Thursday, February 14, 2013

15-Feb-2013 08:37

Workers evacuated from offshore well after incident - FuelFix (blog) :: http://fuelfix.com/blog/2013/02/14/workers-evacuated-from-offshore-well-after-incident/

Icahn Buys 14 Million Shares of Herbalife for 12.98% Stake - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100461655

New American Airlines would keep O'Hare as hub, officials say - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0215-american-usair-merge-20130215,0,978427.story

Yen jittery as G20 eyed, weak Europe dampens mood - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130215

WSJ: Airbus to drop lithium-ion batteries from A350 to meet delivery schedule - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/15/airbus-dropping-lithium-ion-batteries-from-the-a350/

Warren Buffett and Brazil's 'Sage' Jorge Leman strike £18bn Heinz deal - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/9872026/Warren-Buffett-and-Brazils-Sage-Jorge-Leman-strike-18bn-Heinz-deal.html

Euro-Area Economy Shrinks Most Since Depths of Recession - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/euro-area-economy-shrinks-most-since-depths-of-recession.html

Wall Street waits to see if investors still love SAC Capital - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/02/14/wall-street-waits-to-see-if-investors-still-love-sac-capital/

GM profit misses estimates; losses in Europe deepen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-gm-results-idUSBRE91D1CV20130214

Tiffany & Co. sues Costco over engagement rings labeled 'Tiffany' - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/tiffany-and-co-sues-costco-over-engagement-rings-labeled-tiffany/2013/02/14/5843fb08-76f1-11e2-b102-948929030e64_story.html

15-Feb-2013 07:36

Tiffany Rings at Costco? Not Now, or Ever, the Jeweler Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/nyregion/a-tiffany-at-costco-not-now-or-ever-tiffany-lawsuit-says.html

Icahn Buys 14 Million Shares of Herbalife for 12.98% Stake - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100461655

RBA's Kent: Looking For Pick-Up In Growth Outside Resources - MNI News :: http://mninews.deutsche-boerse.com/content/rbas-kent-looking-pick-growth-outside-resources

UPDATE 1-Currency wars come to Moscow as G20 spars over yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/g-idUSL5N0BF0TT20130215

Forget Warren Buffett, Heinz is a Brazilian show now - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/9871948/Forget-Warren-Buffett-Heinz-is-a-Brazilian-show-now.html

US Airways CEO sought deal for years - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2020361800_airlinemergersxml.html

Euro-Area Economy Shrinks Most Since Depths of Recession - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/euro-area-economy-shrinks-most-since-depths-of-recession.html

Apache 4th-Quarter Net Fell 44% on Write Downs, Lower Prices - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/02/14/apache-4th-quarter-net-fell-44-on-write-downs-lower-prices/

Wall Street waits to see if investors still love SAC Capital - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/02/14/wall-street-waits-to-see-if-investors-still-love-sac-capital/

CBS Corp. posts 6% higher profit - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21483/

15-Feb-2013 06:35

US stocks recover from initial drop - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/88cc82e6-76b9-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

GM's Profit Rises Despite Weakness in Europe - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/gm-hurt-by-europe-still-increases-profit.html

Tiffany Rings at Costco? Not Now, or Ever, the Jeweler Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/nyregion/a-tiffany-at-costco-not-now-or-ever-tiffany-lawsuit-says.html

Weak Europe weighs on markets, yen jittery before G20 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130215

Icahn Buys 14 Million Shares of Herbalife for 12.98% Stake - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100461655

American, US Airways merger not expected to have big impact in Boston - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2013/02/15/american-airways-merger-not-expected-have-big-impact-boston/jIN0Z8LEZ4opHmOAKTilBL/story.html

Buffett's Heinz purchase gives him a beloved brand and merger market a shot of ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/buffetts-heinz-purchase-gives-him-a-beloved-brand-and-merger-market-a-shot-of-energy/2013/02/15/d36d951e-772d-11e2-b102-948929030e64_story.html

Expenses, prices hit Apache fourth-quarter profit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-apache-results-idUSBRE91D14N20130214

Wall Street waits to see if investors still love SAC Capital - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/02/14/wall-street-waits-to-see-if-investors-still-love-sac-capital/

CBS Corp. posts 6% higher profit - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21483/

