Tuesday, August 27, 2013

28-Aug-2013 08:06

US STOCKS-Wall St dips after Kerry blasts Syria over chemical weapons - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/26/markets-usa-stocks-idINL2N0GR1CE20130826

Wanted JPMorgan trader arrested in Spain - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hw_vFnwd6ZFTexrQJm1IpTA3OWrw?docId%3DCNG.2925cb87f7bc65d34c4f89528704f6fe.191

Jitters Over Syria Hit Asian Markets - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323906804579039644089859968.html

Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/business/wal-mart-to-offer-health-benefits-to-domestic-partners.html

Dallas home prices rose a record 8 percent in June; slower growth expected - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/residential-real-estate/20130827-dallas-home-prices-rose-a-record-8-percent-in-june-slower-growth-expected.ece

UPDATE 1-Fonterra products free of botulism bacteria-NZ ministry - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/newzealand-milk-contamination-idUSL4N0GT0UZ20130828

Oil hits six-month peak on Syria; Asian stocks, India rupee slump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130828

Indian rupee hurtles lower as foreign investors flee - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/us-india-rupee-idUSBRE97R06K20130828

Markets Sag in Asia, With Investors Nervous Over Syria - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/business/global/markets-sag-in-asia-with-investors-nervous-over-syria.html

US seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims: source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/us-jpmorgan-mbs-idUSBRE97Q0YE20130828

28-Aug-2013 07:05

JPM's 'London Whale' Supervisor Arrested in Spain - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/08/27/jpm-whale-supervisor-arrested-in-spain/

A 40-Year-Old Surf Company Declares Its Brand Is Worthless - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/08/27/a-40-year-old-surf-company-declares-its-brand-is-worthless/

Burger King To Offer 'French Fry Burger' For $1 - WRIC :: http://www.wric.com/story/23266384/burger-king-to-offer-french-fry-burger-for-1

U.S. Bank Legal Bills Exceed $100 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/u-s-bank-legal-bills-exceed-100-billion.html

Wal-Mart Same-Sex Benefits Puts Pressure on Hold-Outs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/wal-mart-same-sex-benefits-puts-pressure-on-hold-outs.html

Syria woes not alike Iraq war; rupee undervalued: JPMorgan - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/fii-view/syria-woes-not-alike-iraq-war-rupee-undervalued-jpmorgan_941557.html

Dallas home prices rose a record 8 percent in June; slower growth expected - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/residential-real-estate/20130827-dallas-home-prices-rose-a-record-8-percent-in-june-slower-growth-expected.ece

NZ Ministry Says Fonterra Whey Protein Couldn't Cause Botulism - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/nz-ministry-says-fonterra-whey-protein-couldn-t-cause-botulism.html

Oil punches past $110 as Syria strike fears rise - MarketWatch (blog) :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-punches-past-110-as-syria-strike-fears-rise-2013-08-27

Asian shares hit 7-week low, oil at 6-month peak on Syria worries - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/markets-global-idINDEE97R00S20130828

28-Aug-2013 06:04

Billabong Reports Record Loss - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037822521863040.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Ex-JPMorgan trader arrested in Spain - Fremont Tribune :: http://fremonttribune.com/news/world/europe/ex-jpmorgan-trader-arrested-in-spain/article_8b22d4dd-6410-509a-b5f4-580478827750.html

His Links Severed, Ackman Sells Stake in JC Penney - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/ackman-moves-to-sell-stake-in-j-c-penney/

French Fry Burger? See who's selling fries on a burger for a buck. - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0827/French-Fry-Burger-See-who-s-selling-fries-on-a-burger-for-a-buck.

Add Syria to the worry list on Wall Street - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/26/syria-wall-street-worry-list/2703929/

Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/business/wal-mart-to-offer-health-benefits-to-domestic-partners.html

Regulators Prepare Penalties for JPMorgan - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/regulators-prepare-penalties-for-jpmorgan/

Yen sets 2-week high vs dollar on Syria uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97D0IN20130828

Brent Crude May Spike to $150 on Syria Spillover, SocGen Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/brent-crude-may-spike-to-150-on-syria-spillover-socgen-says.html

Dallas home prices rose a record 8 percent in June; slower growth expected - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/residential-real-estate/20130827-dallas-home-prices-rose-a-record-8-percent-in-june-slower-growth-expected.ece

