Thursday, December 5, 2013

06-Dec-2013 08:51

State health exchange swamped with enrollees - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enrollment-20131206,0,5145290.story

India Morning Call-Global markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/morningcall-india-idUSL4N0JL0IS20131206

Boeing may spend $10 billion on jet plant - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-boeing-may-spend-10-billion-on-jet-plant-20131205,0,3886889.story

US top nuke regulator urges back-end effort - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/06/3800769/us-top-nuke-regulator-urges-back.html

US stimulus taper is on the way - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/us-stimulus-taper-is-on-the-way-20131206-2yvt9.html

NH workers join push for higher minimum wage - Seacoastonline.com :: http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131206-BIZ-312060363

China, Bank of America weigh in on Bitcoin - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/bitcoin-china-pboc/3876727/

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Economy in U.S. Grows at 3.6% Rate on Bigger Inventories - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/economy-in-u-s-expands-at-3-6-rate-on-bigger-inventory-build.html

Who knew? The arts bring big bucks to the economy - The Olympian :: http://www.theolympian.com/2013/12/05/2868987/who-knew-the-arts-bring-big-bucks.html

06-Dec-2013 07:50

Fed uncertainty sends the Dow, S&P 500 down for fifth day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9AS0ER20131206

Estimate of third-quarter economic growth revised up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/estimate-of-third-quarter-economic-growth-revised-up/2013/12/05/1838fd2a-5def-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html

State health exchange swamped with enrollees - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enrollment-20131206,0,5145290.story

Central Banks Warn of Bitcoin Risks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303497804579239451297424842.html

Fast-food protests return amid push for wage hikes - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/06/fast-food-protests-return-amid-push-for-wage-hikes/McHoywN23X0fcc0eJinP7O/story.html

Boeing may spend $10 billion on jet plant - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-boeing-may-spend-10-billion-on-jet-plant-20131205,0,3886889.story

Oilers 8, Avalanche 2 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/hkn-oilers-avalanche-recap-idUSMTZE9C6CYO0SS20131206

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Japan state secrets bill on track to become law despite protests - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-japan-secrets-idUSBRE9B40BK20131205

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

06-Dec-2013 06:49

Estimate of third-quarter economic growth revised up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/estimate-of-third-quarter-economic-growth-revised-up/2013/12/05/1838fd2a-5def-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html

State health exchange swamped with enrollees - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enrollment-20131206,0,5145290.story

India Morning Call-Global markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/morningcall-india-idUSL4N0JL0IS20131206

Central Banks Warn of Bitcoin Risks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303497804579239451297424842.html

UPDATE 1-Qantas relegated to junk status after shock loss warning - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/australia-qantas-ratings-idINL4N0JL0CH20131206

Fast-food workers strike for higher pay, unionization - Long Beach Press-Telegram :: http://www.presstelegram.com/general-news/20131205/fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-pay-unionization

Biz to Go: SolarCity to back up solar with Tesla batteries - Richmond Times Dispatch :: http://www.timesdispatch.com/business/ap/biz-to-go-solarcity-to-back-up-solar-with-tesla/article_98c5a841-9448-5eba-a0be-dce441e9f271.html

Citigroup, Wells Fargo Sued by LA for Discriminatory Lending - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-05/citigroup-wells-fargo-accused-by-los-angeles-of-discrimination

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

06-Dec-2013 05:48

Who knew? The arts bring big bucks to the economy - SunHerald.com :: http://www.sunherald.com/2013/12/05/5171441/who-knew-the-arts-bring-big-bucks.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares subdued, nerves frayed ahead of US jobs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/markets-global-idUSL4N0JK45120131206

Faster Pace of Growth May Not Last Long - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/economy/us-economy-grew-3-6-in-third-quarter-revision-shows.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

India Morning Call-Global markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/morningcall-india-idUSL4N0JL0IS20131206

S&P Downgrades Qantas - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-398902/

Fast-food strike: Workers in 100 cities push for $15 hourly wages (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1205/Fast-food-strike-Workers-in-100-cities-push-for-15-hourly-wages-video

