

Yen Gains for First Time in Seven Days on New York Ebola Case - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-24/dollar-near-two-week-high-versus-yen-on-earnings-fed-meeting.html

24-Oct-2014 06:54

Digital River to be acquired by investor group for $840 mln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/digital-river-offer-siriscapital-idUSL3N0SJ07620141024?feedType%3DRSS%26feedName%3DmergersNews

REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-US stock futures tumble on reports of Ebola case in ... - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/markets-global-idUSL3N0SJ03820141024

Middle-class adults have $20K saved for retirement - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/10/22/retirement-savings-middle-class/17681877/

South Korea's Economic Growth Picks Up in Third Quarter - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10544583878787513307804580233301637226406.html

Three major nations absent as China launches World Bank rival in Asia - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-china-aiib-idUSKCN0ID08U20141024

Pandora Falls as Listener Growth Slows in Third Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/pandora-listener-growth-slows-as-company-focuses-on-sales.html

Sears calls report inaccurate that says it will be closing 116 Sears, Kmart stores - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/10/23/sears-calls-report-inaccurate-that-says-it-will-be-closing-116-sears-kmart/

Dow rises 217 points as U.S. stocks notch solid gains - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-climb-3m-gm-results-on-tap-2014-10-23

Amazon's stock tanks with weak earnings, holiday forecast - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2024853575_amazonearningsxml.html

Fed to Stress-Test Banks for Dire Stock, Housing Scenarios - Moneynews :: http://www.moneynews.com/Economy/federal-reserve-banks-stress-test-housing/2014/10/23/id/602731/

24-Oct-2014 05:53

Rajaratnam's brother reaches insider trading deal with US SEC - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/usa-insidertrading-rajaratnam-idINKCN0IC2I820141024

Fewer-than-expected listeners tune in to Pandora in third quarter - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-pandora-media-results-idUSKCN0IC2HC20141024

Sears May Be Digging Themselves Out of Their Hole - Dumb-Out :: http://www.dumb-out.net/sears-may-digging-hole/9796

South Korea's economic growth picks up - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/south-koreas-economic-growth-picks-up-2014-10-23-234851138

US stock futures tumble on reports of Ebola case in NY - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-markets-global-idUSKCN0ID01G20141024

Middle-class adults have $20K saved for retirement - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/10/22/retirement-savings-middle-class/17681877/

Stocks end higher, Ebola scare trims gains - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/10/23/stocks-thursday/17763383/

Amazon shares fall after it reports widening losses - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29750065

Pfizer announces it will buy back $11 billion in shares - Livemint :: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/ju9pwB5WZt9KzpWr884sgJ/Pfizer-announces-it-will-buy-back-11-billion-in-shares.html

Fed to Stress-Test Banks for Dire Stock, Housing Scenarios - Moneynews :: http://www.moneynews.com/Economy/federal-reserve-banks-stress-test-housing/2014/10/23/id/602731/

24-Oct-2014 04:52

Pfizer shares rise on $11B buyback program - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/10/23/pfizer-shares-rise-after-new-program/17791233/

Rajaratnam's Brother Settle's SEC Lawsuit for $841000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/sec-reaches-deal-with-rajaratnam-s-brother-in-insider-lawsuit.html

Wall St. Extends Rally on Solid Corporate Results - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

U.S. airlines report healthy 3Q profits, no noticeable Ebola impact - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20141024_U_S__airlines_report_healthy_3Q_profits__little_impact_from_Ebola.html

South Korea third-quarter GDP rebounds but global headwinds raise uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-southkorea-economy-gdp-idUSKCN0IC2R420141023

US stock futures tumble on reports of Ebola case in NY - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-markets-global-idUSKCN0ID01G20141024

Fewer-than-expected listeners tune in to Pandora in third quarter - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-pandora-media-results-idINKCN0IC2HC20141024

Amazon investors are fed up - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/amazon-investors-are-fed-up-2014-10-23

