19-Jul-2012 08:03

Former Microsoft, Intel Execs See Big New Role for VMware - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/07/18/former-microsoft-intel-execs-see-big-new-role-for-vmware/

Buyers Bet Wen Can't Keep Prices Down as Home Sales Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/buyers-bet-wen-can-t-keep-prices-down-as-home-sales-gain.html

Viacom Says DirecTV Talks Are Now at 'Impasse' - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/viacom-says-contract-talks-with-directv-are-now-at-impasse

Amtrak lead engine derails in Wash.; no injuries - Atlanta Journal Constitution :: http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/amtrak-lead-engine-derails-1480623.html

Guest commentary: Why GM retirees should say 'no' to lump-sum payoff option - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120719/OPINION05/207190412/Guest-commentary-Why-GM-retirees-should-say-no-to-lump-sum-payoff-option?odyssey%3Dmod%257Cnewswell%257Ctext%257CFRONTPAGE%257Cs

Capitol One to put cash in 2.5 million wallets with refunds for add-on services - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120719/BUSINESS07/207190512/Capitol-One-to-put-cash-in-2-5-million-wallets-with-refunds-for-add-on-services?odyssey%3Dmod%257Cnewswell%257Ctext%257CFRONTPAGE%257Cs

Australia May Be Model For Libor Reform - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-34448/

IBM Boosts Profit Forecast After Quarter Tops Estimates - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/ibm-raises-annual-forecast-after-second-quarter-beats-estimates

US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner warns Libor reform won't be left 'to the ... - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9410557/US-Treasury-Secretary-Tim-Geithner-warns-Libor-reform-wont-be-left-to-the-British.html

EBay profit soars 144% as e-commerce rebounds - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/ebay-profit-soars-144-as-e-commerce-rebounds/articleshow/15040246.cms

19-Jul-2012 07:02

IBM Raises Profit Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444873204577535261501047558.html

Bernanke Says Fed Can Remove 'Punch Bowl,' Curb Inflation - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/bernanke-says-fed-will-take-away-the-punch-bowl-when-needed.html

EBay Profit Soars 144% as E-Commerce Rebounds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/technology/ebay-profit-soars-144-as-marketplace-revenue-rebounds.html

Corn Drops on Concern Drought-Driven Rally Will Crimp Exports - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/soybeans-rally-near-record-as-u-dot-s-dot-drought-forecast-to-persist

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - GoErie.com :: http://www.goerie.com/article/20120719/BUSINESS05/307199942/Geithner-says-he-acted-quickly-to-deal-with-LIBOR

5 things Yahoo's Mayer can learn from Steve Jobs - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-things-yahoos-mayer-can-learn-from-steve-jobs-2012-07-19

Buyers Bet Wen Can't Keep Prices Down as Home Sales Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/buyers-bet-wen-can-t-keep-prices-down-as-home-sales-gain.html

Viacom Says DirecTV Talks Are Now at 'Impasse' - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/viacom-says-contract-talks-with-directv-are-now-at-impasse

China to buy US assets via GM pension - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/82cd520a-d0f9-11e1-8957-00144feabdc0.html

19-Jul-2012 06:01

Soybeans at record high; oil up for sixth day - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-commodities-idINBRE86H1ON20120718

Fed's 'beige book' report says economy expanded at modest pace - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-beige-book-economy-20120719,0,806050.story

IBM Raises Profit Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444873204577535261501047558.html

Denied Nickelodeon, DirecTV's Youngest Clients Find Substitutes - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/media/dispute-with-directv-aids-viacoms-rivals-in-childrens-programming.html

Consumer Watchdog Fines Capital One for Deceptive Credit Card Practices - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/consumer-watchdog-fines-capital-one-for-deceptive-credit-card-practices/

Bernanke Says Fed Can Remove 'Punch Bowl,' Curb Inflation - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/bernanke-says-fed-will-take-away-the-punch-bowl-when-needed.html

Buyers Bet Wen Can't Keep Prices Down as Home Sales Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/buyers-bet-wen-can-t-keep-prices-down-as-home-sales-gain.html