28-Aug-2013 05:03

Billabong Reports Record Loss - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037822521863040.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Middle-east concerns hit EM currencies - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5b3035e2-0ef0-11e3-ae66-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fmarkets%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

Burger King To Offer 'French Fry Burger' For $1 - WRIC :: http://www.wric.com/story/23266384/burger-king-to-offer-french-fry-burger-for-1

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

His Links Severed, Ackman Sells Stake in JC Penney - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/ackman-moves-to-sell-stake-in-j-c-penney/

Wall Street's 'fear' trade takes hold - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/27/fear-trade-returns-on-wall-street-amid-syria-fears/2705421/

Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/business/wal-mart-to-offer-health-benefits-to-domestic-partners.html

June home prices up 12.1% from year ago - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/27/case-shiller-index-june/2705137/

Regulators Prepare Penalties for JPMorgan - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/regulators-prepare-penalties-for-jpmorgan/

WTI at Two-Year High on Concern Syria Conflict Will Cut Supplies - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/wti-crude-gains-a-second-day-after-surging-to-2012-high-on-syria.html

28-Aug-2013 04:02

Ackman Takes $500 Million Loss on Penney as Saga Ends - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/ackman-s-pershing-sells-stake-in-j-c-penney-for-504-million.html

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

RPT-UPDATE 3-JPMorgan's former "London Whale" supervisor arrested in Spain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/jmorgan-whale-update-idUSL6N0GS1S720130828

French Fry Burger To Be Added To Burger King Menu - WebProNews :: http://www.webpronews.com/french-fry-burger-to-be-added-to-burger-king-menu-2013-08

Oil hits six-month high, Nikkei tumbles on Syria worries - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130828

Regulators Prepare Penalties for JPMorgan - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/regulators-prepare-penalties-for-jpmorgan/

Wall Street's 'fear' trade takes hold - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/27/fear-trade-returns-on-wall-street-amid-syria-fears/2705421/

Walmart to cover benefits for domestic partners - WWLP 22News :: http://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/walmart-to-cover-benefits-for-domestic-partners

MarksJarvis: Stock market cools as Syrian conflict heats up - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0828-gail-20130828,0,3657106.story

June home prices up 12.1% from year ago - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/27/case-shiller-index-june/2705137/

28-Aug-2013 03:01

Ackman's JC Penney Sale Ends Failed Saga to Agitate for Change - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-27/ackman-s-j-dot-c-dot-penney-sale-ends-failed-saga-to-agitate-for-change

Middle-east concerns hit EM currencies - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5b3035e2-0ef0-11e3-ae66-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fmarkets%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

Burger King To Offer 'French Fry Burger' For $1 - New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio :: http://nj1015.com/burger-king-to-offer-french-fry-burger-for-1/

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

Wal-Mart to extend health plans to same-sex partners; Bank of America to face ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/wal-mart-to-extend-health-plans-to-same-sex-partners-bank-of-america-to-face-fraud-trial/2013/08/27/07fbdb5a-0f55-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html

Las Vegas Sands resolves laundering case with $47 million deal - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/27/news/companies/las-vegas-sands/

RPT-UPDATE 3-JPMorgan's former "London Whale" supervisor arrested in Spain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/jmorgan-whale-update-idUSL6N0GS1S720130828

Home Price Growth Beginning To Slow Down, Says S&P/Case-Shiller - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/08/27/home-price-growth-beginning-to-slow-down-says-spcase-shiller/

Wall Street's 'fear' trade takes hold - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/27/fear-trade-returns-on-wall-street-amid-syria-fears/2705421/

Regulators Prepare Penalties for JPMorgan - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/regulators-prepare-penalties-for-jpmorgan/

28-Aug-2013 02:00

Ackman Takes Big Hit With J.C. Penney Sale After Grand Plan Fails - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/27/ackman-takes-bit-hit-with-j-c-penney-sale-after-grand-plan-fails/

Billabong triples annual net loss - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/billabong-triples-annual-net-loss-article-1.1438647?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bnydnrss%252Fsports%252Fhockey%252Fislanders%2B(Sports%252FHockey%252FIslanders)