Sears refutes report that claims company will close 116 Sears, Kmart stores - Florida Times-Union :: http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2014-10-23/story/sears-refutes-report-claims-company-will-close-116-sears-kmart-stores

Fed to Stress-Test Banks for Dire Stock, Housing Scenarios - Moneynews :: http://www.moneynews.com/Economy/federal-reserve-banks-stress-test-housing/2014/10/23/id/602731/

24-Oct-2014 03:51

Business activity improves in China, eurozone but US slips - Business Recorder :: http://www.brecorder.com/business-a-economy/189/1235454/

UPDATE 1-Juniper Networks sees weak Q4 on lower spending by US telcos - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/juniper-networks-results-idUSL3N0SI6MX20141023

Pfizer approves $11B stock repurchase plan - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Pfizer-approves-11B-stock-repurchase-plan-5843200.php

Several PA stores among 77 Sears & Kmart locations closing, mostly by Christmas - FOX43.com :: http://fox43.com/2014/10/23/several-pa-stores-among-77-sears-kmart-locations-closing-mostly-by-christmas/

UPDATE 2-Rajaratnam's brother reaches insider trading deal with US SEC - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/usa-insidertrading-rajaratnam-idUSL2N0SI30U20141024

Losses Jump at Amazon, as Investments Pile Up - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/technology/amazon-loss-quarterly-earnings.html

Fewer-than-expected listeners tune in to Pandora in third quarter - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/24/us-pandora-media-results-idUSKCN0IC2HC20141024

U.S. airlines report healthy 3Q profits, no noticeable Ebola impact - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20141024_U_S__airlines_report_healthy_3Q_profits__little_impact_from_Ebola.html

Treasury Bonds Pull Back for Third Straight Day - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/treasury-bonds-pull-back-for-third-straight-day-20141023-01355

24-Oct-2014 02:50

Sears calls report inaccurate that says it will be closing 116 Sears, Kmart stores - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/10/23/sears-calls-report-inaccurate-that-says-it-will-be-closing-116-sears-kmart/

Pandora Listener Growth Slows as Focus Shifts to Revenue - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/pandora-listener-growth-slows-as-company-focuses-on-sales.html

UPDATE 1-Juniper Networks sees weak Q4 on lower spending by US telcos - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/juniper-networks-results-idUSL3N0SI6MX20141023

Rajaratnam Brother Pays $841000 to Settle SEC Insider Case - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/sec-reaches-deal-with-rajaratnam-s-brother-in-insider-lawsuit.html

Pfizer approves $11B stock repurchase plan - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Pfizer-approves-11B-stock-repurchase-plan-5843200.php

Wall St. Extends Rally on Solid Corporate Results - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Amazon Misses Earnings, But Wall Street Will Still Back Bezos' Spending - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2014/10/23/amazon-misses-earnings-but-wall-street-will-still-back-bezos-spending/

What to expect from your bond mutual fund - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/What-to-expect-from-your-bond-mutual-fund-5843046.php

Coca-Cola Replaces Marketing Chief - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/coca-cola-taps-new-marketing-chief-1414073249

Discovery, Owl Creek Extend Losses Through Mid-October - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/discovery-owl-creek-extend-losses-through-mid-october.html

24-Oct-2014 01:49

Wall Street gains on industrial earnings but ends off highs - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/markets-global-idINKCN0IC2HG20141023

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio loses $5 billion - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaways-equity-portfolio-loses-5-billion/articleshow/44920364.cms

Pfizer shares rise on $11B buyback program - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/10/23/pfizer-shares-rise-after-new-program/17791233/

Juniper Networks 3Q meets views - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/juniper-networks-3q-meets-views-2014-10-23?siteid%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2520marketwatch%252Ffinancial%2520(MarketWatch.com%2520-%2520Financial%2520Services%2520Industry%2520News)

