Thursday, December 27, 2012

28-Dec-2012 08:20

Stalemate in Washington Is Eroding Confidence of Consumers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/business/economy/weekly-jobless-claims-fall.html

Closing Loopholes Isn't Enough - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/opinion/why-closing-tax-loopholes-isnt-enough.html

Toyota poised to put legal troubles in rear view mirror - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/27/toyota-poised-to-put-legal-troubles-in-rear-view-mirror/

A gallon of milk could cost $8 in 2013 - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/26/a-gallon-of-milk-could-cost-8-in-2013-heres-why/

At cliff's edge, Obama and congressional leaders set talks - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-fiscal-cliff-20121228,0,412847.story

Autonomy founder fires back at HP after news of DOJ inquiry - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57561061-92/autonomy-founder-fires-back-at-hp-after-news-of-doj-inquiry/

Governor turns to Obama for port help - Florida Today :: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20121228/BUSINESS/312280017/Governor-turns-Obama-port-help

Yen Slides to 28-Month Low on Declines in CPI, Factory Output - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-27/yen-falls-to-28-month-low-before-japan-data-on-consumer-prices

Tokyo Electric Sued by U.S. Sailors Exposed to Radiation - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/tokyo-electric-sued-by-u-s-sailors-exposed-to-radiation.html

Maine wind power inches toward generation goals - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-26/maine-wind-power-inches-toward-generation-goals

28-Dec-2012 07:19

Consumer Confidence Declines as Fiscal Cliff Looms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323530404578205233991376090.html

If Congress doesn't avoid 'dairy cliff,' milk prices could double - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/if-congress-doesnt-avoid-dairy-cliff-milk-prices-could-double/2012/12/27/11908108-505f-11e2-8b49-64675006147f_story.html

Developers of Wind Farms Run a Race Against the Calendar - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/science/earth/wind-farm-developers-race-against-end-of-tax-credit.html

Local Shoppers & Store Owners Weigh In On Christmas Sales - WITN :: http://www.witn.com/news/headlines/Local-Shoppers--Store-Owners-Weigh-In-On-Christmas-Sales-185000851.html?ref%3D851

At cliff's edge, Obama and congressional leaders set talks - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-fiscal-cliff-20121228,0,412847.story

Autonomy founder fires back at HP after news of DOJ inquiry - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57561061-92/autonomy-founder-fires-back-at-hp-after-news-of-doj-inquiry/

Baltimore port strike would have widespread impact, officials say - Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online :: http://www.gazette.net/article/20121228/NEWS/712289811/1033/baltimore-port-strike-would-have-widespread-impact-officials-say%26template%3Dgazette

Japan's Production Slumps to 2011 Quake-Aftermath Low: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-28/japan-s-worse-than-forecast-output-bolsters-abe-s-stimulus-case.html

Australia shares close at 19-month high - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/australia-shares-close-at-19-month-high/articleshow/17792166.cms

SeaWorld files for IPO - South Florida Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2012/12/27/seaworld-files-for-ipo.html

28-Dec-2012 06:18

Stalemate in Washington Is Eroding Confidence of Consumers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/business/economy/weekly-jobless-claims-fall.html

If Congress doesn't avoid 'dairy cliff,' milk prices could double - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/if-congress-doesnt-avoid-dairy-cliff-milk-prices-could-double/2012/12/27/11908108-505f-11e2-8b49-64675006147f_story.html

Port Strike on East Coast Could Cost a Billion Dollars a Day: NAM - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100342336

Developers of Wind Farms Run a Race Against the Calendar - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/science/earth/wind-farm-developers-race-against-end-of-tax-credit.html

Stores hope for flurry of post-Christmas sales - Glens Falls Post-Star :: http://poststar.com/news/local/stores-hope-for-flurry-of-post-christmas-sales/article_972d4102-5078-11e2-b826-001a4bcf887a.html

More taxes coming for health care - Marietta Daily Journal :: http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/21236948/article-More-taxes-coming-for-health-care?instance%3Dlead_story_left_column

