Thursday, February 5, 2015

06-Feb-2015 08:14

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 pct as long-term rates resume ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/average-us-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-falls-to-35-pct-as-long-term-rates-resume/

Oil Takes Big Swing in Opposite Direction - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-slightly-higher-after-heavy-losses-1423131055

Why Call of Duty and Destiny's Gaming Dominance Is Coming to an Untimely End - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-06/why-call-of-duty-and-destiny-s-gaming-dominance-is-coming-to-an-untimely-end

LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) Witnesses Steady Member Growth In 4Q - InvestCorrectly :: http://investcorrectly.com/20150205/linkedin-corp-lnkd-witnesses-steady-member-growth-4q/

Pfizer's Hospira deal bets on price spike for specialty generics - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-hospira-m-a-pfizer-idUSKBN0LA00J20150206

Slowing User Growth? Twitter Just Annihilated That Problem - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2015/02/05/slowing-user-growth-twitter-effectively-just-annihilated-that-problem/

Asian shares tread cautiously ahead of US payrolls - euronews :: http://www.euronews.com/business-newswires/2922770-asian-shares-tread-cautiously-ahead-of-us-payrolls/

GoPro Will Launch Custom-Designed Roku Channel This Spring - Tech Times :: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/31041/20150206/gopro-will-launch-custom-designed-roku-channel-this-spring.htm

RadioShack powers down - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20150206-radioshack-powers-down.ece

Breach of Anthem database may leave millions vulnerable - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/06/why-hackers-are-targeting-medical-sector/xxjFN6G3cFJZ8Fh3mF3XhN/story.html

06-Feb-2015 07:13

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 pct as long-term rates resume ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/average-us-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-falls-to-35-pct-as-long-term-rates-resume/

Tripled profits can't keep GoPro from taking a nosedive - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2015/02/05/tripled-profits-cant-keep-gopro-from-taking-a-nosedive/

Growth in hiring business drives LinkedIn revenue beat - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/growth-in-hiring-business-drives-linkedin-revenue-beat/articleshow/46140298.cms

Oil extends rally, but swelling inventory drags - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-markets-oil-idINKBN0LA02920150206

Asia Stocks Muted as Jobs Data Awaited, Greece Risk Rises - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/europe/ap-financial-markets.html

RadioShack files for bankruptcy; Sprint to take over some stores - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-radioshack-bankruptcy-idUSKBN0L92XC20150206

Slowing User Growth? Twitter Just Annihilated That Problem - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2015/02/05/slowing-user-growth-twitter-effectively-just-annihilated-that-problem/

Investor Stock Updates : Peabody Energy Corp , Yamana Gold Inc , Activision ... - Ashburn Daily :: http://www.ashburndaily.com/investor-stock-updates-peabody-energy-corp-yamana-gold-inc-activision-blizzard-inc/316276/

Why the US government should be freaked out by the Anthem hacking attack - Quartz :: http://qz.com/340067/why-the-us-government-should-be-freaked-out-by-the-anthem-hacking-attack/

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain as oil rises; euro up vs Swiss franc - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/markets-global-idINL1N0VF2X120150205

06-Feb-2015 06:12

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 pct as long-term rates resume ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/average-us-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-falls-to-35-pct-as-long-term-rates-resume/

LinkedIn (LNKD) Earnings: Critical Q4 Stats Investors Need to Know - Stocks in ... - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/linkedin-lnkd-earnings-critical-q4-stats-investors-need-to-know-stocks-in-the-news-cm441081

Why Call of Duty and Destiny's Gaming Dominance Is Coming to an Untimely End - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-06/why-call-of-duty-and-destiny-s-gaming-dominance-is-coming-to-an-untimely-end

Tripled profits can't keep GoPro from taking a nosedive - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2015/02/05/tripled-profits-cant-keep-gopro-from-taking-a-nosedive/

Experts Suspect Lax Security Left Anthem Vulnerable to Hackers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/business/experts-suspect-lax-security-left-anthem-vulnerable-to-hackers.html