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

Fast Food Additions: 'Mighty Wings' and 'French Fry Burger' - fox8.com :: http://fox8.com/2013/08/27/fast-food-additions-mighty-wings-and-french-fry-burger/

Home Prices Rose in June, and Confidence Is Climbing - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/business/economy/gauges-of-home-prices-and-consumer-confidence-rise.html

Wal-Mart to extend health plans to same-sex partners; Bank of America to face ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/wal-mart-to-extend-health-plans-to-same-sex-partners-bank-of-america-to-face-fraud-trial/2013/08/27/07fbdb5a-0f55-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html

French Court Lifts an Environmental Ban on Mercedes-Benz Sales - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/business/global/french-court-lifts-ban-on-mercedes-benz-autos.html

'London Whale' Penalties Put at $500 Million to $600 Million - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038502894302212.html

IRS sets penalties for not getting healthcare insurance under ACA - UPI.com :: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/08/27/IRS-sets-penalties-for-not-getting-healthcare-insurance-under-ACA/UPI-57071377647895/

Stocks tumble, oil surges on Syria jitters - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/27/stocks-tuesday/2704739/

28-Aug-2013 00:59

US STOCKS-Wall Street skids on concern over possible attack on Syria - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0GS1MQ20130827

Is Burger King's "French Fry Burger" Exactly What You Hope It Is? Or Exactly ... - Vanity Fair :: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/08/is-burger-king-s-french-fry-burger-exactly-what-you-hope-it-is-or-exactly-what-you-fear-it-is

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

Home Price Growth Beginning To Slow Down, Says S&P/Case-Shiller - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/08/27/home-price-growth-beginning-to-slow-down-says-spcase-shiller/

Ackman Takes Big Hit With J.C. Penney Sale After Grand Plan Fails - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/27/ackman-takes-bit-hit-with-j-c-penney-sale-after-grand-plan-fails/

Markets hit as Syria fears spark shares sell-off and oil price rise - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23848721

Total 'London Whale' Fines for JP Morgan Expected to Be $500 Million to $600 ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-310459/

UPDATE 1-US seeking $6 bln from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims -source - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/idINL2N0GS1R120130827

Walmart to offer same-sex domestic benefits - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/27/walmart-same-sex-domestic-partner-benefits/2710675/

MY BIZ: Rupee records biggest drop EVER as rising Food Subsidy Bill hits market - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2403274/MY-BIZ-Rupee-records-biggest-drop-EVER-rising-Food-Subsidy-Bill-hits-market.html?ito%3Dfeeds-newsxml

27-Aug-2013 23:58

Wanted JPMorgan trader arrested in Spain - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hw_vFnwd6ZFTexrQJm1IpTA3OWrw?docId%3DCNG.2925cb87f7bc65d34c4f89528704f6fe.191

Nissan Expects to Market Self-Driving Cars by 2020 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038832031956964.html

Stocks tumble, oil surges on Syria jitters - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/27/stocks-tuesday/2704739/

Home Price Growth Beginning To Slow Down, Says S&P/Case-Shiller - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/08/27/home-price-growth-beginning-to-slow-down-says-spcase-shiller/

Is Burger King's "French Fry Burger" Exactly What You Hope It Is? Or Exactly ... - Vanity Fair :: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/08/is-burger-king-s-french-fry-burger-exactly-what-you-hope-it-is-or-exactly-what-you-fear-it-is

JC Penney shares fall as Ackman sells stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/jc-penney-ackman-pershing/2702645/

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

Wal-Mart Expands Benefits to Domestic Partners - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/wal-mart-expands-benefits-domestic-partners-20086586

JPMorgan woes deepen as US demands $6bn penalty - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/423ba922-0f27-11e3-ae66-00144feabdc0.html

Markets hit as Syria fears spark shares sell-off and oil price rise - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23848721

27-Aug-2013 22:57

JPMorgan's former 'London Whale' supervisor arrested in Spain - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/uk-jpmorgan-whale-idUKBRE97Q0D820130827

Oil, Treasurys and Gold Surge as Investors Seek Havens - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324906304579039141859937638.html

Wal-Mart offers health benefits to US workers' domestic partners - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-walmart-benefits-idUSBRE97Q0QL20130827

FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rise as Syria fears spur demand for safety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/markets-forex-idUSL2N0GS1RW20130827

