Tuesday, August 20, 2013

21-Aug-2013 08:21

JPMorgan hiring in China under US scrutiny - report - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/18/jpmorgan-investigation-china-idINL2N0GJ01F20130818

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

Fluctuations in Currencies Roil Markets - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/fluctuations-in-currencies-roil-markets/

Retail earnings offer early signs of optimism - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/retail-earnings-roundup/2675635/

Mass. tax changes may be felt in N.H. - Eagle-Tribune :: http://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x86506755/Mass-tax-changes-may-be-felt-in-N-H

Health Care Costs Climb Moderately, Survey Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/survey-finds-modest-rise-in-health-insurance-premiums.html

Crippled Fukushima nuclear plant springs fresh leak - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/295bed90-0978-11e3-ad07-00144feabdc0.html

Eastman Kodak gains approval to come out of bankruptcy - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23774639

Asia stocks get reprieve, Fed could make it fleeting - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130821

India Eases Cash Curbs as Surging Bond Yields Imperil Growth - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/india-eases-cash-supply-curbs-as-surging-yields-imperil-growth.html

21-Aug-2013 07:20

U.S. Regulator Probes JPMorgan Over China Hires: NYTimes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-18/u-s-regulator-probes-jpmorgan-over-china-hires-nytimes.html

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

Mass. computer tax may affect NH businesses - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2013/08/20/mass-computer-tax-may-affect-businesses/qKb1oEZFNmgJF3rrXFSHXL/story.html

Retail earnings offer early signs of optimism - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/retail-earnings-roundup/2675635/

Is 'chaos' ahead? Some truths about Fed policy - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/international-markets/is-chaos-ahead-some-truths-about-fed-policy_938789.html

Kodak Reorganization Approval Affirms Move From Cameras - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/kodak-bankruptcy-reorganization-plan-approved-by-new-york.html

Health Care Costs Climb Moderately, Survey Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/survey-finds-modest-rise-in-health-insurance-premiums.html

FED:AAP Markets Report on Wednesday - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201308202255MERGENT_AU_AAPFW_12441799-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C08/20/2013%252010:55%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CFED%253AAAP%2520Markets%2520Report%2520on%2520Wednesday%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CMergent%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;BBY%26ticker%3DBBY

India 10-Year Bonds Rally Most Since 2009 as RBI Eases Curbs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-21/india-10-year-bonds-rally-most-since-2009-as-rbi-eases-curbs.html

Asia stocks slip anew, can't escape Fed fears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130821

21-Aug-2013 06:19

Hiring by JP Morgan Chase in Hong Kong Is Questioned - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324108204579021301736014932.html

Stock Break From Herd - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-303914/

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

FOREX-Dollar falls versus euro, yen as yields retreat - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/markets-forex-idINL2N0GL0U620130820

Retail earnings offer early signs of optimism - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/retail-earnings-roundup/2675635/

Wall Street: Why the stock market is having a chilly August - Richmond Times Dispatch :: http://www.timesdispatch.com/business/investment/markets/wall-street-why-the-stock-market-is-having-a-chilly/article_0ebc706f-e2e1-5ac2-834a-b2132252608b.html

As India's Rupee Drops, Foreign Firms Reel - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323423804579024712234377996.html

Kodak Reorganization Approval Affirms Move From Cameras - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/kodak-bankruptcy-reorganization-plan-approved-by-new-york.html

Health Care Costs Climb Moderately, Survey Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/survey-finds-modest-rise-in-health-insurance-premiums.html

21-Aug-2013 05:18

Hiring by JP Morgan Chase in Hong Kong Is Questioned - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324108204579021301736014932.html

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

Emerging markets feel the heat - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ed8f5686-09b7-11e3-8b32-00144feabdc0.html

Wall Street Closes Mixed on Retailers' Results - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Dow drops for fifth straight day; S&P 500 rises - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/20/stocks-tuesday/2675473/

Home Depot Credits Housing Recovery for 17% Jump in Earnings - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/home-depot-earnings-jump-17-fueled-by-housing-recovery.html

Judge approves Kodak's bankruptcy plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/kodak-bankruptcy-plan-approved/2678397/

Barnes & Noble plunges 12% on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

Costs rise for employer-provided health benefits, survey finds - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-insurance-costs-20130821,0,807175.story

Asia stocks slip anew, can't escape Fed fears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130821

21-Aug-2013 04:17

Hiring by JP Morgan Chase in Hong Kong Is Questioned - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324108204579021301736014932.html

