Wednesday, August 29, 2012

30-Aug-2012 08:35

Hedge Fund Proposal Would Allow Secretive Enclave to Open Up - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/hedge-funds-rules-allow-secretive-enclave-to-open-up/

Report shows foreclosure settlement's early reach - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0830-settlement-dollars-20120830,0,1646479.story

Brent crude edges down toward $112, storm impact limited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-oil-idUSL4E8JU1RN20120830

9 Killed, 38 Trapped in China Coal Mine Gas Explosion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443618604577620450599341324.html

U.S. economy hardly moved in 2nd quarter - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120830/BUSINESS07/308300154/U-S-economy-hardly-moved-in-2nd-quarter

Fed Beige Book finds regional economy grew slowly - The News Journal :: http://www.delawareonline.com/viewart/20120830/BUSINESS06/308300026/Beige-Book-Regional-economy-grew-slowly?odyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CBusiness

Will China Lend Battered Euro Zone a Helping Hand? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48837922

Asian shares hit 1-mth low before Bernanke speech - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-global-idINDEE87S0FQ20120830

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

US Dollar Climbs On Better-than-expected Pending Home Sales Data - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1956074/u-s-dollar-climbs-on-better-than-expected-pending-home-sales-data.aspx?type%3Dcm%26Node%3DB3

30-Aug-2012 07:34

SEC Proposal Would End Ban - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/article/623992/201208291857/sec-proposal-would-end-ban.htm

Banks simplifying checking account disclosures - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-checking-accounts-20120830,0,1603985.story

Beige Book highlights modest economic growth - Pittsburgh Post Gazette :: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/beige-book-highlights-modest-economic-growth-651049/

Report shows foreclosure settlement's early reach - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0830-settlement-dollars-20120830,0,1646479.story

Nikkei drops as investors turn bearish before Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87S1GB20120830

9 Killed, 38 Trapped in China Coal Mine Gas Explosion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443618604577620450599341324.html

U.S. economy hardly moved in 2nd quarter - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120830/BUSINESS07/308300154/U-S-economy-hardly-moved-in-2nd-quarter

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

US Dollar Climbs On Better-than-expected Pending Home Sales Data - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1956074/u-s-dollar-climbs-on-better-than-expected-pending-home-sales-data.aspx?type%3Dcm%26Node%3DB3

EIA analysis: US crude oil stocks rose 3.778 million barrels - Platts (blog) :: http://blogs.platts.com/2012/08/29/us-crude-oil/

30-Aug-2012 06:33

SEC Proposal Would End Ban - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/article/623992/201208291857/sec-proposal-would-end-ban.htm

US Q2 growth revised up, Fed still seen in play - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/usa-economy-idINDEE87S0F420120829

Mortgage settlement with banks starts to ease foreclosure crisis - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-banks-mortgage-relief-20120830,0,1368246.story

Green Country keeps an eye on Isaac - KOKI FOX 23 :: http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Tropical-Hurricanse-Tahlequah-storm/YwIbKhqHP0K7_0KjllGquw.cspx

Asian Markets Fall - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443409904577620173596373722.html

19 Killed in Coal Mine Blast in Southwest China - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443618604577620380681464116.html

Final bottom for Facebook? - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/final-bottom-for-facebook-2012-08-30

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

US Dollar Climbs On Better-than-expected Pending Home Sales Data - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1956074/u-s-dollar-climbs-on-better-than-expected-pending-home-sales-data.aspx?type%3Dcm%26Node%3DB3

ESM Refinancing at ECB Would Violate EU Treaties, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/esm-refinancing-at-ecb-would-violate-eu-treaties-report-says.html

30-Aug-2012 05:32

SEC Proposal Would End Ban - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/article/623992/201208291857/sec-proposal-would-end-ban.htm

NYMEX-Crude down as damage from Isaac seen limited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-asia-nymex-idUSL4E8JT83L20120830

Mortgage settlement with banks starts to ease foreclosure crisis - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-banks-mortgage-relief-20120830,0,1368246.story

Why to Expect a Strong Market Reaction to Bernanke - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48836111

19 killed in coal mine blast in southwest China - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/news/world/19-killed-in-coal-mine-blast-in-southwest-china-1.3937421

Paul Ryan's message: GOP 'won't duck the tough issues' - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/paul-ryan-takes-his-turn-in-the-gop-convention-spotlight/2012/08/29/d8f7f8b4-f1de-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_story.html

