08-Jun-2012 08:56

VIX 'fear index' makes an intriguing hedge for investors - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/waggon/story/2012-06-08/fear-index-investing-john-waggoner/55453720/1

Japan's Current-Account Surplus Shrinks as Trade Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/japan-s-current-account-surplus-shrinks-as-trade-slumps-1-.html

With job market lagging, consumers cut credit card use - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/06/07/with-job-market-lagging-consumers-cut-credit-card-use/EcaSrp7k0IEeTlMikawFVM/story.html

Capital Rules, Bank Leverage Ratio, Mexico TV: Compliance - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/capital-rules-bank-leverage-ratio-mexico-tv-compliance.html

San Onofre nuclear plant to stay offline this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0608-san-onofre-20120608,0,3658394.story

US futures head higher following China rate cut - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9V8AJ5G1.htm

European Shares to Open Lower on Spain Worries - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47731959

Euro Lower As Bernanke Douses Risk Appetite - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303665904577453552624355024.html

S&P Raises Fears Over Qantas's Cash Flow - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303665904577453563069644708.html

Spain Downgraded to BBB as Fitch Predicts Slump Through 2013 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spain-downgraded-to-bbb-as-fitch-forecasts-slump-through-2013.html

08-Jun-2012 07:55

Japan's Current-Account Surplus Shrinks as Trade Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/japan-s-current-account-surplus-shrinks-as-trade-slumps-1-.html

With job market lagging, consumers cut credit card use - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/06/07/with-job-market-lagging-consumers-cut-credit-card-use/EcaSrp7k0IEeTlMikawFVM/story.html

Capital Rules, Bank Leverage Ratio, Mexico TV: Compliance - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/capital-rules-bank-leverage-ratio-mexico-tv-compliance.html

Fed and ECB to Politicians: Now It's Your Turn to Act - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47730726

San Onofre nuclear plant to stay offline this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0608-san-onofre-20120608,0,3658394.story

Blankfein Says Gupta Wasn't Allowed to Discuss Goldman Earnings - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/06/07/bloomberg_articlesM59F0C1A74E901-M59XH.DTL

FEATURE-US cities struggle with blighted bank-owned homes - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/usa-housing-blight-idINL1E8H5E8H20120608

Asia stocks fall after Fed chief coy on stimulus - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jAgkn7osr6f3f_u4VMzhTcx3DU_A?docId%3D9ffb5d6f1a194915bbd91ebd8375d787

China rate cut raises fears of grim May economic data - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/china-economy-idINDEE85703720120608

Spain downgraded again, at risk of junk status - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/07/news/economy/spain-downgrade/

08-Jun-2012 06:54

VIX 'fear index' makes an intriguing hedge for investors - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/waggon/story/2012-06-08/fear-index-investing-john-waggoner/55453720/1

Japan's Current-Account Surplus Shrinks as Trade Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/japan-s-current-account-surplus-shrinks-as-trade-slumps-1-.html

Shares fall on unclear US policy stimulus, Europe - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/us-markets-global-idUSBRE8520GN20120608

China rate cut offers mixed blessing - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-rate-cut-offers-mixed-blessing-2012-06-07

With job market lagging, consumers cut credit card use - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/06/07/with-job-market-lagging-consumers-cut-credit-card-use/EcaSrp7k0IEeTlMikawFVM/story.html

Wheat drops 1.2%, corn down on US stimulus uncertainty - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/wheat-drops-1-2-corn-down-on-us-stimulus-uncertainty/articleshow/13919657.cms

Capital Rules, Bank Leverage Ratio, Mexico TV: Compliance - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/capital-rules-bank-leverage-ratio-mexico-tv-compliance.html

S&P Puts Qantas on Credit Watch - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/sp-puts-qantas-on-credit-watch-20120608-00007

San Onofre nuclear plant to stay offline this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0608-san-onofre-20120608,0,3658394.story

Spain Downgraded to BBB as Fitch Predicts Slump Through 2013 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spain-downgraded-to-bbb-as-fitch-forecasts-slump-through-2013.html

08-Jun-2012 05:53

Necessity, Not Inclination, Is Edging Europe Closer Fiscally and Politically - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/world/europe/logic-pushing-europe-toward-greater-integration.html?pagewanted%3Dall

News Summary: Net worth climbs thanks to stocks - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9V8ISR00.htm