Verizon to sell wireline operations, towers worth $15.6 bln - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/verizon-comms-divestiture-idINL1N0VF34920150206

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo wins breathing room from Wall Street critics - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46140262.cms

RadioShack files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy - Fort Worth Star Telegram :: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article9358622.html

Asia stocks muted as jobs data awaited, Greece risk rises - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Health-care-stocks-lead-an-early-advance-on-Wall-6064346.php

Regulators: Design flaws led to DuPont plant deadly gas leak - Laredo Morning Times :: http://www.lmtonline.com/news/state/article_8e911e42-cf56-58bc-b783-0e5032686474.html

06-Feb-2015 05:11

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 pct as long-term rates resume ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/average-us-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-falls-to-35-pct-as-long-term-rates-resume/

Twitter CEO wins breathing room from Wall Street critics - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-twitter-ceo-idUSKBN0LA04M20150206

At Disney, Staggs' elevation puts him as front-runner to succeed Iger as CEO - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-disney-thomas-staggs-bob-iger-ceo-20150206-story.html

With Hospira, Pfizer Bets $15 Billion on New Type of Generics - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-buy-hospira-a-drug-maker-for-15-2-billion-in-cash/

RadioShack Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Striking Deal to Sell Some ... - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/radio-shack-files-for-chapter-11-bankrutpcy/

Tripled profits can't keep GoPro from taking a nosedive - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2015/02/05/tripled-profits-cant-keep-gopro-from-taking-a-nosedive/

Amy Pascal's exit hints at new script for Sony - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-sony-amy-pascal-exit-20150206-story.html

Activision Blizzard Sees Lower Full-Year Revenue, Profit on Forex Concerns - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-lowers-full-year-forecast-on-forex-concerns-1423182947

Experts Suspect Lax Security Left Anthem Vulnerable to Hackers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/business/experts-suspect-lax-security-left-anthem-vulnerable-to-hackers.html

Report: IRS hiring back problem employees - McClatchy Washington Bureau :: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/02/05/255697/report-irs-hiring-back-problem.html

06-Feb-2015 04:10

Report: IRS hiring back problem employees - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2015/02/05/5496576/report-irs-hiring-back-problem.html

UPDATE 4-Pascal to step down as Sony studio head after hacking upheaval - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/sony-pascal-idUSL1N0VF20B20150205

GoPro profit forecast may miss expectations, COO resigns - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-gopro-results-idINKBN0L92UQ20150206

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 pct as long-term rates resume ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/average-us-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-falls-to-35-pct-as-long-term-rates-resume/

Twitter CEO wins breathing room from Wall Street critics - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/06/us-twitter-ceo-idUSKBN0LA04M20150206

At Disney, Staggs' elevation puts him as front-runner to succeed Iger as CEO - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-disney-thomas-staggs-bob-iger-ceo-20150206-story.html

RadioShack Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Striking Deal to Sell Some ... - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/radio-shack-files-for-chapter-11-bankrutpcy/

Anthem hack raises fears about medical data - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-anthem-hack-fallout-20150206-story.html

With Hospira, Pfizer Bets $15 Billion on New Type of Generics - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-buy-hospira-a-drug-maker-for-15-2-billion-in-cash/

Make Some Hay While The REIT Sun Is Shining - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/bradthomas/2015/02/05/make-some-hay-while-the-reit-sun-is-shining/

06-Feb-2015 03:09

Twitter's Revenue Grows Despite User Stagnation - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/technology/twitter-earnings-active-users.html

After a Deal to Sell Some Stores, RadioShack Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/radio-shack-files-for-chapter-11-bankrutpcy/

Oil Prices Recover, and Stocks Sprint Higher Again - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Disney Taps Potential CEO Successor - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-sets-potential-ceo-successor-1423158408

Verizon Confirms Plan to Sell Certain Wireline Assets, Cell Towers - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/verizon-to-sell-certain-wireline-assets-for-10-billion-1423171649

Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.59 pct as long-term rates resume ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/average-us-rate-on-30-year-mortgage-falls-to-35-pct-as-long-term-rates-resume/

Sony chair Amy Pascal steps down in wake of hacking incident - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/sony-chair-amy-pascal-steps-down-in-wake-of-hacking-incident-1.2946593

IRS rehired employees with tax problems, watchdog says - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/ct-bad-irs-rehires-0205-biz-20150205-story.html

2 Reasons Fund Managers Expect REITs To Stay Hot CLARX REECX - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/investing-mutual-funds/020515-738116-can-real-estate-funds-gain-more.htm

06-Feb-2015 02:08

RadioShack Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - CBS Local :: http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/02/05/radioshack-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/

Disney Parks Chairman Tom Staggs promoted to COO - OCRegister :: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/parks-650320-disney-staggs.html

Pfizer's Hospira deal bets on price spike for specialty generics - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/hospira-ma-pfizer-idUSL1N0VF2IY20150205

US trade deficit jumps 17.1 percent to $46.6 billion - EagleFordTexas.com :: http://eaglefordtexas.com/news/id/145871/us-trade-deficit-jumps-17-1-percent-46-6-billion/

Flying on One Wing at Twitter - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/flying-on-one-wing-at-twitter-heard-on-the-street-1423181450

Hackers See Rewarding Targets in Health Care Companies - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/hackers-rewarding-targets-health-care-companies-28759891

UPDATE 4-Pascal to step down as Sony studio head after hacking upheaval - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/sony-pascal-idUSL1N0VF20B20150205

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks broadly higher as oil rises; euro up vs Swiss franc - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/markets-global-idINL1N0VF1W320150205

Under Armour buys MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps - OregonLive.com :: http://www.oregonlive.com/playbooks-profits/index.ssf/2015/02/under_armour_buys_myfitnesspal.html

Report: IRS hiring back problem employees - Lake Wylie Pilot :: http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2015/02/05/2792616/report-irs-hiring-back-problem.html

06-Feb-2015 01:07

Thomas Staggs a 'terrific choice' for Disney COO, Michael Eisner says - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-thomas-staggs-terrific-choice-for-disney-says-michael-eisner-20150205-story.html

RadioShack Files for Bankruptcy With Sprint Waiting in Wings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/radioshack-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-as-losses-mount-i5spaw86

Sony Should Have Held On To Amy Pascal - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/dorothypomerantz/2015/02/05/sony-should-have-held-on-to-amy-pascal/

China suspected in major hacking of health insurer - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/investigators-suspect-china-may-be-responsible-for-hack-of-anthem/2015/02/05/25fbb36e-ad56-11e4-9c91-e9d2f9fde644_story.html

Twitter tops Wall Street revenue target, user growth slows - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/twitter-results-idINL1N0VF2Z720150205

Manufacturing Productivity Slowed in the Fourth Quarter - Shopfloor :: http://www.shopfloor.org/2015/02/manufacturing-productivity-slowed-in-the-fourth-quarter/33127

Under Armour Acquires MyFitnessPal - PC Magazine :: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476369,00.asp

State, US unemployment drop; county matches metro - NeighborNewspapers.com :: http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/26447191/article-State--U-S--unemployment-drop--county-matches-metro-?instance%3Dall

US STOCKS-Wall St climbs with energy rebound, Pfizer deal - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/markets-stocks-usa-idINL1N0VF2YQ20150205

Verizon Confirms Plan to Sell Certain Wireline Assets, Cell Towers - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/verizon-to-sell-certain-wireline-assets-for-10-billion-1423171649

06-Feb-2015 00:06

Under Armour Acquires MyFitnessPal - PC Magazine :: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476369,00.asp

State, US unemployment drop; county matches metro - NeighborNewspapers.com :: http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/26447191/article-State--U-S--unemployment-drop--county-matches-metro-?instance%3Dall