HP Says Justice Department Opens Probe Into Autonomy - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/hp-says-justice-department-opens-probe-into-autonomy-20121227-00621

In Flurry of Activity, Only Muted Hope for Fiscal Deal - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100341266

FOREX-Yen hits 2-year low on expectations for bold BOJ easing - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/28/markets-forex-idUSL4N0A201T20121228

Wall Street rebounds on House session, but off for 4th day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121227

28-Dec-2012 05:17

Toyota poised to put legal troubles in rear view mirror - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-toyota-ussettlement-idUSBRE8BQ0N420121227

Stalemate in Washington Is Eroding Confidence of Consumers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/business/economy/weekly-jobless-claims-fall.html

Ports on East Coast threatened by strike - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/port-workers-strike/1794717/

As Clock Ticks, Obama Calls 'Fiscal Cliff' Meeting - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100341266

A gallon of milk could cost $8 in 2013 - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/26/a-gallon-of-milk-could-cost-8-in-2013-heres-why/

US Sailors File Suit Against Fukushima Nuclear-Plant Operator - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/12/28/u-s-sailors-file-suit-against-fukushima-nuclear-plant-operator/

SeaWorld files to go public with $100 million IPO - East Oregonian :: http://www.eastoregonian.com/community/entertainment_news/other/seaworld-files-to-go-public-with-million-ipo/article_978313bc-33c0-5cd3-a5b2-cc310169649c.html

Japan's Worse-Than-Forecast Output Bolsters Abe's Stimulus Case - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-28/japan-s-worse-than-forecast-output-bolsters-abe-s-stimulus-case.html

New-home sales hit 2-year high of 377000 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/New-home-sales-hit-2-year-high-of-377-000-4150514.php

Bankia investors face severe losses - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/44d14600-5033-11e2-805c-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fhome_uk%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

28-Dec-2012 04:16

Stalemate in Washington Is Eroding Confidence of Consumers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/business/economy/weekly-jobless-claims-fall.html

Ports on East Coast threatened by strike - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/port-workers-strike/1794717/

Japan's Production Slumps to 2011 Quake-Aftermath Low: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-28/japan-s-worse-than-forecast-output-bolsters-abe-s-stimulus-case.html

HP Confirms Federal Probe of Autonomy Issues - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323530404578206271453669046.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Hagens Berman LLP to Collect Large Fee in Toyota Settlement - JDJournal.com :: http://www.jdjournal.com/2012/12/27/hagens-berman-llp-to-collect-large-fee-in-toyota-settlement/

Cliff Talks Down to the Wire - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324669104578205421234901266.html

Nikkei hits 21-month high, set for best annual gain in 7 years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/28/markets-japan-stocks-idUSL4N0A210V20121228

A gallon of milk could cost $8 in 2013 - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/26/a-gallon-of-milk-could-cost-8-in-2013-heres-why/

Bankia investors face severe losses - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/44d14600-5033-11e2-805c-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fhome_uk%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

SeaWorld files to go public with $100 million IPO - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019998489_apusseaworldentertainmentipo.html

28-Dec-2012 03:15

Toyota poised to put legal troubles in rear view mirror - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-toyota-ussettlement-idUSBRE8BQ0N420121227

Yen extends fall, Asian shares capped by US fiscal worry - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/28/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121228

Stalemate in Washington Is Eroding Confidence of Consumers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/business/economy/weekly-jobless-claims-fall.html

US Department of Justice Opens Probe Into HP vs. Autonomy - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/richardsaintvilus/2012/12/27/u-s-department-of-justice-opens-probe-into-hp-vs-autonomy/

Possible strike at docks would cripple key US ports, hurt economy - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/possible-strike-at-docks-would-cripple-key-us-ports-hurt-economy/2012/12/27/7c9074fe-5041-11e2-8b49-64675006147f_story.html

Nikkei vaults 21-month high, heads for best year gain since 2005 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/28/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE8BQ0N220121228