US demands more than $6 billion from JPMorgan - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100991740

Home Price Growth Beginning To Slow Down, Says S&P/Case-Shiller - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/08/27/home-price-growth-beginning-to-slow-down-says-spcase-shiller/

Utah consumer confidence reaches record, but worries are plentiful - Salt Lake Tribune :: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/56789009-79/consumer-confidence-percent-economy.html.csp

Syria worries send oil to six-month high; stocks tumble - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130827

JC Penney shares fall as Ackman sells stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/jc-penney-ackman-pershing/2702645/

Will Smoke From Lew's Burning Pants Obscure Debt Deal? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/will-smoke-from-lew-s-pants-obscure-debt-ceiling-deal-.html

27-Aug-2013 21:56

Former Trader in JP Morgan 'Whale' Case Arrested - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038502894302212.html

JC Penney shares jump on Bill Ackman stake sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/jc-penney-ackman-pershing/2702645/

Americans' Confidence Improves on Employment Prospects: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-in-u-dot-s-dot-unexpectedly-climbed-in-august-1

Treasury Prods Lawmakers on Raising Debt Ceiling - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/us/politics/treasury-warns-congress-over-raising-debt-ceiling.html

Burger King The Better Bet As McDonald's Slumps? - ValueWalk :: http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/08/burger-king-better-bet-mcdonalds-slumps/

June home prices up 12.1% from year ago - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/27/case-shiller-index-june/2705137/

US seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims: source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-jpmorgan-mbs-idUSBRE97Q0YE20130827

Syria worries send oil to six-month high; stocks slide - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130827

Oil Climbs Above $109 a Barrel on Syrian Crisis - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/oil-climbs-109-barrel-syrian-crisis-20086422

Vermont nuclear power plant to shut down in 2014 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/27/vermont-yankee-nuclear-plant-closure/2707987/

27-Aug-2013 20:55

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

Spanish Authorities Arrest Former JPMorgan Employee - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/spanish-authorities-arrest-former-jpmorgan-employee/

Ackman Takes Big Hit With J.C. Penney Sale After Grand Plan Fails - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/27/ackman-takes-bit-hit-with-j-c-penney-sale-after-grand-plan-fails/

Syria conflict causes crude oil prices to rise, stocks to tumble - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-syria-conflict-causes-crude-oil-prices-to-rise-stocks-tumble-20130827,0,1641478.story

Treasury Prods Lawmakers on Raising Debt Ceiling - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/us/politics/treasury-warns-congress-over-raising-debt-ceiling.html

Gold Hits Three Month High on Syria, Debt-Ceiling Worries - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130827-709022.html

Wall Street falls as nations back firm response to Syria - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130827

Wal-Mart to cover benefits for domestic partners - WQAD.com -- Quad Cities News & Weather from WQAD :: http://wqad.com/2013/08/27/wal-mart-to-cover-benefits-for-domestic-partners/

Burger King To Offer $1 'French Fry' Burger — Would You Like Fries On That? - CBS Local :: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/burger-king-to-offer-1-french-fry-burger-would-you-like-fries-on-that/

June home prices up 12.1% from year ago - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/27/case-shiller-index-june/2705137/

27-Aug-2013 19:54

'Mighty Wings' landing at McDonald's - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/mcdonalds-chicken-wings-wings-fast-food-quick-service-restaurants/2700313/

Former Trader in JP Morgan 'Whale' Case Arrested - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038502894302212.html

JC Penney shares jump on Bill Ackman stake sale - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/jc-penney-ackman-pershing/2702645/

Dow slumps 130 points on talk of US strike on Syria - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://www.nbcnews.com/business/dow-slumps-130-points-talk-us-strike-syria-8C11009859

Syria conflict causes crude oil prices to rise, stocks to tumble - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-syria-conflict-causes-crude-oil-prices-to-rise-stocks-tumble-20130827,0,1641478.story

Currency Market: US Dollar Index Failed on Another Test - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/currency-market-us-dollar-index-failed-on-another-test-cm270660

French Fry Burger latest weapon in fast-food wars - WOKV :: http://www.wokv.com/news/news/national/french-fry-burger-latest-weapon-fast-food-wars/nZdbB/

