Thursday, August 1, 2013

02-Aug-2013 08:53

Sprouts recalls IPO glory days, shares soar 122% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/sprouts-ipo-double-first-day/2608513/

Haggen recalls ground beef - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021521740_beefrecall1xml.html

Jury finds Tourre defrauded investors - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18098490-f86a-11e2-b4c4-00144feabdc0.html

BofA faces potential mortgage-related civil charges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4a8a1aa8-faf2-11e2-87b9-00144feabdc0.html

Job-search services boost LinkedIn revenue - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/38488392-faee-11e2-87b9-00144feabdc0.html

Honda, Toyota Mid-Size Clash Aids Asian Makers' US Gain - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/honda-toyota-mid-size-car-clash-aids-asian-makers-u-s-gains.html

US stock futures pin hopes to July jobs report - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/02/stocks-friday/2611197/

Now, it gets ugly - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/now_it_gets_ugly_CSfZWOjTg2JqstZlFHa5jJ?utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_content%3DBusiness

U.S. jobless claims fall 19000 to 326000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jobless-claims-fall-19000-to-326000-2013-08-01

How states fared on unemployment aid, at a glance - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/08/01/4383173/how-states-fared-on-unemployment.html

02-Aug-2013 07:52

Sprouts recalls IPO glory days, shares soar 122% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/sprouts-ipo-double-first-day/2608513/

Case Against SAC Is Aided by Hiring of Fired Trader - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/case-against-sac-is-aided-by-hiring-of-fired-trader/

LinkedIn's slow network growth - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/linkedin_slow_network_growth_JTxirZNm3JDQbDcWg7nzuJ

Inside the Jury Room at Tourre Trial - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-292623/

Haggen recalls ground beef - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021521740_beefrecall1xml.html

Honda, Toyota Mid-Size Clash Aids Asian Makers' US Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/honda-toyota-mid-size-car-clash-aids-asian-makers-u-s-gains.html

Bull hits bull's-eye at 1700; is S&P 2000 next? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/wall-street-bull-predictions-hit-bullseye/2581991/

Now, it gets ugly - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/now_it_gets_ugly_CSfZWOjTg2JqstZlFHa5jJ?utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_content%3DBusiness

Jobless Claims in US Fall to Lowest Level in Five Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decline-to-lowest-level-in-five-years.html

How states fared on unemployment aid, at a glance - Fort Worth Star Telegram :: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08/01/5049369/how-states-fared-on-unemployment.html

02-Aug-2013 06:51

Unemployment benefits claims drop, auto sales rise - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52647296/

Sprouts recalls IPO glory days, shares soar 122% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/sprouts-ipo-double-first-day/2608513/

US May Move Against Bank Over Jumbo Loan Securities - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/u-s-may-move-against-bank-over-jumbo-loan-securities/

Dell shareholders convene a third time as buyout battle escalates - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/02/us-dell-buyout-vote-idINBRE97106220130802

Honda, Toyota Mid-Size Clash Aids Asian Makers' US Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/honda-toyota-mid-size-car-clash-aids-asian-makers-u-s-gains.html

Tourre Liable, BofA, SIFMA on SROs, Tenet, Citigroup: Compliance - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-02/tourre-liable-bofa-sifma-on-sros-tenet-citigroup-compliance

LinkedIn now boasts 238 million registered users, revenue soars - NDTV :: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/social-networking/news/linkedin-now-boasts-238-million-registered-users-revenue-soars-400225

Bull hits bull's-eye at 1700; is S&P 2000 next? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/wall-street-bull-predictions-hit-bullseye/2581991/

Now, it gets ugly - New York Post :: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/now_it_gets_ugly_CSfZWOjTg2JqstZlFHa5jJ?utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_content%3DBusiness

Jobless Claims in US Fall to Lowest Level in Five Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decline-to-lowest-level-in-five-years.html

02-Aug-2013 05:50

AIG Announces First Dividend Since 2008 as Profit Climbs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/aig-announces-first-dividend-since-2008-as-profit-climbs-17-.html

Unemployment benefits claims drop, auto sales rise - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52647296/

Auto sales heat up in July - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-sales-20130802,0,2615800.story

Pew study: More millennials are living with parents - News 10NBC :: http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3117436.shtml?cat%3D566