15-Feb-2013 05:34

Merck Settles Suits Over Cholesterol Drug - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/merck-settles-investor-suits-over-cholesterol-drug.html

Tiffany Rings at Costco? Not Now, or Ever, the Jeweler Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/nyregion/a-tiffany-at-costco-not-now-or-ever-tiffany-lawsuit-says.html

Carl Icahn buys nearly 13% stake in Herbalife as battle heats up - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-icahn-herbalife-20130215,0,2701914.story

Marketplace Fairness Act - Try, Try Again - EcommerceBytes :: http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y13/m02/i15/s01

In Heinz, Berkshire to Let Others Run Show - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21688/

AMR CEO, US Airways CEO on Merger Deal, Economy - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2166014965001/

Weak Europe weighs on markets, yen jittery before G20 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130215

Elizabeth Warren's quiet plan for the Senate - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/elizabeth-warrens-silent-senate-approach-87636.html

Expenses, prices hit Apache fourth-quarter profit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-apache-results-idUSBRE91D14N20130214

CBS Corp. posts 6% higher profit - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21483/

15-Feb-2013 04:33

US stocks recover from initial drop - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/88cc82e6-76b9-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

Natural gas prices drag down Apache profit - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Natural-gas-prices-drag-down-Apache-profit-4280122.php

A tough job for the next Mr Yen - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/news/economy/bank-of-japan-governor/

Warren gives heat to officials, says banks got off easy - Worcester Telegram :: http://www.telegram.com/article/20130214/NEWS/130219749/1002/business

Heinz Sold as Deals Take Off - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303733925078030.html

Tiffany Rings at Costco? Not Now, or Ever, the Jeweler Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/nyregion/a-tiffany-at-costco-not-now-or-ever-tiffany-lawsuit-says.html

Carl Icahn buys nearly 13% stake in Herbalife as battle heats up - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-icahn-herbalife-20130215,0,2701914.story

TimesCast: Creating the Nation's Largest Airline - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/timescast-creating-the-nations-largest-airline/

CBS Profit Misses Estimates as Streaming Revenue Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/cbs-profit-misses-estimates-as-streaming-revenue-slumps.html

Hospira gets FDA notice over medical device problems - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/13/us-hospira-results-idUSBRE91C14K20130213

15-Feb-2013 03:32

FOREX-Euro suffers setback as economy shrinks; NZD jumps - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/markets-forex-idUSL4N0BE8N820130214

CBS Corp. reports 6% rise in fourth-quarter profit - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cbs-corp-reports-higher-fourth-quarter-profit-20130214,0,7105130.story

Federal agents arrest 14 in alleged Southland stock scheme - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-feds-arrest-20130215,0,2100500.story

Natural gas prices drag down Apache profit - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Natural-gas-prices-drag-down-Apache-profit-4280122.php

US unemployment claims fall by 27000 as job market improves - Gant Daily :: http://gantdaily.com/2013/02/14/u-s-unemployment-claims-fall-by-27000-as-job-market-improves/

Icahn Discloses Stake Of 12.98% in Herbalife - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21640/

A tough job for the next Mr Yen - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/news/economy/bank-of-japan-governor/

The matchmakers behind the AMR-US Airways marriage - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-amr-merger-idUSBRE91E03E20130215

Heinz Sold as Deals Take Off - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303733925078030.html

Hospira shares fall after FDA expands import ban - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21329/

15-Feb-2013 02:31

FOREX-Euro suffers setback as economy shrinks; NZD jumps - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/markets-forex-idUSL4N0BE8N820130214

Fewer Americans than expected file for unemployment - Medill Reports: Chicago :: http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id%3D215923

CBS Corp. reports 6% rise in fourth-quarter profit - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cbs-corp-reports-higher-fourth-quarter-profit-20130214,0,7105130.story

Icahn challenges Ackman with 13% Herbalife stake - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/investing/icahn-herbalife/

Toyota's recall nightmare results in deal with 29 states - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/14/toyota-recalls-attorney-general-settlement/1919883/

Merck Settles Suits Over Cholesterol Drug - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/merck-settles-investor-suits-over-cholesterol-drug.html

Buffett's '13 Berkshire Hathaway portfolio changes - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/02/14/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-2013-portfolio-changes/1921247/

How Labor Made the USAirways/AMR Merger Happen - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2013/02/14/how-labor-made-the-usairwaysamr-merger-happen/

