Thursday, August 29, 2013

30-Aug-2013 08:54

Fed staff broke rules with early minutes release - MarketWatch (blog) :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-staff-broke-rules-with-early-minutes-release-2013-08-29

America sees downward shift in driving - Press Herald :: http://www.pressherald.com/news/nationworld/america-sees-downward-shift-in-driving_2013-08-30.html

Fast food workers in US strike to demand fair pay - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10275292/Fast-food-workers-in-US-strike-to-demand-fair-pay.html

US banks earn record $42.2B in 2nd quarter - The News-Press :: http://www.news-press.com/viewart/20130830/BUSINESS/308300017/U-S-banks-earn-record-42-2B-2nd-quarter

Japan's Prices Rise Most Since 2008 in Boost for Abe - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/japan-prices-rise-at-fastest-pace-since-2008-in-abenomics-boost.html

Dollar index steady near four-week high; yen inches up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/30/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97D0IN20130830

Nasdaq takes some blame for 3-hour breakdown - Daily Herald :: http://www.heraldextra.com/business/nasdaq-takes-some-blame-for--hour-breakdown/article_b91f9421-0662-5cd2-8e3d-6ec0a7ec1493.html

Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the IRS - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/us/politics/irs-to-recognize-all-gay-marriages-regardless-of-state.html

PC sales will fall 9.7 percent in 2013, firm says - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-08-29/pc-sales-will-fall-9-dot-7-percent-in-2013-firm-says
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30-Aug-2013 07:53

Fed staff broke rules with early minutes release - MarketWatch (blog) :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-staff-broke-rules-with-early-minutes-release-2013-08-29

Sinopec to Pay Apache $3.1 Billion for Egyptian Oil Stake - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323324904579043643918751178.html

Is USA's love affair with the automobile over? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/29/national-love-affair-with-automobile-over/2726519/

Verizon in Talks to Buy Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Boston fast food workers strike for higher wages - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/08/29/boston-fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-wages/fyb5NkLat7ls0zpPFKDHgN/story.html

Married Same-Sex Couples Get Tax Equity - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324009304579043082275607214.html

Japan's Prices Rise Most Since 2008 in Boost for Abe: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/japan-prices-rise-at-fastest-pace-since-2008-in-abenomics-boost.html

Oil prices fall below $108 a barrel after Britain refrains from approving action ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/oil-prices-fall-below-108-a-barrel-after-britain-refrains-from-approving-action-against-syria/2013/08/30/e924f498-1137-11e3-a2b3-5e107edf9897_story.html

Bank failures: FDIC charts striking improvement in industry's health - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-fdic-problem-banks-failures-20130829,0,5025571.story

Outlook for PC shipments worsens: IDC - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-technology-pcs-outlook-idUSBRE97S15H20130829
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30-Aug-2013 06:52

Report Says Fed Broke Its Own Secrecy Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/report-says-fed-broke-its-own-secrecy-rules.html

IDC lowers tablet sales predictions as competition heats up - BGR :: http://bgr.com/2013/08/29/tablet-sales-predictions-idc/

America sees downward shift in driving - Press Herald :: http://www.pressherald.com/news/nationworld/america-sees-downward-shift-in-driving_2013-08-30.html

Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the IRS - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/us/politics/irs-to-recognize-all-gay-marriages-regardless-of-state.html

Low-paid workers are marching for equality - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Japanese inflation hits five-year high - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/30/japan-inflation-highest-years/2736157/

Nasdaq says software flaw exposed in data flood led to halt - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/08/29/nasdaq-says-software-flaw-exposed-data-flood-led-halt/rgpIkdMo7YvoSZS1xBdafL/story.html

Asian shares mostly rise as Syria action on hold - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130830

Bank failures: FDIC charts striking improvement in industry's health - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-fdic-problem-banks-failures-20130829,0,5025571.story
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30-Aug-2013 05:51

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/

Report Says Fed Broke Its Own Secrecy Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/report-says-fed-broke-its-own-secrecy-rules.html

Gay Marriages in All States Get Recognition From the IRS - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/us/politics/irs-to-recognize-all-gay-marriages-regardless-of-state.html

Japan's Prices Rise Most Since 2008 in Boost for Abe: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/japan-prices-rise-at-fastest-pace-since-2008-in-abenomics-boost.html