Sears calls report inaccurate that says it will be closing 116 Sears, Kmart stores - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/10/23/sears-calls-report-inaccurate-that-says-it-will-be-closing-116-sears-kmart/

Amazon Misses Earnings, But Wall Street Will Still Back Bezos' Spending - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2014/10/23/amazon-misses-earnings-but-wall-street-will-still-back-bezos-spending/

Rengan Rajaratnam, SEC to settle civil insider trading charge - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/usa-insidertrading-rajaratnam-idINKCN0IC2I820141023

Pandora Listener Growth Slows as Focus Shifts to Revenue - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/pandora-listener-growth-slows-as-company-focuses-on-sales.html

Comcast Dubious About HBO's Web Video - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/comcast-profit-rises-50-helped-by-tax-adjustment-1414062113

What to expect from your bond mutual fund - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/What-to-expect-from-your-bond-mutual-fund-5843046.php

24-Oct-2014 00:48

UPDATE 1-Rengan Rajaratnam, SEC to settle civil insider trading charge - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/usa-insidertrading-rajaratnam-idINL2N0SI30U20141023

Thirty-one banks prepare for Fed tests - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d9cd8666-5af3-11e4-8625-00144feab7de.html

Amazon Employees, Not Investors, Will Have to Pressure Jeff Bezos to Slow Down - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-10-23/amazon-employees-not-investors-will-have-to-pressure-jeff-bezos-to-slow-down

Stocks jump on US corporate results, bonds fall - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/markets-global-idINKCN0IC2HG20141023

Fannie Exemption Blocks Wall Street, Says Deutsche Bank - Bidness ETC :: http://www.bidnessetc.com/27869-fannie-exemption-blocks-wall-street-says-deutsche-bank/

Bah Humbug: Sears is closing 77 more stores - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/23/news/companies/sears-store-closings/

Pandora reports 3Q loss - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-10-23/pandora-reports-3q-loss

NYMEX Trader Says Oil Prices Could Fall to $76 a Barrel on Glut - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12924768/1/nymex-trader-says-oil-prices-could-fall-to-76-a-barrel-on-glut.html

Juniper Networks sees weak Q4 on lower spending by US telcos - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-juniper-networks-results-idUSKCN0IC2HA20141023

10 unbelievable excuses 'sick' employees gave for skipping work - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/10-unbelievable-excuses-sick-employees-playing-hooky-article-1.1985250

23-Oct-2014 23:47

September sees slowdown in retail sales - The Economic Voice :: http://www.economicvoice.com/september-sees-slowdown-in-retail-sales/

Caterpillar Buoys Markets With Strong Results, Higher Guidance - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12924674/1/caterpillar-buoys-markets-with-strong-results-higher-guidance.html

Loonie ends slightly higher amid positive global economic data - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/loonie-rises-amid-positive-chinese-euro-zone-economic-data/article21254774/

Pfizer Announces It Will Buy Back $11 Billion in Shares - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-10-23/pfizer-announces-it-will-buy-back-11-billion-in-shares

Coca-Cola Replaces Marketing Chief - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/coca-cola-taps-new-marketing-chief-1414073249

Pandora Listener Growth Slows as Company Focuses on Sales - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-10-23/pandora-listener-growth-slows-as-company-focuses-on-sales

Amazon posts $437M loss in Q3 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/10/23/amazon-posts-loss-for-3rd-quarter/17783495/

Bah Humbug: Sears is closing 77 more stores - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/23/news/companies/sears-store-closings/

Amazon's Sales Forecast for Holidays Misses Estimates - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-10-23/amazon-s-sales-forecast-for-holidays-misses-estimates

Wall St. gains on industrial earnings but ends off highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-markets-stocks-idUSKCN0IC18B20141023

23-Oct-2014 22:46

UK's Falling Retail Sales Suggest Economy Losing Steam - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-k-s-falling-retail-sales-suggest-economy-losing-steam-1414060438