Blankfein says did not OK Gupta to share board info - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/goldman-gupta-idINL1E8H7GQB20120607

VIX 'fear index' makes an intriguing hedge for investors - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/waggon/story/2012-06-08/fear-index-investing-john-waggoner/55453720/1

Fed moves forward with Basel III capital rules - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-moves-forward-with-basel-iii-capital-rules-2012-06-07

California Nuclear Plant to Stay Closed Through August - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303665904577453340514701950.html

Key China money rate slumps after PBOC rate cut - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/markets-china-bonds-repos-idINB9E8GB00T20120608

Japan's Current-Account Surplus Shrinks as Trade Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/japan-s-current-account-surplus-shrinks-as-trade-slumps-1-.html

Spain Downgraded to BBB as Fitch Predicts Slump Through 2013 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spain-downgraded-to-bbb-as-fitch-forecasts-slump-through-2013.html

08-Jun-2012 04:52

Obama Seeking Ally on Euro Response Finds Merkel a Tough Sell - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/obama-seeking-ally-on-euro-response-finds-merkel-a-tough-sell.html

News Summary: Net worth climbs thanks to stocks - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9V8ISR00.htm

Blankfein says did not OK Gupta to share board info - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/goldman-gupta-idINL1E8H7GQB20120607

NRC to hold public meetings on troubled San Onofre nuclear plant - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/06/nrc-san-onofre-public-meeting.html

News Summary: Europe fears spread of Spain's pain - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9V8IF8O3.htm

Fed moves forward with Basel III capital rules - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-moves-forward-with-basel-iii-capital-rules-2012-06-07

China shares open slightly up after interest rate cut - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/markets-china-stocks-open-idINB9E8EN01F20120608

Japan's Current-Account Surplus Shrinks as Trade Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/japan-s-current-account-surplus-shrinks-as-trade-slumps-1-.html

Best Buy founder resigns, puts large stake in play - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47730929

08-Jun-2012 03:51

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke warns of 'fiscal cliff' risks - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bernanke-economy-20120608,0,4461109.story

NRC to hold public meetings on troubled San Onofre nuclear plant - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/06/nrc-san-onofre-public-meeting.html

News Summary: Europe fears spread of Spain's pain - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-06/D9V8IF8O3.htm

Pressure rises on Spain to get aid for ailing banks, a rising threat to ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pressure-rises-on-spain-to-get-aid-for-ailing-banks-a-rising-threat-to-countrys-finances/2012/06/07/gJQAs0QKMV_story.html

Japan April current account surplus dips, growth revised up - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/japan-economy-current-idINL3E8H72CU20120608

VIX 'fear index' makes an intriguing hedge for investors - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/waggon/story/2012-06-08/fear-index-investing-john-waggoner/55453720/1

Brent crude falls $1 on US stimulus uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE83H17O20120608

Q&A: CIC Chief Lou on Crisis in Europe, Investment Focus - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2012/06/07/qa-cic-chief-lou-on-crisis-in-europe-investment-focus/

08-Jun-2012 02:50

News Summary: Europe fears spread of Spain's pain - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jk3EkT_VWyDSV9vJ5zWdERjVIZIg?docId%3D8a7e037c5cb844728c133c81f416c11e

Obama Seeking Ally on Euro Response Finds Merkel a Tough Sell - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/obama-seeking-ally-on-euro-response-finds-merkel-a-tough-sell.html

News Summary: US household net worth surged in 1Q on rising stocks, increased ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/news-summary-us-household-net-worth-surged-in-1q-on-rising-stocks-increased-home-values/2012/06/07/gJQAnj14LV_story.html

Blankfein says did not OK Gupta to share board info - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/goldman-gupta-idINL1E8H7GQB20120607

Fed proposes making banks keep a bigger financial cushion in line with global ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fed-proposes-making-banks-keep-a-bigger-financial-cushion-in-line-with-global-standards/2012/06/07/gJQAjEgEMV_story.html

Chesapeake Faces Costly Cuts - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303296604577452820329167592.html

Stocks Open Mixed Despite China Rate Cut - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47729805

Mortgage rates lowest since tracking began in 1971 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/c/a/2012/06/07/BUJK1OUG6G.DTL

China rate cut raises fears of grim May economic data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/us-china-economy-idUSBRE85700Q20120608

