Monday, May 6, 2013

07-May-2013 08:39

Texas energy companies top Fortune 500 list - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/gallery/Texas-energy-companies-top-Fortune-500-list-61764.php

UPDATE 3-Friend of ex-KPMG auditor pleads guilty in insider case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/kpmg-insidertrading-plea-idUSL2N0DN1HS20130506

Authorities Want Utility to Pay $2.25 Billion for Pipeline Blast - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467293475230014.html

BofA settles another mortgage lawsuit but is facing a new one - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-mbia-20130507,0,4200990.story

To collect or not to collect - Asbury Park Press :: http://www.app.com/article/20130506/NJBIZ/305060101/To-collect-not-collect

Calif. city sues Monster Beverage - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/06/san-francisco-city-attorney-sues-monster-beverage/21b030VsH4bk9l8DO689CL/story.html

China Names Yuan Convertibility Plan as Goal This Year - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/china-names-yuan-convertibility-plan-among-goals-for-this-year.html

China Internet Consolidation Gets A New Push As Baidu Buys Online Video ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2013/05/07/china-internet-consolidation-gets-a-new-push-as-baidu-buys-pps-online-video-business/

Asian shares capped but Nikkei soars on US growth hopes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130507

Commerzbank Posts Second Quarterly Loss on Staff Reductions (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-07/commerzbank-posts-second-straight-quarterly-loss-on-staff-cuts

07-May-2013 07:38

UPDATE 3-Friend of ex-KPMG auditor pleads guilty in insider case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/kpmg-insidertrading-plea-idUSL2N0DN1HS20130506

Monster Beverage Under Fire - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226715/

Fortune says Wal-Mart is largest US company, Exxon Mobil is No. 2 - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20130506-fortune-says-wal-mart-is-largest-u.s.-company-exxon-mobil-is-no.-21.ece

BofA settles another mortgage lawsuit but is facing a new one - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-mbia-20130507,0,4200990.story

Brands risk image in varying Bangladesh responses - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/world/article/Brands-risk-image-in-varying-Bangladesh-responses-4491363.php

$2.25-billion penalty recommended in San Bruno blast - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-san-bruno-blast-fine-20130507,0,367925.story

China Names Yuan Convertibility Plan as Goal This Year - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/china-names-yuan-convertibility-plan-among-goals-for-this-year.html

Online Collection Gives US Indians Ways to Get Revenue: Taxes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-07/online-collection-gives-u-s-indians-ways-to-get-revenue-taxes.html

Nikkei Hits Fresh Multiyear High - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323372504578467702524029498.html

Indian brokerages should read this, before flocking to social media - Firstpost :: http://www.firstpost.com/investing/indian-brokerages-should-read-this-before-flocking-to-social-media-757755.html

07-May-2013 06:37

EBay Plans to Share Its Users' Data With Brands - Adweek :: http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ebay-plans-share-its-users-data-brands-149156

Yum Battles Reports on Latest Food Quality Probe in China - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/updateyum-battles-reports-on-latest-food-quality-probe-in-china-20130506-00755

US Treasury Bond Market Sell-Off Imminent? - The Market Oracle :: http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article40309.html

Friend of ex-KPMG auditor pleads guilty in insider case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-kpmg-idUSBRE9450SR20130506

Inergy to Buy Gas Gatherer Crestwood for $1.61 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/crestwood-and-inergy-agree-to-7-billion-midstream-merger.html

Former lawmaker's real estate deals not a gift - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/06/5399488/former-lawmakers-real-estate-deals.html

BofA settles another mortgage lawsuit but is facing a new one - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-mbia-20130507,0,4200990.story

Nikkei climbs 2.8 pct to above 14000, highest in nearly 5 years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/markets-japan-stocks-idUSL3N0DO0JM20130507

Calif. city sues Monster Beverage - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/06/san-francisco-city-attorney-sues-monster-beverage/21b030VsH4bk9l8DO689CL/story.html