China, banks ponder Bitcoin as popularity soars - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/05/bitcoin-frenzy-prompts-attention-from-banks-in-china-and-us/3883865/

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

SolarCity Offering Storage to Reduce Users' Utility Bills - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/solarcity-offering-storage-to-reduce-users-utility-bills.html

Santa's big surprise _ a health insurance e-card? - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/05/4671275/santas-big-surprise-a-health-insurance.html

06-Dec-2013 04:47

Box adds to soaring start-up valuations - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8d0fcd5e-5e12-11e3-b3e8-00144feabdc0.html

India Morning Call-Global markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/morningcall-india-idUSL4N0JL0IS20131206

3.6 Percent Is Better Than 2.5 Percent, I Guess - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/bobmcteer/2013/12/05/3-6-percent-is-better-thank-2-5-percent-i-guess/

Fast-food strike: Workers in 100 cities push for $15 hourly wages (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1205/Fast-food-strike-Workers-in-100-cities-push-for-15-hourly-wages-video

Southwest Buys Takeoff Slots at La Guardia - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/southwest-buys-takeoff-slots-at-la-guardia.html

China, Bank of America weigh in on Bitcoin - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/bitcoin-china-pboc/3876727/

SolarCity to Use Batteries From Tesla for Energy Storage - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/business/energy-environment/solarcity-to-use-batteries-from-tesla-for-energy-storage.html?hpw%26rref%3Dscience

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Report: Arts, culture add $500B to nation's GDP - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Report-Arts-culture-add-500B-to-nation-s-GDP-5036860.php

Santa's big surprise _ a health insurance e-card? - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/05/4671275/santas-big-surprise-a-health-insurance.html

06-Dec-2013 03:46

Who knew? The arts bring big bucks to the economy - SunHerald.com :: http://www.sunherald.com/2013/12/05/5171441/who-knew-the-arts-bring-big-bucks.html

Fast-food workers rally nationwide for higher wages - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-minimum-wage-protests-20131206,0,4603708.story?track%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Blatimes%252Fmostviewed%2B(L.A.%2BTimes%2B-%2BMost%2BViewed%2BStories)

Solar firm proving storage technology in Mass., Conn. - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/2013/12/05/solar-firm-proving-storage-technology-mass-conn/qZAlQy5qRkj16P0iruD0oJ/story.html

Fed uncertainty sends the Dow, S&P 500 down for fifth day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9AS0ER20131206

Estimate of third-quarter economic growth revised up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/estimate-of-third-quarter-economic-growth-revised-up/2013/12/05/1838fd2a-5def-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html

State health exchange swamped with enrollees - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enrollment-20131206,0,5145290.story

China, banks ponder Bitcoin as popularity soars - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/05/bitcoin-frenzy-prompts-attention-from-banks-in-china-and-us/3883865/

Pantone's 2014 Color: Radiant Orchid - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304854804579236182472370384

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Sector Update: Consumer Shares Flat to Lower; Express Sheds 20% on Q3 ... - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/sector-update-consumer-shares-flat-to-lower-express-sheds-20-on-q3-results-cm308884

06-Dec-2013 02:45

Pantone Names Fuchsia-Like 'Radiant Orchid' Color of the Year for 2014 - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20131205_Parade_Pantone_Names_Fuchsia_Like____Radiant_Orchid____Color_of_the_Year_for_2014.html

Australia shares seen lower on Fed uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL4N0JK3ZS20131205

SolarCity offers energy storage - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/120513-681937-solarcity-offers-energy-storage.htm

Analysis: Boeing bidders dangle goodies to win 777X jetliner - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/06/us-boeing-777x-analysis-idUSBRE9B501S20131206

US growth in the third quarter revised upwards to 3.6% - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c4170b02-5da7-11e3-95bd-00144feabdc0.html

Fast-food workers rally nationwide for higher wages - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-minimum-wage-protests-20131206,0,4603708.story?track%3Drss

Mobile shopping goes mainstream this year - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/holiday-mobile-shopping/3868435/

Q3 economy grew at 3.6% rate, beating estimates - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/third-quarter-gdp/3877049/

China, banks ponder Bitcoin as popularity soars - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/05/bitcoin-frenzy-prompts-attention-from-banks-in-china-and-us/3883865/