Target Offers Free Shipping to Cash in on the Holiday Season - Zacks.com :: http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/151380/target-offers-free-shipping-to-cash-in-on-the-holiday-season

401(k) contribution 'max' to rise to $18000 for 2015 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/401k-contribution-max-to-rise-to-18000-for-2015-2014-10-23?siteid%3Dbigcharts%26dist%3Dbigcharts

Business activity improves in China, euro zone but US slips - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/44919009.cms

Bonds offer protection from big stock-market swings, but what should you expect ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/047201cf943c4e37807c334064489812/US--Of-Mutual-Interest-Bond-Fund-Expectations

Caterpillar profit beats view, raises outlook; shares surge - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-caterpillar-results-idUSKCN0IC1B920141023

Amazon Shares Take Dive Following Big Earnings Miss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2014/10/23/amazon-third-quarter-2014-earnings/

Stocks end higher, Ebola scare trims gains - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/10/23/stocks-thursday/17763383/

US Tech Firm Fined for Underpaying Indian Workers - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/tech-firm-fined-paying-workers-121-hour-26405622

Strong North America Sales Boost General Motors Profit Above Expectations - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2014/10/23/strong-north-america-sales-boost-general-motors-profit-above-expectations/

23-Oct-2014 21:45

Target Offers Free Shipping on All Orders - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/target-offers-free-shipping-orders-26396375

China factory activity lifts, but output drops - The Australian Financial Review :: http://www.afr.com/p/special_reports/opportunityasia/china_factory_activity_lifts_but_wCfbwizjnhC8MPyOF8udMI

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 23.7% - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/spains-unemployment-rate-falls-to-237-2014-10-23?mod%3Dlatestnews

Report: Taxpayer data on ObamaCare state exchanges at risk - The Hill :: http://thehill.com/policy/finance/221659-report-tax-information-on-obamacare-exchanges-could-be-at-risk

Wynn redesigning planned Everett casino hotel - WHDH-TV :: http://www.whdh.com/story/26876160/wynn-redesigning-planned-everett-casino-hotel

IRS Increases Maximum Allowed Retirement Plan Contributions For 2015 - Financial Advisor Magazine :: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/irs-increases-maximum-allowed-pension-plan-contributions-for-2015-19626.html

UPDATE 4-Caterpillar profit beats view, raises outlook; shares surge - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/caterpillar-results-idINL2N0SI0PS20141023

Oil Prices Rebound From 27-Month Low - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-steady-after-recent-falls-1414062120

US Stocks Rally on Strong Earnings Reports - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-rise-on-earnings-reports-1414066991

GM earns $1.38 billion in 3Q, beats estimates - The Detroit News :: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2014/10/23/analysts-expect-similar-q-results-gm/17762021/

23-Oct-2014 20:44

Target Offers Free Shipping on All Orders - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/target-offers-free-shipping-orders-26396375

Gauge of US Economy Posts Solid 0.8 Percent Gain - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/gauge-us-economy-posts-solid-08-percent-gain-26399230

Will new marketing guru right Coke? - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/10/23/will-new-marketing-guru-right-coke/

Jobless Claims Trend Suggests Full Employment Near - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/economy/102314-723152-strong-jobless-claims-suggests-full-employment-near.htm

IRS Bumps Up Retirement Fund Contribution Limits - TIME :: http://time.com/money/3534560/irs-retirement-account-contribution-limits-increase/

UPDATE 4-Caterpillar profit beats view, raises outlook; shares surge - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/caterpillar-results-idUSL2N0SI0PS20141023

Doubts Raised About New Streaming Services as Comcast Reports Rise in ... - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/business/media/comcast-reports-rise-in-third-quarter-earnings.html

US Strikes Cut Into ISIS Oil Revenues, Treasury Official Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/world/middleeast/us-strikes-cut-into-isis-oil-revenues-treasury-official-says.html

GM profit rises as Barra seeks to put recalls behind company - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-gm23-20141023-story.html