Wal-Mart Stores takes back top spot in Fortune 500 - 9NEWS.com :: http://www.9news.com/money/334725/344/Wal-Mart-Stores-takes-back-top-spot-in-Fortune-500-

07-May-2013 05:36

Treasury Bonds Extend Selloff as Debt Supply Looms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-709819.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

At California port, some ships plug in to power up - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/At-California-port-some-ships-plug-in-to-power-up-4492780.php?World_Business_News%3D

Inergy to Buy Gas Gatherer Crestwood for $1.61 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/crestwood-and-inergy-agree-to-7-billion-midstream-merger.html

Authorities Want Utility to Pay $2.25 Billion for Pipeline Blast - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467293475230014.html

Jeweler agrees to plead guilty in KPMG insider-trading case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-kpmg-shaw-20130507,0,7651442.story

Fortune says Wal-Mart is largest US company, Exxon Mobil is No. 2 - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20130506-fortune-says-wal-mart-is-largest-u.s.-company-exxon-mobil-is-no.-21.ece

Rat: It's What's for Dinner? - The Atlantic :: http://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/05/rat-its-whats-for-dinner/275573/

BofA settles another mortgage lawsuit but is facing a new one - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-mbia-20130507,0,4200990.story

San Francisco City Attorney Sues Monster Beverage - RTTNews - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2111115/san-francisco-city-attorney-sues-monster-beverage.aspx

Nikkei Cracks 14000, Highest Since Lehman Crisis - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100713291

07-May-2013 04:35

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks spurred higher by US data; Aussie falters - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/markets-global-idINL3N0DN0GO20130506

Imports support 16 million US jobs - business group study - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-usa-importsstudyl2n0dn1ga-20130506,0,4526657.story

US Treasury Bond Market Sell-Off Imminent? - The Market Oracle :: http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article40309.html

BofA, MBIA Agree to Mortgage Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226819/

Setback for online retailers in US sales tax battle - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9eeeccc8-b6b0-11e2-b1e5-00144feabdc0.html

Euro Holds Loss as Europe's Factories Seen Slowing; Yen Rallies - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/euro-holds-loss-versus-dollar-as-europe-s-factories-seen-slowing.html

Authorities Want Utility to Pay $2.25 Billion for Pipeline Blast - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467293475230014.html

Jeweler agrees to plead guilty in KPMG insider-trading case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-kpmg-shaw-20130507,0,7651442.story

Fortune says Wal-Mart is largest US company, Exxon Mobil is No. 2 - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20130506-fortune-says-wal-mart-is-largest-u.s.-company-exxon-mobil-is-no.-21.ece

Rat: It's What's for Dinner? - The Atlantic :: http://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/05/rat-its-whats-for-dinner/275573/

07-May-2013 03:34

Warren Buffett's Faith in Jamie Dimon - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11914762/1/warren-buffetts-faith-in-jamie-dimon.html

Imports support 16 million US jobs: Study - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/imports-support-16-million-us-jobs-study/articleshow/19922568.cms

FOREX-Euro tripped by ECB, Aussie eyes rate decision - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/markets-forex-idUSL3N0DN3BS20130506

At California port, some ships plug in to power up - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/At-California-port-some-ships-plug-in-to-power-up-4492780.php?World_Business_News%3D

Fortune 500 profits near record; Wal-Mart replaces ExxonMobil as biggest ... - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/fortune-500-profits-near-record-wal-mart-replaces-exxonmobil-as-biggest-revenue-maker/articleshow/19919804.cms

BofA, MBIA Agree to Mortgage Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226819/

California jeweller to plead guilty over trading tip-offs - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/10c1f588-b68d-11e2-93ba-00144feabdc0.html

Monster Beverage sued by San Francisco - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-monster-lawsuits-20130507,0,150725.story

First Solar Swings to 1st-Quarter Profit as Sales Improve - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-710327.html

Authorities Want Utility to Pay $2.25 Billion for Pipeline Blast - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323687604578467293475230014.html

07-May-2013 02:33

Warren Buffett's Faith in Jamie Dimon - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11914762/1/warren-buffetts-faith-in-jamie-dimon.html