Murdoch's News Corp. Tops Estimates on Publishing Sales - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-02-05/murdoch-s-news-corp-tops-estimates-on-publishing-sales

Activision Slumps as Vivendi Plans Sale of $856 Million Stake - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/activision-slumps-as-vivendi-plans-sale-of-856-million-stake

Sprint Signs Agreement with RadioShack's Lender to Expand Branded Stores - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sprint-signs-agreement-with-radioshacks-lender-to-expand-branded-stores-2015-02-05?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Pfizer Not Done With Deals Even After Hospira Purchase: Real M&A - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/pfizer-not-done-with-deals-even-after-hospira-purchase-real-m-a

Investigators suspect China may be responsible for hack of Anthem - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/investigators-suspect-china-may-be-responsible-for-hack-of-anthem/2015/02/05/25fbb36e-ad56-11e4-9c91-e9d2f9fde644_story.html

Disney promotes parks chief Staggs, seen in lead to succeed Iger - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/walt-disney-staggs-idINL1N0VF22020150205

05-Feb-2015 23:05

Trade Gap Swells as Americans Buy Imported Cars, Oil: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/trade-gap-in-u-s-widened-in-december-to-largest-in-two-years

California permitted oilfield discharge in protected water - Albany Times Union :: http://www.timesunion.com/news/us/article/California-permitted-oilfield-discharge-in-6064590.php

Stocks Rebound as Oil and Health Care Stocks Are Surging - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/13036673/1/stocks-rebound-as-oil-rallies-health-care-surges-on-deals-activity.html

Out To Woo Women, Under Armour Becomes Largest Digital Health Community - MediaPost Communications :: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/243206/out-to-woo-women-under-armour-becomes-largest-dig.html

Gold Ends Lower On Mixed Data, Rate Hike Talk - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2452344/gold-ends-lower-on-mixed-data-rate-hike-talk.aspx?type%3Dts

State, US unemployment drop; county matches metro - NeighborNewspapers.com :: http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/26447191/article-State--U-S--unemployment-drop--county-matches-metro-?instance%3Dall

Will Tom Staggs be the next CEO of Disney? - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2015/02/05/tom-staggs-next-ceo-disney/

Investigators Eye China in Anthem Data Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/investigators-eye-china-in-anthem-hack-1423167560

Months before Sony's Amy Pascal resigned, damaging emails leaked - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-amy-pascal-email-rogen-hirai-20150205-story.html

Twitter's User Growth Disappoints But Financials Remain Strong - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/miguelhelft/2015/02/05/twitters-user-growth-disappoints-but-financials-remain-strong/

05-Feb-2015 22:04

The Fascinating Bit Of The US Labor Productivity Numbers: Where The ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2015/02/05/the-fascinating-bit-of-the-us-labor-productivity-numbers-where-the-manufacturing-jobs-have-gone/

Answers to questions about oil waste in California aquifers - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/05/answers-to-questions-about-oil-waste-in/

Michigan Gov. Snyder admitted to hospital for blood clot in leg - WDIV Detroit :: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan-gov-snyder-admitted-to-hospital-for-blood-clot-in-leg/31115332

Stocks Hold Highs as Crude Oil Recovers $50 on Bets of Global Growth - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/13036673/1/stocks-rebound-as-oil-rallies-health-care-surges-on-deals-activity.html

Under Armour buys MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps - OregonLive.com :: http://www.oregonlive.com/playbooks-profits/index.ssf/2015/02/under_armour_buys_myfitnesspal.html

Sony Should Have Held On To Amy Pascal - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/dorothypomerantz/2015/02/05/sony-should-have-held-on-to-amy-pascal/

US trade deficit jumps 17.1 per cent to $46.6 billion - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/us-trade-deficit-jumps-17-1-per-cent-to-46-6-billion/articleshow/46134861.cms

Anthem to Tell Customers Within Two Weeks If They Were Hacked - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/anthem-to-tell-hacked-customers-in-two-weeks-no-earnings-impact