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; thieves may be doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

06-Dec-2013 01:44

Solar firm proving storage technology in Mass., Conn. - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/2013/12/05/solar-firm-proving-storage-technology-mass-conn/qZAlQy5qRkj16P0iruD0oJ/story.html

Who knew? The arts bring big bucks to the economy - SunHerald.com :: http://www.sunherald.com/2013/12/05/5171441/who-knew-the-arts-bring-big-bucks.html

ADR Shares End Lower as ECB Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20131205-711899.html?dsk%3Dy

Estimate of third-quarter economic growth revised up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/estimate-of-third-quarter-economic-growth-revised-up/2013/12/05/1838fd2a-5def-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html

In the Murky World of Bitcoin, Fraud Is Quicker Than the Law - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/in-the-murky-world-of-bitcoin-fraud-is-quicker-than-the-law/

Australia shares seen lower on Fed uncertainty - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL4N0JK3ZS20131205

Boeing may spend $10 billion on jet plant - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-boeing-may-spend-10-billion-on-jet-plant-20131205,0,3886889.story

US fast-food workers rally for higher minimum wage - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-usa-employment-fastfood-idUSBRE9B40WW20131205

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; curious thieves likely doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Color of the year for 2014? Radiant Orchid - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/fashion/color-year-2014-radiant-orchid-article-1.1538506

06-Dec-2013 00:43

Solar firm proving storage technology in Mass., Conn. - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/2013/12/05/solar-firm-proving-storage-technology-mass-conn/qZAlQy5qRkj16P0iruD0oJ/story.html

ADR Shares End Lower as ECB Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20131205-711899.html?dsk%3Dy

UPDATE 2-US fast-food workers rally for higher minimum wage - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/usa-employment-fastfood-idUSL2N0JK1LF20131205

Growth in U.S. Accelerates on Inventory Build: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Growth-in-U-S-Accelerates-on-Inventory-Build-5039070.php

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; curious thieves likely doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Is Pantone's Color of the Year the new mauve? 2014's 'it' hue is Radiant Orchid. - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/is-pantones-color-of-the-year-the-new-mauve-2014s-it-hue-is-radiant-orchid/2013/12/05/b68bf7a6-5dc3-11e3-95c2-13623eb2b0e1_story.html?tid%3DhpModule_1f58c93a-8a7a-11e2-98d9-3012c1cd8d1e

Real-Time Reductions with Edward Lampert, Chuck Royce and Howard Marks - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/realtime-reductions-with-edward-lampert-chuck-royce-and-howard-marks-cm309370

Stocks close lower as investors anticipate Fed stimulus scaleback - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fiw-wall-street-20131205,0,2431685.story?track%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Blatimes%252Fbusiness%2B(L.A.%2BTimes%2B-%2BBusiness)

JP Morgan to Warn Customers of Data Breach; UCards Affected - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304096104579240541880146018.html

BEA Puts Half-Trillion Price Tag on Culture, Arts - Broadcasting & Cable :: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/bea-puts-half-trillion-price-tag-culture-arts/125536

05-Dec-2013 23:42

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; curious thieves likely doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Pantone color of the year for 2014: Radiant Orchid - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/home/la-lh-pantone-color-of-year-2014-radiant-orchid-20131205,0,7743418.story

Economy in U.S. Grows at 3.6% Rate on Bigger Inventories - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/economy-in-u-s-expands-at-3-6-rate-on-bigger-inventory-build.html

US STOCKS-Fed uncertainty sends the Dow, S&P 500 down for 5th day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0JK26220131205

New jobless claims in US drop unexpectedly - Worcester Telegram :: http://www.telegram.com/article/20131205/NEWS/312059637/1237

Electronic Arts and Disney are big market movers - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-05/electronic-arts-and-disney-are-big-market-movers

Report: $500B Output From Hollywood, Arts Sector Eclipses Tourism Industry - CBS Local :: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/12/05/report-500b-output-from-hollywood-arts-sector-eclipses-tourism-industry/

JP Morgan to Warn Customers of Data Breach; UCards Affected - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-398615/