Jeweler agrees to plead guilty in KPMG insider-trading case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jeweler-agrees-to-plead-guilty-in-kpmg-insider-trading-case-20130506,0,210058.story

Record $2.25-billion fine recommended in San Bruno explosion - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-san-bruno-explosion-20130506,0,1062469.story

Monster Beverage Under Fire - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226715/

Euro Holds Loss Versus Dollar as Europe's Factories Seen Slowing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/euro-holds-loss-versus-dollar-as-europe-s-factories-seen-slowing.html

Inergy to Buy Gas Gatherer Crestwood for $1.61 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/crestwood-and-inergy-agree-to-7-billion-midstream-merger.html

Fortune 500 profits near record; Wal-Mart replaces ExxonMobil as biggest ... - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/fortune-500-profits-near-record-wal-mart-replaces-exxonmobil-as-biggest-revenue-maker/articleshow/19919804.cms

#OpUSA Hackers Plan 'Day To Remember' With May 7 Attacks On Banks ... - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/opusa-hackers-attacks-may-7_n_3225901.html

Who would win or lose on online sales tax - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/06/winners-losers-online-sales-tax/2139681/

BofA, MBIA Agree to Mortgage Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226819/

07-May-2013 01:32

Warren Buffett's Faith in Jamie Dimon - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11914762/1/warren-buffetts-faith-in-jamie-dimon.html

Banks lead Wall Street to record, dollar rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20130506

US Forest to add large firefighting planes - KJZZ :: http://www.kjzz.org/content/1305/us-forest-add-large-firefighting-planes

Jeweler agrees to plead guilty in KPMG insider-trading case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jeweler-agrees-to-plead-guilty-in-kpmg-insider-trading-case-20130506,0,210058.story

UPDATE 1-First Solar posts profit, backs 2013 view - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/firstsolar-results-idUSL2N0DN1RB20130506

UPDATE 4-MBIA, Bank of America reach $1.6 billion cash settlement - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/mbia-bankofamerica-idUSL2N0DN0XA20130506

BMC Software's $6.9 Billion Buyout Reflects Cloud Shift - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/bmc-said-to-be-close-to-be-taken-private-by-bain-golden-gate.html

Senate Backs Bill to Force Tax Collection on Internet Sales - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/business/senate-backs-wider-internet-tax-collection.html

Wal-Mart replaces ExxonMobil as biggest revenue maker - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/fortune-500-profits-near-record-wal-mart-replaces-exxonmobil-as-biggest-revenue-maker/articleshow/19919804.cms

In Calif, some ships plug in to power up - Chippewa Herald - Chippewa Herald :: http://chippewa.com/news/national/in-calif-some-ships-plug-in-to-power-up/article_7f9ac757-6a42-5b18-8d2b-78e4319e6c4a.html

07-May-2013 00:31

Yum says not affected by China mutton scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-yum-china-littlesheep-idUSBRE94502E20130506

Warren Buffett's Faith in Jamie Dimon - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11914762/1/warren-buffetts-faith-in-jamie-dimon.html

San Francisco city attorney sues Monster Beverage over energy drink marketing ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/san-francisco-city-attorney-strikes-back-at-monster-beverage-with-lawsuit/2013/05/06/36b73eb0-b66a-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html

Qualcomm names former Palm CEO Rubinstein to board - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/qualcomm-names-former-palm-ceo-rubinstein-to-board-2013-05-06

IMF Welcomes Colombia's Interest in New Flexible Credit Line - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/imf-welcomes-colombia-s-interest-in-flexible-credit-successor.html

Friend of ex-KPMG auditor pleads guilty in insider case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-kpmg-idUSBRE9450SR20130506

Wal-Mart replaces ExxonMobil as biggest revenue maker - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/fortune-500-profits-near-record-wal-mart-replaces-exxonmobil-as-biggest-revenue-maker/articleshow/19919804.cms

UPDATE 4-MBIA, Bank of America reach $1.6 billion cash settlement - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/mbia-bankofamerica-idUSL2N0DN0XA20130506