US Stocks Trade Sharply Higher - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-rise-on-earnings-reports-1414066991

23-Oct-2014 19:43

Target launches free shipping through holidays - Retail Dive :: http://www.retaildive.com/news/target-launches-free-shipping-through-holidays/324637/

Gauge of US Economy Posts Solid 0.8 Percent Gain - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/gauge-us-economy-posts-solid-08-percent-gain-26399230

US jobless claims rise 17K, but still lowest since 2000 - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2014/1023/US-jobless-claims-rise-17K-but-still-lowest-since-2000

Caterpillar upbeat on global growth prospects - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6f8e542c-5ac8-11e4-8625-00144feab7de.html

Wynnefield: Increase in Cutrale-Safra Offer is "Significant" - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wynnefield-increase-in-cutrale-safra-offer-is-significant-2014-10-23?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

US: IS Earns $1M Per Day in Black Market Oil Sales - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-earns-1m-month-black-market-oil-sales-26398808

UPDATE 3-GM posts higher-than-expected profit on strong N. American demand - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/gm-results-idINL2N0SI0OJ20141023

Cheaper jet fuel, nearly full airplanes help US airlines soar to big 3Q profits - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/10/23/cheaper-jet-fuel-nearly-full-airplanes-help-us-airlines-soar-to-big-3q-profits/

US Stocks Rally on Strong Earnings - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-rise-on-earnings-reports-1414066991

The cable bundle may be weakening, but Comcast is poised to be stronger than ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/the-cable-bundle-may-be-weakening-but-comcast-is-poised-to-be-stronger-than-ever/2014/10/23/9b1d8af2-59f3-11e4-b812-38518ae74c67_story.html

23-Oct-2014 18:42

Target Offers Free Shipping on All Orders - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/target-offers-free-shipping-orders-26396375

Sunny autumn casts shadow over retail sales - The Times (subscription) :: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/economics/article4245284.ece

Gauge of US Economy Posts Solid 0.8 Percent Gain - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/gauge-us-economy-posts-solid-08-percent-gain-26399230

NBCU Chief Paints Gloomy Picture on Cable-TV Ratings - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/comcast-profit-rises-50-helped-by-tax-adjustment-1414062113

UPDATE 2-GM posts higher-than-expected profit on strong N. American demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/gm-results-idUSL2N0SI0OJ20141023

US jobless claims rise 17K, but still lowest since 2000 - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2014/1023/US-jobless-claims-rise-17K-but-still-lowest-since-2000

Sears disputes report of 100 store closures, widespread layoffs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/10/23/sears-disputes-report-of-100-store-closures-widespread-layoffs/17770199/

Caterpillar Beats 3Q Profit Views, Hikes Outlook - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2014/10/23/caterpillar-beats-3q-profit-views-hikes-outlook/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfoxbusiness%252Futilities%2B(Internal%2B-%2BUtilities%2B-%2BText)

Will new marketing guru right Coke? - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/10/23/will-new-marketing-guru-right-coke/

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks surge on US corporate results, bonds fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/markets-global-idUSL2N0SI1PA20141023

23-Oct-2014 17:41

Target Offers Free Shipping on All Orders - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/target-offers-free-shipping-orders-26396375

US Jobless Claims Remain Near 14-Year Lows - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-jobless-claims-rise-to-283-000-1414067672

Action slows on big cable TV acquisitions - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Action-slows-on-big-cable-TV-acquisitions-5840919.php

Stock indexes leap on earnings news; Dow up 200 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/10/23/stocks-thursday/17763383/

Islamic State's Oil Revenue Targeted as U.S. Adjusts Tactics - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/cohen-says-u-s-will-try-to-choke-off-islamic-state-oil-money.html

UPDATE 3-Caterpillar profit beats view, raises outlook; shares gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/caterpillar-results-idUSL2N0SI0PS20141023

GM's third-quarter earnings double but recalls hurt cash flow - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/56ebe5ac-5aae-11e4-b449-00144feab7de.html