Sprouts recalls IPO glory days, shares soar 122% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/sprouts-ipo-double-first-day/2608513/

LinkedIn revenue soars as membership growth rate rises - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/02/linkedin-results-idINDEE9700HS20130802

Tourre Interviews: Case Will 'Stay With Me Forever' - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323997004578639880516729260.html

US May Move Against Bank Over Jumbo Loan Securities - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/u-s-may-move-against-bank-over-jumbo-loan-securities/

Bull hits bull's-eye at 1700; is S&P 2000 next? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/wall-street-bull-predictions-hit-bullseye/2581991/

Jobless claims move toward 6-year low - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-august-1/2607783/

02-Aug-2013 04:49

AIG Announces First Dividend Since 2008 as Profit Climbs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/aig-announces-first-dividend-since-2008-as-profit-climbs-17-.html

Supermarket chains recall ground beef over E. coli risk - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/01/recall-ground-beef/2609793/

Unemployment benefits claims drop, auto sales rise - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52647296/

Auto sales heat up in July - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-sales-20130802,0,2615800.story

US May Move Against Bank Over Jumbo Loan Securities - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/u-s-may-move-against-bank-over-jumbo-loan-securities/

Pew study: More millennials are living with parents - News 10NBC :: http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3117436.shtml?cat%3D566

Former Trader Is Found Liable in Fraud Case - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/former-goldman-trader-is-found-liable-in-mortgage-deal/

Bull hits bull's-eye at 1700; is S&P 2000 next? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/wall-street-bull-predictions-hit-bullseye/2581991/

Asian Markets Mostly Trade Higher - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/asian-markets-mostly-trade-higher-20130801-00005

Jobless claims move toward 6-year low - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-august-1/2607783/

02-Aug-2013 03:48

AIG Announces First Dividend Since 2008 as Profit Climbs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/aig-announces-first-dividend-since-2008-as-profit-climbs-17-.html

Pew Research study: More young adults living with parents - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/pew-research-study-more-young-adults-living-with-parents-1.5814302

Unemployment benefits claims drop, auto sales rise - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52647296/

LinkedIn, Up 12%, Masters Art Of A Very Bullish Earnings Call - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/georgeanders/2013/08/01/linkedin-up-13-masters-art-of-a-very-bullish-earnings-call/

Auto sales heat up in July - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-sales-20130802,0,2615800.story

Filing: Bank of America may face civil charges - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/bank-of-america-justice-department/2609967/

Bull hits bull's-eye at 1700; is S&P 2000 next? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/wall-street-bull-predictions-hit-bullseye/2581991/

Ex-Goldman trader 'Fabulous Fab' loses fraud case - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/goldman-trader-fabrice-tourre-reaction/2609717/

Manufacturing in US Accelerates More Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/u-s-ism-manufacturing-index-increased-to-55-4-in-july-from-50-9.html

Jobless claims move toward 6-year low - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-august-1/2607783/

02-Aug-2013 02:47

Stocks close at record highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/stocks-thursday/2607549/

Pew Research study: More young adults living with parents - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/pew-research-study-more-young-adults-living-with-parents-1.5814302

GM sales climb 16% in July; Ford, Chrysler up 11% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/01/chrysler-july-sales-released/2606273/

'Fab' Trader Liable in Fraud - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323681904578641843284450004.html

State exchange announces four employer health plans in North Bay - North Bay Business Journal :: http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/77557/state-exchange-announces-four-employer-health-plans-in-north-bay/

US May Move Against Bank Over Jumbo Loan Securities - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/u-s-may-move-against-bank-over-jumbo-loan-securities/

Asian Stocks Rise on China PMI Expansion, Fed Bond Buying - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/asian-stocks-advance-after-fed-maintains-bond-buying.html

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/idUSL1N0G211L20130801

U.S. jobless claims fall 19000 to 326000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jobless-claims-fall-19000-to-326000-2013-08-01

AIG shares jump 5% on buyback, dividend - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/01/investing/aig-stock/

02-Aug-2013 01:46

Stocks close at record highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/stocks-thursday/2607549/

UPDATE 4-Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/dell-icahn-idUSL1N0G21N520130801

UPDATE 3-AIG investors cheer first capital return since bailout - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/aig-results-idUSL4N0G25BS20130801