NRC to hold public meetings on troubled San Onofre nuclear plant - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/06/nrc-san-onofre-public-meeting.html

08-Jun-2012 01:49

China cuts interest rates to boost growth - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18363065

News Summary: Europe fears spread of Spain's pain - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jk3EkT_VWyDSV9vJ5zWdERjVIZIg?docId%3D8a7e037c5cb844728c133c81f416c11e

Best Buy founder resigns, puts large stake in play - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47728824

Necessity, Not Inclination, Is Edging Europe Closer Fiscally and Politically - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/world/europe/logic-pushing-europe-toward-greater-integration.html?pagewanted%3Dall

News Summary: US household net worth surged in 1Q on rising stocks, increased ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/news-summary-us-household-net-worth-surged-in-1q-on-rising-stocks-increased-home-values/2012/06/07/gJQAnj14LV_story.html

Fed Agrees to Increase Bank Capital Rules; Stocks Slide - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47726367

Chinese Economic Reports Put Jittery Market More On Edge - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47728266

Mortgage Rates in US Fall to Record Lows With 30-Year at 3.67% - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/mortgage-rates-in-u-s-fall-to-record-lows-with-30-year-at-3-67-.html

Tuesday Morning's ex-CEO speaks up - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57449123/tuesday-mornings-ex-ceo-speaks-up/

More US waivers to Iran sanctions likely next week - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47726201

08-Jun-2012 00:48

China cuts interest rates to boost growth - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18363065

News Summary: Europe fears spread of Spain's pain - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jk3EkT_VWyDSV9vJ5zWdERjVIZIg?docId%3D8a7e037c5cb844728c133c81f416c11e

Best Buy founder resigns, puts large stake in play - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47728824

Tuesday Morning's ex-CEO speaks up - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57449123/tuesday-mornings-ex-ceo-speaks-up/

With Record-Low Rates, Is it Time to Re-Refi? - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/06/07/with-record-low-rates-is-it-time-to-re-refi/

More US waivers to Iran sanctions likely next week - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47726201

Proud, too-big-to-fail Spain ponders bank rescue - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-spain-europe-outlook-idUSBRE85619U20120607

Fed proposes stricter capital rules for banks - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hUS1rZkkzFl90u1yG49wPAKzecvA?docId%3D1fae0ef17a814efa84d99926a7b7f408

US consumer credit rises in April - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-consumer-debt-april-20120607,0,177155.story

DJIA Notches Third Straight Gain With Spotlight US, China's Central Banks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-715525.html

07-Jun-2012 23:47

With Record-Low Rates, Is it Time to Re-Refi? - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/06/07/with-record-low-rates-is-it-time-to-re-refi/

More US waivers to Iran sanctions likely next week - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47726201

China cuts rates as fears grow that economy is stalling - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jun/07/china-cuts-rates-fear-grows-economy-stalling

Fitch May Cut US Credit Rating If No 'Credible' Fiscal Plan - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/government/2012/06/07/fitch-may-cut-us-credit-rating-if-no-credible-fiscal-plan/

RATE FUTURES REPORT: Traders in a Quandary Over Fed Stimulus - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-713757.html

Fed proposal would boost bank safety cushions - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/07/news/economy/fed-bank-rules/index.htm

Best Not Buy Those Companies Selling a Retail Turnaround - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303296604577452621999995322.html

Proud, too-big-to-fail Spain ponders bank rescue - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-spain-europe-outlook-idUSBRE85619U20120607

DJIA Extends Gains to Third Session After China Cuts Rates - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-714339.html

Stocks helped lift US household wealth in Q1 - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g_p1R3q9MHI9qOlF70TRvQZoW3Wg?docId%3Ddf0df4407fa64481a7b7176702a10cef

07-Jun-2012 22:46

Japan Cabinet Said to Approve Insuring Iranian Tanker Calls - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/japan-cabinet-said-to-approve-insuring-iranian-tanker-calls-1-.html

Household net worth jumps $2.8 trillion - CNNMoney :: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/06/07/net-worth-jumps-2-8-trillion/?section%3Dmagazines_fortune

Best Buy founder leaves company following scandal - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/9317875/Best-Buy-founder-leaves-company-following-scandal.html

The Lavish and Leveraged Life of Aubrey McClendon - Wall Street Pit :: http://wallstreetpit.com/92792-the-lavish-and-leveraged-life-of-aubrey-mcclendon