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

Wall Street Closes Mixed on Retailers' Results - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Home Depot Credits Housing Recovery for 17% Jump in Earnings - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/home-depot-earnings-jump-17-fueled-by-housing-recovery.html

Best Buy shares jump 13% as profit surges - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/best-buy-second-quarter-earnings/2675663/

Costs rise for employer-provided health benefits, survey finds - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-insurance-costs-20130821,0,807175.story

Why this unloved market is due for a bounce - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100973772

Judge approves Kodak's bankruptcy plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/kodak-bankruptcy-plan-approved/2678397/

Goldman Issues Mistaken Options Orders, Roiling Prices - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324747104579024964124614096.html

Barnes & Noble plunges 12% on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

21-Aug-2013 03:16

Smithfield sets vote on China firm's takeover - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/smithfield-takeover-china-vote/2676419/

Dow drops for fifth straight day; S&P 500 rises - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/20/stocks-tuesday/2675473/

Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Dick's Sporting Goods ... - Daily Political :: http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/stock-traders-purchase-high-volume-of-put-options-on-dicks-sporting-goods-dks.htm

Goldman Issues Mistaken Options Orders, Roiling Prices - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324747104579024964124614096.html

JPMorgan hires top law firm over Hong Kong probe - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/affd3638-09e6-11e3-bc4e-00144feabdc0.html

Ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio seeks $18 million tax refund - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/08/20/4251069/ex-qwest-ceo-nacchio-seeks-18.html

Asia stocks get lull in selling, sentiment skittish - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130821

Barnes & Noble plunges 12% on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

Home Depot Credits Housing Recovery for 17% Jump in Earnings - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/home-depot-earnings-jump-17-fueled-by-housing-recovery.html

Judge approves Kodak's bankruptcy plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/kodak-bankruptcy-plan-approved/2678397/

21-Aug-2013 02:15

Dow slips again; S&P, Nasdaq rebound - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/business/dow-slips-again-s-p-nasdaq-rebound-1.5922238

Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Dick's Sporting Goods ... - Daily Political :: http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/stock-traders-purchase-high-volume-of-put-options-on-dicks-sporting-goods-dks.htm

Latest Batch Of Y Combinator Startups: Established Entrepreneurs Solving Real ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2013/08/20/latest-batch-of-y-combinator-startups-established-entrepreneurs-solving-real-world-problems/

Home Depot Credits Housing Recovery for 17% Jump in Earnings - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/home-depot-earnings-jump-17-fueled-by-housing-recovery.html

Dollar Halts Decline Against Yen as Market Awaits Fed Minutes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/dollar-halts-decline-against-yen-as-market-awaits-fed-minutes.html

Goldman Issues Mistaken Options Orders, Roiling Prices - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324747104579024964124614096.html

JC Penney reports Q2 loss of $586 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/jc-penney-second-quarter-earnings/2673273/

JPMorgan hires top law firm over Hong Kong claims - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/affd3638-09e6-11e3-bc4e-00144feabdc0.html

Judge approves Kodak's bankruptcy plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/kodak-bankruptcy-plan-approved/2678397/

Barnes & Noble plunges 12% on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

21-Aug-2013 01:14

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

Wall Street regulator warns of marijuana stock scams - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-regulator-warns-marijuana-stock-scams-20130820,0,4288342.story

US bond yields retreat from 2-year peaks; Wall Street recovers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

The Enduring Appeal of Home Depot - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-305573/

Smithfield sets vote on China firm's takeover - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/smithfield-takeover-china-vote/2676419/

Dow drops for fifth straight day; S&P 500 rises - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/20/stocks-tuesday/2675473/

Consumer caution hits sales at US retailers - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f3e92594-09b6-11e3-ad07-00144feabdc0.html

Goldman faces losses on erroneous trades - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100975982

JPMorgan hires top law firm on HK claims - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/affd3638-09e6-11e3-bc4e-00144feabdc0.html

Judge approves Kodak's bankruptcy plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/kodak-bankruptcy-plan-approved/2678397/

21-Aug-2013 00:13

UPDATE 1-Cautious consumers, wet weather cloud Dick's Sporting outlook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/dickssportinggoods-results-idINL4N0GL2LI20130820

Goldman faces losses on erroneous trades - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f95200d6-09ad-11e3-ad07-00144feabdc0.html

US Stocks Halt 4-Day Drop Amid Retail Reports, Fed Bets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/u-s-stock-index-futures-retreat-amid-fed-tapering-bets.html