EBay more than doubles 2Q earnings, revenue up - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jT2wVR31bALzfej4m2Xr2UTqko8g?docId%3D7b88f34a8d064d059c47f54631ab6e3c

Euro mixed in Asia after Angela Merkel's comments - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/euro-mixed-in-asia-after-angela-merkels-comments/articleshow/15039144.cms

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPLPyhIKW1AphQ-ufo_tC_2OZ0kw?docId%3D57472b9bd2ac45b3b7713eb8ac875039

19-Jul-2012 05:00

Soybeans Rally Near Record as US Drought Forecast to Persist - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/soybeans-rally-near-record-as-u-dot-s-dot-drought-forecast-to-persist

Shares up on US earnings, euro steadies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120719

Fed's 'beige book' report says economy expanded at modest pace - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-beige-book-economy-20120719,0,806050.story

IBM Raises Profit Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444873204577535261501047558.html

Denied Nickelodeon, DirecTV's Youngest Clients Find Substitutes - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/media/dispute-with-directv-aids-viacoms-rivals-in-childrens-programming.html

Topix Headingf for First Gain in 10 Day on US Housing - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/topix-snaps-longest-loss-streak-since-09-on-u-dot-s-dot-housing

Consumer Watchdog Fines Capital One for Deceptive Credit Card Practices - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/consumer-watchdog-fines-capital-one-for-deceptive-credit-card-practices/

Bernanke Says Fed Can Remove 'Punch Bowl,' Curb Inflation - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/bernanke-says-fed-will-take-away-the-punch-bowl-when-needed.html

Buyers Bet Wen Can't Keep Prices Down as Home Sales Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/buyers-bet-wen-can-t-keep-prices-down-as-home-sales-gain.html

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPLPyhIKW1AphQ-ufo_tC_2OZ0kw?docId%3D57472b9bd2ac45b3b7713eb8ac875039

19-Jul-2012 03:59

The 'Swipe Fee' Conundrum - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444873204577535252460186204.html

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

Shares up on US earnings, euro steadies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120719

WikiLeaks opens new gateway for donations - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/wikileaks-opens-new-gateway-for-donations/articleshow/15037772.cms

BofA cuts help its profit, but loan ills persist - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bank-america-earnings-20120719,0,1667181.story

Home Starts in U.S. Rise to Highest Since 2008: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Home-Starts-in-U-S-Rise-to-Highest-Since-2008-3717943.php

Capital One Dealt Fine For Pitch to Customers - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304217904577534782507899336.html

IBM Raises Profit Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444873204577535261501047558.html

Gold Falls Most in Week as Bernanke Damps Stimulus Bets - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/gold-drops-as-fed-refrains-from-further-specific-easing-measures

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPLPyhIKW1AphQ-ufo_tC_2OZ0kw?docId%3D57472b9bd2ac45b3b7713eb8ac875039

19-Jul-2012 02:58

Are Flash Sales Still 'Fab'ulous? - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444097904577535323312754532.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Capital One to Pay $210 Million to Settle Consumer Probe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304217904577534782507899336.html

Yen Near Seven-Week High Versus Euro Before German Vote - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/yen-near-seven-week-high-versus-euro-before-german-vote.html

GOP Says Fed Action Could Hurt Economy - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/economy/house-members-press-bernanke-to-shun-further-action.html

Indexes Rise on Good News For Housing and Earnings - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

IBM's 2nd-quarter earnings top analyst estimates, sustains streak despite weak ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/ibms-2nd-quarter-earnings-top-analyst-estimates-sustains-streak-despite-weak-economy/2012/07/18/gJQAziNauW_story.html

The 'Swipe Fee' Conundrum - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444873204577535252460186204.html

US drought wilts crops as officials pray for rain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/us-usa-drought-idUSBRE86F1D420120719

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPLPyhIKW1AphQ-ufo_tC_2OZ0kw?docId%3D57472b9bd2ac45b3b7713eb8ac875039

19-Jul-2012 01:57

On The Call: American Express on settlement - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-07-18/on-the-call-american-express-on-settlement

Yum's profit disappoints, hurt by China costs - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-yum-results-idINBRE86H1HQ20120718

After Bernanke, Markets Turn to Jobless Claims, Earnings - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48233407