In Flurry of Activity, Only Muted Hope for Fiscal Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/us/politics/senate-leader-fears-not-enough-time-for-fiscal-deal.html

Bankia shares slide on 'negative value' assessment - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20851106

Labor Department Announces Drop in Weekly Jobless Claims - JDJournal.com :: http://www.jdjournal.com/2012/12/27/labor-department-announces-drop-in-weekly-jobless-claims/

SeaWorld plans IPO but offers few details - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-seaworld-ipo-20121228,0,736934.story

28-Dec-2012 02:14

Toyota poised to put legal troubles in rear view mirror - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-toyota-ussettlement-idUSBRE8BQ0N420121227

Port Strike Hinges on Costly Royalty - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323300404578205901743710978.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Porsche Says U.S. Court Dismisses Hedge Funds Lawsuit - Update - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/porsche-says-us-court-dismisses-hedge-funds-lawsuit---update-20121227-00587

Yen extends fall, Asian shares capped by US fiscal worry - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/28/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121228

Last-minute shopping surge boosts sales and foot traffic - OCRegister :: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/sales-381866-shopping-retail.html

Prospects for Cliff Deal Dim - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324669104578205421234901266.html

Stalemate in Washington Is Eroding Confidence of Consumers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/business/economy/weekly-jobless-claims-fall.html

News Summary: Fewer Americans seek jobless aid - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRDZxZqKk70JnnjOCM07gnyHr9AQ?docId%3D658b4ac7971c4d8d865b7df0df2603df

Bankia investors face severe losses - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/44d14600-5033-11e2-805c-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fhome_uk%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

SeaWorld plans IPO but offers few details - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-seaworld-ipo-20121228,0,736934.story

28-Dec-2012 01:13

Florida Port Directors Warn of Ripple Effect If Dockworkers Strike Goes Ahead - WMFE :: http://www.wmfe.org/site/News2?page%3DNewsArticle%26id%3D13868%26news_iv_ctrl%3D1041

Toyota poised to put legal troubles in rear view mirror - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-toyota-ussettlement-idUSBRE8BQ0N420121227

Hopes for fiscal cliff deal fade - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5fcc4ff4-503d-11e2-9b66-00144feab49a.html

QCA Unemployment Sees Significant Drop - cbs4qc.com :: http://www.whbf.com/story/20435647/qca-unemployment-sees-significant-drop

Japan's Call for Weaker Yen Spurs Talk of Copycat Moves - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323984704578205303116695058.html

Japan's new government to restart nuclear reactors - Nikkei - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/idUSL4N0A13QS20121227

Porsche wins dismissal of US hedge fund lawsuit over VW - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-porsche-volkswagen-lawsuit-idUSBRE8BQ0G320121227

SeaWorld plans IPO but offers few details - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-seaworld-ipo-20121228,0,736934.story

US Stocks Pare Losses on Budget Optimism; Yen Falls - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/japan-stocks-rise-to-21-month-high-as-yen-weakens-oil-declines.html

Bankia Parent BFA Has Negative Value of $13.8 Billion, FROB Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-26/bankia-parent-bfa-has-negative-value-of-13-8-billion-frob-says.html

28-Dec-2012 00:12

Macy's makes its move to land sales between Christmas, New Year's - Cincinnati Business Courier (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2012/12/macys-makes-its-move-to-land-sales.html

Porsche wins dismissal of hedge fund lawsuit over VW - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/27/porsche-wins-dismissal-hedge-fund-lawsuit-over-vw-trades/

Toyota shares rise after $1.1 billion lawsuit settlement announced - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-rises-after-11-billion-lawsuit-settlement-announced/2012/12/27/575e1ed0-506d-11e2-835b-02f92c0daa43_story.html

Lawmakers ramp up the rhetoric, with no plan in sight to avert fiscal crisis - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/27/house-senate-leaders-frozen-on-fiscal-talks-as-odds-tax-hike-rise/

Rajaratnam to Pay $1.45 Million to Settle SEC's Gupta Charges - Compliance Week :: http://www.complianceweek.com/rajaratnam-to-pay-145-million-to-settle-secs-gupta-charges/article/274139/