Flood of data caused Nasdaq trading halt; head of Swiss firm resigns over a death - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/flood-of-data-caused-nasdaq-trading-halt-head-of-swiss-firm-resigns-over-a-death/2013/08/29/547713d8-10e4-11e3-b4cb-fd7ce041d814_story.html

Low-paid workers are marching for equality - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Is USA's love affair with the automobile over? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/29/national-love-affair-with-automobile-over/2726519/

Verizon in Talks to Buy Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Asian shares mostly rise as Syria action on hold - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130830

Illinois banks lag in earnings growth, FDIC reports - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-fdic-bank-health-20130829,0,367979.story
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30-Aug-2013 04:50

United States' 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/second-quarter-gdp-revised-sharply-higher.html

Report Says Fed Broke Its Own Secrecy Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/report-says-fed-broke-its-own-secrecy-rules.html

Gay Marriages in All States Get Recognition From the IRS - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/us/politics/irs-to-recognize-all-gay-marriages-regardless-of-state.html

Shutdown at Nasdaq Is Traced to Software - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/nasdaq-blames-a-surge-of-data-for-trading-halt/

Low-paid workers are marching for equality - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Japan's Prices Rise Most Since 2008 in Boost for Abe: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/japan-prices-rise-at-fastest-pace-since-2008-in-abenomics-boost.html

Vodafone, Verizon in talks for $100B-plus deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/verizon-vodphone-deal-share-price-spike/2725285/

Syria: Would military strikes push oil prices to record highs? - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23894507

Pressure high at the top in Zurich - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0142da34-10c7-11e3-b291-00144feabdc0.html

Illinois banks lag in earnings growth, FDIC reports - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-fdic-bank-health-20130829,0,367979.story
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30-Aug-2013 03:49

Stats show Americans not that into driving anymore - San Angelo Standard Times :: http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2013/aug/29/stats-show-americans-not-that-into-driving/

Fewer airline jobs: Cuts at AA, regionals spur decline - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/08/29/fewer-airline-jobs-cuts-at-aa-regionals-spur-decline/2726227/

United States' 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/second-quarter-gdp-revised-sharply-higher.html

Report Says Fed Broke Its Own Secrecy Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/report-says-fed-broke-its-own-secrecy-rules.html

Oil dips as Syria action uncertain; dollar rises on data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130830

Japan Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since '08 in Boost for Abe - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/japan-prices-rise-at-fastest-pace-since-2008-in-abenomics-boost.html

Gay Marriages in All States Get Recognition From the IRS - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/us/politics/irs-to-recognize-all-gay-marriages-regardless-of-state.html

Low-paid workers are marching for equality - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Shutdown at Nasdaq Is Traced to Software - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/nasdaq-blames-a-surge-of-data-for-trading-halt/

Vodafone, Verizon in talks for $100B-plus deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/verizon-vodphone-deal-share-price-spike/2725285/
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30-Aug-2013 02:48

Fed Staff Violated Bank's Rules in Early Minutes Release - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/campaign-2012-continuous-coverage/SS-2-9156/SS-2-312550/

Married Same-Sex Couples Get Tax Equity - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324009304579043082275607214.html

Fast-food workers across US rally for $15 hourly pay - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fast-food-protest-20130830,0,4300156.story

Fewer airline jobs: Cuts at AA, regionals spur decline - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/08/29/fewer-airline-jobs-cuts-at-aa-regionals-spur-decline/2726227/

Second-quarter economic growth raised to 2.5% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/29/second-quarter-gdp-revisions/2726085/

Oil dips as Syria action uncertain; dollar rises on data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130830

Verizon in Talks to Buy Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Nation's banks earn record $42.2B in 2nd quarter - Tribune-Review :: http://triblive.com/business/headlines/4615145-74/banks-quarter-percent

Shutdown at Nasdaq Is Traced to Software - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/nasdaq-blames-a-surge-of-data-for-trading-halt/

Guess and Verizon are big market movers - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com :: http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/08/29/5160751/guess-and-verizon-are-big-market.html
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30-Aug-2013 01:47

Stats show Americans not that into driving anymore - San Angelo Standard Times :: http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2013/aug/29/stats-show-americans-not-that-into-driving/

Nasdaq says software bug caused trading outage - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-nasdaq-halt-glitch-idUSBRE97S11420130829