Euro Rises as Draghi Downplays Further Easing - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304096104579239940905714658.html

Fast-food workers strike, protest for higher pay - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/fast-food-strike-wages/3877023/

05-Dec-2013 22:41

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

Stolen cobalt-60 found in Mexico; curious thieves likely doomed - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/stolen-cobalt-60-found-in-mexico-curious-thieves-likely-doomed/2013/12/05/262ef990-5d66-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

Jobless claims fall sharply - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/jobless-claims-fall/3877157/

Lew calls for 'race to top' on bank reform - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1516cac6-5db0-11e3-95bd-00144feabdc0.html

St. Louis Machinists President: Keep 777X in Washington - KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest :: http://www.kplu.org/post/st-louis-machinists-president-keep-777x-washington

Fast-food workers walk off jobs, rally for higher minimum wage - Toronto Sun :: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/12/05/fast-food-workers-walk-off-jobs-rally-for-higher-minimum-wage

UPDATE 5-GM to drop Chevy brand in Europe to focus on Opel - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/generalmotors-chevy-idINL5N0JK1HE20131205

Get ready for hot-pink coffee makers! - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/05/news/companies/pantone-color-of-the-year/

US economy grows at 3.6 percent rate in 3rd quarter - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/US-economy-grows-at-3-6-percent-rate-in-3rd-qtr-5037458.php

European Central Bank Sees Reasons for Optimism - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/international/european-central-bank-stands-firm-on-rates.html

05-Dec-2013 21:40

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage rate 4.46%; highest since September - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-20131205,0,489766.story?track%3Drss

Jobless claims fall sharply - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/jobless-claims-fall/3877157/

Southwest pulling out of Jackson, Miss. - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-05/southwest-pulling-out-of-jackson-miss

GM to Pull Back on Chevrolet Sales in Europe - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/international/gm-to-pull-back-on-chevrolet-sales-in-europe.html

Fast food worker: Protest didn't cost me pay - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/05/news/economy/fast-food-strikes/

GDP revised up, but not as good as it looks - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/05/news/economy/gdp-report/

German Official Assails Unrepentant Bank Executive - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/international/german-official-assails-unrepentant-bank-executive.html

Lampert Cuts Sears Stake Below 50% to Meet Redemptions - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-03/lampert-cuts-sears-stake-below-50-to-meet-redemptions.html

05-Dec-2013 20:39

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

UPDATE 4-GM to drop Chevy brand in Europe to focus on Opel - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/generalmotors-chevy-idINL5N0JK1HE20131205

GDP revised up, but not as good as it looks - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/05/news/economy/gdp-report/

US jobless claims plunge to 298k, as layoffs slow - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/05/jobless-claims-plunge-layoffs-slow/Kp6oBZsbt7kd5k6b3IaGfO/story.html

Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage rate 4.46%; highest since September - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-20131205,0,489766.story?track%3Drss

European Stocks Slide After US Data, ECB Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20131205-708481.html

Fast-food workers strike, protest for higher pay - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/fast-food-strike-wages/3877023/

Lew Says Volcker Rule to Prevent Repeat of London Whale Bets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/lew-says-volcker-rule-meets-obama-s-goals-in-financial-oversight.html

China, Bank of America weigh in on Bitcoin - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/bitcoin-china-pboc/3876727/

05-Dec-2013 19:38

GM to drop Chevy brand in Europe by end 2015 to focus on Opel - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/gm-to-drop-chevy-brand-in-europe-by-end-2015-to-focus-on-opel/articleshow/26900403.cms

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

US third-quarter economic growth is revised sharply upward to 3.6% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-gdp-third-quarter-economy-20131205,0,7320511.story

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

US jobless claims plunge to 298k, as layoffs slow - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/05/jobless-claims-plunge-layoffs-slow/Kp6oBZsbt7kd5k6b3IaGfO/story.html

Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage rate 4.46%; highest since September - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-20131205,0,489766.story?track%3Drss

European Stocks Slide After US Data, ECB Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20131205-708481.html

Treasury Chief to Declare Big Gains in Financial Reform - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/treasury-chief-to-declare-big-gains-in-financial-reform/