Big Oil's Rodent Problem - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323997004578641952481046688.html

Manufacturing sector purchasing managers' index stagnates in July - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/manufacturing-sector-purchasing-managers-index-stagnates-in-july/articleshow/21543023.cms

SEC wins as ex-Goldman executive Tourre found liable for fraud - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-sec-goldman-tourre-idUSBRE96G19720130801

US May Move Against Bank Over Jumbo Loan Securities - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/us-may-move-against-bank-over-jumbo-loan-securities.html

GM sales climb 16% in July; Ford, Chrysler up 11% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/01/chrysler-july-sales-released/2606273/

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/idUSL1N0G211L20130801

U.S. jobless claims fall 19000 to 326000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jobless-claims-fall-19000-to-326000-2013-08-01

02-Aug-2013 00:45

Supermarket chains recall ground beef over E. coli risk - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/01/recall-ground-beef/2609793/

Chrysler leads as Canadian July auto sales set record - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-auto-sales-idUSBRE9701CV20130801

Ex-Goldmanite 'Fabulous Fab' Tourre Takes The Heat As Jury Finds Him Liable ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/08/01/ex-goldmanite-fabulous-fab-tourre-takes-the-heat-as-jury-finds-him-liable-of-civil-fraud/

Stocks close at record highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/stocks-thursday/2607549/

Filing: Bank of America may face civil charges - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/bank-of-america-justice-department/2609967/

US average rate on 30-year loan up to 4.39 percent - Indianapolis Star :: http://www.indystar.com/viewart/20130801/BUSINESS/308010027/US-average-rate-30-year-loan-up-4-39-percent

Jobless Claims in US Plunge to near Six Year Lows - The Westside Story :: http://www.thewestsidestory.net/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-in-u-s-plunge-to-near-six-year-lows/

Icahn in Suit Accuses Dell Board of Trying to Force Buyout (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-01/icahn-sues-michael-dell-in-delaware-over-company-takeover-plan

AIG shares jump 5% on buyback, dividend - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/01/investing/aig-stock/

UPDATE 2-LinkedIn revenue soars as membership growth rate rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/linkedin-results-idUSL1N0G228W20130801

01-Aug-2013 23:44

Average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 4.4% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/01/mortgage-rates/2608123/

Jobless claims move toward 6-year low - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-august-1/2607783/

AIG Blows Away Estimates in 2Q, Brings Back Dividend - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/08/01/aig-reports-earnings/?intcmp%3Dtrending

China Manufacturing Unexpectedly Strengthens in Boost for Li - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/China-Manufacturing-Unexpectedly-Strengthens-in-4699612.php

GM, Honda and Toyota Lead US Auto Sales Gains in July - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/chrysler-u-s-july-sales-rise-11-streak-now-40-months.html

Ex-Goldmanite 'Fabulous Fab' Tourre Takes The Heat As Jury Finds Him Liable ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/08/01/ex-goldmanite-fabulous-fab-tourre-takes-the-heat-as-jury-finds-him-liable-of-civil-fraud/

LinkedIn Sales Top Projections as Membership Surges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/linkedin-sales-forecast-trails-estimates-as-growth-slows.html

Duke nixes Levy plant, could change in future - Gainesville Sun :: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130801/ARTICLES/130809966/1109/sports?Title%3DDuke-nixes-Levy-plant-could-change-in-future

Stocks close at record highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/stocks-thursday/2607549/

Supermarket chains recall ground beef over E. coli risk - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/01/recall-ground-beef/2609793/

01-Aug-2013 22:43

Manufacturing in US Accelerates More Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/u-s-ism-manufacturing-index-increased-to-55-4-in-july-from-50-9.html

Average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 4.4% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/01/mortgage-rates/2608123/

50000 pounds of ground beef recalled; which packages do you avoid? - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/features/food/dailydish/la-dd-ground-beef-recalled-e-coli-30801,0,835870.story

Carl Icahn Sues to Stop Dell From Delaying Vote - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324136204578642100527628688.html

AIG profit rises 17 percent, announces dividend - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-aig-results-idUSBRE9701AC20130801

LinkedIn Sustains Earnings Streak - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-292306/

Consumers hungry for trucks in July; fleet sales weak - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-usa-autosales-idUSBRE97017E20130801

'Fabulous Fab' found liable in mortgage-fraud case - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100933106