Markets resilient even though Bernanke fails to back imminent US monetary stimulus - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/asian-stocks-fall-after-bernanke-gives-gloomy-assessment-of-economy-doesnt-hint-at-stimulus/2012/07/18/gJQAyKjXsW_story.html

Libor scandal explained and what rate-rigging means to you - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/credit/story/2012-07-18/libor-interest-rate-scandal/56322230/1

Capital One to Pay $210 Million to Settle Consumer Probe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304217904577534782507899336.html

IBM sustains earnings streak despite weak economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-07-18/ibms-2q-earnings-rise-despite-revenue-decline

US drought wilts crops as officials pray for rain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/usa-drought-idUSL2E8IIIYP20120718

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPLPyhIKW1AphQ-ufo_tC_2OZ0kw?docId%3D57472b9bd2ac45b3b7713eb8ac875039

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

19-Jul-2012 00:56

Margin Gains Lift IBM Profit - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-34395/

EBay's Profit Jumped in Second Quarter - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444097904577535272753477422.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Yum Profit Rises on Taco Bell Strength in US; China Growth Slows - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-716639.html

Bernanke: 'We Don't See a Double-Dip Recession' - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48224583

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - Atlanta Journal Constitution :: http://www.ajc.com/business/geithner-says-he-acted-1479997.html

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

Bank of America Posts $2.5 Billion Profit, but Mortgage Woes Remain - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/bank-of-america-2nd-quarter-profit-of-2-5-billion-beats-estimates/

Stocks close higher on housing, earnings gains - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-07-18/stocks-wednesday-7-18/56299546/1

Help Us, Marissa Mayer. You're Our Only Hope - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-07-18/help-us-marissa-mayer-dot-you-re-our-only-hope

Capital One to Pay $210M Over Marketing Tactics - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/capital-repays-consumers-end-card-probe-16802330

18-Jul-2012 23:55

IBM sales fall, dragged down by Europe - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/technology/ibm-earnings/index.htm

Oil at 7-week peak on Middle East tensions, strong gasoline - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE83H17O20120718

American Express Profit Beats, But Revenue Misses - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48212469

Instant View: IBM hikes 2012 outlook, Qualcomm misses; eBay keeps forecast - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-qualcomm-ibm-idUSBRE86H1GT20120718

Geithner says he acted quickly to deal with LIBOR - Atlanta Journal Constitution :: http://www.ajc.com/business/geithner-says-he-acted-1479997.html

Capital One to Pay $210 Million to Settle Consumer Probe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304217904577534782507899336.html

Bernanke says Fed could take more steps to boost economy but gives no hint of ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/bernanke-repeats-fiscal-cliff-warning-to-house-panel-says-fed-is-working-to-foster-job-creation/2012/07/18/gJQAhxsmtW_story.html

Wall Street Rises on Housing Data and Earnings - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Labor Pains for Yahoo Chief - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444097904577535153897116104.html

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

18-Jul-2012 22:54

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

FOREX-Euro declines across the board, weighed by Merkel - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-forex-idINL2E8IIDUC20120718

Stocks close higher on housing, earnings gains - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-07-18/stocks-wednesday-7-18/56299546/1

Audit the Fed? Bernanke fights back against Ron Paul - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/news/economy/fed-bernanke-ron-paul/

AmEx Profit Beats Estimates as Consumer Card Spending Increases - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/amex-profit-beats-estimates-as-consumer-card-spending-increases.html

Qualcomm Forecast Misses Analysts' Predictions Amid Shortages - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/qualcomm-forecast-misses-analysts-predictions-amid-shortages.html

Job Gains Need to Be Wind Under Housing's Wings - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/economy-stream/SS-2-17745/SS-2-34392/

Buy Yahoo on the Marissa Mayer news - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/buy-yahoo-on-the-marissa-mayer-news-2012-07-18

IBM Earnings Tops Forecast, But Revenue Falls; Shares Up - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48227897

18-Jul-2012 21:53

Geithner on Libor: US was first to raise red flags - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/geithner-libor/

Home Starts in US Rise to Highest Level Since 2008: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/housing-starts-in-u-dot-s-dot-rose-in-june-to-highest-level-since-2008