Fast-food workers strike, protest for higher pay - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/fast-food-strike-wages/3877023/

Twitter adds female board member - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/05/twitter-adds-female-board-member/3879385/

05-Dec-2013 18:37

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

Bargain-Hunters Put a Dent in November Retail Sales - DailyFinance :: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/12/05/bargain-hunters-dent-november-retail-sales/

US third-quarter economic growth is revised sharply upward to 3.6% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-gdp-third-quarter-economy-20131205,0,7320511.story

US GDP Grew 3.6% In Third Quarter, More Than Previously Thought - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/05/us-economy-growing-faster-than-previously-thought/

US jobless claims plunge to 298k, as layoffs slow - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/05/jobless-claims-plunge-layoffs-slow/Kp6oBZsbt7kd5k6b3IaGfO/story.html

Expedia Founder Barton Nears Tech Trifecta With Glassdoor - Bloomberg :: http://go.bloomberg.com/tech-deals/2013-12-05-expedia-founder-barton-nears-tech-trifecta-with-glassdoor/

European Central Bank President Draghi News Conference (Text) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-05/european-central-bank-president-draghi-news-conference-text

Fast-food workers strike, protest for higher pay - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/05/fast-food-strike-wages/3877023/

Twitter hires Marjorie Scardino as board's first woman - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e8427e52-5dbc-11e3-b3e8-00144feabdc0.html

GM to withdraw Chevrolet brand from Europe - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/724ed1c6-5dbe-11e3-95bd-00144feabdc0.html

05-Dec-2013 17:36

Hijacked radioactive material found in Mexico. How dangerous was it? (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Security-Watch/2013/1204/Hijacked-radioactive-material-found-in-Mexico.-How-dangerous-was-it

Lew Sizes Up Financial Reform - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/morning-agenda-lew-sizes-up-financial-reform/

Study: Union-backed fast food proposal could cost half a million jobs - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/05/study-union-backed-fast-food-proposal-could-cost-half-million-jobs/

US Jobless Claims Fall to 298000 in Latest Week - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304096104579239822933637120.html

Mortgage Rates in the US Jump to the Highest Since September - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-05/mortgage-rates-in-the-u-dot-s-dot-jump-to-the-highest-since-september

US third-quarter economic growth is revised sharply upward to 3.6% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-gdp-third-quarter-economy-20131205,0,7320511.story

US STOCKS-Wall St dips after mixed data; Apple rises - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0JK13420131205

GM Pulls Chevrolet From Europe After Decade to Focus on Opel (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-05/gm-to-pull-chevy-brand-from-europe-to-focus-on-expanding-opel

Euro Rises to 5-Week High as ECB Refrains From Further Stimulus - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/currency-volatility-climbs-to-8-week-high-before-u-s-data-ecb.html

Glassdoor, a Jobs Website, Raises $50 Million - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/glassdoor-a-jobs-website-raises-50-million/

05-Dec-2013 16:35

Box causes a scare in Mexico - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Mexico-plans-how-to-safely-box-up-recovered-cobalt-5036571.php

US jobless claims plunge to 298k, as layoffs slow - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/05/jobless-claims-plunge-layoffs-slow/Kp6oBZsbt7kd5k6b3IaGfO/story.html

Kroger Q3 Adj. EPS Matches Street; Backs Annual Earnings View - Quick Facts - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2234832/kroger-q3-adj-eps-matches-street-backs-annual-earnings-view-quick-facts.aspx?type%3Dern%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_campaign%3Dsitemap

Twitter Names Marjorie Scardino, Ex-CEO Of Pearson, As The First Female ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/05/twitter-names-marjorie-scardino-ex-ceo-of-pearson-as-the-first-female-member-of-its-board/

US will end 'too big to fail', says Jack Lew - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1516cac6-5db0-11e3-95bd-00144feabdc0.html

GM to discontinue Chevrolet brand in Europe - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/05/news/companies/gm-chevrolet-europe/

GDP revised up, but not as good as it looks - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/05/news/economy/gdp-report/

Democrats Urge McDonald's to Raise Store Workers' Wages - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-04/congress-members-urge-mcdonald-s-ceo-to-increase-wages.html