GLOBAL ECONOMY-Business activity improves in China, euro zone but US slips - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/global-economy-idINL6N0SI21W20141023

Gauge of US Economy Posts Solid 0.8 Percent Gain - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/gauge-us-economy-posts-solid-08-percent-gain-26399230

Refinancing your mortgage? Opportunity knocks - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/23/real_estate/rates-drop-again/

23-Oct-2014 16:40

UK Retail Sales Decline More Than Forecast - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2402263/u-k-retail-sales-decline-more-than-forecast.aspx

UPDATE 1-Under Armour shares fall as apparel sales growth slows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/under-ar-results-idUSL3N0SI4XV20141023

US factory activity growth slips in October: Markit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-usa-economy-markit-manufacturing-idUSKCN0IC1MC20141023

Wall Street rallies on Caterpillar, 3M results - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-markets-stocks-idUSKCN0IC18B20141023

GM earns $1.4B in Q3 on strong North America, China - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/23/gm-q3-earnings-quarterly/17732403/

Caterpillar Boosts Profits, Outlook Despite Flat Revenue And Shaky Economy - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2014/10/23/caterpillar-boosts-profits-outlook-despite-flat-revenue-and-shaky-economy/

Refinancing your mortgage? Opportunity knocks - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/23/real_estate/rates-drop-again/

US Jobless Claims Remain Near 14-Year Lows - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-jobless-claims-rise-to-283-000-1414067672

Cutrale-Safra ups Chiquita offer ahead of Fyffes tie-up vote - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-chiquita-brands-m-a-cutrale-safra-idUSKCN0IC1Q020141023

FCC pauses review of Comcast, AT&T deals over contract fight - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/FCC-pauses-review-of-Comcast-AT-T-deals-over-5840699.php

23-Oct-2014 15:39

Customers up, profit up at Comcast - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/23/media/comcast-third-quarter-earnings/

UK Retail Sales Decline More Than Forecast - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2402263/u-k-retail-sales-decline-more-than-forecast.aspx

Stock markets to advance amid positive economic data, corporate earnings reports - Innisfail Province :: http://www.innisfailprovince.ca/article/GB/20141023/CP07/310239958/-1/inn08/stock-markets-to-advance-amid-positive-economic-data-corporate%26template%3DcpArt

Tesco Begins Hunt for New Chairman to Help Reverse Fortunes - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-10-23/tesco-begins-hunt-for-new-chairman-to-help-reverse-fortunes

Takata Airbag Recall Update 2014: Prosecutors Probe Japanese Supplier As ... - International Business Times :: http://www.ibtimes.com/takata-airbag-recall-update-2014-prosecutors-probe-japanese-supplier-recall-expands-1711057

US jobless claims data point to firming labor market - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-usa-economy-unemployment-idUSKCN0IC1FX20141023

Eurozone survey rise does not ease recession fears - Daily American Online :: http://www.dailyamerican.com/news/business/nation/eurozone-survey-rise-does-not-ease-recession-fears/article_2d65b624-7606-5b6f-b7ec-197d9e9bfb4c.html

United Falls After Seeing Possible Drop in Revenue Gauge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/united-beats-profit-estimates-on-higher-passenger-revenue.html

UPDATE 3-Caterpillar profit beats view, raises outlook; shares gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/caterpillar-results-idUSL2N0SI0PS20141023

US Stocks Rise on Earnings Reports - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-rise-on-earnings-reports-1414066991

23-Oct-2014 14:38

Janus profit rises 25%, meets expectations - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/janus-profit-rises-25-meets-expectations-2014-10-23?link%3DMW_home_latest_news

GM posts higher-than-expected profit on strong North American demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-gm-results-idUSKCN0IC19W20141023

Poor results, growth worries weigh on Europe - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-markets-global-idUSKCN0IC03A20141023

United Continental's profit surges as costs fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/ual-results-idUSL3N0SI43Z20141023