Second Estimate 2Q2012 GDP Up to 1.7% – Consumption Now Better - Global Economic Intersection :: http://econintersect.com/wordpress/?p%3D25750

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

US Dollar Climbs On Better-than-expected Pending Home Sales Data - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1956074/u-s-dollar-climbs-on-better-than-expected-pending-home-sales-data.aspx?type%3Dcm%26Node%3DB3

ESM Refinancing at ECB Would Violate EU Treaties, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/esm-refinancing-at-ecb-would-violate-eu-treaties-report-says.html

30-Aug-2012 04:31

At pivotal moment, Bernanke low on economic ammo - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/at-pivotal-moment-bernanke-low-on-economic-ammo/2012/08/29/998234d4-f1dd-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_story.html

US Q2 growth revised up, Fed still seen in play - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/usa-economy-idINDEE87S0F420120829

Hedge Fund Proposal Would Allow Secretive Enclave to Open Up - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/hedge-funds-rules-allow-secretive-enclave-to-open-up/

Next Man (Or Woman) Up: New Fed Chairman Will Face Long, Hard Road - Wallet Blog (blog) :: http://www.walletblog.com/2012/08/challenges-facing-next-fed-chairman/

Homeowners See Benefits in Bank Plan - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/business/monitor-reports-progress-on-homeowner-aid.html

Citigroup agrees to pay $590M in shareholder suit - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP6f29713b84e04c8ba56cb9ab47ac5354.html

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

US Dollar Climbs On Better-than-expected Pending Home Sales Data - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/1956074/u-s-dollar-climbs-on-better-than-expected-pending-home-sales-data.aspx?type%3Dcm%26Node%3DB3

ESM Refinancing at ECB Would Violate EU Treaties, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/esm-refinancing-at-ecb-would-violate-eu-treaties-report-says.html

Hurricane, holiday mean high gas prices - Fox11online.com :: http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/fox_cities/hurricane-isaac-labor-day-holiday-mean-high-gas-prices

30-Aug-2012 03:30

Ohio, Texas, Maryland Reach $69 Million E-Books Deal - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-29/ohio-texas-maryland-reach-69-million-e-books-deal

Mortgagees See Benefits in Bank Plan - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/business/monitor-reports-progress-on-homeowner-aid.html

Asian Stocks Drop to Four-Week Low Before Bernanke Speech - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/asian-stocks-drop-to-four-week-low-before-bernanke-speech.html

Citigroup agrees to pay $590M in shareholder suit - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP6f29713b84e04c8ba56cb9ab47ac5354.html

At pivotal moment, Bernanke low on economic ammo - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/at-pivotal-moment-bernanke-low-on-economic-ammo/2012/08/29/998234d4-f1dd-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_story.html

Hedge Ads Get Green Light - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577619263665991298.html

US Q2 growth revised up, Fed still seen in play - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/usa-economy-idINDEE87S0F420120829

ESM Refinancing at ECB Would Violate EU Treaties, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/esm-refinancing-at-ecb-would-violate-eu-treaties-report-says.html

U.S. Federal Reserve Beige Book: Atlanta District (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/u-s-federal-reserve-beige-book-atlanta-district-text-.html

Hurricane Isaac Could Become 2012 Campaign Issue - Congress.org :: http://www.congress.org/news/hurricane-isaac-could-become-2012-campaign-issue/

30-Aug-2012 02:29

US revises second-quarter GDP growth rate slightly upward - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gdp-economic-growth-20120830,0,2696281.story

Mortgagees See Benefits In Bank Plan - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/business/monitor-reports-progress-on-homeowner-aid.html

Read it and reap: Colorado eBook buyers to get back $1.5 million - Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21429180/read-it-and-reap-colorado-ebook-buyers-get

Isaac Brings Higher Gas Prices, South and North - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/isaac-brings-higher-gas-prices-south-north-17108653

Economy Still Stuck In Low Gear - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/business/economy/second-quarter-growth-revised-up-to-1-7-percent-rate.html

SEC Won't Propose Restrictions on Hedge-Fund Advertising - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577619263665991298.html

Draghi Hits Back at German Criticism of ECB Bond-Buying Plan - Washington Post :: http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId%3D1376-M9IEZQ6KLVRR01-5FI6MNU7ODCRNQ5MG1V13H6HF1