SeaWorld plans IPO but offers few details - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-seaworld-ipo-20121228,0,736934.story

Synchronoss acquires NewBay for $55.5M - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-27/synchronoss-acquires-newbay-for-55-dot-5m

Time runs short to avert longshoremen's strike - My Fox 8 :: http://myfox8.com/2012/12/27/time-runs-short-to-avert-longshoremens-strike/

US Stocks Pare Losses on Budget Optimism; Yen Falls - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/japan-stocks-rise-to-21-month-high-as-yen-weakens-oil-declines.html

Bankia Parent BFA Has Negative Value of $13.8 Billion, FROB Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-26/bankia-parent-bfa-has-negative-value-of-13-8-billion-frob-says.html

27-Dec-2012 23:11

New-home sales strongest in more than 2 years - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/27/real_estate/new-home-sales/

News Summary: Fewer Americans seek jobless aid - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRDZxZqKk70JnnjOCM07gnyHr9AQ?docId%3D658b4ac7971c4d8d865b7df0df2603df

Macy's makes its move to land sales between Christmas, New Year's - Cincinnati Business Courier (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2012/12/macys-makes-its-move-to-land-sales.html

Shares in Spain's Bankia plunge as bailout looms - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/27/news/economy/spain-bankia-shares/

US Stocks Pare Losses as House Sets Dec. 30 Session - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/japan-stocks-rise-to-21-month-high-as-yen-weakens-oil-declines.html

Synchronoss Technologies Buys NewBay For $55.5 Mln Cash - Quick Facts - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/synchronoss-technologies-buys-newbay-for-555-mln-cash---quick-facts-20121227-00515

SeaWorld Files for an IPO - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323984704578205213931261632.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Toyota shares rise after $1.1 billion lawsuit settlement announced - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/toyota-rises-after-11-billion-lawsuit-settlement-announced/2012/12/27/575e1ed0-506d-11e2-835b-02f92c0daa43_story.html

News Summary: Confidence sputters, cliff nears - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hys2lflmH4Y90g1UzoW9tKw5wAQg?docId%3De5611cea82c64a83b4f99cf90b58081e

Lawmakers ramp up the rhetoric, with no plan in site to avert fiscal crisis - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/27/house-senate-leaders-frozen-on-fiscal-talks-as-odds-tax-hike-rise/

27-Dec-2012 22:10

Toyota Aims To Settle Sudden Acceleration Claims Once And For All - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2012/12/26/toyota-aims-to-settle-sudden-acceleration-claims-once-and-for-all/

Macy's makes its move to land sales between Christmas, New Year's - Cincinnati Business Courier (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2012/12/macys-makes-its-move-to-land-sales.html

US stocks slip as 'fiscal cliff' deadline nears - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jZi_w6OPxMMjjnWF0Kd35p6tu7mQ?docId%3DCNG.f0bf3f2b72211bb1872d04879fcc1a13.431

News Summary: US new home sales rise to 377K - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gK1MQB-1qdc1k2e7go8dy8EjOQgw?docId%3D0395db05d781484ba515ea2cf92772b6

White House urges end to labor fight at East, Gulf Coast seaports - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-white-house-seaport-agreement-20121227,0,7133079.story

Shares in Spain's Bankia plunge as bailout looms - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/27/news/economy/spain-bankia-shares/

SeaWorld files to go public with $100 million IPO - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019998489_apusseaworldentertainmentipo.html

Porsche Wins Dismissal of Hedge Fund "Short Squeeze" Lawsuit - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/porsche-wins-dismissal-of-hedge-fund-short-squeeze-lawsuit/

Stocks down on Sen. Reid's "cliff" remarks; yen falls - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121227

House to Reconvene Sunday as 'Cliff' Looms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324669104578205421234901266.html

27-Dec-2012 21:09

$1 Billion Deal Major Step in Toyota Legal Trouble - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/billion-deal-major-step-toyota-legal-trouble-18073453

