Wednesday, December 19, 2012

20-Dec-2012 08:11

Labor dispute could lead to shutdown of Port of Boston - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/12/19/labor-dispute-could-lead-shutdown-port-boston/wfZdkEfJYukIBb2WBJFNzJ/story.html

Allscripts Fires CEO as Company Says It Won't Pursue Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/allscripts-fires-ceo-as-company-says-it-won-t-pursue-sale.html

Libor banking scandal may have cost US mortgage agencies $3 billion - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/libor-banking-scandal-may-have-cost-us-mortgage-agencies-3-billion/2012/12/19/eb41f488-49eb-11e2-820e-17eefac2f939_story.html

Homebuilding Permits Rise, Exceeding Forecasts - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/business/economy/housing-starts-slip.html

Rise in Texas personal income beats U.S. average - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Rise-in-Texas-personal-income-beats-U-S-average-4131682.php

N.Y.S.E. Is in Talks for Merger - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/ice-said-in-talks-to-merge-with-nyse-euronext/

Asian shares slip as US budget talks sour, BOJ eases - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121220

REFILE-UPDATE 8-UBS traders charged, bank fined $1.5 bln in Libor scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/ubs-libor-idUSL5E8NJ25N20121220

Akerson Vows Never Again as New GM Awaits Final U.S. Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/akerson-vows-never-again-as-new-gm-awaits-final-u-s-sale.html

Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

20-Dec-2012 07:10

Libor banking scandal may have cost US mortgage agencies $3 billion - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/libor-banking-scandal-may-have-cost-us-mortgage-agencies-3-billion/2012/12/19/eb41f488-49eb-11e2-820e-17eefac2f939_story.html

Homebuilding Permits Rise, Exceeding Forecasts - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/business/economy/housing-starts-slip.html

Allscripts names new CEO to spearhead recovery - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-allscripts-ceo-idUSBRE8BI1NQ20121220

Upstart In Talks To Buy NYSE - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189961164970942.html

Swan Says Australia Budget Surplus Unlikely This Fiscal Year - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/australia-s-swan-says-budget-surplus-return-unlikely-this-year.html

UPDATE 8-UBS traders charged, bank fined $1.5 bln in Libor scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/ubs-libor-idUSL5E8NJ25N20121220

Obama Proving $418 Billion Bailout No Failure as GM Buys Shares - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/obama-proving-418-billion-bailout-no-failure-as-gm-buys-shares.html

Quiet Day...Earnings Solid... - AdviceTrade :: http://www.advicetrade.com/jackswrap/Quiet-Day-Earnings-Solid-20121220879.html

Under pressure from PM-elect, BOJ boosts stimulus again - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-japan-economy-idUSBRE8BJ05520121220

Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

20-Dec-2012 06:09

Libor banking scandal may have cost US mortgage agencies $3 billion - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/libor-banking-scandal-may-have-cost-us-mortgage-agencies-3-billion/2012/12/19/eb41f488-49eb-11e2-820e-17eefac2f939_story.html

Homebuilding Permits Rise, Exceeding Forecasts - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/business/economy/housing-starts-slip.html

Rise in Texas personal income beats U.S. average - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Rise-in-Texas-personal-income-beats-U-S-average-4131682.php

Treasury to sell GM stake over 15 months - latimes.com - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tarp-gm-shares-20121220,0,774892.story

Leniency Denied, UBS Unit Admits Guilt in Rate Case - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/leniency-denied-ubs-unit-admits-guilt-in-rate-case/

Allscripts names new CEO to spearhead recovery - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-allscripts-ceo-idUSBRE8BI1NQ20121220

Upstart In Talks To Buy NYSE - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189961164970942.html

Swan Says Australia Budget Surplus Unlikely This Fiscal Year - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/australia-s-swan-says-budget-surplus-return-unlikely-this-year.html

BOJ Loosens With Pledge to Review Inflation Objectives: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-20/boj-adds-stimulus-as-abe-is-set-to-push-more-aggressive-easing.html

Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

20-Dec-2012 05:08

Libor banking scandal may have cost US mortgage agencies $3 billion - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/libor-banking-scandal-may-have-cost-us-mortgage-agencies-3-billion/2012/12/19/eb41f488-49eb-11e2-820e-17eefac2f939_story.html

WSJ 2nd UPDATE: Pershing's Ackman Shorting Herbalife; Calls Company ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121219-715580.html

Rise in Texas personal income beats U.S. average - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Rise-in-Texas-personal-income-beats-U-S-average-4131682.php

Treasury to sell GM stake over 15 months - latimes.com - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tarp-gm-shares-20121220,0,774892.story

Asian shares slip as US budget talks stall, yen eyes BOJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121220

Leniency Denied, UBS Unit Admits Guilt in Rate Case - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/leniency-denied-ubs-unit-admits-guilt-in-rate-case/

Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman Resigns - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/zinamoukheiber/2012/12/19/allscripts-ceo-glen-tullman-resigns/

Upstart In Talks To Buy NYSE - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189961164970942.html

IRS chief warns of massive delay on tax returns - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2012/12/irs-delay-tax-returns-85322.html

Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

20-Dec-2012 04:07

La. personal income growth matches US average - The Advocate :: http://theadvocate.com/home/4723891-125/la-personal-income-growth-matches

FedEx Profit Drops 12%, Not as Much as Expected - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/business/fedex-profit-drops-12-not-as-steep-as-analysts-expected.html

WSJ 2nd UPDATE: Pershing's Ackman Shorting Herbalife; Calls Company ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121219-715580.html

Boehner's 'Plan B' Gets Pushback - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189313001251332.html

ICE Said to Be in Talks to Merge With NYSE Euronext - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/ice-said-in-talks-to-merge-with-nyse-euronext/

Treasury to sell GM stake over 15 months - latimes.com - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tarp-gm-shares-20121220,0,774892.story

Asian shares slip as US budget talks stall, yen eyes BOJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121220

Leniency Denied, UBS Unit Admits Guilt in Rate Case - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/leniency-denied-ubs-unit-admits-guilt-in-rate-case/

Budget Talk Delays Could Stall 100 Million Returns: Taxes - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-19/tax-filing-season-at-risk-of-delay-as-budget-talks-drag

Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

20-Dec-2012 03:06

Upstart In Talks To Buy NYSE - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189961164970942.html

Rise in Texas personal income beats US average - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Rise-in-Texas-personal-income-beats-U-S-average-4131682.php

Nikkei falls 1 pct after sharp rally, ahead of BOJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/markets-japan-stocks-idUSL4N09U06620121220

Treasury to Sell GM Stake Within 15 Months - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/treasury-to-sell-g-m-stake-within-15-months/

UBS Admits Rigging Rates in 'Epic' Plot - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188342618724274.html

New Online Privacy Rules for Children - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/technology/ftc-broadens-rules-for-online-privacy-of-children.html

Boehner's 'Plan B' Gets Pushback - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189313001251332.html

Building Permits Increase as US Housing Rebounds: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-cap-strongest-three-months-in-four-years.html

Wall Street slips as 'cliff' talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/markets-usa-stocks-idINDEE8BI0E320121219

Budget Talk Delays Could Stall 100 Million Returns: Taxes - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-19/tax-filing-season-at-risk-of-delay-as-budget-talks-drag

20-Dec-2012 02:05

The Associated Press: Government prepares to sell General Motors stock - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j81sdsHKIgZWJDgScLBTfBsAj1nQ?docId%3D94dd1eb8f8674f4a91b0dc3136060fe7

UBS $1.5 Billion Libor Settlement Signals More to Come - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/ubs-1-5-billion-libor-settlement-signals-more-to-come.html

US "fiscal cliff" talks turn sour, Obama threatens veto - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE8A80WV20121220

Asian shares pause as US budget talks stall, yen eyes BOJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121220

US Expands Child Online Privacy Law to Cover Apps, Social Networks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323777204578189430101877770.html

NYSE rises amid talk of ICE link-up - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/607a4f04-4a3a-11e2-8002-00144feab49a.html

News Summary: Kodak sells patents for $525 million - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-19/news-summary-kodak-sells-patents-for-525-million