SAC Moves to Stem Investor Outflow - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578304410654146422.html

Hospira withdraws outlook on FDA import ban, shares fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-hospira-outlook-idUSBRE91D0Y020130214

15-Feb-2013 01:30

Nikkei seen falling on weak euro zone growth, caution before G20 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/markets-japan-stocks-idUSL4N0BE9FW20130214

CBS Corp. reports 6% rise in fourth-quarter profit - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cbs-corp-reports-higher-fourth-quarter-profit-20130214,0,7105130.story

Toyota agrees to settlement over recalls - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/02/14/toyota-recalls-attorney-general-settlement/1919883/

Berkshire and 3G Capital to Buy Heinz for $23 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/berkshire-and-3g-capital-to-buy-heinz-for-23-billion/

How Labor Made US Airways, AMR Merger Happen - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2013/02/14/how-labor-made-the-usairwaysamr-merger-happen/

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

Currency wars come to Moscow as G20 meets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-g20-currency-idUSBRE91E00520130215

Icahn Squeezes Ackman With Big Stake In Herbalife, May Push For Sale - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/02/14/icahn-squeezes-ackman-with-big-stake-in-herbalife-may-push-for-sale/

Hospira Falls 8% After FDA Action - Barron's (blog) :: http://blogs.barrons.com/stockstowatchtoday/2013/02/14/hospira-falls-8-after-fda-action/

Merck settles cholesterol drug lawsuits - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/02/14/merck-settles-cholesterol-drug-suits/1920747/

15-Feb-2013 00:29

News Summary: Drugmaker Merck to pay $688 M to settle 2 investor suits over ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/drugmaker-agrees-to-pay-688-million-to-settle-2-investor-suits-over-cholesterol-drugs-study/2013/02/14/1dbf7f14-76bc-11e2-b102-948929030e64_story.html

Icahn Squeezes Ackman With Big Stake In Herbalife - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/02/14/icahn-squeezes-ackman-with-big-stake-in-herbalife-may-push-for-sale/

Hospira Falls 8% After FDA Action - Barron's (blog) :: http://blogs.barrons.com/stockstowatchtoday/2013/02/14/hospira-falls-8-after-fda-action/

Jobless Claims in US Fell More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

IRS Overwhelmed With Refund Requests, Asks Taxpayers To Slow Down - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/02/14/irs-overwhelmed-with-refund-requests-asks-taxpayers-to-slow-down/

FOREX-Euro falters as weak data boosts easing prospects - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/markets-forex-idUSL1N0BECE920130214

Toyota Reaches $29 Million Settlement With States - Motley Fool :: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/02/14/news-toyota-reaches-29-million-settlement-with-sta.aspx

Was Warren Buffett's Heinz Acquisition Leaked? Suspicious Options Data Points ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanmaglich/2013/02/14/was-warren-buffetts-heinz-acquisition-leaked-suspicious-options-data-points-to-yes/

How Labor Made US Airways, AMR Merger Happen - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2013/02/14/how-labor-made-the-usairwaysamr-merger-happen/

Tiffany Sues Costco Claiming It Sells Counterfeit Jewelry - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/tiffany-sues-costco-claiming-it-sells-counterfeit-jewelry.html

14-Feb-2013 23:28

Coach CEO to hand over reins in 2014, promises "seamless" change - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-coach-idUSBRE91D0W820130214

Shares, euro slip as euro zone recession deepens - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130214

Hospira shares drop 9% as it withdraws outlook on FDA warning - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-hospira-shares-drop-7-as-it-withdraws-outlook-on-fda-warning-20130214,0,7697250.story

TEXT - Fitch says Merck's settlement of Vytorin class actions manageable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/idUSWNB0035G20130214

CBS Profit Misses Estimates as Streaming Revenue Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/cbs-profit-misses-estimates-as-streaming-revenue-slumps.html

Jobless Claims in US Fell More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

European losses widen at General Motors - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9e9c8ffa-76a8-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

Kerry's portfolio could grow with Heinz deal - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/02/14/kerry-portfolio-could-grow-with-heinz-deal/d7yRpC4t8FQXXvx2dPdDLL/story.html

US Air Leads AMR Merger to Create Largest Airline - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-02-14/us-airways-leads-amr-merger-to-create-largest-airline