Unemployment benefits claims drop - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/weekly-unemployment-claims/1793611/

Argentina dismisses case against former president - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iUr6sCZUPUbX859tQMJGZ4AdQkuQ?docId%3Dfad38f9d18f4413d802cf0d2d75afa2f

Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Softens From 2011 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2012/12/27/last-minute-holiday-shopping-softens-from-2011/

Consumer confidence falls on fiscal cliff fears - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/consumer-confidence-december/1793769/

Fiscal cliff worries slam stocks - MSN Money :: http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?post%3D73878f29-4fdb-45c5-baf6-0f83f40b821c

News Summary: US new home sales rise to 377K - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gK1MQB-1qdc1k2e7go8dy8EjOQgw?docId%3D0395db05d781484ba515ea2cf92772b6

US stocks fall 1 percent after Reid "cliff" remarks; yen down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121227

Reid pessimistic on budget deal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5fcc4ff4-503d-11e2-9b66-00144feab49a.html

White House urges end to labor fight at East, Gulf Coast seaports - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-white-house-seaport-agreement-20121227,0,7133079.story

27-Dec-2012 20:08

Toyota Aims To Settle Sudden Acceleration Claims Once And For All - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2012/12/26/toyota-aims-to-settle-sudden-acceleration-claims-once-and-for-all/

News Summary: Fewer Americans seek jobless aid - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRDZxZqKk70JnnjOCM07gnyHr9AQ?docId%3D658b4ac7971c4d8d865b7df0df2603df

New Home Sales Rise 4.4%; Consumer Confidence Plunges - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100341371

Amazon has best season ever, most satisfied customers - VatorNews :: http://vator.tv/news/2012-12-27-amazon-has-best-season-ever-most-satisfied-customers

Consumer confidence falls on fiscal cliff fears - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/consumer-confidence-december/1793769/

Former Argentine economy minister sentenced - Salon :: http://www.salon.com/2012/12/27/former_argentine_economy_minister_sentenced/

The Business Behind the SeaWorld IPO - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-12-27/the-business-behind-the-seaworld-ipo

Reid pessimistic on budget deal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5fcc4ff4-503d-11e2-9b66-00144feab49a.html

Stocks Face Worst Case - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324669104578205003722977628.html

Heady steel growth consigned to past - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/62550fcc-4ba1-11e2-887b-00144feab49a.html

27-Dec-2012 19:07

Toyota Aims To Settle Sudden Acceleration Claims Once And For All - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2012/12/26/toyota-aims-to-settle-sudden-acceleration-claims-once-and-for-all/

Looming Port Strike Deadline Pressures Obama to Intervene - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/looming-port-strike-deadline-pressures-obama-to-intervene.html

Consumer Comfort in U.S. Hovers Near Strongest Since March 2008 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/consumer-comfort-in-u-s-hovers-near-strongest-since-march-2008.html

Rajaratnam settles civil insider trading case - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/insider-trading-settlement/1793855/

News Summary: Fewer Americans seek jobless aid - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRDZxZqKk70JnnjOCM07gnyHr9AQ?docId%3D658b4ac7971c4d8d865b7df0df2603df

New Home Sales Rise 4.4%; Consumer Confidence Plunges - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100341371

Ford's New Year's Resolution: Create Thousands of Jobs, Save Thousands More - Boise Weekly :: http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2012/12/27/fords-new-years-resolution-create-thousands-of-jobs-save-thousands-more

Obama calls congressional leaders as 'fiscal cliff' optimism fades - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-reid-boehner-obama-fiscal-cliff-20121227,0,4056277.story

Dow falls more than 1 percent - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121227

Heady steel growth consigned to past - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/62550fcc-4ba1-11e2-887b-00144feab49a.html

27-Dec-2012 18:06

Amazon most satisfying website to shop-survey - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/usa-retail-online-idUSL1E8NQ4C520121227

$1 Billion Deal Major Step in Toyota Legal Trouble - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/billion-deal-major-step-toyota-legal-trouble-18073453