With Record-Low Rates, Is it Time to Re-Refi? - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/06/07/with-record-low-rates-is-it-time-to-re-refi/

TEXT-Fitch cuts Ak Bars Bank ratings - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/idINWNA901220120607

Madrid Leans on Its Troubled Banks to Buy Its Bonds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/business/global/madrid-leans-on-its-troubled-banks-for-financing.html?pagewanted%3Dall

China cuts rates as fears grow that economy is stalling - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jun/07/china-cuts-rates-fear-grows-economy-stalling

Fed proposal would boost bank safety cushions - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/07/news/economy/fed-bank-rules/

Stocks End Mixed After Bernanke; Banks Slide - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47720356

07-Jun-2012 21:45

China's interest rate cut hints at sharper downturn - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0607/China-s-interest-rate-cut-hints-at-sharper-downturn

Best Buy founder leaves company following scandal - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/9317875/Best-Buy-founder-leaves-company-following-scandal.html

The Lavish and Leveraged Life of Aubrey McClendon - Wall Street Pit :: http://wallstreetpit.com/92792-the-lavish-and-leveraged-life-of-aubrey-mcclendon

Consumer Credit in US Rose in April for an Eighth Month - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/consumer-credit-in-u-s-rose-in-april-for-an-eighth-month.html

With Record-Low Rates, Is it Time to Re-Refi? - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/06/07/with-record-low-rates-is-it-time-to-re-refi/

TEXT-Fitch cuts Ak Bars Bank ratings - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/idINWNA901220120607

Bernanke Sees Easing Options While Not Specifying Them - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/bernanke-sees-easing-options-while-not-specifying-them.html

More US waivers to Iran sanctions likely next week - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47726201

Madrid Leans on Its Troubled Banks to Buy Its Bonds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/business/global/madrid-leans-on-its-troubled-banks-for-financing.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Stocks helped lift US household wealth - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120607/BIZ/706079868

07-Jun-2012 20:44

Chesapeake Directors Appear Headed for Vote Defeat - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303296604577452310536639928.html

US to Grant More Waivers to Iran Sanctions - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/06/07/us-to-grant-more-wavers-to-iran-sanctions/

Vivendi splitting entertainment holdings from phone business? - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-vivendi-mulls-splitting-entertainment-from-cell-phone-business-20120607,0,3039178.story

Time to sell? Best Buy founder quits board, explores sale. - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0607/Time-to-sell-Best-Buy-founder-quits-board-explores-sale

Spain downgraded again, at risk of junk status - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/07/news/economy/spain-downgrade/

Mortgage rates reach record low. Have they hit bottom? - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0607/Mortgage-rates-reach-record-low.-Have-they-hit-bottom

Spain's Banks May See Losses Up to 112 Billion Euros, S&P Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spain-s-banks-may-see-losses-up-to-112-billion-euros-s-p-says.html

US STOCKS-Early rally fades after Bernanke's comments - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-usa-stocks-idINL1E8H791N20120607

US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Materials rally after China rate cut - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-stocks-smallmid-idINL1E8H7ALJ20120607

US unemployment aid applications fall to 377K - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2012/06/07/unemployment-aid-applications-fall/6ZplDsYhN0VMFcRz3n4z5H/story.html

07-Jun-2012 19:43

Initial Jobless Claims in US Fell Last Week to 377000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-12-000-last-week-to-377-000.html

Mortgage rates drop again to record lows - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-06-07/mortgage-rates/55441164/1

Chesapeake Directors Appear Headed for Vote Defeat - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303296604577452310536639928.html

Get In Line Behind Best Buy's Founder: It May Be Time To Sell - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2012/06/07/get-in-line-behind-best-buys-founder-it-may-be-time-to-sell/

When the Chinese Cut Rates It's Time to Worry - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-07/when-the-chinese-cut-rates-its-time-to-worry

More US waivers to Iran sanctions as early as next week - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/iran-sanctions-idINDEE8560DM20120607

Bernanke: No Easing for Now, but Possible if Growth Slows - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47720735

Spain Downgraded to BBB as Fitch Forecasts Slump Through 2013 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spain-downgraded-to-bbb-as-fitch-forecasts-slump-through-2013.html