Toyota Reaches $29 Million Settlement With States - Motley Fool :: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/02/14/news-toyota-reaches-29-million-settlement-with-sta.aspx

14-Feb-2013 22:27

Merck To Pay $688 Million To Shareholders For Delaying Vytorin Results - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/02/14/merck-to-pay-688-million-to-shareholders-for-delaying-vytorin-results/

Smart ways to spend your tax refund - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21397/

Corona-Bud revise deal to appease regulators - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/02/14/corona-bud-revise-deal-regulators/1920109/

Jobless claims in US fell more than forecast last week - Inland Empire News :: http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s%3D27664

UPDATE 1-Toyota finalizes multi-state settlement over safety crisis - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/autos-toyota-idUSL1N0BEA1C20130214

Warren Buffett to buy Heinz in record food industry takeover - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/feb/14/warren-buffett-heinz-record-takeover

Hospira shares plunge after FDA expands ban - Chicago Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2013/02/14/hospira-shares-plunge-after-fda.html

IMF Expects Canada Housing Pull Back, But No US-Style Crash - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/canadarealtime/2013/02/14/imf-expects-canada-housing-pull-back-but-no-u-s-style-crash/?mod%3Dgoogle_news_blog

Europe's Falling Economy Deals Blow to Confidence - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578303503840132168.html

US Airways Leads Airline Stocks — Down - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21473/

14-Feb-2013 21:26

Hospira withdraws outlook on FDA import ban, shares fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-hospira-outlook-idUSBRE91D0Y020130214

Corona-Bud revise deal to appease regulators - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/02/14/corona-bud-revise-deal-regulators/1920109/

French firm suspected as culprit in horsemeat scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-horsemeat-france-idUSBRE91D13O20130214

Toyota settles with 29 states, American Samoa over recall issues - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-toyota-settles-states-recalls-20130214,0,2537519.story

Jobless claims in US fell more than forecast last week - Inland Empire News :: http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s%3D27664

Heinz Offers Platform for International Expansion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303733925078030.html

GM profit misses estimates; losses in Europe deepen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-gm-results-idUSBRE91D1CV20130214

Shares, euro slip as euro zone recession deepens - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130214

U.S. Airline Merger to Affect Alliances - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21433/

Merck to Pay $688 Million to Resolve Vytorin Litigation - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-02-14/merck-says-it-will-pay-688-million-to-resolve-two-lawsuits

14-Feb-2013 20:25

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

European losses widen at General Motors - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9e9c8ffa-76a8-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

Economy in Europe Contracts More Than Expected - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/global/daily-euro-zone-watch.html

Feds: Ohio man ordered drilling waste dumped - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/science/article/Feds-Ohio-man-ordered-drilling-waste-dumped-4278228.php

American Airlines approves merger with US Airways - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/american-airlines-approves-merger-with-us-air/2013/02/13/1e2b2a3c-7556-11e2-95e4-6148e45d7adb_story.html

Toyota finalizes multi-state settlement over safety crisis - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/autos-toyota-idUSL1N0BE77720130214

Three held in horsemeat mislabelling investigation - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21466074

Heinz Approached About Takeover Eight Weeks Ago - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303733925078030.html

Merck to pay $688 million to settle Enhance shareholder suits - New York Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2013/02/14/merck-to-pay-688-million-to-settle.html

News Summary: Corona-Bud makers revise deal - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201302141400APDIGITLFINANCE__US_Anheuser_Busch_Gru-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C02/14/2013%25202:00%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CNews%2520Summary%253A%2520Corona-Bud%2520makers%2520revise%2520deal%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CAP%2520Digital%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;STZ%26ticker%3DSTZ

14-Feb-2013 19:24

Merck settles investor suits on cholesterol drugs - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Merck-settles-investor-suits-on-cholesterol-drugs-4278477.php

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

European losses widen at General Motors - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9e9c8ffa-76a8-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

European shares, euro slip as euro zone recession deepens - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130214

A Warning Sign? Former RIM CEO Sells Remaining Stock - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2013/02/14/a-warning-sign-former-rim-ceo-sells-remaining-stock/

Heinz $23 billion sale to Buffett, 3G to spur consolidation - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-berkshire-heinz-idUSBRE91D0PY20130214

Beer giants try to salvage merger - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/investing/beer-merger/