Dow, S&P 500 end at new highs after data, stimulus in place - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE96S0GP20130801

Jobless claims move toward 6-year low - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-august-1/2607783/

01-Aug-2013 20:41

Jobless Claims in US Fall to Lowest Level in Five Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decline-to-lowest-level-in-five-years.html

50000 pounds of ground beef is recalled, may be tainted by E. coli - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-ground-beef-sold-recall-20130731,0,6268520.story

Why is everyone picking on Bill Ackman these days? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100931846

Wall Street climbs on data, central bank support - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE96S0GP20130801

P&G reports $11.3 billion profit - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/procter-gamble-earnings/2607701/

Failing hoteliers charged with $100 mn Ponzi scheme - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/failing-hoteliers-charged-with-100-mn-ponzi-scheme/articleshow/21537255.cms

European Stocks Climb - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-291640/

Icahn Sues Dell to Halt Changes to Buyout Vote - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/icahn-sues-dell-to-halt-changes-to-buyout-vote/

GM sales climb 16% in July; Ford, Chrysler up 11% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/01/chrysler-july-sales-released/2606273/

Average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 4.4% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/01/mortgage-rates/2608123/

01-Aug-2013 19:40

U.S. jobless claims fall 19000 to 326000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jobless-claims-fall-19000-to-326000-2013-08-01

Soros Invests In Herbalife, Prompting Ackman Suspicions - FINalternatives :: http://www.finalternatives.com/node/24343

Average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 4.4% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/01/mortgage-rates/2608123/

Draghi Signals Slight Optimism for Europe's Prospects - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/european-central-bank-keeps-key-rate-at-0-5.html

Wall Street climbs on data, central bank support - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE96S0GP20130801

P&G Shifts Marketing Dollars to Online, Mobile - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323681904578641993173406444.html

Beef recall affects 50000 pounds of ground beef - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2013/0801/Beef-recall-affects-50-000-pounds-of-ground-beef

Fed Catered Too Well to Credit Card Companies - Courthouse News Service :: http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/08/01/59911.htm

GM sales climb 16% in July; Ford, Chrysler up 11% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/01/chrysler-july-sales-released/2606273/

Sony returns to quarterly profit on cheap yen - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/08/01/sony-returns-to-quarterly-profit-on-cheap-yen/2607871/

01-Aug-2013 17:38

CME Group beats Wall Street estimate as trading climbs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-exchanges-cmegroup-idUSBRE9700MQ20130801

Manufacturing in US Accelerates More Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/u-s-ism-manufacturing-index-increased-to-55-4-in-july-from-50-9.html

Fed Chairman Search Expanded by Obama Mention of Kohn - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/fed-chairman-search-expanded-by-obama-mention-of-kohn.html

European Central Bank Keeps Key Rate at 0.5% - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/european-central-bank-keeps-key-rate-at-0-5.html

US unemployment claims fall to 326K, 5 ½-year low - KERO-TV 23 :: http://www.turnto23.com/news/us-unemployment-claims-fall-to-326k-5-year-low_57124058_

U.S. jobless claims fall 19000 to 326000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-jobless-claims-fall-19000-to-326000-2013-08-01

US Mortgage Rates Climb for First Time in Three Weeks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/u-s-mortgage-rates-climb-for-first-time-in-three-weeks.html

Car sales continue strong run - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/01/news/companies/car-sales/

Ouch! Exxon posts big miss; Shell takes massive shale charge - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100928297

Stocks rally 1%, S&P 500 above 1700 on upbeat economic data - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100931786

01-Aug-2013 16:37

UPDATE 1-US mortgage bonds rise as Fed stays quiet on paring purchases - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/07/31/markets-usa-mortgages-idINL1N0G11R520130731

Jobless claims move toward 6-year low - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/01/jobless-claims-august-1/2607783/

50000 pounds of ground beef is recalled, may be tainted by E. coli - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-ground-beef-sold-recall-20130731,0,6268520.story

JC Penney denies credit woes, shares jump - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/07/31/jc-penney-reported-credit-problems-cit/2605667/

Construction Spending in US Unexpectedly Declined in June - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/construction-spending-in-u-s-unexpectedly-declined-in-june.html

S&P 500 cracks 1700 as stocks soar 1% on upbeat economic data - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100931786