UPDATE 1-Higher US sales push Dunkin' profit up 36 pct - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/dunkin-brnds-results-idINL3N0SI3YQ20141023

Nike CEO hints "stylish" Apple wearable plans - Computerworld :: http://www.computerworld.com/article/2838214/nike-ceo-hints-stylish-apple-wearable-plans.html

Takata Airbag Recall Faces Rising Scrutiny - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/23/business/pressure-intensifies-for-recall-of-takata-airbags.html

Under Armour Shares Fall After Apparel Maker's Growth Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/under-armour-shares-fall-as-apparel-maker-s-sales-growth-slows.html

Spanish jobless figure drops as economy picks up - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Spanish-jobless-figure-drops-as-economy-picks-up-5841613.php

Caterpillar Earnings Beat as Construction Demands - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-10-23/caterpillar-earnings-beat-as-construction-demands

23-Oct-2014 13:37

Passenger jets push Boeing's profit up 18 percent - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Passenger-jets-push-Boeing-s-profit-up-18-percent-5839501.php

UPDATE 2-Unilever sales disappoint as emerging markets dampen growth - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/unilever-nv-results-idINL6N0SI18Y20141023

Spanish Unemployment Lowest Since 2011 as Economy Grows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/spanish-unemployment-drops-to-lowest-since-2011-as-economy-grows.html

Potash profit slips on lower earnings from overseas investments - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/potashcorp-results-idUSL3N0SI3SS20141023

Business activity improves in China, euro zone but little sign of turnaround - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/global-economy-wrap-idINKCN0IC14H20141023

Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate falls to 7.3 percent in September - Atlanta Business Chronicle :: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2014/10/metro-atlanta-s-unemployment-rate-falls-to-7-3.html

UPDATE 2-Pernod eyes growth as China pain slowly eases - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/pernod-ricard-sales-idUSL6N0SI0OG20141023

UPDATE 1-Lilly profit plunges as cheaper generics take toll - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/eli-lilly-results-idUSL2N0SI0IW20141023

Tesco Chairman to Leave as Accounting Missteps Hit Profit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/tesco-chairman-prepares-exit-as-grocer-quantifies-overstatement.html

US: 7.8 Million Vehicles Have Faulty Air Bags - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/air-bag-crisis-u-s-says-7-8-million-vehicles-have-faults-s6W~KxWHQceEpg9o8JyiMg.html

23-Oct-2014 12:36

Pernod Q1 sales rise 2 pct as Asia improves - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/pernod-ricard-sales-idUSP6N0O902B20141023

Six Flags and Yahoo are big market movers - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Coca-Cola-and-Apple-are-big-market-movers-5838420.php

Passenger jets push Boeing's profit up 18 percent - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Passenger-jets-push-Boeing-s-profit-up-18-percent-5839501.php

Unilever warns on 'sharp' China slowdown - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/11181701/Unilever-warns-on-sharp-China-slowdown.html

Spanish Unemployment Lowest Since 2011 as Economy Grows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/spanish-unemployment-drops-to-lowest-since-2011-as-economy-grows.html

UPDATE 3-Tesco scraps profit outlook as accounting black hole deepens - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/tesco-results-idUSL6N0SI14H20141023

Credit Suisse Profit More Than Doubled in Third Quarter - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/10/23/credit-suisse-profit-more-than-doubles-in-third-quarter/

DeSoto Co. holds Household Hazardous Waste Day - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/science/article/DeSoto-Co-holds-Household-Hazardous-Waste-Day-5841933.php

Business activity improves in China, euro zone but little sign of turnaround - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-global-economy-wrap-idUSKCN0IC13A20141023

Pound Falls a Third Day as Retail Sales Add to Concern - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/gilts-rise-for-1st-time-in-3-days-before-retail-sales.html

23-Oct-2014 11:35

Aussie bonds finish flat on US inflation - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/aussie-bonds-finish-flat-on-us-inflation-20141023-3iq8p.html