ECB Cuts Inflation Forecast as Draghi Pledges Low Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/ecb-cuts-inflation-forecast-as-draghi-pledges-low-rates.html

Growth Signs Pick Up Ahead of Key Fed Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-397219/

05-Dec-2013 15:34

Box causes a scare in Mexico - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Mexico-plans-how-to-safely-box-up-recovered-cobalt-5036571.php

China Warns of Bitcoin Risks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303497804579239451297424842.html

Fast-food strikes return amid push for wage hikes - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/05/fast-food-strikes-return-amid-push-for-wage-hikes/GpxLvWAVBITMOkwuedcLrO/story.html

Economy in U.S. Grows at 3.6% Rate on Bigger Inventories - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/economy-in-u-s-expands-at-3-6-rate-on-bigger-inventory-build.html

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Drop to Two-Month Low - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unexpectedly-decrease-to-two-month-low.html

Treasury Chief to Declare Big Gains in Financial Reform - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/treasury-chief-to-declare-big-gains-in-financial-reform/

US Third Quarter Second GDP Technical Note (Text) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-05/u-dot-s-dot-third-quarter-second-gdp-technical-note-text

Housecleaning startup Homejoy raises $38 million - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24659704/housecleaning-startup-homejoy-raises-38-million

Draghi's Introductory Remarks at ECB Press Conference: Text - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/draghi-s-introductory-remarks-at-ecb-press-conference-text.html

Monitor: 3 Banks Failed to Meet Some Relief Requirements - WDIO-TV :: http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S3235350.shtml?cat%3D10373

05-Dec-2013 14:33

Growth Signs Pick Up Ahead of Key Fed Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303997604579238302336371942.html

Yes, Apple's Still on Track for $600 - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12137230/1/yes-apples-still-on-track-for-600.html

Fast-food strikes return amid push for wage hikes - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fast-food-strikes-return-amid-push-for-wage-hikes/2013/12/05/01d2bdec-5da3-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

UK Boosts Growth Forecasts, Eyes Deficit Cuts - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2013/12/05/uk-boosts-growth-forecasts-eyes-deficit-cuts/

ECB Keeps Rate at Record Low as Officials Weigh Forecasts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/ecb-keeps-rate-at-record-low-as-officials-weigh-forecasts.html

French central bank warns over bitcoin risks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-france-bitcoin-idUSBRE9B40IF20131205

Stolen radioactive material found in Mexico - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/12/04/mexico-truck-radioactive-load/3872111/

US trade deficit drops to $40.6 billion in October - Imperial Valley Press :: http://www.ivpressonline.com/business/us-trade-deficit-drops-to-billion-in-october/article_cf752aa5-4463-59da-ace5-ba060b7fa6b1.html

Top US banks faulted on correcting foreclosure abuses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/04/us-mortgage-settlement-report-idUSBRE9B30P120131204

Yen Gains Second Day as Riskier Assets Fall on Fed Tapering View - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-03/euro-trades-near-month-high-before-ecb-meets-pound-holds-gain

05-Dec-2013 13:32

European shares stabilize after sell-off, euro firm before ECB - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131205

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

Student College Loan Debt Now Averages $29400 - WTMA :: http://www.wtma.com/abc_news/article/Student_College_Loan_Debt_Now_Averages_$29,400/B71455945D9411E3B51EFEFDADE6840A/1386241504/

Fed: US growth was moderate during shutdown - Statesman Journal :: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/viewart/20131205/BUSINESS/312050051/Fed-US-growth-moderate-during-shutdown

China Bars Banks From Using Bitcoin - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/international/china-bars-banks-from-using-bitcoin.html

Fast-food strikes return amid push for wage hikes - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fast-food-strikes-return-amid-push-for-wage-hikes/2013/12/05/01d2bdec-5da3-11e3-8d24-31c016b976b2_story.html

UK's Osborne Hails Era of Growth but Warns Austerity Must Continue - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304096104579239582201160794

Gross Says Central Bank Cash Influx Raises Global Assets' Risk - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-03/gross-says-central-bank-cash-influx-raises-global-assets-risk.html