Zurich Insurance Chairman resigns after CFO's suicide - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/29/zurich-insurance-chairman-resigns/2726133/

Fast-food workers strike for higher pay - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/29/fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-pay-in-nearly-60-cities/2726815/

Fed Staff Violated Bank's Rules in Early Minutes Release - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/campaign-2012-continuous-coverage/SS-2-9156/SS-2-312550/

Growth Beats Estimate as U.S. Weathers Budget Cuts: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

Married Same-Sex Couples Get Tax Equity - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324009304579043082275607214.html

Verizon Wireless Deal Could Happen Within a Week - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324009304579042523492899800.html

Fewer airline jobs: Cuts at AA, regionals spur decline - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/08/29/fewer-airline-jobs-cuts-at-aa-regionals-spur-decline/2726227/

Illinois banks lag in earnings growth, FDIC reports - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-fdic-bank-health-20130829,0,367979.story
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30-Aug-2013 00:46

Americans driving less as automobile culture wanes - Buffalo News :: http://www.buffalonews.com/business/americans-driving-less-as-automobile-culture-wanes-20130829

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/

2 Missing Kittens Stop Some NYC Subway Service - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/missing-kittens-stop-nyc-subway-service-20112380

IRS: Married gay couples can file joint tax returns - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/29/irs-gay-marriage-taxes/2728927/

UPDATE 2-US fast-food workers protest, demand a 'living wage' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/usa-restaurants-strike-idUSL2N0GU0GN20130829

Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake: sources - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-vodafone-verizon-idUSBRE97S08C20130829

Growth Beats Estimate as U.S. Weathers Budget Cuts: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

Nasdaq Details Cause Of Flash Freeze, Says Data Flood Forced Shutdown - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2013/08/29/nasdaq-details-flash-freeze-failure-it-was-our-fault-but-not-entirely/

Illinois banks lag in earnings growth, FDIC reports - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-fdic-bank-health-20130829,0,367979.story

AMR Regional-Jet Order Delayed as Suit Imperils Financing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/amr-regional-jet-order-delayed-as-suit-imperils-financing.html
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29-Aug-2013 23:45

Ford to make Fusion in US for first time - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/29/3592062/ford-to-make-fusion-in-us-for.html

Zurich chairman Ackermann resigns over CFO suicide - bnn.ca :: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/8/29/Zurich-chairman-Ackermann-resigns-over-CFO-suicide.aspx

Second-Quarter GDP Revised Sharply Higher - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/economy/second-quarter-gdp-revised-sharply-higher.html

Judge Likely to Approve AMR Bankruptcy Exit - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth :: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/Judge-Likely-to-Approve-AMR-Bankruptcy-Exit-221684441.html

Statistics: Americans' love of driving may be over - WWL :: http://www.wwltv.com/news/221629561.html

Nasdaq Blames a Surge of Data for Trading Halt - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/nasdaq-blames-a-surge-of-data-for-trading-halt/

Internal Revenue Service will allow married gay couples to file joint tax returns ... - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/irs-married-gay-couples-file-joint-returns-article-1.1440769

Outlook for PC shipments worsens: IDC - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-technology-pcs-outlook-idUSBRE97S15H20130829

Stocks Post Mild Gains Following Economic Data - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/stronger-economic-reports-push-stock-market-higher-20107161

Fast-food workers strike for higher pay - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/29/fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-pay-in-nearly-60-cities/2726815/
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29-Aug-2013 22:44

Americans drive less as car culture appears to wane - Walla Walla Union-Bulletin :: http://union-bulletin.com/news/2013/aug/29/americans-drive-less-car-culture-appears-wane/

Ford to make Fusion sedan in US for the first time - Daily Journal :: http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/a7010dc8fdc44f06a9d697edeb7312f2/US-Ford-Fusion-Production/

Growth Exceeds Estimates as U.S. Weathers Budget Cuts: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

Married same-sex couples gain equal tax benefits - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/29/pf/taxes/same-sex-marriage-tax/

Judge Likely to Approve AMR Bankruptcy Exit - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth :: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/Judge-Likely-to-Approve-AMR-Bankruptcy-Exit-221684441.html

Looking for a job? Report shows almost half a million pilots needed in next two ... - The Birmingham News - al.com :: http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/08/looking_for_a_job_report_shows.html