SeaWorld Entertainment Files For $100 Mln IPO - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2029365/seaworld-entertainment-files-for-100-mln-ipo.aspx?type%3Dipo

New-home sales increase 4.4% in November - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-new-home-sales-20121227,0,1267055.story

Jobless claims fell last week to 350000, close to 4 1/2-year low - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jobless-claims-unemployment-20121227,0,266806.story

No passengers hurt when Tampa-bound plane goes off tarmac. - Tampabay.com :: http://www.tampabay.com/news/no-passengers-hurt-when-tampa-bound-plane-goes-off-tarmac/1267875

Consumer Comfort in U.S. Hovers Near Strongest Since March 2008 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/consumer-comfort-in-u-s-hovers-near-strongest-since-march-2008.html

Reid Says a Deal Is Unlikely Before the Fiscal Deadline - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/us/politics/senate-leader-fears-not-enough-time-for-fiscal-deal.html

Potential strike threatens Eastern, Gulf ports - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-dock-strike-20121225,0,981788.story

Obama to cut vacation short to deal with fiscal crisis - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/26/us-usa-obama-idUSBRE8BL0DT20121226

27-Dec-2012 17:05

Looming Port Strike Deadline Pressures Obama to Intervene - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/looming-port-strike-deadline-pressures-obama-to-intervene.html

Jobless Claims in U.S. Fall as Holiday Leads to More Estimates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/jobless-claims-in-u-s-fall-as-holiday-leads-to-more-estimates.html

Consumer Comfort in US Hovers Near Highest Since 2008 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/consumer-comfort-in-u-s-hovers-near-strongest-since-march-2008.html

Toyota plans to sell 9.7 million vehicles in 2012 - The Courier-Journal :: http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20121227/BUSINESS/312270039/Toyota-plans-sell-9-7-million-vehicles-2012

New-home sales increase 4.4% in November - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-new-home-sales-20121227,0,1267055.story

World stocks, euro climb as US budget talks eyed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121227

JC Penney's online customer service score fell, Amazon.com remains at the top ... - Dallas Morning News (blog) :: http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2012/12/j-c-penneys-online-customer-service-score-fell-amazon-com-remains-at-the-top-of-the-list.html/

US Stocks Fall as Consumer Confidence Data Tumbles - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121227-705537.html

Reid Says Congress Lacks Time to Resolve Budget Talks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/reid-says-congress-lacks-time-to-resolve-budget-talks.html

Blackstone's SeaWorld Files for Initial Share Sale in US - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-27/seaworld-files-for-initial-share-sale-as-blackstone-seeks-cash

27-Dec-2012 16:04

Ford to add 2350 new jobs as part of investment plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2012/12/27/ford-create-jobs-invest/1793485/

Fiscal cliff? Here are ways to cushion your fall. - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2012/1227/Fiscal-cliff-Here-are-ways-to-cushion-your-fall

With billion-dollar settlement Toyota tries to leave recalls behind - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1227/With-billion-dollar-settlement-Toyota-tries-to-leave-recalls-behind

Jobless Claims Drop as US States Tally Data After Break - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/jobless-claims-in-u-s-fall-as-holiday-leads-to-more-estimates.html

SeaWorld Entertainment Files for IPO - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323984704578205213931261632.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

House, Senate leaders frozen on fiscal talks as odds of tax hike rise - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/27/house-senate-leaders-frozen-on-fiscal-talks-as-odds-tax-hike-rise/

Looming Port Strike Deadline Pressures Obama to Intervene - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/looming-port-strike-deadline-pressures-obama-to-intervene.html

US Stocks Edge Higher After Jobless Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121227-704508.html

Stocks Fluctuate Amid Budget Talks While Yen Weakens - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/japan-stocks-rise-to-21-month-high-as-yen-weakens-oil-declines.html

Eurozone crisis live: Monti and Berlusconi set for election battle - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/27/eurozone-crisis-italy-mario-monti-berlusconi