Biggest US solar firm bounces back - Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/carbon-economy/biggest-us-solar-firm-bounces-back-20130507-2j476.html

Calif Agency Says PG&E Should Pay $2.25B... - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/calif-agency-pge-pay-225b-blast-19120145

06-May-2013 23:30

UPDATE 2-Indonesia growth rate at 2-1/2 yr low as reforms stall - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/indonesia-economy-gdp-idINL3N0DN0LY20130506

San Francisco city attorney sues Monster Beverage over energy drink marketing ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/san-francisco-city-attorney-strikes-back-at-monster-beverage-with-lawsuit/2013/05/06/36b73eb0-b66a-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html

Facebook squeaks onto the Fortune 500 - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/06/facebook-fortune-500-2013/2139223/

Jamie Dimon is under fire - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/investing/jamie-dimon-jpmorgan/

Senate bill to let states tax Internet purchases - News 13 - Central Florida News 13 :: http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/ap/2013/05/06/Senate_bill_to_let_states_tax_Internet_purchases.html

Friend of Ex-KPMG Partner to Plead Guilty in Insider Case - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/friend-of-ex-kpmg-partner-to-plead-guilty-in-insider-case.html

BMC Software bought in $7bn private equity deal - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/privateequity/10040421/BMC-Software-bought-in-7bn-private-equity-deal.html

Utility Commission Recommends $2.25 billion Penalty for San Bruno Blast - KTXL :: http://fox40.com/2013/05/06/utility-commission-recommends-2-25-billion-penalty-for-san-bruno-blast/

First Solar posts profit, backs 2013 view - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-firstsolar-results-idUSBRE9450V220130506

MBIA, Bank of America reach $1.6 billion cash settlement - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-mbia-bankofamerica-deal-idUSBRE9450L020130506

06-May-2013 22:29

US Airline Repair Station Oversight `Inadequate': Audit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/u-s-airline-repair-station-oversight-inadequate-audit.html

Apollo scores record first-quarter profit on asset sales - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100710463

UPDATE 3-BMC to go private in $6.9 bln deal led by Bain, Golden Gate - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/bmcsoftware-offer-idUSL3N0DN27720130506

Patriot's bid to cut benefits in judge's hands - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-05-06/patriots-bid-to-cut-benefits-in-judges-hands

Chinese Authorities Probing Meat Supplier - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323372504578466371500657376.html

San Francisco city attorney sues Monster Beverage over energy drink marketing ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/san-francisco-city-attorney-strikes-back-at-monster-beverage-with-lawsuit/2013/05/06/36b73eb0-b66a-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html

PokerStars Gains Court Ruling Keeping Casino Purchase Alive - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/pokerstars-gains-court-ruling-keeping-casino-purchase-alive-1-.html

Wall St. hits new record as Bank of America gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE93006T20130506

Facebook squeaks onto the Fortune 500 - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/06/facebook-fortune-500-2013/2139223/

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports - - Cranberry farmers struggle as ... - KEYC TV :: http://www.keyc.tv/story/22174444/cranberry-farmers-struggle-as-surplus-drops-prices

06-May-2013 21:28

US Airline Repair Station Oversight `Inadequate': Audit - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/u-s-airline-repair-station-oversight-inadequate-audit.html

Why the recovery has been so slow - TriValley Central :: http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/why-the-recovery-has-been-so-slow/article_bb1a1d60-b667-11e2-b716-001a4bcf887a.html

SF city attorney, Monster in legal fight over energy drinks - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-city-attorney-monster-caffeine-20130506,0,2714557.story

UPDATE 3-Apollo scores record Q1 profit on asset sales - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/apolloglobal-earnings-idINL2N0DN0A920130506

UPDATE 3-BMC to go private in $6.9 bln deal led by Bain, Golden Gate - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/bmcsoftware-offer-idUSL3N0DN27720130506

Legislators Likely To Override Quinn's 'Smart Grid' Bill Veto - Progress Illinois :: http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2013/05/06/legislators-likely-override-quinns-smart-grid-bill-veto