News Summary: JC Penney's 2Q Shows Signs of Life - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/news-summary-jc-penneys-2q-shows-signs-life-20016497

Dollar slides against euro and yen ahead of Fed minutes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97D0IN20130820

Best Buy shares jump 13% as profit surges - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/best-buy-second-quarter-earnings/2675663/

The Enduring Appeal of Home Depot - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-305573/

Smithfield sets vote on China firm's takeover - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/smithfield-takeover-china-vote/2676419/

Judge Approves Kodak Plan to Exit Bankruptcy - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/kodak-seeks-court-approval-reorganization-plan-20010700

Consumer caution hits sales at US retailers - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f3e92594-09b6-11e3-ad07-00144feabdc0.html

20-Aug-2013 23:12

US Stocks Flat As Investors Eye Retailer Results, Await Fed Minutes - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130820-706164.html

Asia's debt conundrum reawakens ghosts of 1990s crisis - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/af96c30a-095d-11e3-8b32-00144feabdc0.html

Minnesota Wild Owner Philip Falcone Gets $18 Million Misconduct Penalty - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/08/20/minnesota-wild-owner-philip-falcone-gets-18-million-misconduct-penalty/

Barnes & Noble stock plunges on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

Alabaster again delays Dick's Sporting Goods closing date - Alabaster Reporter :: http://www.alabasterreporter.com/2013/08/20/alabaster-again-delays-dicks-sporting-goods-closing-date/

US Stocks Halt 4-Day Drop Amid Retail Reports, Fed Bets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/u-s-stock-index-futures-retreat-amid-fed-tapering-bets.html

US bond yields retreat from 2-year peaks; Wall Street recovers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

Home Depot Profit Tops Analysts' Estimates on Housing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/home-depot-profit-tops-analysts-estimates-on-housing.html

Judge approves Kodak's bankruptcy plan - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/kodak-bankruptcy-plan-approved/2678397/

Best Buy shares jump 13% as profit surges - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/best-buy-second-quarter-earnings/2675663/

20-Aug-2013 22:11

First India, then Indonesia... who is next? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100973499

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

Wall Street regulator warns of marijuana stock scams - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-regulator-warns-marijuana-stock-scams-20130820,0,4288342.story

Best Buy profit surges to $266M, stock jumps - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/best-buy-second-quarter-earnings/2675663/

Home Depot Still Buying Back Stock Despite High PE - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-305477/

Penney Moves Focus Away From Tech Overhaul - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-305498/

Safety Bids Help Treasurys Recover - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130820-709256.html

Minnesota Wild Owner Philip Falcone Gets $18 Million Misconduct Penalty - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/08/20/minnesota-wild-owner-philip-falcone-gets-18-million-misconduct-penalty/

Study shows slower rise in job-based health costs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/08/20/employer-insurance-premiums/2676943/

Barnes & Noble stock plunges on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

20-Aug-2013 21:10

Stocks edge higher for first time in four days - Evansville Courier & Press :: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/aug/20/stocks-edge-higher-first-time-four-days/

Dick's Sporting Goods net rises despite sales dip - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dicks-sporting-goods-net-rises-despite-sales-dip-2013-08-20

It's In The Contract: Why Falcone Should Have Beat The SEC - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2013/08/20/its-in-the-contract-why-falcone-should-have-beat-the-sec/

Looking for Last-Minute Labor Day Travel Plans? Check Out the Hot Spots - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/08/20/labor-day-travel-destinations-2013/

Home Depot Earnings Jump 17%, Fueled by Housing Recovery - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/home-depot-earnings-jump-17-fueled-by-housing-recovery.html

US bond yields fall from two-year peaks; Wall St. rebounds - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

Best Buy profit surges to $266M, stock jumps - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/best-buy-second-quarter-earnings/2675663/

Obama Meets With Financial Regulators on Dodd-Frank Progress - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/obama-to-meet-financial-regulators-on-dodd-frank-implementation.html

Penney's 2Q Results Show Some Signs of Life - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/jc-penney-posts-big-2q-loss-falling-sales-20008881

Barnes & Noble stock plunges on poor earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/barnes-and-noble-first-quarter-earnings/2676399/

20-Aug-2013 20:09

UPDATE 1-Ally to raise capital, buy back stock from US - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/allyfinancial-treasury-idINL2N0GL0PI20130820

Home Depot Posts Bigger Profit, Hikes Guidance As Housing Rebounds - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/20/home-depot-posts-bigger-profit-hikes-guidance-as-housing-rebounds/