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

U.S. Federal Reserve Beige Book: Atlanta District (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/u-s-federal-reserve-beige-book-atlanta-district-text-.html

BP: stations in Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Bartlett, Carol Stream and others ... - Suburban Life Publications :: http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/glenellyn/newsnow/x1718136381/BP-stations-in-Glen-Ellyn-West-Chicago-Bartlett-Carol-Stream-and-others-sold-tainted-fuel

30-Aug-2012 01:28

Contrary to Rumor, Central Banking Is a Political Act - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/contrary-to-rumor-central-banking-is-a-political-act.html

SEC proposes that ban on advertising by hedge funds be eased - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hedge-fund-advertising-20120830,0,7943726.story

US revises second-quarter GDP growth rate slightly upward - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gdp-economic-growth-20120830,0,2696281.story

Sears shares rise on Hometown, Outlet spinoff plan [Chicago Tribune] - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201208291811KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_44838_27083-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C08/29/2012%25206:11%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CSears%2520shares%2520rise%2520on%2520Hometown%252C%2520Outlet%2520spinoff%2520plan%2520%255BChicago%2520Tribune%255D%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CKnight%2520Ridder/Tribune%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;SHLD%26ticker%3DSHLD

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

A limited window for the Swiss franc? - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/afcca03e-f1cf-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

BP recall now 4.7M gallons; Ohio, S. Ind. affected - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-29/bp-recall-now-4-dot-7m-gallons-ohio-s-dot-ind-dot-affected

Banks give $10.6 billion in relief under mortgage settlement - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/29/real_estate/mortgage-settlement/

US regional highlights from the Fed's Beige Book economic survey in July and ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-regional-highlights-from-the-feds-beige-book-economic-survey-in-july-and-early-august/2012/08/29/f9989e90-f222-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

US oil industry waits out Isaac, no damage reported - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/storm-isaac-shutdowns-idINL2E8JT6G020120829

30-Aug-2012 00:27

Focus on Ryan Extends to His Budget Plan - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/us/politics/focus-on-ryan-extends-to-his-budget-plan.html?pagewanted%3Dall

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

A limited window for the Swiss franc? - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/afcca03e-f1cf-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

BP recall now 4.7M gallons; Ohio, S. Ind. affected - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-29/bp-recall-now-4-dot-7m-gallons-ohio-s-dot-ind-dot-affected

Wall Street up after housing data; volume lowest of year - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120829

Banks give $10.6 billion in relief under mortgage settlement - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/29/real_estate/mortgage-settlement/

Economy in U.S. Grew More in Second Quarter Than First Estimated - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/economy-in-u-s-grew-more-in-second-quarter-than-first-estimated.html

US regional highlights from the Fed's Beige Book economic survey in July and ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-regional-highlights-from-the-feds-beige-book-economic-survey-in-july-and-early-august/2012/08/29/f9989e90-f222-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

Think twice before paying down a mortgage faster or opting for a shorter term - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/cd659882646a42a2a329c3c75e1bec18/US--On-the-Money-Mortgage-Paydown-Pitfalls

US oil industry waits out Isaac, no damage reported - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/storm-isaac-shutdowns-idINL2E8JT6G020120829

29-Aug-2012 23:26

Jepsen: $25B foreclosure settlement helping CT - Hartford Business :: http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID%3D/20120829/NEWS01/120829791

A limited window for the Swiss franc? - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/afcca03e-f1cf-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

Stocks close higher on upbeat economic reports - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-08-29/stocks-august-29/57399628/1

US Grew Faster Than First Estimated in Second Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/economy-in-u-s-grew-more-in-second-quarter-than-first-estimated.html

Stocks flat, US oil falls as Isaac damage limited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120829

Stocks Eke Out Gains; Nasdaq Logs 4-Day Rally - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48826005

Pending Home Sales Rise Again in July - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) :: http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlewaterfronthomes/2012/08/29/pending-home-sales-rise-again-in-july/

Wall Street up after housing data; volume lowest of year - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120829

Instagram's Kevin Systrom: 'I Am The Board' - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/instagram-kevin-systrom-board-of-directors-2012-8

United Says Computer Glitch Delayed 580 Flights - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577619760890007878.html

29-Aug-2012 22:25

Pending Home Sales Beat Expectations in July - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48826211

Higher Q2 GDP Estimate To 1.7% Gives Market Only A Small Lift - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2012/08/29/higher-q2-gdp-estimate-to-1-7-gives-market-only-a-small-lift/