Verizon Seeks to Buy Out Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Fast food strike gets super-sized over wages - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996783

Nasdaq Takes Some Blame for 3-Hour Breakdown - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/nasdaq-takes-blame-hour-breakdown-20110710

Wal-Mart expands benefits to domestic partners - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/2013/08/27/wal-mart-expands-benefits-domestic-partners/B1Ydkl8sOs3d9crA8rKILJ/story.html
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29-Aug-2013 21:43

Is USA's love affair with the automobile over? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/29/national-love-affair-with-automobile-over/2726519/

How Do The Challenges With Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Compare To The ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2013/08/29/how-do-the-challenges-with-boeings-787-dreamliner-compare-to-the-introductions-of-other-aircraft/

Growth Exceeds Estimates as U.S. Weathers Budget Cuts: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

Married same-sex couples gain equal tax benefits - CNN (blog) :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/29/pf/taxes/same-sex-marriage-tax/

Judge Likely to Approve AMR Bankruptcy Exit - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth :: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/Judge-Likely-to-Approve-AMR-Bankruptcy-Exit-221684441.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares gain as Syria reassessed; dollar up on US GDP - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/markets-global-idINL2N0GU1LG20130829

Nasdaq takes step in fixing glitch: cops to it - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nasdaq-takes-step-in-fixing-glitch-cops-to-it-2013-08-29

Verizon Seeks to Buy Out Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Low-paid workers are marching for equality - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Wal-Mart to provide benefits to partners of gay employees - Marketplace.org :: http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/wal-mart-provide-benefits-partners-gay-employees
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29-Aug-2013 20:42

Americans driving less as car culture wanes - Las Vegas Sun :: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/29/americans-driving-less-car-culture-wanes/

Ethiopian Airlines says confident in Dreamliner as profits up - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/boeing-dreamliner-ethiopian-idINL6N0GU2ST20130829

AMR bankruptcy judge leans toward reorganization plan approval - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-amr-bankruptcy-20130829,0,3989805.story

U.S. Q2 GDP Grew More Than Expected At 2.5%--And That's Upsetting Investors - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2013/08/29/u-s-q2-gdp-grew-more-than-expected-at-2-5-and-thats-upsetting-investors/

Ford to make Fusion in US for first time - Elgin Courier News :: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/business/22230400-420/ford-to-make-fusion-in-us-for-first-time.html

Global shares gain as Syria reassessed; dollar up on US GDP - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130829

Verizon Is in Talks to Buy Out Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Fast food strike gets super-sized over wages - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996783

US Treasury grants wide tax recognition to same-sex couples - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-usa-gaymarriage-tax-idUSBRE97S11N20130829

Proposal gives banks more leeway on mortgage bonds - BlueRidgeNow.com :: http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20130828/APW/1308280806
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29-Aug-2013 19:41

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

Americans driving less as car culture wanes - Auburn Citizen :: http://auburnpub.com/news/local/state-and-regional/americans-driving-less-as-car-culture-wanes/article_11991fee-10bb-11e3-af78-0019bb2963f4.html

Shock as Zurich Insurance head Josef Ackermann quits after finance director's ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/shock-as-zurich-insurance-head-josef-ackermann-quits-after-finance-directors-death-8789599.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares up as Syria reassessed; Dollar up on US GDP - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/markets-global-idUSL2N0GU19B20130829

Verizon Is in Talks to Buy Out Vodafone's Stake in Its Wireless Unit - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/vodafone-confirms-talks-with-verizon/

Planes, trains and automobiles - Lexington Clipper Herald :: http://lexch.com/news/statewide/planes-trains-and-automobiles/article_ff3d05aa-10cd-11e3-87e4-001a4bcf887a.html

American, US Airways say merger at risk - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/29/news/companies/american-us-airways-merger/

Fast food strike gets super-sized over wages - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996783

GDP growth beats forecasts; may boost case for Fed move - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-economy-gdp-idUSBRE97S0JZ20130829

Wisconsin bank profits continue to improve - The Business Journal of Milwaukee :: http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2013/08/29/wisconsin-banks-continue-to-improve-in.html
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29-Aug-2013 18:40

Josef Ackermann quits Zurich Insurance over death of finance chief - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/insurance/10272922/Josef-Ackermann-quits-Zurich-Insurance-over-death-of-finance-chief.html