IMF Warns of 'Sizable Risk' of Deflation in Euro Zone - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/global/imf-warns-of-sizeable-risk-of-deflation-in-euro-zone.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Stocks Higher as Techs Rally; BofA Falls 4% - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48224410

BofA Profit Rebound Marred by $22.7 Billion in Mortgage Claims - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/bofa-posts-quarterly-profit-as-moynihan-takes-aim-at-expenses

Levinsohn's Unclear Status at Yahoo Raises Questions - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-713099.html

US Airways CEO Won't Wait Indefinitely for American Deal - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/us-airways-ceo-won-t-wait-indefinitely-for-american-deal.html

Asian Markets Slide After Bernanke Testimony - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303754904577533690984860430.html

Auto loan terms continue to loosen for all buyers - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/personal-finance/2012/07/18/auto-loan-terms-continue-loosen-for-all-buyers/nXtSxRqmto8jczZlxAwZdJ/story.html

US consumer agency fines Capital One for card marketing - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/capitalone-cfpb-idINL2E8II67H20120718

18-Jul-2012 20:52

Geithner on Libor: US was first to raise red flags - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/geithner-libor/

Home Starts in US Rise to Highest Level Since 2008: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/housing-starts-in-u-dot-s-dot-rose-in-june-to-highest-level-since-2008

US builders broke ground on the most new homes in nearly 4 years, a sign of ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-builders-broke-ground-on-the-most-new-homes-in-nearly-4-years-a-sign-of-housing-recovery/2012/07/18/gJQAaCBMtW_story.html

Cost-cutting helps BofA swing to profit - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3ee82b6a-d0c6-11e1-8957-00144feabdc0.html

IMF urges euro countries to integrate more - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hRhUo4BQd6xd7uhyA898IIGks4_A?docId%3D510a364776c448dfa4c751ae27daa1ee

Euro drops, bonds rise after Merkel comments - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120718

Capital One to pay $210 million in fines, consumer refunds - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/pf/capital-one-refund/index.htm

Fed Beige Book Says Growth Was 'Modest to Moderate' in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/fed-beige-book-says-growth-was-modest-to-moderate-in-june-1-.html

Yahoo! CEO Poll: The Jury's Still Out - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11623155/1/yahoo-ceo-poll-the-jurys-still-out.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Oil higher on Middle East tensions, strong gasoline - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE83H17O20120718

18-Jul-2012 19:51

IMF Urges Action to Save Currency - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/07/18/imf-urges-action-to-save-currency/

House Members Press Bernanke to Shun Further Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/economy/house-members-press-bernanke-to-shun-further-action.html

Bernanke Says Market-Based Rate Could Replace Libor as Benchmark - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/bernanke-says-market-based-rate-could-replace-libor-as-benchmark.html

Capital One to pay $210 million in fines, consumer refunds - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/pf/capital-one-refund/index.htm

Will Marissa Mayer Save Yahoo or Run It Into the Ground? - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/benzingainsights/2012/07/18/will-marissa-mayer-save-yahoo-or-run-it-into-the-ground/

Shrinking BofA reports $2.5-billion second-quarter profit - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/fi-mo-bank-america-earnings-20120717,0,2560605.story

GLOBAL MARKETS-Bonds rise, euro drops after Merkel comments - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-global-idINL2E8II76720120718

Geithner on Libor: US was first to raise red flags - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/geithner-libor/

Little relief forecast for drought-damaged US crops - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-drought-cropsbre86h0mp-20120718,0,7620626.story

US STOCKS-S&P 500 at 2-1/2-month high on earnings, stimulus bets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2E8II9T120120718

18-Jul-2012 18:50

IMF Warns of 'Sizable Risk' of Deflation in Euro Zone - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/global/imf-warns-of-sizeable-risk-of-deflation-in-euro-zone.html

GRAINS-Pause after blistering rally, drought still in play - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-grains-idINL6E8IIEQ620120718

Stocks gain as Bernanke testifies - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/stocks-markets/?source%3Dcnn_bin