Home Price Growth Beginning To Slow Down, Says S&P/Case-Shiller - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/08/27/home-price-growth-beginning-to-slow-down-says-spcase-shiller/

Five Reasons the Debt Ceiling Fight Is Scarier This Time - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-27/five-reasons-the-debt-ceiling-fight-is-scarier-this-time

Americans' Confidence Improves on Employment Prospects: Economy - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-in-u-dot-s-dot-unexpectedly-climbed-in-august-1

27-Aug-2013 18:53

Oil Futures Hit 6-Month High as Syria Conflict Escalates - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130827-707216.html

McDonald's May Lose in Burger King Pair Trade: Chart - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/mcdonald-s-may-lose-in-burger-king-pair-trade-chart.html

Debt Showdown Draws Nearer As Treasury Sets a Deadline - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579037181763668714.html

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ sags vs yen as investors shun risk on Syria - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/markets-canada-dollar-bonds-idINL2N0GS0LP20130827

Consumer Confidence Appears to Improve in August, Surprising Economists - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12019696/1/consumer-confidence-appears-to-improve-in-august-surprising-economists.html

Rupee crosses 66 mark against dollar as FM allays fears on food programme - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/Markets/Rupee-crosses-66-mark-against-dollar-as-FM-allays-fears-on-food-programme/Article1-1113505.aspx

Home Price Growth Beginning To Slow Down, Says S&P/Case Shiller - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2013/08/27/home-price-growth-beginning-to-slow-down-says-spcase-shiller/

Wall St. drops on possible action against Syria - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130827

Former Trader in JP Morgan 'Whale' Case Arrested - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038502894302212.html

Ackman Takes Big Hit With J.C. Penney Sale After Grand Plan Fails - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/27/ackman-takes-bit-hit-with-j-c-penney-sale-after-grand-plan-fails/

27-Aug-2013 17:52

China arrests British, American investigators - York Dispatch :: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/nation/ci_23950239/china-arrests-british-american-investigators

Indian Rupee Breaches 66 to Dollar - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579037991813071888.html

Wall Street slides on worry West will strike Syria - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130827

Bill Ackman to sell JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/jc-penney-ackman-pershing/2702645/

Oil jumps as Syria conflict heats up - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/27/investing/oil-syria-military/

US home prices rise but at slower pace, consumers optimistic - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-usa-economy-homes-index-idUSBRE97Q0IA20130827

Stolen bucket truck knocks down power lines in NY - KFOX El Paso :: http://www.kfoxtv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/29f658fb-www.kfoxtv.com.shtml

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ sags vs yen as investors shun risk on Syria - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/markets-canada-dollar-bonds-idINL2N0GS0LP20130827

Consumer Confidence Appears to Improve in August, Surprising Economists - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12019696/1/consumer-confidence-appears-to-improve-in-august-surprising-economists.html

Ex-JPMorgan Trader Released, Opposing U.S. Extradition - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/former-jpmorgan-trader-martin-artajo-arrested-in-madrid-1-.html

27-Aug-2013 16:51

Asia stocks fall as Syria jitters escalate - Salon :: http://www.salon.com/2013/08/27/asia_stocks_fall_as_syria_jitters_escalate/singleton/

Evolution Fresh(TM) Cold-Pressed Juice and Evolution Harvest(TM) Snacks ... - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/evolution-freshtm-cold-pressed-juice-and-evolution-harvesttm-snacks-launch-nationwide-in-whole-foods-marketr-2013-08-27?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

JPMorgan's former "London Whale" supervisor arrested in Spain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-jpmorgan-whale-idUSBRE97Q0D620130827

Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Increased at Slower Pace - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/home-prices-in-20-u-s-cities-increased-at-slower-pace-in-june.html

Police in China Release Details in Private Sleuths' Arrest - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324906304579038501476868812.html

Consumer Confidence Index in US Increases to 81.5 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/consumer-confidence-index-in-u-s-increased-to-81-5-in-august.html

Ackman Moves to Dump Entire Stake in JC Penney - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037251135114142.html

Vermont Yankee Nuke Plant to Close by End of 2014 - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/vermont-yankee-nuke-plant-close-end-2014-20079356

Oil jumps as Syria conflict heats up - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/27/investing/oil-syria-military/

Wall Street slides on worry West will strike Syria - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9770GZ20130827