Penney sales tumble but back-to-school 'encouraging' so far - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-jcpenney-results-20130820,0,5124573.story

Barnes & Noble Chairman Drops Bid to Buy Its Bookstores - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/barnes-noble-chairman-drops-bid-to-buy-its-bookstores/

US warns on marijuana stock scams - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100975675

US Treasurys Bounce Back Amid Flight to Safety - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130820-708488.html

Germany says Greece will need more support - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/20/news/economy/greece-germany-bailout/

Wall Street rebounds from string of losses, retailers gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130820

Obama presses for action on bank rules - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974072

20-Aug-2013 19:08

Obama presses for action on bank rules - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974072

SEC orders hedge fund manager to pay $18 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/19/falcone-sec-settlement/2673265/

Wall Street rebounds after four-day slump; retailers gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130820

Labor Day Travel to Rise to Five-Year High, AAA Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/labor-day-travel-to-rise-to-five-year-high-aaa-says.html

Retail earnings offer early signs of optimism - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/retail-earnings-roundup/2675635/

UPDATE 1-Cautious consumers, wet weather cloud Dick's Sporting outlook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/dickssportinggoods-results-idINL4N0GL2LI20130820

US bond yields fall from two-year peaks; stocks mixed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

Tepco Says Contaminated Water Leaked From Fukushima Tank - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323608504579024420997687470.html

Home Depot Posts Bigger Profit, Hikes Guidance As Housing Rebounds - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/20/home-depot-posts-bigger-profit-hikes-guidance-as-housing-rebounds/

Penney sales tumble but back-to-school 'encouraging' so far - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-jcpenney-results-20130820,0,5124573.story

20-Aug-2013 18:07

Obama presses for action on bank rules - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974072

BHP Billiton commits $2.6bn to Canada's Jansen potash project - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2484c226-0967-11e3-8b32-00144feabdc0.html

Home Depot Posts Bigger Profit, Hikes Guidance As Housing Rebounds - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/20/home-depot-posts-bigger-profit-hikes-guidance-as-housing-rebounds/

JC Penney earnings worse than expected, but hope endures - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jc-penney-earnings-20130820,0,7184905.story

Despite Self-Imposed Ban, Dick's Sporting Goods Selling AR-15 Rifles At New ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/08/20/dicks-sporting-goods-selling-ar-15-rifles-at-outdoor-chain-despite-newtown-ban/

US bond yields retreat from two-year peaks; stocks mixed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

SEC orders hedge fund manager to pay $18 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/19/falcone-sec-settlement/2673265/

Barnes & Noble Chairman Drops Bid to Buy Its Bookstores - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/barnes-noble-chairman-drops-bid-to-buy-its-bookstores/

Labor Day Travel to Rise to Five-Year High, AAA Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/labor-day-travel-to-rise-to-five-year-high-aaa-says.html

Health Premiums Up 4% as Steep Climb Levels Off - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/business/survey-finds-modest-rise-in-health-insurance-premiums.html

20-Aug-2013 17:06

BHP Billiton commits $2.6bn to Canada's Jansen potash project - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2484c226-0967-11e3-8b32-00144feabdc0.html

Labor Day Travel to Rise to Five-Year High, AAA Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/labor-day-travel-to-rise-to-five-year-high-aaa-says.html

Barnes & Noble Chairman Drops Bid to Buy Its Bookstores - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/barnes-noble-chairman-drops-bid-to-buy-its-bookstores/

JC Penney reports Q2 loss of $586 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/jc-penney-second-quarter-earnings/2673273/

SEC orders hedge fund manager to pay $18 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/19/falcone-sec-settlement/2673265/

Stocks edge higher for first time in four days - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-08-20/stocks-edge-higher-for-first-time-in-four-days

Retail earnings offer early signs of optimism - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/retail-earnings-roundup/2675635/

Wall Street edges up, retailers take center stage - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130820

Health insurance premiums rise faster than wages - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/20/news/economy/health-insurance-premiums/

Dick's Sporting Goods Posts 2Q Miss, Lowers Outlook - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/08/20/dick-sporting-goods-misses-expectations/

20-Aug-2013 16:05

AAA: US Labor Day Travel Expected to Be Busiest Since 2008 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130820-700038.html

Obama presses for action on bank rules - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974072

Rupee Hits New Low, Recovers - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324747104579023823055903620.html