Google to Sell Motorola Home to Arris for $2.35 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/google-sells-motorola-home-to-arris-for-2-35-billion-correct-.html

Building Permits Increase as US Housing Rebounds: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-cap-strongest-three-months-in-four-years.html

IRS: 100M taxpayers must wait until late March to file returns if Congress doesn't ... - Newser :: http://www.newser.com/article/da392n801/irs-100m-taxpayers-must-wait-until-late-march-to-file-returns-if-congress-doesnt-fix-amt.html

20-Dec-2012 01:04

Government Prepares to Sell General Motors... - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/government-prepares-sell-general-motors-stock-18019749

THQ's bankruptcy filing reveals new games - VentureBeat :: http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/19/thqs-bankruptcy-filing-reveals-new-games/

Obama, Boehner continue stalemate on 'fiscal cliff' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2012/12/19/obama-boehner-planb-veto-fiscal-cliff/1779533/

Google to Sell Motorola Home Unit for $2.35 Billion - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323777204578189943594873484.html

UPDATE 7-UBS traders charged, bank fined $1.5 bln in Libor scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/ubs-libor-idUSL5E8NJ25N20121219

Led by Energy and Technology, Shares Rise on Hopes for Budget Accord - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Building Permits Increase as US Housing Rebounds: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-cap-strongest-three-months-in-four-years.html

FedEx Profit Drops 12%, Not as Steep as Analysts Expected - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/business/fedex-profit-drops-12-not-as-steep-as-analysts-expected.html

IRS: 100M taxpayers face delays without AMT fix - Watertown Public Opinion :: http://www.thepublicopinion.com/news/associated_press/national/article_977f96e7-630f-59d4-bfef-b7d97ab774ba.html

Federal regulators take steps to strengthen kids' online privacy [Google+ Hangout] - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-federal-regulators-take-steps-to-strengthen-kids-online-privacy-20121219,0,5992685.story

20-Dec-2012 00:03

Nikkei 225 Leads Asian Stocks Higher as Yen Falls on Policy Bets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/nikkei-225-leads-asian-stocks-higher-as-yen-falls-on-policy-bets.html

Building Permits Increase as US Housing Rebounds: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-cap-strongest-three-months-in-four-years.html

Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Libor Charges - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188342618724274.html

Navistar posts big 4Q loss on tax expense, charges - Business - US business ... - NBCNews.com :: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50251574/ns/business-us_business/

GM to Buy Back Stock From Treasury - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189071250022486.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

GM to Build Camaro in Michigan, Shift Model Out of Canada - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-19/gm-says-new-camaro-to-be-built-at-michigan-factory

Obama, Boehner Enter Showdown on 'Plan B' - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189313001251332.html

FedEx Profit Drops 12%, Not as Steep as Analysts Expected - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/business/fedex-profit-drops-12-not-as-steep-as-analysts-expected.html

Fiscal cliff: Lack of AMT fix could delay 100 million tax returns - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/pf/taxes/fiscal-cliff-amt/

19-Dec-2012 23:02

FedEx Maintains Full-Year Forecast Amid Economic Concerns - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/fedex-maintains-full-year-forecast-amid-economic-concerns.html

Building Permits Increase as US Housing Rebounds: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-cap-strongest-three-months-in-four-years.html

Lhota formally announces resignation, considers bid for mayor - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lhota_formally_announces_resignation_f2Ctb0XAkHfGqJo3DFYELO

F.T.C. Broadens Rules for Online Privacy of Children - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/technology/ftc-broadens-rules-for-online-privacy-of-children.html

Wall Street slips as 'cliff' talks sour, but hopes remain - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/markets-usa-stocks-idINDEE8BI0E320121219

Obama, Boehner Enter Showdown on 'Plan B' - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189313001251332.html

Accenture (ACN) Tops Q1 EPS by 2c; Bumps FY13 Guidance Higher - StreetInsider.com (subscription) :: http://www.streetinsider.com/Earnings/Accenture%2B(ACN)%2BTops%2BQ1%2BEPS%2Bby%2B2c%253B%2BBumps%2BFY13%2BGuidance%2BHigher/7961025.html