27-Aug-2013 15:50

Detained US-British couple shown on Chinese television in handcuffs - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/detained-western-couple-shown-on-chinese-television-in-handcuffs/2013/08/27/e3ec04f6-0eff-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html

Indian Rupee Breaches 66 to Dollar - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579037991813071888.html

German Business Confidence Rises to Highest in 16 Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/german-business-confidence-rises-to-highest-in-16-months.html

Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Increased at Slower Pace - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/home-prices-in-20-u-s-cities-increased-at-slower-pace-in-june.html

Ackman Moves to Dump Entire Stake in JC Penney - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037251135114142.html

Entergy to Close Vermont Nuclear Plant - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-310012/

Worries about a possible military strike against Syria push down stocks; oil rises - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/worries-about-a-possible-military-strike-against-syria-push-down-stocks-oil-rises/2013/08/27/ec0af692-0f1d-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html

Tiffany's China Business Sparkles, But US Sales Slow - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/27/tiffanys-china-business-sparkles-but-u-s-sales-slow/

Ex-JPMorgan Trader Released, Opposing U.S. Extradition - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/former-jpmorgan-trader-martin-artajo-arrested-in-madrid-1-.html

Stocks tumble as Syria jitters escalate - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/27/stocks-tuesday/2704739/

27-Aug-2013 14:49

Billionaire Dan Loeb Gets Artsy: Third Point Goes Activist On Sotheby's - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/08/26/billionaire-dan-loeb-gets-artsy-third-point-goes-activist-on-sothebys/

Detained US-British couple shown on Chinese television in handcuffs - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/detained-western-couple-shown-on-chinese-television-in-handcuffs/2013/08/27/e3ec04f6-0eff-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html

JetBlue Takeover Appeal Grows Amid AMR Limbo: Real M&A - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-26/jetblue-takeover-appeal-grows-amid-amr-limbo-real-m-a.html

Spanish Authorities Arrest Former JPMorgan Employee - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/spanish-authorities-arrest-former-jpmorgan-employee/

Starbucks to open first Columbia store, will sell Columbian coffee - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2013/08/starbucks-to-open-first-columbia.html

UPDATE 1-Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/hitechpharmacal-offer-idUSL4N0GS2G920130827

German Business Confidence Rises to Highest in 16 Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/german-business-confidence-rises-to-highest-in-16-months.html

Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-tiffany-results-idUSBRE97Q0EG20130827

'Mighty Wings' landing at McDonald's - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/mcdonalds-chicken-wings-wings-fast-food-quick-service-restaurants/2700313/

27-Aug-2013 13:48

German business confidence rises for fourth month: Ifo - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghsknBv4pk5mpeU8RwblF9G_jtFg?docId%3DCNG.c7f3d5d86e44e790c679886c2e48d055.01

Billionaire Dan Loeb Gets Artsy: Third Point Goes Activist On Sotheby's - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2013/08/26/billionaire-dan-loeb-gets-artsy-third-point-goes-activist-on-sothebys/

His Links Severed, Ackman Sells Stake in JC Penney - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/ackman-moves-to-sell-stake-in-j-c-penney/

Sinkhole that ate car costs NW Ohio city $100000 - Montana Standard :: http://mtstandard.com/news/national/sinkhole-that-ate-car-costs-nw-ohio-city/article_3a99caa2-4c8e-5b27-861e-2f13eea46f81.html

Bank of Montreal Profit Tops Estimates on Consumer Lending (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-27/bank-of-montreal-profit-rises-17-percent-on-higher-consumer-lending

Trader in JP Morgan 'Whale' Case Arrested - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038502894302212.html

Starbucks Takes Evolution Fresh Juices, New Evolution Harvest Snacks to ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038053003212892.html

Detained US-British couple shown on Chinese television in handcuffs - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/detained-western-couple-shown-on-chinese-television-in-handcuffs/2013/08/27/e3ec04f6-0eff-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html

Premarket: Syria threat sends stocks tumbling, gold and crude rallying - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/inside-the-market/market-updates/premarket/article13948581/

Syria doubts drive up oil, yen; stocks fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130827

27-Aug-2013 12:47

The Deal: American Airlines Profit Soars - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12018718/1/the-deal-american-airlines-profit-soars.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