Disney names potential successor to CEO Iger - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/05/media/disney-names-new-coo/

US unemployment claims surge lower than expected last week - America Herald :: http://www.americaherald.com/us-unemployment-claims-surge-lower-than-expected-last-week/22658/

05-Feb-2015 21:03

Trade Gap in U.S. Reaches a Two-Year High as Imports Rise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/trade-gap-in-u-s-widened-in-december-to-largest-in-two-years

Weekly jobless claims rise but remain low - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jobless-claims-20150205-story.html

California permitted oilfield discharge in protected water - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/California-permitted-oilfield-discharge-in-6064590.php

The Fascinating Bit Of The US Labor Productivity Numbers: Where The ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2015/02/05/the-fascinating-bit-of-the-us-labor-productivity-numbers-where-the-manufacturing-jobs-have-gone/

Out To Woo Women, Under Armour Becomes Largest Digital Health Community - MediaPost Communications :: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/243206/out-to-woo-women-under-armour-becomes-largest-dig.html

Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal stepping down - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/02/05/sony-pictures-co-chair-amy-pascal-stepping-down/

Anthem hack exposes data on 80 million; experts warn of identity theft - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-anthem-hacked-20150204-story.html

A Deal That Could Reverse Pfizer's History of Value-Destroying Acquisitions - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/a-deal-that-could-reverse-pfizers-history-of-value-destroying-acquisitions/

Thomas Staggs named chief operating officer at Walt Disney Co. - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-thomas-staggs-named-coo-of-walt-disney-co-20150205-story.html

Michigan Gov. Snyder hospitalized with blood clot in leg - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/michigan-gov-snyder-hospitalized-with-blood-clot-in-leg/2015/02/05/505e32a2-ad6b-11e4-8876-460b1144cbc1_story.html

05-Feb-2015 20:02

Under Armour CEO is calling out Nike and Adidas - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102400180

Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) Price Target Trimmed at UBS - StreetInsider.com :: http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst%2BComments/Keurig%2BGreen%2BMountain%2B(GMCR)%2BPrice%2BTarget%2BTrimmed%2Bat%2BUBS/10233253.html

Anthem Cyber Attack: 5 Things That Could Happen to Your Personal Information - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/anthem-cyber-attack-things-happen-personal-information/story?id%3D28747729

Weekly jobless claims rise but remain low - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jobless-claims-20150205-story.html

DuPont's Activist Response Has Perfect Formula To Counter Trian's Nelson Peltz - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2015/02/05/duponts-activist-response-has-perfect-formula-to-counter-trians-nelson-peltz/

Disney Names Staggs to No. 2 Post, Making Him Favorite to Succeed Iger - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/business/media/walt-disney-company-names-thomas-staggs.html

Trade Gap Swells as Americans Buy Imported Cars, Oil: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/trade-gap-in-u-s-widened-in-december-to-largest-in-two-years

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo finally admits the obvious - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/02/05/twitter-ceo-dick-costolo-finally-admits-the-obvious-we-suck-at-dealing-with-abuse/

The Fascinating Bit Of The US Labor Productivity Numbers: Where The ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2015/02/05/the-fascinating-bit-of-the-us-labor-productivity-numbers-where-the-manufacturing-jobs-have-gone/

The Problem With Pfizer's $17 Billion Buy - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2015/02/05/the-problem-with-pfizers-17-billion-buy/

05-Feb-2015 19:01

US Productivity Falls in Last Months of 2014 - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/productivity-fell-at-1-8-pace-in-fourth-quarter-1423143259

Under Armour CEO is calling out Nike and Adidas - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102400180

RSI Alert: Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) Now Oversold - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/dividendchannel/2015/02/05/rsi-alert-keurig-green-mountain-gmcr-now-oversold/

European Stocks Little Changed as Oil Shares Offset Greek Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/european-stock-index-futures-drop-as-ecb-restricts-greek-loans