Futures up after release of data on jobs, economy - The Advocate :: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Futures-up-after-release-of-data-on-jobs-economy-4770339.php

Fixed mortgage rates ease, Freddie Mac says; 30-year at 4.51% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-20130829,0,1931569.story

Fewer airline jobs: Cuts at AA, regionals spur decline - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/08/29/fewer-airline-jobs-cuts-at-aa-regionals-spur-decline/2726227/

Banks earn record profit in second quarter on lower loss reserves - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-bank-profit-fdic-economy-20130829,0,7591833.story

Second-Quarter Growth Revised Upward - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323324904579042620854945130.html

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/

Is USA's love affair with the automobile over? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/08/29/national-love-affair-with-automobile-over/2726519/

Fast-food wage protests launch in LA - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-fastfood-wage-protests-launch-in-la-20130829,0,3101787.story

Verizon Wireless Deal Could Happen Within a Week - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324009304579042523492899800.html
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29-Aug-2013 17:39

How Syria conflict could hit oil markets: best and worst cases - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://www.nbcnews.com/business/how-syria-conflict-could-hit-oil-markets-best-worst-cases-8C11028644

US claims, growth beat estimates; stir new taper speculation - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996176

Zurich chairman Ackermann quits over CFO's suicide - euronews :: http://www.euronews.com/2013/08/29/zurich-chairman-ackermann-quits-over-cfo-s-suicide/

U.S. Banks Earned Record $42.2 Billion in 2nd Quarter, FDIC Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/u-s-banks-earned-record-42-2-billion-in-2nd-quarter-fdic-says.html

US government, two airlines say open to settling merger fight - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996318

Vodafone, Verizon in talks for $100B-plus deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/verizon-vodphone-deal-share-price-spike/2725285/

Is USA's love affair with the automobile over? - Journal and Courier :: http://www.jconline.com/usatoday/article/2726519

Wal-Mart Stores: A high dividend growth company - Trefis :: http://www.trefis.com/stock/spy/articles/203726/wal-mart-stores-a-high-dividend-growth-company/2013-08-29

Growth Exceeds Estimates as U.S. Weathers Budget Cuts: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

Fast-Food Protests Underway - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/fast-food-strikes-set-cities-nationwide-20100009
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29-Aug-2013 16:38

Zurich chairman quits after finance chief's death - Las Vegas Sun :: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/29/eu-switzerland-zurich-insurance/

German unemployment holds steady at 6.8 percent - Greenwich Time :: http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/world/article/German-unemployment-holds-steady-at-6-8-percent-4770188.php

Futures up after release of data on jobs, economy - Imperial Valley Press :: http://www.ivpressonline.com/business/futures-rise-ahead-of-data-on-jobs-and-economy/article_1f731a1a-a2fa-53dd-b0ca-af25c6332b9f.html

Rupee posts biggest single-day gain in 15-1/2 years - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/markets-india-rupee-dollar-forex-idINDEE97S02H20130829

Economy in U.S. Grew More Than Forecast in Second Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

US claims, growth beat estimates; stir new taper speculation - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996176

Fast Food Worker Strikes Seek $15 Per Hour Wage - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/fast-food-worker-strikes-seek-15-per-hour-wage-Ds~udZsPQVqbxpZltS2PTg.html

US government, two airlines say open to settling merger fight - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100996318

Syrian crisis lifting crude oil costs; gas prices to follow? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/entanglement-with-syria-could-lift-crude-oil-us-gas-prices/2712405/

Vodafone, Verizon in talks for $100B-plus deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/verizon-vodphone-deal-share-price-spike/2725285/
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29-Aug-2013 15:37

Boardroom tension claims Renault executive - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b4f0ad16-108d-11e3-b5e4-00144feabdc0.html

Ackermann Resigns From Zurich Board After CFO's Suicide - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/ackermann-resigns-from-zurich-board-after-cfo-suicide.html

Jobless Claims in U.S. Fell More Than Forecast Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/jobless-claims-in-u-s-decreased-more-than-forecast-last-week.html

India cbank likely selling dlrs via state banks again; rupee gains further - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/india-cbank-intervention-idINL4N0GU2N120130829

Futures up after release of data on jobs, economy - The Advocate :: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Futures-up-after-release-of-data-on-jobs-economy-4770339.php