EURO GOVT-Strong auction pushes Spanish borrowing costs lower - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-bonds-euro-idINL5E8H78UZ20120607

Pfizer plans IPO for the dogs with Zoetis animal health unit - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-pfizer-zoetis-20120607,0,1081997.story

07-Jun-2012 18:42

Unemployment claims drop 12000 in latest week - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-06-07/unemployment-claims/55439162/1

Mortgage rates drop again to record lows - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/story/2012-06-07/mortgage-rates/55441164/1

Fitch Throws Warning Shot On US Debt - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/06/07/fitch-throws-warning-shot-on-u-s-debt/

US soon to grant more waivers to Iran sanctions - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-iran-sanctionsbre8560v7-20120607,0,1078423.story

Chesapeake Directors Appear Headed for Vote Defeat - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303296604577452310536639928.html

Here's Why China's Interest Rate Cut Is a Really Big Deal - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47719664

Household Worth in US Rose by $2.83 Trillion in First Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/household-worth-in-u-s-rose-by-2-83-trillion-in-first-quarter.html

Korvette store founder Eugene Ferkauf dies in NYC - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/06/07/3646941/korvette-store-founder-eugene.html

Stocks come off their highs on Bernanke comments - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-06-07/stocks-thursday-6-7/55440122/1

Founder resigns as director, explores stake sale - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hTbBGOrSzCNqSiQbdfKBAv998-Hw?docId%3D733473bb1a7f4373894e24629aa740d9

07-Jun-2012 17:41

Special Report: The lavish and leveraged life of Aubrey McClendon - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-chesapeake-mcclendon-profile-idUSBRE8560IB20120607

Initial Jobless Claims in US Fell Last Week to 377000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-12-000-last-week-to-377-000.html

Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates set record low for sixth week in row - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/fi-mo-mortgage-rates-20120607,0,2836583.story

Merkel Says Germany Ready to Back Use of Current Euro-Area Tools - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/merkel-says-germany-ready-to-back-use-of-current-euro-area-tools.html

Best Buy's founder mulls options for 20.1% stake - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/best-buys-founder-mulls-options-for-201-stake-2012-06-07

Pfizer plans animal health IPO - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/pfizer-animalhealth-idINL1E8H73HM20120607

US HOT STOCKS: Best Buy, Molina, Navistar, Century Aluminum -1- - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-709741.html

Bernanke Cites Risks, but Doesn't Signal Action - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303753904577452201218698314.html

Merkel says ready to act; focus on Spain's banks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/eurozone-idUSL5E8H77RV20120607

Stocks come off their highs on Bernanke comments - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-06-07/stocks-thursday-6-7/55440122/1

07-Jun-2012 16:40

Special Report: The lavish and leveraged life of Aubrey McClendon - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-chesapeake-mcclendon-profile-idINBRE8560IB20120607

Stocks head higher after China cuts key interest rate - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-06-07/stocks-thursday-6-7/55440122/1

Crude Climbs Above $86 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303665904577452231421661316.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Initial Jobless Claims in US Fell Last Week to 377000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-12-000-last-week-to-377-000.html

Mortgage Rates in U.S. Fall to Record Lows With 30-Year at 3.67% - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/mortgage-rates-in-u-s-fall-to-record-lows-with-30-year-at-3-67-.html

IMF report to show Spanish banks need 40 bln aid - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/spain-imf-idINL5E8H769R20120607

Direct Edge to contest Nasdaq plan to aid Facebook clients - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/facebook-directedge-compensation-idUSL1E8H74VA20120607

Bernanke Sees Risks to Economy From Europe to US Budget - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/bernanke-sees-risks-to-economy-from-europe-to-u-s-budget.html

Stocks gain as China stimulates economy - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/07/investing/stocks-markets/

Best Buy Founder Resigns, Explores Options for Stake - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303665904577452191188932460.html

07-Jun-2012 15:39

Special Report: The lavish and leveraged life of Aubrey McClendon - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-chesapeake-mcclendon-profile-idINBRE8560IB20120607

Merkel insists on two-speed Europe - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/725ec0bc-b091-11e1-8b36-00144feabdc0.html

Bernanke likely to be pressed on health of economy - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hlifaxqiY3W48a2BEqKXbrlg-bLw?docId%3D6f0798ea492a40f28926d3f6b48f380e

Oil up to near $86 on interest rate cut in China - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Oil-up-to-near-86-on-interest-rate-cut-in-China-3613408.php