How Yahoo just became the most innovative company in tech - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-innovations/how-yahoo-just-became-the-most-innovative-company-in-tech/2012/07/18/gJQAPj3itW_story.html

Peregrine CEO Wasendorf's Bail Hearing Moved to July 27 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/peregrine-ceo-wasendorf-s-bail-hearing-postponed-to-july-27

Live Blog: Bernanke Questioned by Congress, Day Two - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/economy-stream/SS-2-17745/SS-2-34312/

American Air results aided by business customers - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/uk-american-results-idINLNE86H02P20120718

Capital One to pay $210 million in credit card probe - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/capitalone-cfpb-idINL2E8II67H20120718

Stocks Advance, Dow Jumps 100; BofA Drags - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48224410

US home construction in slow but steady comeback - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/US-home-construction-in-slow-but-steady-comeback-3716044.php

18-Jul-2012 17:49

IMF Warns of 'Sizable Risk' of Deflation in Euro Zone - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/global/imf-warns-of-sizeable-risk-of-deflation-in-euro-zone.html

GRAINS-Pause after blistering rally, drought still in play - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-grains-idINL6E8IIEQ620120718

Stocks Climb, Fueled by Techs; BofA Slides - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48224410

Bonds rise, euro falls after Merkel comments - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120718

June US housing starts up 6.9% to highest level in four years - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-housing-starts-20120718,0,4217403.story

BofA plans $3 bln of new cost cuts,posts 2nd-qtr profit - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/bankofamerica-earnings-idINL2E8II1XX20120718

Consumer Watchdog Fines Capital One for Deceptive Credit Card Practices - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/consumer-watchdog-fines-capital-one-for-deceptive-credit-card-practices/

AMR Posts Profit as Average Fares Increase - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/amr-posts-second-quarter-profit-as-average-fares-increase

Bernanke Warns Against Opening Up Policy Deliberations to Audit - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/economy-stream/SS-2-17745/SS-2-34274/

Analysts await new Yahoo CEO's strategy after dull results - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/net-us-yahoo-research-idINBRE86H0FW20120718

18-Jul-2012 16:48

Marissa Mayer's top 3 challenges as Yahoo CEO - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-07-18/Yahoo-CEO-challenges/56299044/1

Bernanke Outlines Growth, Easing Options - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/bernanke-outlines-range-of-options-for-additional-easing.html

IMF Warns of 'Sizable Risk' of Deflation in Euro Zone - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/business/global/imf-warns-of-sizeable-risk-of-deflation-in-euro-zone.html

Stocks Turn Higher, Lifted by Techs; BofA Slips - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48224410

Geithner defends US response to 2008 Libor concerns - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/banking-libor-geithner-idINL2E8II3VY20120718

Euro Weakens as Merkel Comments Weigh - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48218877

US builders broke ground on the most new homes in nearly 4 years, a sign of ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-builders-broke-ground-on-the-most-new-homes-in-nearly-4-years-a-sign-of-housing-recovery/2012/07/18/gJQAaCBMtW_story.html

Markets resilient despite cautious Bernanke views - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-07-18/asian-stocks-fall-as-bernanke-warns-on-economy

News Summary: American Airlines owner AMR posts 2Q loss due to bankruptcy ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/news-summary-american-airlines-owner-amr-posts-2q-loss-due-to-bankruptcy-related-costs/2012/07/18/gJQAOWqXtW_story.html

18-Jul-2012 15:47

Housing Starts Rise at Fastest Pace in Three Years - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48223504

Ahead of the Bell: US Airways CEO speech - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-07-18/ahead-of-the-bell-us-airways-ceo-speech

Woo hoo for Yahoo for making pregnant Marissa Mayer its new CEO - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/yahoo-for-yahoo-for-making-pregnant-marissa-mayer-its-new-ceo/2012/07/17/gJQAzY3srW_blog.html

IMF calls for action as euro crisis escalates - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/imf-euro-area-policy/

BofA plans $3 billion of new cost cuts, posts second-quarter profit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-bankofamerica-earnings-idUSBRE86H0FG20120718

US Stock Futures Lower on Intel Outlook, Spain Banking Concerns - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-707685.html

CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open lower after Bernanke comments - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-canada-stocks-idINL2E8II1VB20120718