GM to buy stake from US Treasury; government may lose billions - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/gm-treasury-idINDEE8BI0ES20121219

Walmart Is Running Out Of Guns - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-is-running-out-of-guns-2012-12

UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Libor Charges - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188342618724274.html

19-Dec-2012 22:01

GM Says New Camaro to Be Built at Michigan Factory - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/gm-says-new-camaro-to-be-built-at-michigan-factory.html

Bushmaster .223: Weapon Used in Newtown Shooting a Lightning Rod in Gun ... - TIME :: http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/19/bushmaster-223-weapon-used-in-newtown-shooting-a-lightning-rod-in-gun-debate/

Treasury to sell remaining GM shares - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/companies/treasury-gm-shares/

Boehner vows to press ahead with 'Plan B' votes - latimes.com - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-boehner-plan-b-vote-fiscal-cliff-20121219,0,5979798.story

UPDATE 1-THQ files for bankruptcy, Clearlake makes bid for assets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/thq-sale-idUSL1E8NJFAC20121219

UBS pays price for 'epic' Libor scandal - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0c8bd408-4945-11e2-b25b-00144feab49a.html

Kodak sells digital imaging patents for $525M - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-19/kodak-to-receive-525m-from-patent-sale

Housing Starts, Building Permits Fall - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/marketnewsvideo/2012/12/19/housing-starts-building-permits-fall/

F.T.C. Broadens Rules for Online Privacy of Children - NYTimes.com - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/technology/ftc-broadens-rules-for-online-privacy-of-children.html

Sky News: FedEx 2Q earnings fall - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/businessnews/article.aspx?id%3D828330

19-Dec-2012 21:00

Getco wins bidding war for Knight Capital - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/86fee64a-493f-11e2-b25b-00144feab49a.html

Deutsche Bank, UBS Among Banks Convicted in Swaps Fraud Case - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Deutsche-Bank-UBS-Among-Banks-Convicted-in-Swaps-4131291.php

COLUMN - Is Japan set to lead after 20 years of torpor? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/kaletsky-japan-idUSL1E8NJALN20121219

As Unit Pleads Guilty, UBS Pays $1.5 Billion Over Rate Rigging - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/as-unit-pleads-guilty-ubs-pays-1-5-billion-in-fines-over-rate-rigging/

FedEx Fueled for Further Gains - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748704379604578189271451401536.html?mod%3DBOL_da_bt

Game developer THQ files for bankruptcy protection, will sell off assets and games - The Verge :: http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/19/3785022/game-developer-thq-files-for-bankruptcy-will-sell-off-assets-and-games

TEXT - Fitch revises Nielsen Holdings NV outlook to stable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/idUSWNB241020121219

Bushmaster .223: Weapon Used in Newtown Shooting a Lightning Rod in Gun ... - TIME :: http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/19/bushmaster-223-weapon-used-in-newtown-shooting-a-lightning-rod-in-gun-debate/

Treasury to sell remaining GM shares - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/companies/treasury-gm-shares/

Boehner defies White House, says chamber will pass 'Plan B' to avert tax hikes - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/19/talks-to-avert-fiscal-crisis-sour/

19-Dec-2012 19:59

Building Permits Increase as US Housing Rebounds: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-cap-strongest-three-months-in-four-years.html

A Becalmed Euro Zone, But All Is Still Not Well - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189253652164308.html

FedEx's Profit Drops 12% - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189091457141594.html

Newtown Gun Backlash Hits Wall Street Via California Mega Funds - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11797085/1/newtown-gun-backlash-hits-wall-street-via-california-mega-funds.html

Euro rises broadly on firm German data; yen underperforms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE8BF0HR20121219

Kodak Reaches Deal to Sell Patents for $525 Million - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/12/19/kodak-reaches-deal-to-sell-patents-for-525-million/

Government to shed GM stake, large taxpayer loss likely - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/19/gm-stock-treasury-buyback/1779191/

Getco Gets NYSE Listing Via Reverse Merger With Knight Capital - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/francinemckenna/2012/12/19/getco-gets-nyse-listing-via-reverse-merger-with-knight-capital/