Swatch to release Apple Watch competitor this spring - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/swatch-release-apple-watch-competitor-spring-article-1.2104392

Anthem hack: unencrypted data on up to 80 million exposed - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-anthem-hacked-20150204-story.html

Twitter CEO says company losing users because of trolls - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/twitter-ceo-says-company-losing-users-because-of-trolls-2015-02-05?link%3DMW_latest_news

After Failed Bid for AstraZeneca, Pfizer to Buy Hospira for $15 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-buy-hospira-a-drug-maker-for-15-2-billion-in-cash/

Weekly jobless claims rise but remain low - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jobless-claims-20150205-story.html

Canada's Trade Deficit Widens - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/canadas-trade-deficit-widens-on-lower-crude-oil-prices-1423147694

05-Feb-2015 18:00

German, Greek Finance Ministers at Odds at First Meeting - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/europe/ap-eu-greece-bailout.html

US Productivity Falls in Last Months of 2014 - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/productivity-fell-at-1-8-pace-in-fourth-quarter-1423143259

Weatherford International (WFT) Stock Rises Today After Announcing Job Cuts ... - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/13036505/1/weatherford-international-wft-stock-rises-today-after-company-announces-job-cuts-earnings.html

Under Armour (UA) Stock Climbing Today After Deutsche Bank Price Target ... - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/13036331/1/under-armour-ua-stock-climbing-today-after-deutsche-bank-price-target-increase.html

TABLE - US jobless claims rise in latest week - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/idUSLLA5DEBCA20150205

U.S. Stocks Climb as Oil Gains, Pfizer Rises on Hospira Purchase - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/u-s-index-futures-advance-as-twitter-rises-michael-kors-falls

Trade Deficit Widened in December, but Weekly Jobless Numbers Were ... - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/business/trade-deficit-widened-in-december-but-weekly-jobless-numbers-were-encouraging.html

RadioShack employees: Tales from the walking dead - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/05/news/companies/radioshack-stores/

Anthem hacked; health insurance data on up to 80 million exposed - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-anthem-hacked-20150204-story.html

05-Feb-2015 16:59

Productivity in U.S. Drops as Hours Jump by Most in 16 Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/productivity-in-u-s-drops-as-hours-jump-by-most-in-16-years

US Jobless Applications Rise, but Levels Point to Job Growth - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-jobless-applications-rise-levels-point-job-growth-28745832

Under Armour CEO is calling out Nike and Adidas - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102400180

Sprint (S) Q3 Loss Narrower-than-Expected, Revenues Beat - Zacks.com :: http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/163302/sprint-s-q3-loss-narrowerthanexpected-revenues-beat

What it will take for Twitter shares to bounce back - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102394202

ECB Holds the Cards in Greek Standoff - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/ecb-holds-the-cards-in-greek-standoff-heard-on-the-street-1423148603

CompaniesWeatherford: "fast and furious" decline on oil drop - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/fastft/273871/post-273871

Millions of Anthem customers alerted to hack - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/05/anthem-health-care-computer-security-breach/22917635/

Pfizer to Buy Hospira for $15 Billion as Drug Maker Looks to Expand Revenue - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-buy-hospira-a-drug-maker-for-15-2-billion-in-cash/

US Trade Deficit Jumps 17.1 Percent to $46.6 Billion - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-trade-deficit-jumps-171-percent-466-billion-28744217

05-Feb-2015 15:58

Productivity in U.S. Drops as Hours Jump by Most in 16 Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/productivity-in-u-s-drops-as-hours-jump-by-most-in-16-years

Fewer Americans Than Forecast Filed Jobless Claims Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/fewer-americans-than-forecast-filed-jobless-claims-last-week

British telecoms giant BT finalizes $19B takeover deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/02/05/bt-ee-takeover-deal/22914825/

Massive data hack of health insurer Anthem potentially exposes millions - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/02/05/massive-data-hack-of-health-insurer-anthem-exposes-millions/

Greek banks hit after ECB snub, Athens rejects 'blackmail' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0L81FH20150205