AMR, US Airways Announce Merger - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303630011153910.html

Convention board selects developer for hotels - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2013/02/14/convention-board-selects-commonwealth-ventures-build-hotels/ziysINN3jUxCLu9ohNeD0I/story.html

30-year mortgage rate steady at 3.53% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/02/14/mortgage-rates-2-14/1919861/

14-Feb-2013 18:23

Merck To Pay $688 Million To Shareholders For Delaying Vytorin Results - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/02/14/merck-to-pay-688-million-to-shareholders-for-delaying-vytorin-results/

Constellation Brands Gains Most 27 Years on Corona Deal - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/constellation-brands-gains-most-27-years-on-corona-deal.html

Buffett pulls off fresh blockbuster with $23 billion Heinz deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-berkshire-heinz-idUSBRE91D0PY20130214

BlackBerry Co-Founder Sells Off His Entire Stake in Company - Mashable :: http://mashable.com/2013/02/14/jim-balsillie-sells-blackberry-shares/

Global shares, euro slip as euro zone recession deepens - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130214

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

Convention board selects Commonwealth Ventures to build hotels - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2013/02/14/convention-board-selects-commonwealth-ventures-build-hotels/h541VCPlrDeC9P2eGb5mLN/story.html

Cardinal Health To Buy Privately-Held AssuraMed For $2.07 Bln. - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2057529/cardinal-health-to-buy-privately-held-assuramed-for-2-07-bln.aspx

European losses widen at General Motors - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9e9c8ffa-76a8-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

American and US Airways Announce Deal for $11 Billion Merger - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/13/american-and-us-airways-said-to-vote-for-merger/

14-Feb-2013 17:22

Following 'The Following.' Time Warner may sell some magazines. - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-morningfix-20130214,0,4426613.story

Chicago-area foreclosures down from January 2012 - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicagoarea-foreclosures-pick-up-in-december-20130214,0,2424278.story

Former RIM CEO Sells Remaining Stake - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-21250/

Horsemeat scandal: Bute found in eight horse carcasses - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21455419

Global shares, euro slip as euro zone recession deepens - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130214

US Air-American: What about my frequent-flier miles? - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/news/companies/us-airways-american-airlines-passengers/

Jobless Claims in US Fell More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

Mortgage Rates Today – 2/14/13 - LoanSafe :: http://www.loansafe.org/mortgage-rates-today-21413

Buffett pulls off fresh blockbuster with $23 billion Heinz deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-berkshire-heinz-idUSBRE91D0PY20130214

US Buyers Keep GM Rolling - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303691542781414.html

14-Feb-2013 16:21

Houston leaders approve Southwest deal at Hobby airport, step toward ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/7e5eca0e61e04b48bd93b2f921eec4a6/TX--Southwest-Houston-International

Wall Street falls on Europe data but deals support - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE91A07120130214

Chicago-area foreclosures down from January 2012 - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicagoarea-foreclosures-pick-up-in-december-20130214,0,2424278.story

UK: Tainted horsemeat may be in French food chain - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/14/world/europe/uk-horse-meat-probe/

Berkshire and 3G Capital to Buy Heinz - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/berkshire-and-3g-capital-to-buy-heinz-for-23-billion/

FOREX-Euro plummets as dour data raises ECB rate cut talk - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/markets-forex-idUSL1N0BE32Y20130214

US rate on 30-year mortgage steady at 3.53 pct - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i3TAtn7xpaHXob6DD9tFL2PY2TDw?docId%3Dcc33dbc185cd4edaabc8d460982875b0

Despite bigger fourth-quarter profit, GM earnings fell last year - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-general-motors-posts-fourth-quarter-profit-20130213,0,1501150.story

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

AMR, US Airways Announce Merger - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303630011153910.html

14-Feb-2013 15:20

Yen Advances a 3rd Day Before G-20 Meets; Kiwi Holds Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-13/yen-advances-a-3rd-day-before-g-20-meets-kiwi-holds-gain.html

The State of the 4-Year-Olds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/opinion/collins-the-state-of-the-4-year-olds.html

Foreclosure Crisis May Be Drawing to a Close - ABC News (blog) :: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2013/02/foreclosure-crisis-may-be-drawing-to-a-close/

Stock futures dip on Europe, Japan growth data; Cisco weighs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE91A07120130214