MBIA soars 42% on reports of BofA settlement - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/investing/mbia-bofa-settlement/

Apple makes Fortune 500's top 10 for first time; Facebook makes list - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-facebook-fortune-500-20130506,0,6186624.story

Cranberry farmers struggle as surplus drops prices - Arizona Daily Sun - Arizona Daily Sun :: http://azdailysun.com/news/national/cranberry-farmers-struggle-as-surplus-drops-prices/article_993d0e05-08d8-5d11-8a6b-f6cf15e20123.html

Yum Battles Reports on Latest Food Quality Probe in China - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-708007.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

06-May-2013 20:27

Why the recovery has been so slow - TriValley Central :: http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/why-the-recovery-has-been-so-slow/article_bb1a1d60-b667-11e2-b716-001a4bcf887a.html

Nielsen sells exhibition unit in $950m deal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a45978f2-b665-11e2-93ba-00144feabdc0.html

Facebook joins the Fortune 500 club - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-29854/

Wall St edges up as Apple leads tech sector higher - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/markets-usa-stocks-idINDEE9450BB20130506

FAA safety oversight of aircraft repairs faulted - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/FAA-safety-oversight-of-aircraft-repairs-faulted-4491560.php

UPDATE 3-BMC to go private in $6.9 bln deal led by Bain, Golden Gate - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/bmcsoftware-offer-idUSL3N0DN27720130506

San Francisco city attorney sues Monster Beverage - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/San-Francisco-city-attorney-sues-Monster-Beverage-4491810.php?World_Business_News%3D

Regulators rap Harrisburg for allegedly misleading statements - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-municipals-harrisburg-idUSBRE9450NQ20130506

Chinese Authorities Probing Meat Supplier - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323372504578466371500657376.html

MBIA soars 42% on reports of BofA settlement - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/investing/mbia-bofa-settlement/

06-May-2013 19:26

Aircraft Repair Station US Oversight 'Inadequate,' Audit Finds - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-06/aircraft-repair-station-u-dot-s-dot-oversight-inadequate-audit-finds

US STOCKS-Wall St flat but indexes near records; Apple aids Nasdaq - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0DN0OX20130506

Yum Battles Reports on Latest Food Quality Probe in China - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-706034.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Business software group BMC to be taken private for $6.9bn - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6a57af62-b655-11e2-93ba-00144feabdc0.html

Governor Slaps Down Important Electric Utility Legislation - Renew Grid :: http://www.renewgridmag.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.9853

Why the recovery has been so slow - TriValley Central :: http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/why-the-recovery-has-been-so-slow/article_bb1a1d60-b667-11e2-b716-001a4bcf887a.html

Texas energy companies top Fortune 500 list - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/gallery/Texas-energy-companies-top-Fortune-500-list-61764.php

US Treasury says to begin selling remaining stake in GM - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-gm-treasury-idUSBRE9450K020130506

BofA, MBIA Agree to Mortgage Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226819/

UPDATE 3-Apollo scores record Q1 profit on asset sales - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/apolloglobal-earnings-idUSL2N0DN0A920130506

06-May-2013 18:25

Draghi Says ECB Ready to Cut Interest Rates Again If Needed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/draghi-says-ecb-ready-to-cut-interest-rates-again-if-needed-1-.html

Wall Street flat but indexes near records; Apple aids Nasdaq - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE93006T20130506

Warren Buffett's Faith in Jamie Dimon - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11914762/1/warren-buffetts-faith-in-jamie-dimon.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

On China's Menu: General Tso's Rat and Poison Peking Duck - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/on-china-s-menu-general-tso-s-rat-and-poison-peking-duck.html

Casino Gambling Surges Most Since Crisis to Approach Peak - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/casino-gambling-surges-most-since-crisis-to-approach-peak.html

UPDATE 2-BMC to go private in $6.9 bln deal led by Bain, Golden Gate - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/bmcsoftware-offer-idUSL3N0DN27720130506

Minnesota well represented on latest Fortune 500 list - Pioneer Press :: http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_23181093/minnesota-well-represented-latest-fortune-500-list