Jepsen: $25B foreclosure settlement helping CT - Hartford Business :: http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID%3D/20120829/NEWS01/120829791

A limited window for the Swiss franc? - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/afcca03e-f1cf-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

Citigroup in $590 Million Settlement of Subprime Lawsuit - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/citigroup-in-590-million-settlement-of-subprime-lawsuit/

Facebook Wins Approval to Issue Stock for Instagram Deal - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/the-facebook-ipo/SS-4-1615/SS-4-9997/

Oil falls as Isaac damage limited, stocks flat - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120829

Beige Book: Economy growing 'gradually' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/fed/beigebook/story/2012-08-29/beige-book/57405878/1

Stocks Eke Out Gains; Nasdaq Logs 4-Day Rally - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48826005

United Airlines says hardware issue caused outage behind Tuesday delays - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/united-airlines-says-hardware-issue-caused-outage-behind-tuesday-delays/2012/08/29/c969a0a2-f204-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

29-Aug-2012 21:24

Pending Home Sales Beat Expectations in July - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48826211

BP: Dozens Of Indiana Stations Sold Tainted Gas - WRTV Indianapolis :: http://www.theindychannel.com/news/31395271/detail.html

United says flights back to normal - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-computers-down-at-united-20120828,0,7389528.story

US growth revised up on stronger exports - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3a74465c-f1d4-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

U.S. stocks hold modest gains after Fed release - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9988/

TEXT-S&P cuts Saratoga County, NY GO rating to 'AA' - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/idINL2E8JTARG20120829

Borrowers get $13.6 billion in mortgage relief - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/borrowers-get-136-billion-in-mortgage-relief-2012-08-29

Euro falls vs dollar as investors look to Bernanke - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-forex-idINBRE87D0YE20120829

Comex Gold Ends Weaker on More Profit Taking, Chart Consolidation; Jackson ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kitconews/2012/08/29/comex-gold-ends-weaker-on-more-profit-taking-chart-consolidation-jackson-hole-looms/

29-Aug-2012 20:23

Live from the Gulf: Tuesday, Aug. 28 - WBRC :: http://gulfcoast.myfoxal.com/photo-gallery/weather/117823-live-gulf-tuesday-aug-28

How to Safely Scale Down the Fiscal Cliff - NWAOnline (subscription) :: http://wcel.nwaonline.com/news/2012/aug/29/how-safely-scale-down-fiscal-cliff-20120829/

Banks have given $10.6 billion in relief in national settlement - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-mortgage-settlement-foreclosure-bank-of-america-20120829,0,2371259.story

S&P cuts Illinois bond rating to A, keeps outlook negative - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/illinois-rating-sp-idINL2E8JT8ID20120829

United Investigates Network Failure Delaying 580 Flights - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-28/united-check-ins-slowed-as-airline-reservation-system-goes-down.html

Pending Sales of Existing Homes in U.S. Rebounded in July - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Pending-Sales-of-Existing-Homes-in-U-S-Rebounded-3824473.php

FOREX-Euro falls vs dollar as investors look to Bernanke - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/markets-forex-idUSL2E8JTAGO20120829

SEC Won't Propose Restrictions on Hedge-Fund Advertising - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577619263665991298.html

Citigroup agrees to pay $590M in shareholder suit - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-29/citigroup-agrees-to-pay-590m-in-shareholder-suit

US growth revised up on stronger exports - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3a74465c-f1d4-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

29-Aug-2012 19:22

How to Safely Scale Down the Fiscal Cliff - NWAOnline (subscription) :: http://wcel.nwaonline.com/news/2012/aug/29/how-safely-scale-down-fiscal-cliff-20120829/

Hurricane Isaac affecting WI gas prices - WXOW.com :: http://www.wxow.com/story/19404707/hurricane-isaac-affecting-wi-gas-prices

US Grew Faster Than First Estimated in Second Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/economy-in-u-s-grew-more-in-second-quarter-than-first-estimated.html

Yelp Volume Doesn't Read Like Flood of Shares - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2012/08/29/yelp-volume-doesnt-read-like-flood-of-shares/

Hedge Funds Rules Allow Secretive Enclave to Open Up - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/29/hedge-funds-rules-allow-secretive-enclave-to-open-up/

United Back Online After System Outage - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48825919