27-Dec-2012 15:03

Dockworkers Strike Threatens to Close East Coast Ports - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/business/dockworkers-strike-threatens-to-close-east-coast-ports.html

European stocks rise in anticipation of fiscal cliff talks in Washington - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/asian-markets-rise-amid-optimism-japans-new-leaders-will-stimulate-economy/2012/12/26/8343face-4fcd-11e2-835b-02f92c0daa43_story.html

South Florida home prices end streak of gains, still up 8.5 percent - Palm Beach Post :: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/business/south-florida-home-prices-end-streak-of-gains-stil/nTgK7/

What will it cost you? Fiscal deal failure would dent monthly budgets for millions - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/26/what-will-it-cost-fiscal-deal-failure-would-dent-monthly-budgets-for-millions/

Capitol Hill reality check - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-congress-fiscal-cliff-20121227,0,5771757.story

Italy's two-year borrowing costs fall - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b5d209fe-5018-11e2-805c-00144feab49a.html

With billion-dollar settlement Toyota tries to leave recalls behind - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/1227/With-billion-dollar-settlement-Toyota-tries-to-leave-recalls-behind

Toshiba in Talks to Sell 16% of Westinghouse - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324669104578205060423492162.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Jobless Claims Drop as US States Tally Data After Break - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/jobless-claims-in-u-s-fall-as-holiday-leads-to-more-estimates.html

Bovespa-Index Futures Fall on Lower Brazil GDP Growth Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-26/bovespa-index-futures-fall-on-lower-brazil-gdp-growth-forecast.html

27-Dec-2012 14:02

Dockworkers Strike Threatens to Close East Coast Ports - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/business/dockworkers-strike-threatens-to-close-east-coast-ports.html

Traders are feeling less than merry - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/26/stocks/XLWnFTmMkyaTReBoJjXqnM/story.html

Starbucks having its say over fiscal cliff - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-26/industries/36003729_1_fiscal-cliff-coffee-chain-starbucks-howard-schultz

Toyota Seeks to Settle Acceleration Cases for $1.1 Billion - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100340249

Brazil real gains as central bank sells US dollars - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/brazil-real-auction-idUSL1E8NR0E020121227

South Florida home prices end streak of gains, still up 8.5 percent - Palm Beach Post :: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/business/south-florida-home-prices-end-streak-of-gains-stil/nTgK7/

What will it cost you? Fiscal deal failure would dent monthly budgets for millions - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/26/what-will-it-cost-fiscal-deal-failure-would-dent-monthly-budgets-for-millions/

Toshiba In Talks To Sell Up To 16% Stake In Westinghouse Electric: Reports - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2029286/toshiba-in-talks-to-sell-up-to-16-stake-in-westinghouse-electric-reports.aspx?type%3Dmaa

Nikkei seen testing 20-month high as yen weakens - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/12/26/us-markets-japan-stocks-idINBRE8BO07Y20121226

USD Mixed During Light Trading - Inside Futures :: http://www.insidefutures.com/article/846851/USD%2520Mixed%2520During%2520Light%2520Trading.html

27-Dec-2012 13:01

Traders are feeling less than merry - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/26/stocks/XLWnFTmMkyaTReBoJjXqnM/story.html

Tough choices, dimming chances for lawmakers seeking fiscal crisis solution - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/27/high-hurdles-ahead-to-reaching-fiscal-crisis-agreement-as-officials-return-to/

Nationally, home prices on the rise - Triangle Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/morning_call/2012/12/nationally-home-prices-on-the-rise.html

Ford to add 2350 new jobs as part of investment plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2012/12/27/ford-create-jobs-invest/1793485/

European stocks rise in anticipation of fiscal cliff talks in Washington - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/asian-markets-rise-amid-optimism-japans-new-leaders-will-stimulate-economy/2012/12/26/8343face-4fcd-11e2-835b-02f92c0daa43_story.html

Toyota Seeks to Settle Acceleration Cases for $1.1 Billion - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100340249

Asian Markets End Mostly Higher - Morningstar.com :: http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id%3D579435