Home Depot Posts Bigger Profit, Hikes Guidance As Housing Rebounds - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/20/home-depot-posts-bigger-profit-hikes-guidance-as-housing-rebounds/

Minnesota Wild Owner Philip Falcone Gets $18 Million Misconduct Penalty - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/08/20/minnesota-wild-owner-philip-falcone-gets-18-million-misconduct-penalty/

Fed unease sends shares to one-month low, emerging markets suffer - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

Best Buy Profit Gains as Joly Trims Costs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/best-buy-profit-gains-as-joly-trims-costs.html

JC Penney reports Q2 loss of $586 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/jc-penney-second-quarter-earnings/2673273/

Dow briefly dips below 15000 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/20/stocks-tuesday/2675473/

Global Stocks Fall With Commodities on Fed as Bonds Rise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/asian-futures-fall-as-wti-drops-amid-treasury-yield-surge.html

20-Aug-2013 15:04

JC Penney reports Q2 loss of $586 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/jc-penney-second-quarter-earnings/2673273/

Obama presses for action on bank rules - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974072

The SEC's Tougher Stance - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/morning-agenda-the-s-e-c-s-tougher-stance/

Best Buy Strengthens The Case For Its Unlikely Turnaround - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/08/20/best-buy-strengthens-the-case-for-its-unlikely-turnaround/

Big expansion: Allegiant targets NYC, Charlotte markets - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/08/20/big-expansion-allegiant-targets-nyc-charlotte-markets/2675399/

Global sell-off worsens on flight from emerging markets - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974009

300 Tons of Contaminated Water Leak From Japanese Nuclear Plant - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/world/asia/300-tons-of-contaminated-water-leak-from-japanese-nuclear-plant.html

Surging homes sales boost Home Depot earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/20/home-depot-results/2675527/

Futures tick up with retail shares in focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130820

India's 10-Year Bonds Rise First Day in Six as Yields Lure Funds - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-20/india-bonds-reverse-drop-as-highest-yields-since-2001-lure-funds

20-Aug-2013 14:03

Hiring by JP Morgan Chase in Hong Kong Is Questioned - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-303981/

US Stock Futures Point to Losses - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-305004/

Which emerging market stocks have it the worst? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100973484

Surging homes sales boost Home Depot earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/20/home-depot-results/2675527/

Best Buy Profit Climbs on CEO Joly's Cost Cuts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/best-buy-profit-climbs-on-ceo-joly-s-cost-cuts-BKl84_G1SNO_cUsfVnBUNA.html

Falcone Agrees to Five-Year Ban in Stiffer Deal With SEC - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/falcone-agrees-to-five-year-ban-in-stiffer-deal-with-sec.html

Obama presses for action on bank rules - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100974072

BHP Billiton commits $2.6bn to Canada's Jansen potash project - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2484c226-0967-11e3-8b32-00144feabdc0.html

North Central West Virginia Airport to Offer Non-Stop Service to Orlando - WBOY-TV :: http://www.wboy.com/story/23180136/north-central-west-virginia-airport-to-offer-non-stop-service-to-orlando

JC Penney reports $586 million loss for quarter - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/20/jc-penney-second-quarter-earnings/2673273/

20-Aug-2013 13:02

Indonesia stocks, rupiah skid on economy concerns - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/19/us-indonesia-markets-fall-idINBRE97I0D720130819

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ignoring Write-Offs, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-said-to-avoid-billions-in-write-offs.html

JPMorgan investigated for bribery over allegations the bank hired children of top ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2396503/JPMorgan-investigated-bribery-allegations-bank-hired-children-Chinese-officials-exchange-business.html?ito%3Dfeeds-newsxml

NC jobless rate slightly up to 8.9 percent in July - WSOC Charlotte :: http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/nc-jobless-rate-slightly-89-percent-july/nZS8q/

Obama Presses for Action on Bank Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/business/obama-presses-for-action-on-bank-rules.html

What Comes Next for Phil Falcone? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/what-comes-next-for-phil-falcone-bti0zQm_RgS2mOl~H2sftg.html

Fed unease sends shares to one-month low, emerging markets suffer - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

Rupee Drops to Record on Fed Tapering Concern - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/rupee-drops-to-record-on-concern-fed-tapering-to-spur-outflows.html

Fukushima Springs Another Leak in Battle With Radiated Water - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/fukushima-springs-another-leak-in-battle-with-radioactive-water.html

UPDATE 2-Home Depot reaps benefits from US housing rebound - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/homedepot-results-idUSL2N0GL09X20130820