Apollo First-Quarter Profit Rises 76% as Holdings Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/apollo-says-first-quarter-profit-rises-76-on-performance-fees.html

Governor Slaps Down Important Electric Utility Legislation - Renew Grid :: http://www.renewgridmag.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.9853

Why the recovery has been so slow - TriValley Central :: http://www.trivalleycentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/national_news/why-the-recovery-has-been-so-slow/article_bb1a1d60-b667-11e2-b716-001a4bcf887a.html

06-May-2013 17:24

France Declares Austerity Over as Germany Offers Wiggle Room - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/france-declares-austerity-over-after-germany-offers-wiggle-room.html

Buffett on CNBC: Dimon Should Remain Chairman at JP Morgan - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226690/

BMC Software sold for $6.9 billion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/technology/enterprise/bmc-software/

Warren Buffett: Buy stocks, beware bonds - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/06/warren-buffett-federal-reserve-stocks-bonds-heinz/2138403/

Getting out of jail...or into a high rise - WBEZ :: http://www.wbez.org/programs/morning-shift-tony-sarabia/2013-05-06/morning-shift-getting-out-jailor-high-rise-107026

Fake meat racket foiled in China - video - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2013/may/06/fake-meat-china-video

Wal-Mart Retakes No. 1 Spot On Fortune 500 List - KMUW :: http://www.kmuw.org/post/wal-mart-retakes-no-1-spot-fortune-500-list

HRT Jumps After Buying BP Oil-Field Stake in Brazil: Rio Mover - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/hrt-jumps-after-buying-bp-oil-field-stake-in-brazil-rio-mover.html

New jobs and energy gains helping lift US economy - Hilton Head Island Packet :: http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/05/2490803/new-jobs-and-energy-gains-helping.html

Obama backs rise in US gas exports - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5af31212-b59e-11e2-a51b-00144feabdc0.html

06-May-2013 16:23

European Stocks Fall From 2008 High as Utilities Slip - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/european-stock-futures-are-little-changed-linde-may-move.html

Quinn vetoes bill that would have increased ComEd rates - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

The 10 Best States for Retirement - U.S. News & World Report :: http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/05/06/the-10-best-states-for-retirement

Apollo scores record first-quarter profit on asset sales - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-apolloglobal-earnings-idUSBRE9450BT20130506

Buffett on CNBC: Dimon Should Remain Chairman at JP Morgan - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-226690/

BMC Software Agrees To $6.9 Billion Offer From Bain, Golden Gate Capital - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-704712.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Physical Buyers Underpin Recovery - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-704701.html

Wall Street flat with Dow and S&P near records - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE93006T20130506

Energy companies top Fortune 500 list - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/gallery/Energy-companies-top-Fortune-500-list-61764.php?cmpid%3Dhpfsln

New York AG to sue BofA, Wells Fargo over mortgage practices - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/banks-mortgages-lawsuit-idUSWEN008W120130506

06-May-2013 15:22

German Stocks Little Changed After Reaching All-Time High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/german-stocks-little-changed-after-reaching-all-time-high.html

RPT-Investors may lobby JPMorgan to clip Dimon's wings if vote fails - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/jpmorgan-dimon-idUSL2N0DK1W520130506

Indonesia's Growth Slows as Investment Eases - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323372504578466080727806290.html

Assured Guaranty to Receive at Least $358 Million in RMBS Settlement with UBS - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130506-703444.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

BMC Software: Shares Rise After Private Equity Group Said To Weigh $6.5B ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/05/06/bmc-software-shares-rise-after-private-equity-group-said-to-weigh-6-5b-buyout/

Quinn vetoes bill that would have increased ComEd rates - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

Stock futures point to flat open as market pauses after rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE93006T20130506

Stock futures flat after last week's rally - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/05/06/stocks-monday-05-06/2138161/

Clearwire Endorses Sprint Bid While Staying Silent on Dish Offer - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/clearwire-endorses-sprint-bid-while-staying-silent-on-dish-offer.html