Street Set to Extend Rally - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/06/07/street-set-to-extend-rally/

Spain has successful bond sale after tough week - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gaLpn7tVNS2Tn6OE8WClRbnt9tYg?docId%3D49cc9059eea44197bcc590b8b1844ccc

Initial Jobless Claims in US Fell Last Week to 377000 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-12-000-last-week-to-377-000.html

Swiss FX Reserves Surge To CHF303.8B In May - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303665904577451690600189740.html

Clinton Cards sale saves 4500 UK jobs - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/clintoncards-idINL5E8H76B420120607

China Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2008 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/china-cuts-interest-rates-for-first-time-since-2008.html

07-Jun-2012 14:38

US STOCKS-Wall St climbs 2 pct on talk of Spain solution - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/markets-usa-stocks-idINL1E8H6JPR20120606

IPO "whisper" estimates may be heard after Facebook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/us-ipo-whispers-facebook-idINBRE85417520120606

Special Report: The lavish and leveraged life of Aubrey McClendon - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-chesapeake-mcclendon-profile-idUSBRE8560IB20120607

Fed's Beige Book Indicates No Need For QE3 - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11572152/1/feds-beige-book-indicates-no-need-for-qe3.html

Stock futures surge after China's surprise rate cut - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE84S0BG20120607

Spanish, French Borrowing Costs Diverge at Auctions - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-705918.html

Markets rise on hopes for Spain aid, US stimulus - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2012/06/07/markets_rise_on_hopes_for_spain_aid_us_stimulus/

Brent bounces on Chinese interest rate cut - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47719384

Smucker's earnings beat Street on higher prices - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/jmsmucker-results-idINL3E8H76KP20120607

Within Occupy Wall Street's Ranks, A 'Nauseating Poverty Of Ideas' - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/06/06/within-occupy-wall-streets-ranks-a-nauseating-poverty-of-ideas/

07-Jun-2012 13:37

IPO "whisper" estimates may be heard after Facebook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/us-ipo-whispers-facebook-idINBRE85417520120606

Merkel Backs Two-Speed Europe With Core Euro in Poke at Cameron - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/merkel-backs-two-speed-europe-with-core-euro-in-poke-at-cameron.html

OIL FUTURES: Brent Crude Holds Above $100 in Asia; Bernanke Testimony In Focus - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-702198.html

US Stock Futures Slightly Higher Ahead Of Jobless Claims, Bernanke - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-704596.html

China's CIC says cuts Europe market exposure-paper - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/cic-europe-idINL3E8H74PG20120607

Spain passes market test, Merkel douses summit hopes - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/eurozone-idINL5E8H72OZ20120607

BOE Keeps QE on Hold as Inflation Risk Overrides Slump Concerns - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/boe-keeps-qe-on-hold-as-inflation-risk-overrides-slump-concerns.html

Special Report: The lavish and leveraged life of Aubrey McClendon - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-chesapeake-mcclendon-profile-idUSBRE8560IB20120607

Stock futures surge after China cut - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE84S0BG20120607

Within Occupy Wall Street's Ranks, A 'Nauseating Poverty Of Ideas' - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/06/06/within-occupy-wall-streets-ranks-a-nauseating-poverty-of-ideas/

07-Jun-2012 12:36

Spain in eurozone crisis cross-hairs - CNN International :: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/07/business/spain-euro-crisis/

US stock index futures signal pause after sharp rally - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/us-stock-index-futures-signal-pause-after-sharp-rally/articleshow/13897647.cms

'Super Angel' Fund Felicis Ventures Grows Up - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/06/07/super-angel-fund-felicis-ventures-grows-up/

Regulator: JPMorgan had weak risk controls - Tulsa World :: http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid%3D20120607_51_E4_CUTLIN643066

GLOBAL MARKETS-Markets up broadly on hopes for Spanish banks, stimulus - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-global-idINL3E8H628120120607

Spain to show has market access, but at steep cost - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/spain-bonds-idINDEE8550J520120606

EU, Germany exploring Spanish rescue, no request yet - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/eurozone-idINL3E8H617320120606

Merkel Backs Two-Speed Europe With Core Euro in Poke at Cameron - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/merkel-backs-two-speed-europe-with-core-euro-in-poke-at-cameron.html