Passenger jets push Boeing's profit up 18 percent - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Passenger-jets-push-Boeing-s-profit-up-18-percent-5839501.php

UPDATE 1-Pernod Ricard cautious on full year, Asia helps Q1 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/pernod-ricard-sales-idUSL6N0SI0OG20141023

Unilever warns on 'sharp' China slowdown - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/11181701/Unilever-warns-on-sharp-China-slowdown.html

Asia shares down despite China factory data - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29735089

Credit Suisse CEO says sees no material issues in forex probe - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-fx-investigation-credt-suisse-grp-idUSKCN0IC0TH20141023?feedType%3DRSS%26feedName%3DbusinessNews

September 2014 UK retail sales -0.3% vs -0.1% exp m/m - ForexLive (blog) :: http://www.forexlive.com/blog/2014/10/23/september-2014-uk-retail-sales-data-report-23-october-2014/comment-page-1/

Spain's Economy Grew 0.5% in Third Quarter, Central Bank Estimates - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/spains-unemployment-rate-falls-to-23-7-1414049642

Tesco Chairman to Leave as Accounting Missteps Hit Annual Profit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/tesco-chairman-prepares-exit-as-grocer-quantifies-overstatement.html

Euro-Area Manufacturing Grows as Risk of Recession Eases - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/european-factories-avoid-contraction-as-demand-drop-shows-risks.html

23-Oct-2014 10:34

Aussie bonds finish flat on US inflation - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/aussie-bonds-finish-flat-on-us-inflation-20141023-3iq8p.html

Fido will cost you: Pet rents become apartment trend - Bend Bulletin :: http://www.bendbulletin.com/business/2518610-151/fido-will-cost-you-pet-rents-become-apartment

Spain's Unemployment Rate Falls to 23.7% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/spains-unemployment-rate-falls-to-23-7-1414049642

Credit Suisse third-quarter profit beats forecast, outlook cautious - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-credt-suisse-grp-results-idUSKCN0IC0DK20141023

Unilever reports slowest sales growth in 5 years - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7cd7e8f2-5a80-11e4-b449-00144feab7de.html

Tesco Chairman to Step Down as Overstatement of Profits Grows - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/business/international/tesco-plc-chairman-richard-broadbent-profits.html

Passenger jets push Boeing's profit up 18 percent - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Passenger-jets-push-Boeing-s-profit-up-18-percent-5839501.php

UPDATE 1-Pernod Ricard cautious on full year, Asia helps Q1 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/pernod-ricard-sales-idUSL6N0SI0OG20141023

Asia shares down despite China factory data - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29735089

23-Oct-2014 09:33

Fido will cost you: Pet rents become apartment trend - Bend Bulletin :: http://www.bendbulletin.com/business/2518610-151/fido-will-cost-you-pet-rents-become-apartment

Boeing reports 7% rise in Q3 revenue - Sin Chew Jit Poh :: http://www.mysinchew.com/node/102716?tid%3D37

Tesco Says Misstatements Went on Longer Than First Thought - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-23/tesco-chairman-prepares-exit-as-grocer-quantifies-overstatement.html

Asia stocks hobbled by growth anxiety, China PMI fails to impress - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-markets-global-idUSKCN0IC03A20141023

Credit Suisse Profit Beats Market Expectations - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/credit-suisse-profit-beats-market-expectations-1414040275

Unilever Flags Challenging Outlook as Sales Growth Slows - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/unilever-flags-challenging-outlook-as-sales-growth-slows-1414046570

Shanghai shares lead Asia losses after China PMI; Canada shooting in focus - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102112425

UPDATE 1-Pernod Ricard cautious on full year, Asia helps Q1 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/pernod-ricard-sales-idINL6N0SI0OG20141023

New York's Barge Canal to get historic designation - Albany Times Union :: http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/New-York-s-Barge-Canal-to-get-historic-designation-5841593.php