Pending home sales rise in July - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-pending-home-sales-20120829,0,4811801.story

WellPoint stock rises as CEO resigns - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201208291219APDIGITLFINANCE__US_WellPoint_Mover-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C08/29/2012%252012:19%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CWellPoint%2520stock%2520rises%2520as%2520CEO%2520resigns%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CAP%2520Digital%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;WLP%26ticker%3DWLP

UK gilts follow Bunds lower on Merkel comments - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/uk-markets-britain-gilts-idUKBRE87C09E20120829?type%3DGCA-ForeignExchange

Citigroup agrees to pay $590M in shareholder suit - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j4yQeeLTOzJ_XYxq78yNdK9Xcc_A?docId%3D6f29713b84e04c8ba56cb9ab47ac5354

29-Aug-2012 18:21

A win in the war on warming - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/dannywestneat/2019012206_danny29.html

How to Safely Scale Down the Fiscal Cliff - NWAOnline (subscription) :: http://wcel.nwaonline.com/news/2012/aug/29/how-safely-scale-down-fiscal-cliff-20120829/

Gilts steady ahead of ECB meeting, Bernanke speech - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/uk-markets-britain-gilts-idUKBRE87C09E20120829?type%3DGCA-ForeignExchange

United back online but flights delayed - Chicago Tribune :: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-28/business/chi-computers-down-at-united-20120828_1_karen-pride-flights-outage

Realtors' pending home sales index shows a healthy market - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-08-29/pending-home-sales-index-july/57400228/1

Stocks Edge up After Latest US Growth Numbers - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/futures-tick-higher-latest-us-growth-numbers-17103499

SEC weighs ending ban on hedge fund advertising - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-sec-mulls-easing-hedge-fund-ads-20120829,0,314904.story

WellPoint shares climb after CEO steps down - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wellpoint-shares-climb-after-ceo-steps-down-2012-08-29

Economy in U.S. Grew More in Second Quarter Than First Estimated - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/economy-in-u-s-grew-more-in-second-quarter-than-first-estimated.html

Oil falls as Isaac spares production, stocks flat - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120829

29-Aug-2012 17:20

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

U.S. Stock Futures Are Little Changed Before U.S. Data - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/u-s-stock-futures-are-little-changed-before-u-s-data.html

German cabinet passes draft law on offshore wind - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-germany-energy-wind-idUSBRE87S08H20120829

Euro Pares Gains as Market Seeks New Clues on ECB, Fed Policy - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48819683

US Grew Faster Than First Estimated in Second Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/economy-in-u-s-grew-more-in-second-quarter-than-first-estimated.html

Realtors' pending home sales index shows a healthy market - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-08-29/pending-home-sales-index-july/57400228/1

Market up after strong housing reports - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com :: http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2012/08/post_213.html

Campbell channels Andy Warhol for new cans - Arizona Daily Sun :: http://azdailysun.com/business/campbell-channels-andy-warhol-for-new-cans/article_199dee23-8df3-59ac-9887-d1ac9a4470eb.html

Stocks Turn Lower in Thin Trading, Led by Energy - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48826005

Oil falls towards $112 as Isaac misses oil platforms - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-oil-idINBRE83H17O20120829

29-Aug-2012 16:19

Hurricane Isaac causes gas prices to rise - KSFY :: http://www.ksfy.com/story/19401238/hurricane-isaac-causes-gas-prices-to-rise

Asia stocks edge up ahead of Fed chief's speech - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/business/asia-stocks-edge-up-ahead-of-fed-chief-s-speech-1.3934321

United back online but flights delayed - Chicago Tribune :: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-28/business/chi-computers-down-at-united-20120828_1_karen-pride-flights-outage

Index shows a rise in Chicago home prices for fourth month - Chicago Tribune :: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-28/business/chi-index-shows-a-rise-in-chicago-home-prices-rise-for-fourth-month-20120828_1_case-shiller-home-prices-index-committee

Campbell channels Andy Warhol for new cans - San Antonio Express :: http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Campbell-channels-Andy-Warhol-for-new-cans-3823782.php

Draghi Hits Back at German Criticism of ECB Bond-Buying Plan - Washington Post :: http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId%3D1376-M9IEZQ6KLVRR01-5FI6MNU7ODCRNQ5MG1V13H6HF1

Futures tick higher after latest US growth numbers - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-29/us-futures-mixed-ahead-of-us-growth-numbers