Heat wave and drought besiege already deteriorated US crops - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/usa-drought-crops-idINL2E8II20H20120718

Grainger profit rises as customers seek value - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/wwgrainger-results-idUSL4E8II3EL20120718

FOREX-Euro weakens as Merkel comments weigh - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-forex-idUSL2E8II3LX20120718

18-Jul-2012 14:46

Your burger is about to get pricier - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/corn-prices-food-inflation/index.htm

BOE Voted 7-2 as MPC Signals Rate-Cut Case May Be Reviewed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/boe-voted-7-2-as-mpc-signals-rate-cut-case-may-be-reviewed-1-.html

Honeywell Beats Profit Estimates, Raises 2012 Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/honeywell-beats-profit-estimates-raises-2012-forecast.html

Analysts await new Yahoo CEO's strategy after dull results - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/yahoo-research-idINL4E8II27I20120718

Abbott Profit Tops Estimates as Humira Drug Sales Climb - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/abbott-profit-tops-estimates-as-humira-drug-sales-climb

Premarket: Tech stocks hit by global slowdown - Globe and Mail (blog) :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/markets/market-blog/premarket-tech-stocks-hit-by-global-slowdown/article4424705/

US Bancorp Quarterly Profit Rises 18% on Revenue Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/u-s-bancorp-profit-rises-18-on-loan-quality-higher-revenue.html

Bank of America Posts $2.5 Billion Profit, Helped by Cost Cuts - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/bank-of-america-2nd-quarter-profit-of-2-5-billion-beats-estimates/

Bank of New York Mellon profit drops 37% - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/bank-of-new-york-mellon-profit-drops-37-2012-07-18-84852617?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

US Stocks Seen Lower After Bernanke Disappoints - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48222152

18-Jul-2012 13:45

Oil hovers above $88 on stimulus hopes - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/news/oil-hovers-above-88-on-stimulus-hopes-1.3842510

Tokyo Shares End Down After Late Yen Rise, Utilities Tumble - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-701767.html

Goldman CFO: Europe remains a primary concern - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-07-17/markets/32705727_1_primary-concern-european-situation-debt-crisis

US Stocks Seen Lower After Bernanke Disappoints - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48222152

Your burger is about to get pricier - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/corn-prices-food-inflation/index.htm

U.K. Trade Minister Green Challenged Over His Time Running HSBC - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/u-k-trade-minister-green-challenged-over-his-time-running-hsbc.html

Ahead of the Bell: IBM likely to post stronger 2Q - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501366_162-57474512/ahead-of-the-bell-ibm-likely-to-post-stronger-2q/

Analysts await new Yahoo CEO's strategy after dull results - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/yahoo-research-idUSL4E8II27I20120718

Stocks rise; Mattel, Coke among winners - Bennington Banner :: http://www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ci_21097528

Bank of America Posts $2.5 Billion Profit, Beating Estimates - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/bank-of-america-2nd-quarter-profit-of-2-5-billion-beats-estimates/

18-Jul-2012 12:44

Tokyo Shares End Down After Late Yen Rise, Utilities Tumble - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-701767.html

U.S. stocks up on earnings, ahead of Fed - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-07-17/markets/32705566_1_qe3-stock-indexes-rise-hinsdale-associates

Mother-to-be CEO rivets the working world - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2012/07/18/yahoo_names_marissa_mayer_ceo_as_working_moms_still_debating_having_it_all_say_theyre_encouraged_her_pregnancy_wasnt_a_factor/

Goldman CFO: Europe remains a primary concern - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-07-17/markets/32705727_1_primary-concern-european-situation-debt-crisis

Intel Lowers Forecast as Developed Markets Fail to Rebound - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Intel-Lowers-Forecast-as-Developed-Markets-Fail-3715250.php

Morning MarketBeat: Investors Still Betting On QE3 - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/07/18/morning-marketbeat-investors-still-betting-on-qe3/

Waiting for another round of Bernanke - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/18/investing/premarkets/?source%3Dcnn_bin

Money laundering: US Senate's investigation committee finds deficiences in ... - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/money-laundering-us-senates-investigation-committee-finds-deficiences-in-hsbcs-india-operations/articleshow/15029848.cms