Fitch Warns US Could Lose AAA If 'Fiscal Cliff' Hits - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100326843

UBS Pays $1.5 Billion Over Rate Rigging - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/as-unit-pleads-guilty-ubs-pays-1-5-billion-in-fines-over-rate-rigging/

19-Dec-2012 18:58

Navistar Falls After $2.77 Billion Fourth-Quarter Loss - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/navistar-falls-after-2-77-billion-fourth-quarter-loss.html

Europe Stocks Close Up On Germany, US Hopes - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100326476

ECB opens path to cheaper funds for Greek banks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-ecb-greece-funding-idUSBRE8BI0XY20121219

MTA chairman resigns to explore NYC mayoral bid - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP4a7ef45e92b34b2a96401c7919c2a836.html

FedEx hit by Sandy disruption - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3c0fcf6a-49de-11e2-a7b1-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fcompanies_industrials%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

Bankrupt Kodak sells off patents to investors for $525m - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20787024

TEXT - Fitch affirms Microsoft ratings - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/idUSWNB238420121219

RLPC: Freedom's loan dips after Cerberus sale sign - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/freedom-loan-dips-idUSL1E8NJ9Y620121219

GM to Buy Back Stock From Treasury - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189071250022486.html

UBS Pays $1.5 Billion Over Rate Rigging - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/as-unit-pleads-guilty-ubs-pays-1-5-billion-in-fines-over-rate-rigging/

19-Dec-2012 17:57

US plans to sell GM stake within 15 months - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-gm-to-buy-back-500m-in-shares-as-us-plans-to-sell-its-stake-20121219,0,5307001.story

4 Downgrades Hit Home Builder Sector - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11796937/1/4-downgrades-hit-home-builder-sector.html

Getco wins bidding war for Knight Capital - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/86fee64a-493f-11e2-b25b-00144feab49a.html

NYC subway, bus, commuter rail fares to rise in March; transit officials OK increase - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/3b05f610c9b54879b267e3feef0bb6a0/NY--MTA-Fare-Hikes

FedEx's Profit Drops 12% - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189091457141594.html

Apple, Google, Amazon, more buying Kodak patents for $525 million - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-apple-google-facebook-kodak-patents-20121219,0,6901754.story

Europe Stocks Close Up On Germany, US Hopes - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100326476

UBS to pay $1.5 billion for Libor fraud; two traders charged - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/companies/ubs-libor-us-fine/index.html

US home building permits approach four-and-half-year high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-usa-economy-housing-idUSBRE8BI0RA20121219

UBS Pays $1.5 Billion Over Rate Rigging - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/as-unit-pleads-guilty-ubs-pays-1-5-billion-in-fines-over-rate-rigging/

19-Dec-2012 16:56

Fix fiscal cliff or risk credit rating downgrade, says Fitch - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/economy/fitch-us-credit-rating/

Euro gains broadly on firm German data; yen slumps - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE8BF0HR20121219

FedEx Stuck In the Slow Lane - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2012/12/19/fedex-stuck-in-the-slow-lane/

Bushmasters Disappearing From Shelves After Newtown - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/bushmasters-disappearing-stores-newtown/story?id%3D18008427

Wall Street steadies after two-day rally; Oracle gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

Sandy stifled housing starts in November, though permits were up - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-housing-starts-sandy-20121219,0,7919646.story

Bankrupt Kodak sells off patents to investors for $525m - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20787024

Getco wins bidding war for Knight Capital - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/86fee64a-493f-11e2-b25b-00144feab49a.html

U.S. Treasury to sell all remaining GM stock; automaker buying back 200 million ... - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20121219/BUSINESS01/121219018/GM-stock-buy-back-treasury

UPDATE 5-UBS fined $1.5 bln in growing Libor scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/ubs-libor-idUSL5E8NJ25N20121219

19-Dec-2012 15:55

Euro gains broadly on firm German data; yen slumps - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE8BF0HR20121219

Euro Soars as Hopes for U.S. Fiscal Deal Rise - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188451603433988.html