AM Vitals: WellPoint's Braly Quits Under Pressure - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2012/08/29/a-m-vitals-wellpoints-braly-quits-under-pressure/

Merkel, Monti Clash on ESM Bank License in Euro Crisis Talks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/merkel-monti-clash-on-esm-bank-license-in-euro-crisis-talks.html

GDP report: Economic growth revised higher - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/29/news/economy/gdp-report/index.html

29-Aug-2012 15:18

Chrysler CEO: Reaching 54.5 MPG is "No Walk in The Park" - CBS Local :: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/chrysler-ceo-reaching-54-5-mpg-is-no-walk-in-the-park/

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

Hurricane Isaac causes gas prices to rise - KSFY :: http://www.ksfy.com/story/19401238/hurricane-isaac-causes-gas-prices-to-rise

Heinz profit up; emerging markets sales rise - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/heinz-results-idINL2E8JSHO920120829

Oil prices likely to be discussed at IMF -UK source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/oil-g7-imf-idUSL6E8JTBQ420120829

Vital Signs Chart: Uneven Rebound in Home Prices - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/08/29/vital-signs-chart-uneven-rebound-in-home-prices/

FDIC Reports a Rise in Bank Earnings: Hot Trends - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11679010/1/fdic-reports-a-rise-in-bank-earnings-hot-trends.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Euro Steady Near Highs, Riding ECB Expectations - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48819683

Second-Quarter Growth Revised Up to 1.7 Percent Rate - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/business/economy/second-quarter-growth-revised-up-to-1-7-percent-rate.html

Stock futures point to slight gains, GDP growth as expected - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120829

29-Aug-2012 14:17

Feds extend review of Amerigroup, WellPoint deal - ModernHealthcare.com :: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20120828/NEWS/308289959/feds-extend-review-of-amerigroup-wellpoint-deal

Chrysler CEO: Reaching 54.5 MPG is "No Walk in The Park" - CBS Local :: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/chrysler-ceo-reaching-54-5-mpg-is-no-walk-in-the-park/

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

Isaac helps drive up gas prices - Fort Worth Star Telegram :: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/08/28/4213000/isaac-helps-drive-up-gas-prices.html

Home prices are up throughout most of the country - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/blog/morning-edition/2012/08/home-prices-are-up-throughout-most-of.html

Great News: Banks are becoming profitable, FDIC says - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/morning_call/2012/08/great-news-banks-are-becoming.html

Stock futures steady, trading thin before Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120829

Japan's Daikin Industries to Acquire Competitor Goodman Global - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-28/daikin-falls-after-report-it-s-buying-goodman-tokyo-mover

Global shares slip, euro flat ahead of central bank moves - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120829

29-Aug-2012 13:16

Feds extend review of Amerigroup, WellPoint deal - ModernHealthcare.com :: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20120828/NEWS/308289959/feds-extend-review-of-amerigroup-wellpoint-deal

Tennessee Senator Writes Column Blasting Bernanke - And Gets 3 Big Things ... - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/sen-corker-ft-op-ed-on-bernanke-2012-8

Chrysler CEO: Reaching 54.5 MPG is "No Walk in The Park" - CBS Local :: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/chrysler-ceo-reaching-54-5-mpg-is-no-walk-in-the-park/

Stocks End Mixed; Energy Gains On Hurricane Worries - Barron's (blog) :: http://blogs.barrons.com/stockstowatchtoday/2012/08/28/stocks-end-mixed-energy-gains-on-hurricane-worries/

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

FDIC: Bank profits decrease in second quarter - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-28/economy/33436365_1_bank-profits-problem-list-new-bank

Daikin buys Goodman for $3.8 bln, gains access to North America - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/goodman-daikin-idINL2E8JSDQ920120829

Spanish economy shrinks, along with its borrowing costs - CNNMoney :: http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2012/08/28/spain-economy/

Home prices are up throughout most of the country - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/blog/morning-edition/2012/08/home-prices-are-up-throughout-most-of.html

Draghi Hits Back at German Criticism of ECB Bond Plan - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/draghi-says-germany-needs-to-remain-strong-euro-anchor.html

29-Aug-2012 12:15

Stocks Slightly Higher as Markets Eye Data - Morningstar.com :: http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id%3D566127

Tennessee Senator Writes Column Blasting Bernanke - And Gets 3 Big Things ... - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/sen-corker-ft-op-ed-on-bernanke-2012-8