'Mighty Wings' landing at McDonald's - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/26/mcdonalds-chicken-wings-wings-fast-food-quick-service-restaurants/2700313/

Tough Talk on Syria Chills the Markets - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Argentina to Reopen Debt Swap After Adverse U.S. Court Ruling - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/argentina-to-reopen-debt-swap-after-adverse-u-s-court-ruling.html

German business confidence rises for fourth month: Ifo - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghsknBv4pk5mpeU8RwblF9G_jtFg?docId%3DCNG.c7f3d5d86e44e790c679886c2e48d055.01

British fraud investigator in China TV confession - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5bf8c860-0ecb-11e3-81ab-00144feabdc0.html

Sinkhole that ate car costs NW Ohio city $100000 - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/27/3588203/sinkhole-that-ate-car-costs-nw.html

Ackman Moves to Dump Entire Stake in JC Penney - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037251135114142.html

Syria doubts drive up oil, yen; stocks fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130827

Starbucks Takes Evolution Fresh Juices, New Evolution Harvest Snacks to ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323407104579038053003212892.html

27-Aug-2013 11:46

The Deal: American Airlines Profit Soars - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12018718/1/the-deal-american-airlines-profit-soars.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

— dips against yen, US durable goods data in focus - Pakistan Daily Times :: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page%3D2013%255C08%255C27%255Cstory_27-8-2013_pg5_16

McDonald's to add Mighty Wings to national menu - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-mcdonalds-mighty-wings-20130826,0,1001599.story

Argentina Reopens Debt Swap for Second Time - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323906804579037643720426328.html

Ackman Moves to Dump Entire Stake in JC Penney - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037251135114142.html

Syria doubts drive up oil, yen; stocks slip - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130827

British fraud investigator in China TV confession - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5bf8c860-0ecb-11e3-81ab-00144feabdc0.html

US Treasury to reach debt ceiling in mid-October - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23845905

German Business Confidence Rises to Highest in 16 Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/german-business-confidence-rises-to-highest-in-16-months.html

Billabong reduces the value of its brand to zero - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23845908

27-Aug-2013 10:45

US Stocks Turn Lower Late Amid Syria Worries - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130826-707542.html

Third Point increases stake in Sotheby's to 5.7 pct - filing - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/26/funds-hedge-thirdpoint-idINL2N0GR1LV20130826

JP Morgan told to pay Blavatnik $50m in damages - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23845347

Pennsylvania's Capital Files Plan for Finances With Court - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/us/pennsylvanias-capital-files-plan-for-finances-with-court.html

Ackman Moves to Dump Entire Stake in JC Penney - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037251135114142.html

Syria doubts drive up oil, yen; stocks slip - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/27/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130827

Treasury Prods Lawmakers on Raising Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/us/politics/treasury-warns-congress-over-raising-debt-ceiling.html

Billabong Losses Triple as Brand Deemed Worthless - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-26/billabong-posts-a-860-million-loss-as-brand-deemed-worthless

German Business Confidence Rises to Highest in 16 Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/german-business-confidence-rises-to-highest-in-16-months.html

China confirms Briton arrest in data collection probe - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-23841895

27-Aug-2013 09:44

US dollar steady vs yen, hovers below recent 3-week high - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/us-dollar-steady-vs-yen-hovers-below-recent-3-week-high/articleshow/22062338.cms

Euro-Area Economic Confidence Seen Up to 17-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-25/euro-area-economic-confidence-seen-up-to-17-month-high.html

Pennsylvania's Capital Files Plan for Finances With Court - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/27/us/pennsylvanias-capital-files-plan-for-finances-with-court.html

Sotheby's Auction House Becomes Target of Loeb's Third Point - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-26/sotheby-s-auctioneer-target-of-loeb-s-third-point-activist-firm.html

JP Morgan told to pay Blavatnik $50m in damages - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23845347

Ackman Moves to Dump Entire Stake in JC Penney - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324591204579037251135114142.html

Oil Rises in Asia on Fears of US Attack on Syria - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130827-701018.html

Billabong brand declared worthless as company posts huge loss - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/27/news/billabong/

British fraud investigator in China TV confession - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5bf8c860-0ecb-11e3-81ab-00144feabdc0.html

US Treasury to reach debt ceiling in mid-October - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23845905