FedEx Misses Estimates as Net Falls 12% - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11796639/1/fedex-misses-estimates-as-net-falls-12.html

Fix fiscal cliff or risk credit rating downgrade, says Fitch - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/economy/fitch-us-credit-rating/

Deal for Knight to Create Trading Powerhouse - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189082218359000.html

Housing Starts Fall as Northeast Feels Effects of Sandy - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100327221

UBS Pays $1.5 Billion Over Rate Rigging - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/as-unit-pleads-guilty-ubs-pays-1-5-billion-in-fines-over-rate-rigging/

Kodak sells digital imaging patents for $525M - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/19/kodak-digital-imaging-patents/1779337/

Obama and Congress Must Seize the Opportunity to Curb Gun Violence - U.S. News & World Report :: http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/did-the-sandy-hook-shooting-prove-the-need-for-more-gun-control/obama-and-congress-must-seize-the-opportunity-to-curb-gun-violence

GM to Buy Back Stock From Treasury - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578189071250022486.html

19-Dec-2012 14:54

FOREX-Yen hits 16-month trough vs euro, BOJ meeting in spotlight - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/markets-forex-idUSL4N09T25Q20121219

Asmussen Says Bailout Fund Could Wind Down or Capitalize Banks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/asmussen-says-bailout-fund-could-wind-down-or-capitalize-banks.html

German Business Confidence Brightens Amid Euro-Zone Gloom - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578188992890034954.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Investors, companies seek distance from gunmakers - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/18/cerberus-freedom-group-bushmaster/1776997/

Deal for Knight to Create Trading Powerhouse - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189082218359000.html

FedEx's Profit Drops 12% - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323277504578189091457141594.html

U.S. will sell its remaining GM stock - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/19/gm-stock-treasury-buyback/1779191/

Fix fiscal cliff or risk credit rating downgrade, says Fitch - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/economy/fitch-us-credit-rating/

Porsche bosses charged over VW moves - FT.com - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1e71c1ec-49c6-11e2-a625-00144feab49a.html

UBS E-Mails Show How Traders Manipulated the System - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/ubs-e-mails-show-how-traders-gamed-the-system/

19-Dec-2012 13:53

Led by Energy and Technology, Shares Rise on Hopes for Budget Accord - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Mark Zuckerberg donates nearly $500 million worth of stock to charity - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2012/12/18/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-donation/1778511/

GLOBAL MARKETS-US budget, growth hopes send shares, euro higher - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/markets-global-idUSL5E8NJ1VL20121219

Ahead of the Bell: US Housing Starts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-19/ahead-of-the-bell-us-housing-starts

Fix fiscal cliff or risk credit rating downgrade, says Fitch - Dec. 19, 2012 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/news/economy/fitch-us-credit-rating/

UBS fined $1.5 billion in growing Libor scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-ubs-libor-idUSBRE8BI00020121219

German Business Confidence Brightens Amid Euro-Zone Gloom - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578188992890034954.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Euro Gains On Greece Upgrade; Stocks Lifted By Fiscal Cliff Progress - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121219-704148.html

Bank of England says economy may contract in fourth quarter - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20781001

Market pressure mounting on gun makers, sellers - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-18/markets/35882485_1_gun-makers-gun-laws-gun-control-policy

19-Dec-2012 12:52

Fed: Unemployment Rate May Sluggishly Respond to Job Growth - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2012/12/17/fed-unemployment-rate-may-sluggishly-respond-to-job-growth/

U.S. stocks close at two-month high on cliff hopes - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-18/markets/35885507_1_chief-market-strategist-stocks-biggest-tax

Europe Stocks Gain On German Business Confidence - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100326476

Bank of England Says Sterling Hurting Economy - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578188814139238322.html

Mark Zuckerberg Donates Half A Billion Dollars' Worth Of Stock To Charity - Fast Company :: http://www.fastcompany.com/3004141/mark-zuckerberg-donates-half-billion-dollars-worth-stock-charity

Newtown shooting: Cerberus to sell stake in firearms company Freedom - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/18/newtown-shooting-cerberus-sells-stakes