Houston leaders approve Southwest deal at Hobby airport, step toward ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/7e5eca0e61e04b48bd93b2f921eec4a6/TX--Southwest-Houston-International

Euro slides as economy sinks deeper into recession - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE91514J20130214

AMR, US Airways Chiefs Cite Long Friendship - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303630011153910.html

General Motor's European losses widen - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9e9c8ffa-76a8-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

Berkshire Hathaway, 3G Buying Heinz for $72.50 a Share, or $28 Billion - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100442835

Jobless Claims in US Fell More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

14-Feb-2013 14:19

Japan's Topix Falls After BOJ Decision; Banks Lead Drop - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/japanese-stocks-rise-ahead-of-boj-decision-gdp-shrinks.html

BNP Paribas Net Profit Dips - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578303263547897522.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

UPDATE 2-Renault sees positive auto earnings despite European slump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/renault-earnings-idUSL5N0BE2VR20130214

Euro zone economy falls deeper than expected into recession - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-europe-economy-idUSBRE91D0CX20130214

British horsemeat sent to France contained bute: UK FSA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-horsemeat-britain-fsa-idUSBRE91D0PD20130214

Stock futures slip on Europe, Japan data; Cisco weighs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE91A07120130214

Berkshire Joins 3G Capital to Buy Heinz in $28 Billion Food Deal - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/berkshire-joins-3g-capital-to-buy-heinz-in-28-billion-food-deal.html

GM earnings hit by European losses - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/news/companies/gm-earnings/

American Airlines, US Airways merger could ultimately mean higher airfares ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/american-airlines-us-airways-merger-could-ultimately-mean-higher-airfares-more-destinations/2013/02/14/338993c8-767d-11e2-b102-948929030e64_story.html

Bank of Ghana holds 15% policy rate start of 2013 - Ghana Business News :: http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2013/02/13/bank-of-ghana-holds-15-policy-rate-start-of-2013/

14-Feb-2013 13:18

Earnings roundup: Whole Foods, Mondelez - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-02-13/earnings-roundup-whole-foods-mondelez

Obama Bid for Europe Trade Pact Stirs Hope on Both Sides - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/world/europe/obama-bid-for-trade-pact-with-europe-stirs-hope.html

Tokyo Shares Rise Tad as Market Shrugs Off GDP Contraction - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130214-702592.html

Central banks last year bought most gold since '64 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/central-banks-last-year-bought-most-gold-since-64-2013-02-14?link%3DMW_latest_news

Rio Tinto Chief Pledges Changes After Loss - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578303263071954752.html

Euro-Zone Economy Plunges - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578303503840132168.html

BNP Paribas Earnings Fall on Write-Downs - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/bnp-paribas-profit-falls-on-write-down-costs/

US Airways, AMR Agree to Merge - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478004578303630011153910.html

National Foreclosures Fall And We Can Thank California For That - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/national-foreclosures-decline-in-january-2013-2

BOE to tolerate inflation rise as it helps economy - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130213/eu-britain-bank-of-england/?utm_hp_ref%3Dmedia%26ir%3Dmedia

14-Feb-2013 12:17

Japan Refuses To Exit Triple-Dip Recession As Q4 GDP Disappoints - Forex Factory :: http://www.forexfactory.com/news.php?do%3Dnews%26id%3D410171

SAC Capital Manager Awaits Word on Charges - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/13/sac-capital-manager-awaits-word-on-charges/

BNP Paribas Q4 Profit Down 33% On Charges - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2057108/bnp-paribas-q4-profit-down-33-on-charges.aspx?type%3Dern

G7 currency squabble a strong case for dismantling the whole group - Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/g7-currency-squabble-a-strong-case-for-dismantling-the-whole-group/article8640682/

Stocks to Watch: AMR, US Airways, GM, Cisco - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11840373/1/stocks-to-watch-amr-us-airways-gm-cisco.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Euro zone economy falls deeper into recession - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-europe-economy-idUSBRE91D0CX20130214

All Share Services - Salon :: http://www.salon.com/2013/02/14/india_inflation_drops_to_3_year_low_of_6_6_percent/singleton/

Rio Tinto Chief Pledges Changes After Loss - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578303263071954752.html