US Factories Activity Rebounds - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-291921/

Six of Janet Yellen or Half-Dozen of Larry Summers? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/six-of-janet-yellen-or-half-dozen-of-larry-summers-.html

GM sales climb 16% in July; Ford, Chrysler up 11% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/01/chrysler-july-sales-released/2606273/

Draghi Signals Worst Is Over as ECB Reiterates Low Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/draghi-policy-pause-seen-as-signal-of-nascent-european-recovery.html

01-Aug-2013 15:36

Raskin Would Be First Female Deputy at Treasury - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/business/economy/raskin-would-be-first-female-deputy-at-treasury.html

P&G reports $11.3 billion profit - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/procter-gamble-earnings/2607701/

Activity picks up at big China factories, smaller firms struggle - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-china-economy-pmi-idINBRE97004W20130801

Swipe-Fee Rule Rejection to Help Merchants at Banks' Cost - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/fed-s-debit-card-swipe-fee-limits-rejected-by-u-s-judge.html

Good news: Jobless claims fall to 5-year low - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/01/news/economy/unemployment-benefits/

Ouch! Exxon posts big miss; Shell takes massive shale charge - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100928297

JC Penney denies credit woes, shares soar pre-market - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/07/31/jc-penney-reported-credit-problems-cit/2605667/

Draghi Signals Worst Is Over as ECB Reiterates Low Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/draghi-policy-pause-seen-as-signal-of-nascent-european-recovery.html

Chrysler, Ford, Nissan Report 11% July Sales Increases - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/chrysler-u-s-july-sales-rise-11-streak-now-40-months.html

Sony returns to quarterly profit on cheap yen - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/08/01/sony-returns-to-quarterly-profit-on-cheap-yen/2607871/

01-Aug-2013 14:35

Fed's Raskin is chosen for deputy Treasury secretary - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/feds-raskin-is-chosen-for-deputy-treasury-secretary/2013/07/31/008cf80c-fa2b-11e2-a369-d1954abcb7e3_story.html

Will `Swipe Fees' Move To Checking Accounts After Court Win For Merchants? - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2013/07/31/will-swipe-fees-move-to-checking-accounts-after-court-win-for-merchants/

Fed Chairman Search Expanded by Obama Mention of Kohn - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/fed-chairman-search-expanded-by-obama-mention-of-kohn.html

BOE Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324136204578641531257734600.html

JC Penney denies credit squeeze - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/01/investing/jc-penney/

China, Europe manufacturing data help lift stock futures - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE96S0GP20130801

Central banks in Europe keep rates on hold - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/01/news/economy/european-central-banks/

Shell misses forecasts as its takes North America impairment - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/754a5d72-fa78-11e2-a7aa-00144feabdc0.html

P&G reports $11.3 billion profit - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/01/procter-gamble-earnings/2607701/

Signs of Turnaround for Sony in $35 Million Net Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/sony-announces-370-million-quarterly-profit.html

01-Aug-2013 12:33

JC Penney stock plummets after credit squeeze report - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100929263

US economy grew faster than expected in 2nd quarter - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-economy-grew-faster-than-expected-in-2nd-quarter/2013/07/31/e3edb58a-f956-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html

Merchants Notch Win in Feud Over Debit-Card Fees - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324635904578639833002818450.html

FOMC Keeps QE Juice Flowing At $85B, Bernanke Taper Should Come Later ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/07/31/fomc-reveals-bernanke-keeps-qe-juice-flowing-taper-should-come-later-this-year/

Dell's outlook clouds as deal vote nears - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dells-outlook-clouds-as-deal-vote-nears-2013-08-01

Bunds Advance Before ECB Meeting as Fed Flags Low Inflation Risk - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/bunds-rise-before-ecb-meeting-as-fed-flags-low-inflation-risk.html

Shell's Earnings Fall in 2nd Quarter - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/shell-reports-disappointing-earnings-in-second-quarter.html

Sony Discussing Loeb's Proposal as Weaker Yen Boosts Forecast - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-01/sony-profit-beats-estimates-as-weaker-yen-boosts-overseas-sales

Lloyds shares jump after signal of resumed dividends - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1693cf74-f9ed-11e2-b8ef-00144feabdc0.html