Within Occupy Wall Street's Ranks, A 'Nauseating Poverty Of Ideas' - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/06/06/within-occupy-wall-streets-ranks-a-nauseating-poverty-of-ideas/

07-Jun-2012 11:35

Regulator unaware of JPMorgan loss until weeks before disclosure - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jpmorgan-regulators-20120607,0,6428442.story

Nasdaq offers brokerages $40 million for Facebook glitches - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0607-facebook-nasdaq-20120607,0,3420.story

Insight: Can Occupy Wall Street survive? - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-occupywallstreetbre85606j-20120606,0,6448996.story

Resources, state dominate China outbound investment-study - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/china-investment-outbound-idUSL3E8H70LC20120607

European Futures, Asian Shares Climb on Global Stimulus Optimism - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/06/06/bloomberg_articlesM5818K0YHQ0X01-M58HN.DTL

Two-Speed Europe Is a Reality: German Chancellor Merkel - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47716775

FOREX-Euro, growth currencies firm on stimulus hopes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-forex-idUSL5E8H71VX20120607

GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks To Rise On Hopes For Easing Policies - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120607-701938.html

Oil Near Four-Day High on Stimulus Talk; Goldman Sees Rebound - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-07/oil-near-four-day-high-on-stimulus-talk-goldman-sees-rebound

Spanish Borrowing Cost Tops 6% at 10-Year Bond Auction - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spanish-borrowing-cost-tops-6-at-10-year-bond-auction.html

07-Jun-2012 10:34

Regulator unaware of JPMorgan loss until weeks before disclosure - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jpmorgan-regulators-20120607,0,6428442.story

Insight: Can Occupy Wall Street survive? - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-occupywallstreetbre85606j-20120606,0,6448996.story

Nasdaq to pay $40M for Facebook glitches - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120607/NEWS09/206070516/Nasdaq-to-pay-36-40M-for-Facebook-glitches

Chinese investment into Europe set to boom: study - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/us-europe-china-investment-idUSBRE85608320120607

European Futures, Asian Shares Climb on Global Stimulus Optimism - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/06/06/bloomberg_articlesM5818K0YHQ0X01-M58HN.DTL

Two-Speed Europe Is a Reality: German Chancellor Merkel - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47716775

India cuts May Iran oil imports 38 pct-trade - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/india-iran-imports-idUSL3E8H64A120120607

FOREX-Euro, growth currencies firm on stimulus hopes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-forex-idUSL5E8H71VX20120607

New Zealand Dollar Higher Late, Eyes on Bernanke - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303753904577451492079518660.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Oil rises to near $86 ahead of Bernanke comments - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jf0ub1t3zSm1_gBKfYBX2ihteChg?docId%3Da9f01e869d7e4cc3a4e19cfe1b843838

07-Jun-2012 09:33

Insight: Can Occupy Wall Street survive? - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-occupywallstreetbre85606j-20120606,0,6448996.story

Resources, state dominate China outbound investment-study - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/china-investment-outbound-idUSL3E8H70LC20120607

Brent above $100 on Fed stimulus hopes, euro zone optimism - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/markets-oil-idUSL3E8H71VT20120607

Nasdaq to pay $40M for Facebook glitches - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120607/NEWS09/206070516/Nasdaq-to-pay-36-40M-for-Facebook-glitches

Albertsons Announces Layoffs - KEYT :: http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Albertsons-Announces-Layoffs-157712335.html

European Stock Futures Rise Amid Speculation of Stimulus - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/european-stock-futures-rise-amid-speculation-of-stimulus.html

Merkel set for two-speed Europe, if necessary - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j_ae9CzIb-EPKYUDOSd7Kb2dz4dA?docId%3DCNG.b2b6d9f7ce6adf5bed58011e6ead2cda.3b1

European Futures, Asian Shares Climb on Global Stimulus Optimism - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/06/06/bloomberg_articlesM5818K0YHQ0X01-M58HN.DTL

As signs indicate slowing economy, lawmakers are likely to press Bernanke on ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-signs-indicate-slowing-economy-lawmakers-are-likely-to-press-bernanke-on-his-outlook/2012/06/07/gJQAskYPKV_story.html

JPMorgan loss exposes "inadequate" risk controls, regulator says - Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_20799779/jpmorgan-loss-exposes-inadequate-risk-controls-regulator-says