Oil falls after Syria-driven rise, still over $109 - MarketWatch (blog) :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-slips-pausing-from-syria-driven-rise-2013-08-29

Vodafone, Verizon in talks for Verizon Wireless deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/verizon-vodphone-deal-share-price-spike/2725285/

Fewer airline jobs: Cuts at AA, regionals spur decline - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/08/29/fewer-airline-jobs-cuts-at-aa-regionals-spur-decline/2726227/

Economy in U.S. Grew More Than Forecast in Second Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/economy-in-u-s-expanded-more-than-forecast-in-second-quarter.html

Low-paid workers are marching for fairness - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/
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29-Aug-2013 14:36

Ackman suffers a 50% loss on JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/ackman-pershing-50-loss-jc-penney/2725089/

German unemployment rise unexpectedly in August - Bangkok Post :: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/367007/german-unemployment-rise-unexpectedly-in-august

US Airways' Washington Airport Prize Hobbles AMR Merger - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/us-airways-washington-airport-prize-hobbles-amr-merger.html

Highest-paid CEOs in US are often fired or fined: Study - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100994669

RPT-Fitch: Currency Slide Will Add to Indian Banks' Woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/fitch-currency-slide-will-add-to-indian-idUSFit66844520130829

Syrian crisis lifting crude oil costs; gas prices to follow? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/entanglement-with-syria-could-lift-crude-oil-us-gas-prices/2712405/

After a Suicide, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Quits - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/global/after-a-suicide-chairman-of-zurich-insurance-quits.html

Fast-Food Strikes Expand Across US to 50 Cities - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/fast-food-strikes-expand-across-u-s-to-50-cities.html

Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/verizon-said-near-130-billion-deal-for-vodafone-wireless-stake.html

Dollar Up Most in Week as Syria Tensions Drive Flight to Safety - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-27/yen-holds-biggest-gains-in-2-1-2-months-as-syria-tension-mounts.html
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29-Aug-2013 13:35

Ackman suffers a 50% loss on JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/ackman-pershing-50-loss-jc-penney/2725089/

German unemployment holds steady at 6.8 percent - Bellingham Herald :: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/08/29/3173827/german-unemployment-holds-steady.html

Low-paid workers are marching for fairness - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Syrian crisis lifting crude oil costs; gas prices to follow? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/entanglement-with-syria-could-lift-crude-oil-us-gas-prices/2712405/

Why Doug Parker's Legacy Hangs on a US Airways/American Merger - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12021203/1/why-doug-parkers-legacy-hangs-on-a-us-airwaysamerican-merger.html

After a Suicide, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Quits - New York Times (blog) :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/business/global/after-a-suicide-chairman-of-zurich-insurance-quits.html

Oil falls, shares gain on delay in Syria action - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20130829

Big banks paying US for mortgage mess - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/29/investing/banks-mortgage-settlement/

RPT-Fitch: Currency Slide Will Add to Indian Banks' Woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/fitch-currency-slide-will-add-to-indian-idUSFit66844520130829

Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/verizon-said-near-130-billion-deal-for-vodafone-wireless-stake.html
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29-Aug-2013 12:34

Regulators relax proposed mortgage rule - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/regulators-soften-mortgage-rules/2013/08/28/28575782-100c-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html

Many highly paid CEOs end up as failures, report says - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-many-highpaid-ceos-turn-out-to-be-failures-report-says-20130828,0,7200976.story

Ackman suffers a 50% loss on JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/ackman-pershing-50-loss-jc-penney/2725089/

German unemployment holds steady at 6.8 percent - NewsOK.com :: http://newsok.com/german-unemployment-holds-steady-at-6.8-percent/article/feed/584031

Zurich chairman resigns over CFO's apparent suicide - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100995669

Dollar rises vs. yen as Syria concerns ease slightly - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-markets-forex-idINBRE97D0IN20130829

US Airways' Washington Airport Prize Hobbles AMR Merger - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/us-airways-washington-airport-prize-hobbles-amr-merger.html

Sensex rallies over 400 pts; Nifty above 5400 - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/market-news/sensex-rallies-over-400-pts-nifty-above-5400/articleshow/22138339.cms

Low-paid workers are marching for fairness - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/

Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/verizon-said-near-130-billion-deal-for-vodafone-wireless-stake.html
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29-Aug-2013 11:33