Apple rockets toward top of Fortune 500 - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57582972-92/apple-rockets-toward-top-of-fortune-500/

06-May-2013 14:21

April jobless figures make grim reading for Spain's unemployed - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/06/april-jobless-figures-make-grim-reading-for-spain-unemployed/

Quinn's Veto Likely To Be Overridden - Alton Daily News :: http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid%3D17%26id%3D76133

10 Best States for Retirees - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/10-best-states-retirement/story?id%3D19101239

RPT-Investors may lobby JPMorgan to clip Dimon's wings if vote fails - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/jpmorgan-dimon-idUSL2N0DK1W520130506

US STOCKS-Futures little changed after Dow, S&P close at record highs - MSN Money :: http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed%3DOBR%26date%3D20130506%26id%3D16439818

LG Chem to begin Michigan production in July - The Detroit News :: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130506/AUTO01/305060365/1361/LG-Chem-to-begin-Michigan-production-in-July

Euro zone slump drags on, Chinese growth sags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/us-global-economy-idUSBRE9450AZ20130506

Gold Advances in New York on Signs of Slowdown in Fund Selling - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-05/gold-advances-for-third-day-toward-highest-price-since-rout

Dow, S&P Poised to Open Near Record Highs - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2013/05/06/dow-sp-poised-to-open-near-record-highs/

Ahead of the Bell: Reports Detail BMC Buyout - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/ahead-bell-reports-detail-bmc-buyout-19115816

06-May-2013 13:20

Quinn vetoes ComEd rate hike, but legislators could override him - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

A dilemma in metro Detroit: Welcome fracking, or fear it? - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130506/NEWS/305050144/fracking-michigan-detroit

France Declares Austerity Over as Germany Offers Wiggle Room - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/france-declares-austerity-over-after-germany-offers-wiggle-room.html

BMC Said to Discuss Being Taken Private by Bain-Golden Gate - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-05/bmc-said-to-be-close-to-be-taken-private-by-bain-golden-gate

April jobless figures make grim reading for Spain's unemployed - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/06/april-jobless-figures-make-grim-reading-for-spain-unemployed/

UPDATE 2-Indonesia growth rate at 2-1/2 yr low as reforms stall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/indonesia-economy-gdp-idUSL3N0DN0LY20130506

Euro Rises Against Dollar - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-226584/

McAfee to buy Stonesoft for $389 mln in cash - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcafee-to-buy-stonesoft-for-389-mln-in-cash-2013-05-06

Stock futures eye gains after Wall Street rally - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/05/06/stocks-monday-05-06/2138161/

JPMorgan Shareholders Urged to Reject 3 Directors - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100708559

06-May-2013 12:19

Quinn vetoes ComEd rate hike, but legislators could override him - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

A dilemma in metro Detroit: Welcome fracking, or fear it? - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130506/NEWS/305050144/fracking-michigan-detroit

France Declares Austerity Over as Germany Offers Wiggle Room - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/france-declares-austerity-over-after-germany-offers-wiggle-room.html

Euro zone business downturn points to deeper recession in second-quarter: PMI - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/06/euro-zone-business-downturn-points-to-deeper-recession-in-second-quarter-pmi/

BMC Said to Discuss Being Taken Private by Bain-Golden Gate - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-05/bmc-said-to-be-close-to-be-taken-private-by-bain-golden-gate

April jobless figures make grim reading for Spain's unemployed - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/06/april-jobless-figures-make-grim-reading-for-spain-unemployed/

UPDATE 2-Indonesia growth rate at 2-1/2 yr low as reforms stall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/indonesia-economy-gdp-idUSL3N0DN0LY20130506

McAfee to buy Stonesoft for $389 mln in cash - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcafee-to-buy-stonesoft-for-389-mln-in-cash-2013-05-06

Stock futures eye gains after Wall Street rally - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/05/06/stocks-monday-05-06/2138161/

JPMorgan Shareholders Urged to Reject 3 Directors - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100708559

06-May-2013 11:18

Quinn vetoes ComEd rate hike, but legislators could override him - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