Under Armour Posts 31% Revenue Growth, Buys MyFitnessPal For $475 Million - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2015/02/04/under-armour-posts-31-revenue-growth-buys-myfitnesspal-for-475-million/

Oil rises back towards $56, outlook still fragile - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0L907420150205

US trade deficit widens; weekly jobless claims up modestly - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0L91UE20150205

Twitter CEO 'ashamed' of response to abuse - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/05/twitter-ceo-abuse/22915289/

05-Feb-2015 14:57

Despite Recalls, GM Pays Workers Big Bonus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/gm-reports-2-8-billion-profit-in-2014.html

Euro zone growth prospects brighten slightly - EU Commission - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-economy-forecasts-idUSKBN0L912C20150205

BT Agrees to Buy UK's Largest Mobile Operator EE - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/europe/ap-eu-britain-bt.html

Greek banks hit after ECB snub, Athens rejects 'blackmail' - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-greece-idINKBN0L81FH20150205

Teva Pharmaceuticals profit rises, but sales fall - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/teva-pharmaceuticals-profit-rises-but-sales-fall-2015-02-05?link%3DMW_latest_news

UPDATE 1-Michael Kors profit forecast disappoints as discounts weigh - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/michaelkors-results-idUSL4N0VF5FN20150205

Staples, top rival agree to unite as sector convulses - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/04/staples-buy-rival-office-depot/Lw2QwcYrqfbN8OFI4oq4pN/story.html?rss_id%3DTop-GNP

Massive breach at health care company Anthem Inc. - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/04/health-care-anthem-hacked/22900925/

Pfizer to Buy Hospira for $15 Billion as Drug Maker Looks to Expand Revenues - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-buy-hospira-a-drug-maker-for-15-2-billion-in-cash/

Oil prices rise slightly after heavy losses - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-keeps-pitching-lower-after-four-day-rally-fizzles-out-2015-02-05

05-Feb-2015 13:56

Ford adds jobs, bumps pay - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press :: http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_27461548/ford-adds-jobs-bumps-pay

UPDATE 3-Volvo hikes trucks outlook after construction slide stymies Q4 profit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/volvo-results-idUSL6N0VF0KY20150205

Despite Recalls, GM Pays Workers Big Bonus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/gm-reports-2-8-billion-profit-in-2014.html

Twitter boss admits firm is failing victims of trolling - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31146659

Massive breach at health care company Anthem Inc. - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/04/health-care-anthem-hacked/22900925/

Euro zone growth prospects brighten slightly - EU Commission - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-economy-forecasts-idUSKBN0L912C20150205

BT Agrees to Buy UK's Largest Mobile Operator EE - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/europe/ap-eu-britain-bt.html

Pfizer to acquire Hospira in a deal worth about $17 billion - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-acquire-hospira-in-a-deal-worth-about-17-billion/

05-Feb-2015 12:55

German factory orders post strong rise in December - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/05/german-factory-orders-post-strong-rise-in-december/

Fitch: China's RRR Cut Less of an Easing Than it Appears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/fitch-chinas-rrr-cut-less-of-an-easing-t-idUSFit91303820150205

Despite Recalls, GM Pays Workers Big Bonus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/gm-reports-2-8-billion-profit-in-2014.html

Oil rises back toward $55, outlook still fragile - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0L907420150205

ECB's ban on Greek bonds hits Europe, Greece slumps - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0L901H20150205

BT Seals $19 Billion EE Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/bt-group-buys-ee-for-19-billion-1423121770

Daimler Sees Profit Rising 10% as GLE Anchors New Lineup - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/daimler-fourth-quarter-profit-beats-estimates-on-s-class-demand

Euro zone growth seen higher - but no champagne yet - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102399808

Cigna Profit Jumps on Growth in Fees, Premiums - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/cigna-profit-jumps-on-growth-in-fees-premiums-1423135463?tesla%3Dy