20-Aug-2013 12:01

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ignoring Write-Offs, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-said-to-avoid-billions-in-write-offs.html

JP Morgan Faces New Probe on Energy Trades - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323608504579023231762407414.html

CNOOC Limited Announces Its Satisfactory Results in All Business Aspects in ... - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cnooc-limited-announces-its-satisfactory-results-in-all-business-aspects-in-1h2013-2013-08-20

Obama Presses for Action on Bank Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/business/obama-presses-for-action-on-bank-rules.html

Iowa adds 5000 positions in July, yet jobless rate hits 4.8% - DesMoinesRegister.com :: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130820/BUSINESS/308200054/1001/NEWS/?odyssey%3Dnav%257Chead

Glencore Xstrata writes down $7.7bn in assets - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23765360

Falcone Down: Hedge-Fund Titan Settles With SEC, Faces Wall Street Ban - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2013/08/19/falcone-down-hedge-fund-titan-settles-with-sec-faces-wall-street-ban/

Allegiant Air to offer Tulsa-Orlando nonstop service - Tulsa World :: http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Allegiant_Air_to_offer_Tulsa_Orlando_nonstop_service/20130820_54_E1_CUTLIN792354

Wrecked Fukushima plant springs highly radioactive water leak - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-japan-fukushima-leak-idUSBRE97J02920130820

Rupee Drops to Record on Fed Tapering Concern - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/rupee-drops-to-record-on-concern-fed-tapering-to-spur-outflows.html

20-Aug-2013 11:00

Unemployment Rates Rise in Most US States in July - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/unemployment-rates-rise-us-states-july-20000330

La. gains 23400 jobs over 12 months through July - The Advocate :: http://theadvocate.com/news/business/6823298-123/la-gains-23400-jobs-over

Fed Finds 18 Large Banks Weak in at Least One Capital Area - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/fed-finds-big-banks-weak-in-at-least-one-capital-planning-area.html

FED:AAP Markets Report on Tuesday - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201308192255MERGENT_AU_AAPFW_12441272-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C08/19/2013%252010:55%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CFED%253AAAP%2520Markets%2520Report%2520on%2520Tuesday%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CMergent%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;AAPL%26ticker%3DAAPL

JP Morgan Faces New Probe on Energy Trades - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323608504579023231762407414.html

Falcone Agrees to Five-Year Ban in Stiffer Deal With SEC - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/falcone-agrees-to-five-year-ban-in-stiffer-deal-with-sec.html

Obama Presses for Action on Bank Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/business/obama-presses-for-action-on-bank-rules.html

India Lurches On The Edge Of An Economic Precipice - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/saritharai/2013/08/20/india-lurches-on-the-edge-of-an-economic-precipice/

World stock markets fall as attention remains focused on US Federal Reserve - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/asian-stock-markets-fall-as-attention-remains-focused-on-us-federal-reserve/2013/08/19/9254c464-0948-11e3-89fe-abb4a5067014_story.html

Glencore Xstrata $7.66 billion charge hits profit - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-08-20/glencore-profit-hit-by-7-dot-6-billion-xstrata-charge

20-Aug-2013 09:59

Payrolls Rose in 32 US States in July, Led by California - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/payrolls-rose-in-32-u-s-states-in-july-led-by-california.html

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ignoring Write-Offs, Report Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-said-to-avoid-billions-in-write-offs.html

Fed Finds 18 Large Banks Weak in at Least One Capital Area - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-19/fed-finds-big-banks-weak-in-at-least-one-capital-planning-area.html

Emerging markets selling hits sentiment - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/15888f42-0948-11e3-ad07-00144feabdc0.html

RBA Signals Rate Cuts Remain on Table as Currency Important - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/rba-signals-currency-important-as-rate-cut-option-remains-1-.html

Obama urges renewed push for Wall Street overhaul - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/08/20/obama-urges-renewed-push-for-wall-street-overhaul/Y38skvpTCSoP1i3USmISsJ/story.html

JPMorgan investigated by DoJ over possible energy market manipulation - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/10253615/JPMorgan-investigated-by-DoJ-over-possible-energy-market-manipulation.html

Falcone Agrees to Five-Year Ban in Stiffer Deal With SEC - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-20/falcone-agrees-to-five-year-ban-in-stiffer-deal-with-sec.html

Unease over Fed leaves shares at one-month low, bonds settle - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130820

Fukushima nuclear plant: Radioactive water leak found - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23764382