Corn Drops for Second Day on Concern Rally Is Curbing Demand - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-17/corn-drops-for-a-second-day-on-concern-rally-may-curb-demand

UPDATE 4-Oil falls on Fed's gloomy economy outlook - Yahoo!7 News :: http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/4-oil-falls-feds-gloomy-101820391.html

18-Jul-2012 11:43

Tokyo Shares End Down After Late Yen Rise, Utilities Tumble - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-701767.html

Italy Raises Scrutiny of Sicily - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/european-elections-may-2012/SS-2-10986/SS-2-34079/

Corn May Drop for Second Day on Concern Rally Is Curbing Demand - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-17/corn-drops-for-a-second-day-on-concern-rally-may-curb-demand

Credit Suisse Boosts Capital Reserves as Profit Rises - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/credit-suisse-boosts-capital-reserves-as-profit-rises/

China June Property Prices Flat - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303754904577533760052479988.html

Mother-to-be CEO rivets the working world - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2012/07/18/yahoo_names_marissa_mayer_ceo_as_working_moms_still_debating_having_it_all_say_theyre_encouraged_her_pregnancy_wasnt_a_factor/

Oil Declines From Seven-Week High on Outlook for China, Europe - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/oil-declines-from-seven-week-high-on-outlook-for-china-europe.html

GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks Up; Earnings In Focus; Dollar Pares Gains Vs Euro - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120718-703282.html

Shares gain, euro weak after Fed's mixed signals - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120718

Intel Lowers Forecast as Developed Markets Fail to Rebound - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Intel-Lowers-Forecast-as-Developed-Markets-Fail-3715250.php

18-Jul-2012 10:42

Goldman's golden egg turns leaden; bank plans cuts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/17/us-goldman-results-idUSBRE86G0FV20120717

Treasuries Rise as Holdings Data Fuel Outlook for Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/treasuries-stay-lower-on-speculation-housing-starts-rose.html

Brent slips below $104, Fed offers no signal on stimulus - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-oil-idINL4E8II17H20120718

Yahoo keeps ads flowing despite struggles - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-07-17/industries/32709912_1_traffic-acquisition-ceo-ross-levinsohn-tim-morse

China nationwide home prices flat in June on month - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-07-17/markets/32714696_1_home-prices-sino-land-china-resources-land

Laundering Probe Claims HSBC Scalp - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-34077/

Credit Suisse Plans SF15.3 Billion Capital Boost, Cost Cu - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/credit-suisse-boosts-capital-plans-additional-cost-cuts

Shares up, euro eases after Fed's mixed signals - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120718

Corn May Drop for Second Day on Concern Rally Is Curbing Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-17/corn-drops-for-a-second-day-on-concern-rally-may-curb-demand.html

Ericsson hit by slowing network sales - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-ericsson-earnings-idUSBRE86H07J20120718

18-Jul-2012 09:41

Goldman's golden egg turns leaden; bank plans cuts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/17/us-goldman-results-idUSBRE86G0FV20120717

Treasuries Rise as Holdings Data Fuel Outlook for Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-18/treasuries-stay-lower-on-speculation-housing-starts-rose.html

Corn Seen Rallying to Record $8.50 as Drought Kills Crops - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-17/corn-may-rally-to-record-8-dot-50-as-drought-deepens-newedge-says

European Stocks Seen Firmer On Earnings - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/european-stocks-seen-firmer-on-earnings-20120718-00034

Asian shares, oil weaker after Fed's mixed message - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120718

China June Property Prices Flat - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303754904577533760052479988.html

Yahoo's earnings, sales flat from a year ago - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-07-17/markets/32709493_1_yahoo-share-thomson-reuters

Brent slips below $104, Fed offers no signal on stimulus - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/markets-oil-idINL4E8II17H20120718

Credit Suisse Boosts Capital Reserves As Profit Rises - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/07/18/credit-suisse-boosts-capital-reserves-as-profit-rises/

HSBC Executive Resigns at Senate Money Laundering Hearing - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-16/hsbc-aided-money-laundering-by-iran-drug-cartels-probe-shows