Health insurer Anthem hit by massive cybersecurity breach - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-anthem-cybersecurity-idUSKBN0L907J20150205

05-Feb-2015 11:54

Daimler sees Q4 adj. EBIT rise on Mercedes sales gains - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/daimler-results-idINFWN0VF00320150205

Fitch: China's RRR Cut Less of an Easing Than it Appears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/fitch-chinas-rrr-cut-less-of-an-easing-t-idUSFit91303820150205

Twitter Keeps Adding Features to Prove It Isn't Completely Dysfunctional - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/twitter-keeps-adding-features-to-prove-it-isn-t-completely-dysfunctional

BT to buy mobile firm EE for £12.5bn - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31144009

Oil Prices Slightly Higher After Heavy Losses - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-slightly-higher-after-heavy-losses-1423131055

German factory orders post strong December rise on increasing domestic and ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/german-factory-orders-post-strong-december-rise-on-increasing-domestic-and/

EU Raises Growth Forecasts, Cuts Inflation Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/eu-raises-growth-forecasts-cuts-inflation-outlook

Greek banks hit as Europe stands firm over bailout - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/05/news/economy/greece-europe-markets/

Health insurer Anthem hacked; data on millions of patients, employees exposed - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-anthem-hacked-20150204-story.html

GM profit falls on recall costs - Livingston Daily :: http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/05/gm-profit-falls-recall-costs/22911461/

05-Feb-2015 10:53

Six surprises from January auto sales - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/04/six-surprises-january-auto-sales/22801329/

GM 2014 profit falls 26 percent to $2.8B on recall costs - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/05/profit-falls-percent-recall-costs/vkvMidN0yjq7dJzXWFQShN/story.html

Ending an era, CME Group to shutter most futures pits - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/cme-group-closure-idINL1N0VE36F20150205

Weatherford to cut 5000 jobs as it fights oil slump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-weatherfor-redundancies-idUSKBN0L90EG20150205

Oil extends declines on inventory concerns - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102398439

Twitter's slowing growth rate weighs on CEO - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/twitters-slowing-growth-rate-weighs-on-ceo-2015-02-05

UPDATE 3-US health insurer Anthem hit by massive cybersecurity breach - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/anthem-cybersecurity-idUSL4N0VF1OV20150205

Chinese stocks fall despite bank reserve ratio cut - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/06fbfc3e-ac67-11e4-9aaa-00144feab7de.html

BT to buy mobile firm EE for £12.5bn - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31144009

Under Armour buys mobile fitness apps for US$560mil - The Star Online :: http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-News/2015/02/05/Under-Armour-buys-mobile-fitness-apps-for-$560-mln/

05-Feb-2015 09:52

Six surprises from January auto sales - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/04/six-surprises-january-auto-sales/22801329/

GM 2014 profit falls 26 percent to $2.8B on recall costs - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/05/profit-falls-percent-recall-costs/vkvMidN0yjq7dJzXWFQShN/story.html

Ending an era, CME Group to shutter most futures pits - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/cme-group-closure-idINL1N0VE36F20150205

Report: Twitter CEO says 'we suck' at policing trolls - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Report-Twitter-CEO-says-we-suck-at-policing-6063533.php

Asia stocks mostly lower on Greece, oil; PBoC in focus - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102398432

Insurance giant Anthem hit by massive data breach - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/04/technology/anthem-insurance-hack-data-security/

Oil keeps pitching lower after four-day rally fizzles out - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-keeps-pitching-lower-after-four-day-rally-fizzles-out-2015-02-05

NY health exchange hits 2M enrollees - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/NY-health-exchange-hits-2M-enrollees-6063834.php

Amid contract negotiations, employers warn West Coast dockworker lockout ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/04/amid-contract-negotiations-employers-warn-west-coast-dockworker-lockout-could/

BT Agrees to Buy U.K. Wireless Carrier EE for $19 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/bt-agrees-to-buy-u-k-mobile-phone-carrier-ee-for-19-billion