UPDATE 1-S.Africa's ANC supports windfall tax on miners - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/safrica-anc-idUSL5E8NJ4WZ20121219

Euro rallies as German Ifo adds to year-end demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE8BF0HR20121219

UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Libor Charges - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188342618724274.html

Ahead of the Bell: US Housing Starts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-19/ahead-of-the-bell-us-housing-starts

19-Dec-2012 11:51

Fed: Unemployment Rate May Sluggishly Respond to Job Growth - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2012/12/17/fed-unemployment-rate-may-sluggishly-respond-to-job-growth/

Stocks: Budget deal hopes prevail - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/investing/premarkets/

Investor doubts on gun business - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2012/12/19/gun-firms-facing-growing-backlash/iE92d4wenhjuMmv0DlwudJ/story.html

Japanese automakers rally on hopes of weaker yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/japan-autos-idUSL4N09T2UA20121219

Home Builder Confidence, Houston Home Sales See Impressive Recovery - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/1072291-home-builder-confidence-houston-home-sales-see-impressive-recovery

Stock index futures trade flat to higher - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121219

Europe Stocks Gain On German Business Confidence - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100326476

UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Libor Charges - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188342618724274.html

Mark Zuckerberg Donates Half A Billion Dollars' Worth Of Stock To Charity - Fast Company :: http://www.fastcompany.com/3004141/mark-zuckerberg-donates-half-billion-dollars-worth-stock-charity

Bank of England Warns Pound Hurting Economy - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324461604578188803719002618.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

19-Dec-2012 10:50

Fed: Unemployment Rate May Sluggishly Respond to Job Growth - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2012/12/17/fed-unemployment-rate-may-sluggishly-respond-to-job-growth/

Food and petrol prices keep inflation unchanged at 2.7% | Business | The ... - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/18/inflation-food-petrol-prices

Nikkei 225 Climbs Above 10000 for First Time Since April - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-18/nikkei-225-climbs-above-10-000-for-first-time-since-april

Mark Zuckerberg Finds Giving Spirit, Pledges Nearly $500 Million To Silicon ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2012/12/18/mark-zuckerberg-finds-giving-spirit-pledges-nearly-500-million-to-silicon-valley-education/

UK Home-Building Drags, Unlike the US - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324677204578187242817219194.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Oracle sales, profit beat estimates - SFGate - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Oracle-sales-profit-beat-estimates-4129553.php

Cerberus to shed its 95% stake in gun maker Freedom Group - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-guns-fallout-20121219,0,282794.story

UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Libor Charges - WSJ.com - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578188342618724274.html

UK Stocks Rise for Second Day on Greece Credit Rating - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-19/u-k-stocks-rise-for-second-day-on-greece-credit-rating.html

Stocks: Budget deal hopes prevail - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/19/investing/premarkets/

19-Dec-2012 09:49

Fed: Unemployment Rate May Sluggishly Respond to Job Growth - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2012/12/17/fed-unemployment-rate-may-sluggishly-respond-to-job-growth/

Housing market builds (some) momentum - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/18/home-market-builds-some-momentum/1778517/

Nielsen to Branch Out With Arbitron - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324407504578187043979264404.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Oracle sales, profit beat estimates - SFGate - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Oracle-sales-profit-beat-estimates-4129553.php

Cerberus to shed its 95% stake in gun maker Freedom Group - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-guns-fallout-20121219,0,282794.story

Japan's Nikkei jumps 2.4 pct to 8-1/2-month high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/markets-japan-stocks-close-idUST9E8FU01N20121219

Zuckerberg donates $500M in stock - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_22218418/?source%3Dinthenews

UBS admits fraud in $1.5 billion Libor rigging deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/19/us-ubs-libor-idUSBRE8BI00020121219

Standard & Poor's hikes Greece's rating by 6 notches - Business Today :: http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/standard-and-poors-hikes-greeces-rating-by-6-notches/1/190880.html

More of the Same in South Africa as ANC Re-elects Zuma - TIME :: http://world.time.com/2012/12/18/more-of-the-same-in-south-africa-as-anc-re-elects-zuma/