Chrysler CEO: Reaching 54.5 MPG is "No Walk in The Park" - CBS Local :: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/chrysler-ceo-reaching-54-5-mpg-is-no-walk-in-the-park/

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

FDIC: Bank profits decrease in second quarter - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-28/economy/33436365_1_bank-profits-problem-list-new-bank

KKR in talks to buy $1.27bn Renesas stake - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d4ffacf0-f195-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

Spanish Default Protection Costs Rise, CDS Above 500 BPs - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120829-703016.html

Daikin buys Goodman for $3.8 billion, gains access to North America - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-goodman-daikin-idUSBRE87S0A820120829

ECB May Need Exceptional Measures, Says Draghi - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48823639

Oil Declines From One-Week High on Isaac Landfall, G-7 Statement - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/oil-declines-from-one-week-high-on-isaac-landfall-g-7-statement.html

29-Aug-2012 11:14

54.5 MPG - A Standard that Works for America - Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) :: http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/rhwang/545_mpg_-_a_standard_that_work.html

Stocks Slightly Higher as Markets Eye Data - Morningstar.com :: http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id%3D566127

For the good of Spain, not the party - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18187b3a-f118-11e1-89b2-00144feabdc0.html

Tennessee Senator Writes Column Blasting Bernanke - And Gets 3 Big Things ... - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/sen-corker-ft-op-ed-on-bernanke-2012-8

Oil rises as Hurricane Isaac threatens US Gulf Coast - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48818380

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

FDIC: Bank profits decrease in second quarter - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-28/economy/33436365_1_bank-profits-problem-list-new-bank

KKR in talks to buy $1.27bn Renesas stake - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d4ffacf0-f195-11e1-bba3-00144feabdc0.html

Stock index futures point to slightly lower start - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120829

FOREX-Euro near 8-week high, focus on central banks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/markets-forex-idUSL6E8JT49F20120829

29-Aug-2012 10:13

Morning MarketBeat: Consumers Still Gloomy - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/08/28/morning-marketbeat-consumers-still-gloomy/

Stocks Slightly Higher as Markets Eye Data - Morningstar.com :: http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id%3D566127

For the good of Spain, not the party - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18187b3a-f118-11e1-89b2-00144feabdc0.html

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

WellPoint's Braly Quits Amid Pressure - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444327204577617943525945430.html

US banks' net income rises - New York Daily News :: http://india.nydailynews.com/business/00afcb626b9cb3ddc03a548f35dc8564/us-banks-net-income-rises

Nikkei edges up as troubled Renesas, Sharp leap - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87R1BE20120829

Stock futures flat; focus on Jackson Hole - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-28/investing/33435472_1_jackson-hole-futures-monetary-policy

Drivers are set to take a direct hit from Isaac - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-28/investing/33444319_1_oil-futures-rise-special-dividends-repurchase-shares

Euro, shares track tight ranges ahead of central bank moves - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120829

29-Aug-2012 09:12

Morning MarketBeat: Consumers Still Gloomy - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/08/28/morning-marketbeat-consumers-still-gloomy/

For the good of Spain, not the party - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18187b3a-f118-11e1-89b2-00144feabdc0.html

Airports Might Be Delaying Flights For Holiday Weekend - CIproud.com :: http://centralillinoisproud.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D269022

Home values turn around - News & Observer :: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/08/28/2298875/home-values-take-a-big-leap.html

Hurricane and Refinery Fire Spiking Baldwin-Whitehall Gas Prices - Patch.com :: http://baldwin-whitehall.patch.com/articles/hurricane-and-refinery-fire-spiking-baldwin-whitehall-gas-prices

Nikkei kicks up as Renesas, Sharp leap - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87R1BE20120829

Swiss franc holds gains vs dollar, ECB in focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/markets-swiss-forex-idUSL6E8JT0GG20120829

Oil prices rise amid calls for increased output - Fremont Tribune :: http://fremonttribune.com/news/world/asia/oil-prices-rise-amid-calls-for-increased-output/article_393582dd-bb86-50c8-9ae7-2eeadc03e99c.html

US banks' net income rises - New York Daily News :: http://india.nydailynews.com/business/00afcb626b9cb3ddc03a548f35dc8564/us-banks-net-income-rises

Asian Markets Mixed Before Bernanke Speech - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577618192436039310.html