China Pledges to Keep Growth Within 'Reasonable Zone' - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/china-s-manufacturing-unexpectedly-strengthens-in-boost-for-li.html

01-Aug-2013 11:32

US economy grew faster than expected in 2nd quarter - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-economy-grew-faster-than-expected-in-2nd-quarter/2013/07/31/e3edb58a-f956-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html

Why J.C. Penney Should Be More Like The Israeli Army - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraheller/2013/07/31/why-jcpenney-should-be-more-like-the-israeli-army/

Dell Takeover Bid in Peril as a Voting Rule Remains - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dell-offers-to-move-vote-on-takeover-but-refuses-to-bend-on-voting-rules/

Sony reports $35 million net profit for first quarter - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-sony-reports-net-profit-20130731,0,6538393.story

Central bank support for growth lifts shares, commodities - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130801

US Bond Yields Reach Almost 2-Year High on GDP, Jobs Reports - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/treasuries-trail-stocks-by-most-since-january-on-taper-outlook.html

Merchants Notch Win in Feud Over Debit-Card Fees - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324635904578639833002818450.html

Shell's Earnings Fall in 2nd Quarter - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/shell-reports-disappointing-earnings-in-second-quarter.html

China Pledges to Keep Growth Within 'Reasonable Zone' - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/china-s-manufacturing-unexpectedly-strengthens-in-boost-for-li.html

Mortgage Rates Move Slightly Today (7/31/13) - USFinancePost :: http://usfinancepost.com/mortgage-rates-move-slightly-today-73113-4061.html

01-Aug-2013 10:31

Why J.C. Penney Should Be More Like The Israeli Army - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraheller/2013/07/31/why-jcpenney-should-be-more-like-the-israeli-army/

Dell Takeover Bid in Peril as a Voting Rule Remains - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dell-offers-to-move-vote-on-takeover-but-refuses-to-bend-on-voting-rules/

Draghi Seen Pausing in Signal of Nascent Euro-Area Recovery - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/draghi-policy-pause-seen-as-signal-of-nascent-european-recovery.html

Sony Announces $370 Million Quarterly Profit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/sony-announces-370-million-quarterly-profit.html

Lloyds Banking Group Returns to Profit - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/lloyds-banking-group-returns-to-profit/

Shell Reports Disappointing Earnings in Second Quarter - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/business/global/shell-reports-disappointing-earnings-in-second-quarter.html

China Pledges to Keep Growth Within 'Reasonable Zone' - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-01/china-s-manufacturing-unexpectedly-strengthens-in-boost-for-li.html

Merchants Notch Win in Feud Over Debit-Card Fees - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324635904578639833002818450.html

US Bond Yields Reach Almost 2-Year High on GDP, Jobs Reports - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/treasuries-trail-stocks-by-most-since-january-on-taper-outlook.html

US Second Quarter Advance Gross Domestic Product (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/u-s-second-quarter-advance-gross-domestic-product-text-.html

01-Aug-2013 09:30

Why J.C. Penney Should Be More Like The Israeli Army - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraheller/2013/07/31/why-jcpenney-should-be-more-like-the-israeli-army/

Kansas firm recalls 50000 pounds of raw ground beef - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/31/kansas-firm-recall-50000-pounds--raw-ground-beef-national-beef/2606983/

Macy, Penney to wrap up trial on Martha Stewart home goods dispute - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-macys-penney-idINBRE97003T20130801

Sony 1Q Group Net Profit Y3.48B Vs Y24.64B Loss Yr Earlier - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130801-701573.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

China factory sector perks up, elsewhere gloomy - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/01/us-global-economy-idUSBRE97009E20130801

Upbeat data may prompt Fed to act - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fed-economy-20130801,0,2240765.story

Shell's Profit Falls on Shale Write-Down - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323681904578641183049294110.html

Dell Takeover Bid in Peril as a Voting Rule Remains - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dell-offers-to-move-vote-on-takeover-but-refuses-to-bend-on-voting-rules/

Swipe-Fee Rule Rejection to Help Merchants at Banks' Cost - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-31/fed-s-debit-card-swipe-fee-limits-rejected-by-u-s-judge.html

FOCUS: ECB Monetary Policy A Sideshow To US Data - Analysts - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kitconews/2013/07/31/focus-ecb-monetary-policy-a-sideshow-to-u-s-data-analysts/