Regulators relax proposed mortgage rule - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/regulators-soften-mortgage-rules/2013/08/28/28575782-100c-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html

Ackman suffers a 50% loss on JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/ackman-pershing-50-loss-jc-penney/2725089/

Ackermann Resigns From Zurich Board After CFO's Suicide - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Ackermann-Resigns-From-Zurich-Board-After-CFO-s-4770182.php

German unemployment rise unexpectedly in August - Bangkok Post :: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/367007/german-unemployment-rise-unexpectedly-in-august

Dollar rises vs. yen as Syria concerns ease slightly - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE97D0IN20130829

India to sell dollars to state oil firms in rupee boost - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23875686

Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/verizon-said-near-130-billion-deal-for-vodafone-wireless-stake.html

Fukushima Fishermen Ruined by Tepco Now Key in Radiation Fight - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-08-29/fukushima-fishermen-ruined-by-tepco-now-key-in-radiation-fight

US Airways' Washington Airport Prize Hobbles AMR Merger - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/us-airways-washington-airport-prize-hobbles-amr-merger.html

Low-paid workers are marching for fairness - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/low-wage-workers/2711379/
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29-Aug-2013 10:32

Verizon and Vodafone Rekindle Talks on $100 Billion-Plus Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324324404579041430197331704.html

Regulators relax proposed mortgage rule - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/regulators-soften-mortgage-rules/2013/08/28/28575782-100c-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html

Ackman suffers a 50% loss on JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/ackman-pershing-50-loss-jc-penney/2725089/

Report: High CEO pay doesn't mean high performance - The Idaho Statesman :: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/08/29/2731243/report-high-ceo-pay-doesnt-mean.html

Airlines: In Antitrust Fairy Tales, Bad Things Come In Threes - Wall Street Pit :: http://wallstreetpit.com/100960-airlines-in-antitrust-fairy-tales-bad-things-come-in-threes/

Oil Declines as Dollar Advances With European Equities - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/asia-futures-rise-amid-u-s-stock-rebound-as-oil-declines.html

Pernod Ricard Sees Economic Growth Matching Previous Year - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/pernod-ricard-sees-economic-growth-matching-previous-year.html

Dollar Rises to 2-Week High Versus Euro Before GDP; Rupee Jumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/dollar-trades-near-four-week-high-ahead-of-u-s-growth-report.html

Local fast-food workers prepare to join strike - KTVU San Francisco :: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/fast-food-strike/nZf4X/

Zurich Chairman Quits After Finance Chief's Death - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/zurich-chairman-quits-finance-chiefs-death-20103100
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29-Aug-2013 09:31

Regulators relax proposed mortgage rule - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/regulators-soften-mortgage-rules/2013/08/28/28575782-100c-11e3-85b6-d27422650fd5_story.html

Ackman suffers a 50% loss on JC Penney stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/28/ackman-pershing-50-loss-jc-penney/2725089/

Fast-food strikes set for cities nationwide - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Fast-food-strikes-set-for-cities-nationwide-4770082.php

Airlines: In Antitrust Fairy Tales, Bad Things Come In Threes - Wall Street Pit :: http://wallstreetpit.com/100960-airlines-in-antitrust-fairy-tales-bad-things-come-in-threes/

Rupee Jumps Most Since 2009 on RBI Support; Bonds, Stocks Rally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-28/rbi-to-sell-dollars-to-oil-firms-as-rupee-drops-most-in-20-years.html

Syria, oil prices prompt increase in the market - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130829_Syria__oil_prices_prompt_increase_in_the_market.html

Ackermann Resigns From Zurich Board After CFO's Suicide - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/ackermann-resigns-from-zurich-board-after-cfo-suicide.html

Vodafone in Talks With Verizon Over U.S. Wireless Stake Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-29/verizon-said-near-130-billion-deal-for-vodafone-wireless-stake.html

Oil Drops With Gold as South Korea Leads Rebound in Asian Stocks - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Oil-Drops-With-Gold-as-South-Korea-Leads-Rebound-4770126.php

Northwest Georgia's unemployment rate rises to 9.4 percent in July - chatsworthtimes :: http://www.chatsworthtimes.com/view/full_story/23465365/article-Northwest-Georgia-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-9-4-percent-in-July?instance%3Dmost_popular
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