Canada rebuffs EU request for exemption on takeover reviews Add to ... - Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canada-rebuffs-eu-request-for-exemption-on-takeover-reviews/article8654748/

Florida first in foreclosure woe for fifth straight month - Palm Beach Post :: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/business/florida-first-in-foreclosure-woe-for-fifth-straigh/nWPCx/

14-Feb-2013 11:16

Cisco Forecasts Sales That Miss Some Analysts' Estimates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-13/cisco-s-profit-tops-estimates-as-price-reductions-bolster.html

Applied Materials forecasts strong quarter as orders pick up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-appliedmaterials-results-idUSBRE91D05F20130214

Foreclosure filings fall to lowest level since 2007 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/real_estate/foreclosures/

US Grant to Korean Battery Firm Paid Workers to Play - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-02-14/u-dot-s-dot-grant-to-korean-battery-firm-paid-workers-to-play

Equity Investments; Japan Could Reach Target $268 Billion By 2020 - Indices Media :: http://www.indicesmedia.com/equity-investments-japan-could-reach-target-268-billion-by-2020-858

Nikkei rises on strong earnings, but financials drag down Topix - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/markets-japan-stocks-idUSL4N0BE2AR20130214

American Airlines and US Airways to merge - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/feb/14/american-airlines-us-airways-merge

EU plans 6500 horsemeat tests - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/84c10502-7608-11e2-8eb6-00144feabdc0.html

UPDATE 2-Rolls-Royce profits soar on fuel-saving engine demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/rolls-royce-idUSL5N0BE4DC20130214

Euro falls as German, French economies disappoint - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130214

14-Feb-2013 10:15

Mom's Death Linked to Coke in Coroner's Report - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/moms-death-linked-coke-coroners-report-18493882

Report: Time Warner in talks to sell People, other magazines - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) :: http://blogs.ajc.com/business-beat/2013/02/13/report-time-warner-may-sell-people-other-magazines/

Foreclosure filings fall to lowest level since 2007 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/real_estate/foreclosures/

US Grant to Korean Battery Firm Paid Workers to Play - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-02-14/u-dot-s-dot-grant-to-korean-battery-firm-paid-workers-to-play

Jan inflation eases to 6.62 percent, lowest level in over three years - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/india-economy-inflation-idINDEE91C0GE20130214

BoJ holds steady as reshuffle looms - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1f3ec7ec-7661-11e2-8eb6-00144feabdc0.html

Rio Tinto falls into $3bn full-year loss - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/831b1bd2-7669-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

Renault Posts Fall in Profit - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324162304578303340720670724.html

German Economy Contracted at End of 2012 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/global/daily-euro-zone-watch.html

Dallas, Miami and Charlotte are the busiest airports for merged American ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/dallas-miami-and-charlotte-are-the-busiest-airports-for-merged-american-airlines-us-airways/2013/02/14/1e3b9de0-767d-11e2-b102-948929030e64_story.html

14-Feb-2013 09:14

401(k) balances at record high - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/retirement/401k-balances/

Foreclosure filings fall to lowest level since 2007 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/real_estate/foreclosures/

BNP Paribas Q4 Profit Tumbles - Quick Facts - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/bnp-paribas-q4-profit-tumbles---quick-facts-20130214-00014

Dollar, euro hold gains vs yen after BOJ stands pat - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE91514J20130214

German economic growth drops in 4Q of 2012 - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hTJEsyWlg-XFUOrKbYnQEJ-gOcDQ?docId%3Da256b07a99464293b4513f0e24c687a6

Rolls-Royce Profit Jumps to Record on Demand for Civil Aircraft - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-14/rolls-royce-profit-jumps-to-record-on-demand-for-civil-aircraft.html

Rio Tinto hit by $3bn full-year net loss - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/831b1bd2-7669-11e2-ac91-00144feabdc0.html

Little overlap in American, US Airways routes - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gUbjWqRbjVdiaLB6aW-TPXSrpm7w?docId%3Dc4f49b6dbca043eeaa93de376753f51b

Jan inflation eases to 6.62 percent, lowest level in over three years - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/02/14/india-economy-inflation-idINDEE91C0GE20130214

Coca-Cola Takes A Big Gulp From Emerging Markets, Though Europe Weakens ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/02/12/coca-cola-takes-a-big-gulp-from-emering-markets-though-europe-weakens-q4/