A dilemma in metro Detroit: Welcome fracking, or fear it? - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130506/NEWS/305050144/fracking-michigan-detroit

Stock futures eye gains after Wall Street rally - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/05/06/stocks-monday-05-06/2138161/

France Declares Austerity Over as Germany Offers Wiggle Room - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/france-declares-austerity-over-after-germany-offers-wiggle-room.html

Euro zone business downturn points to deeper recession in second-quarter: PMI - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/06/euro-zone-business-downturn-points-to-deeper-recession-in-second-quarter-pmi/

BMC Said to Discuss Being Taken Private by Bain-Golden Gate - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-05/bmc-said-to-be-close-to-be-taken-private-by-bain-golden-gate

German Stocks Little Changed After Reaching All-Time High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/german-stocks-little-changed-after-reaching-all-time-high.html

April jobless figures make grim reading for Spain's unemployed - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/06/april-jobless-figures-make-grim-reading-for-spain-unemployed/

UPDATE 2-Indonesia growth rate at 2-1/2 yr low as reforms stall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/06/indonesia-economy-gdp-idUSL3N0DN0LY20130506

JPMorgan Shareholders Urged to Reject 3 Directors - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100708559

06-May-2013 10:17

Quinn vetoes ComEd rate hike, but legislators could override him - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

Bain Capital, Golden Gate nearing deal to buy BMC Software: Sources - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/bain-capital-golden-gate-nearing-deal-to-buy-bmc-software-sources/articleshow/19905052.cms

A dilemma in metro Detroit: Welcome fracking, or fear it? - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130506/NEWS/305050144/fracking-michigan-detroit

Spanish Registered Unemployment Declines in Sign of Recovery - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/spanish-registered-unemployment-declines-in-sign-of-recovery.html

India services PMI falls for third straight month in April - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-services-pmi-falls-for-third-straight-month-in-april/articleshow/19908526.cms

McAfee to acquire firewall maker Stonesoft - PCWorld :: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2037566/mcafee-to-acquire-firewall-maker-stonesoft.html

Stock futures eye gains after Wall Street rally - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/05/06/stocks-monday-05-06/2138161/

Taiwan's MediaTek profit up 51 percent in 1Q - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/business/technology/taiwan-s-mediatek-profit-up-percent-in-q/article_a7489a87-5153-54f6-976c-a19cc35eda12.html

France Declares Austerity Over as Germany Offers Wiggle Room - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/france-declares-austerity-over-after-germany-offers-wiggle-room.html

JPMorgan Shareholders Urged to Reject 3 Directors - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100708559

06-May-2013 09:16

Quinn vetoes ComEd rate hike, but legislators could override him - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-comed-rate-hike-20130505,0,4799147.story

Bain Capital, Golden Gate nearing deal to buy BMC Software: Sources - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/bain-capital-golden-gate-nearing-deal-to-buy-bmc-software-sources/articleshow/19905052.cms

PRECIOUS-Gold holds near 2-week high; equities cap gains - Yahoo!7 News :: http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/precious-gold-holds-near-2-034320007.html

A dilemma in metro Detroit: Welcome fracking, or fear it? - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130506/NEWS/305050144/fracking-michigan-detroit

China media: Fake food scandals - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-22424129

European Stock Futures Are Little Changed; Ringgit Strengthens - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/australian-hong-kong-stock-futures-rise-on-u-s-jobs-yen-falls.html

Yen Falls Toward 100 Per Dollar on Signs US Economy Picking Up - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-05/yen-falls-toward-100-per-dollar-on-signs-u-s-economy-picking-up.html

JPMorgan Shareholders Urged to Reject 3 Directors - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100708559

New jobs and energy gains helping lift US economy - Hilton Head Island Packet :: http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/05/2490803/new-jobs-and-energy-gains-helping.html

Water leak at Palisades leads to shutdown of Lake Michigan shoreline nuclear ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ad5614f7d1bf44f8872a130f2f2a3b15/MI--Palisades-Plant-Shutdown