Bovespa-Index Futures Little Changed After Brazil Inflation Data - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/bovespa-index-futures-little-changed-after-brazil-inflation-data.html

Retailers hope for post-Christmas boost after wimpy holiday - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-retailers-christmas-shopping-20121226,0,2411081.story

Starbucks' $40000 Cup Campaign for Bipartisanship - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-12-26/starbucks-40-000-cup-campaign-for-bipartisanship

27-Dec-2012 12:00

Tokyo stocks open up 0.63% - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hkCxx2CCmShmMtpgtLuJa9nC5zcQ?docId%3DCNG.1237972d4eb479fc58af0233f1a013d5.871

Traders are feeling less than merry - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/26/stocks/XLWnFTmMkyaTReBoJjXqnM/story.html

Ford to invest $773 million across southeast Michigan - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/27/ford-to-invest-773-million-across-southeast-michigan/

$1 billion deal major step in Toyota legal trouble - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/1-billion-deal-major-step-in-Toyota-legal-trouble-4148320.php

Stocks becalmed on fiscal cliff standoff - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/27/investing/premarkets/

What happens to the economy if we go over the cliff? - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/27/news/economy/fiscal-cliff-economy/

Stock futures signal steady open - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8BG0D620121227

Refi Program Expansion Eyed - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323291704578199832047537030.html

Home-Price Gains Accelerate as U.S. Real Estate Market Rebounds - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-26/home-price-gains-accelerate-as-u-s-real-estate-market-rebounds.html

Analyst Named in IBM-SPSS Insider Case - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323530404578203713005385862.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

27-Dec-2012 10:59

IBM insider net expands - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/ibm_insider_net_expands_Q8fIoq70caBcwRJ3gbCRiK

Opinion: What the looming port worker strike is about - The News-Press :: http://www.news-press.com/article/20121227/OPINION/312270026/Opinion-What-looming-port-worker-strike-about

Oil Futures Choppy in Asia; Eyes on Fiscal Cliff Talks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121227-701091.html

Ford To Invest Over $773 Mln Across Southeast Michigan Facilities - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2029128/ford-to-invest-over-773-mln-across-southeast-michigan-facilities.aspx

IHT Quick Read: Dec. 27 - New York Times (blog) :: http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/iht-quick-read-dec-27/

US home price index up 4.3 percent for October - Tulsa World :: http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid%3D20121227_32_E4_CUTLIN600282

European shares steady, euro climbs as "fiscal cliff" push awaited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121227

$1 billion deal major step in Toyota legal trouble - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/1-billion-deal-major-step-in-Toyota-legal-trouble-4148320.php

Refi Program Expansion Eyed - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323291704578199832047537030.html

Starbucks uses coffee cup messages to push for 'fiscal cliff' deal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-starbucks-fiscal-cliff-coffee-cup-message-20121226,0,4611248.story

27-Dec-2012 09:58

Toyota seeks to settle acceleration case for $1.1 billion - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/us-usa-toyota-settlement-idUSBRE8BP0G620121227

IBM insider net expands - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/ibm_insider_net_expands_Q8fIoq70caBcwRJ3gbCRiK

Ford to invest $773 million across southeast Michigan - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/27/ford-to-invest-773-million-across-southeast-michigan/

South Korea lowers its growth forecast - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20849285

Meanwhile, the US Treasury is to take extraordinary measures to delay reaching ... - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20848218

Europe shares steady in early trade after Christmas break - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/27/markets-europe-stocks-idUKP6E8LV01I20121227

IHT Quick Read: Dec. 27 - New York Times (blog) :: http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/iht-quick-read-dec-27/

US home price index up 4.3 percent for October - Tulsa World :: http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid%3D20121227_32_E4_CUTLIN600282

Yen at 16-Month Low Versus Euro; Metals Gain, German Bunds Fall - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-27/japan-stocks-rise-to-21-month-high-as-yen-weakens-oil-declines.html

Refi Program Expansion Eyed - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323291704578199832047537030.html