US trade deficit drops to $40.6 billion in October - Imperial Valley Press :: http://www.ivpressonline.com/business/us-trade-deficit-drops-to-billion-in-october/article_cf752aa5-4463-59da-ace5-ba060b7fa6b1.html

Top US banks faulted on correcting foreclosure abuses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/04/us-mortgage-settlement-report-idUSBRE9B30P120131204

05-Dec-2013 12:31

Madoff set clients' profits, witness testifies - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/04/madoff-dictated-profits-trial-dipascali/3872553/

US drivers return to the road as fuel prices fall - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101248690

Growth moderate in shutdown, Fed says - Longview News-Journal :: http://www.news-journal.com/business/growth-moderate-in-shutdown-fed-says/article_db598c44-ba59-5823-845e-fc6af5b46b53.html

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

Report: Arts, Culture Add $500B to Nation's GDP - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2013/12/05/report-arts-culture-add-500b-to-nations-gdp/

Dec. 5 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12136363/1/dec-5-premarket-briefing-10-things-you-should-know.html

Student College Loan Debt Now Averages $29400 - WTMA :: http://www.wtma.com/abc_news/article/Student_College_Loan_Debt_Now_Averages_$29,400/B71455945D9411E3B51EFEFDADE6840A/1386240604/

US trade deficit drops to $40.6 billion in October - Imperial Valley Press :: http://www.ivpressonline.com/business/us-trade-deficit-drops-to-billion-in-october/article_cf752aa5-4463-59da-ace5-ba060b7fa6b1.html

ADP Says Private Sector Adds 215K Jobs, Gains Bring Fed Taper Back In Focus - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/04/stocks-remain-unmoved-despite-better-than-expected-private-sector-job-growth/

3 banks failed to meet some relief tests: monitor - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP6044894adf2b4e86ba284d72dd52a404.html?dsk%3Dy

05-Dec-2013 11:30

Growth Signs Pick Up Ahead of Key Fed Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303997604579238302336371942.html

Madoff Cut Dead Client's Payout Through Fake Loss, Jury Told - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Madoff-Cut-Dead-Client-s-Payout-Through-Fake-5036079.php

TIME Exclusive: Icahn Files Apple Shareholder Proposal - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2013/12/04/icahn-apple/

Stocks struggle as investors weigh economic news - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/05/stocks-struggle-investors-weigh-economic-news/CPXWuVO8pclQPs6wsCOv0L/story.html

At-a-Glance: Views on the ECB - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-397737/

Moody's now targets India Inc, sees negative outlook in 2014 - Financial Express :: http://www.financialexpress.com/news/moodys-now-targets-india-inc-sees-negative-outlook-in-2014/1203685

China Said to Consider Bitcoin Regulations After Investor Losses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-05/china-said-to-consider-bitcoin-regulations-after-investor-losses

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

US Trade Deficit Drops to $40.6 Billion in October - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2013/12/04/u-s-trade-deficit-drops-to-40-6-billion-in-october/

Top US banks faulted on correcting foreclosure abuses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/04/us-mortgage-settlement-report-idUSBRE9B30P120131204

05-Dec-2013 10:29

Growth Signs Pick Up Ahead of Key Fed Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303997604579238302336371942.html

Madoff Cut Dead Client's Payout Through Fake Loss, Jury Told - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Madoff-Cut-Dead-Client-s-Payout-Through-Fake-5036079.php

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

Stocks struggle as investors weigh economic news - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/05/stocks-struggle-investors-weigh-economic-news/CPXWuVO8pclQPs6wsCOv0L/story.html

Carl Icahn ups ante in crusade for Apple buyback - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/technology/2013/12/04/carl-icahn-ups-ante-crusade-for-apple-buyback/CZWfmoDBJ1TNLc7funBIeI/story.html

RBS's Philip Hampton: Europe Rate-Fix Cartel Fine 'Sobering Reminder' of ... - IBTimes.co.uk :: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/527435/20131204/rbs-libor-euribor-fixing-fines-philip-hampton.htm

Asian shares tested by Fed nerves, euro awaits ECB - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131205

Anonymous website disappears with $100M in Bitcoin - ZDNet :: http://www.zdnet.com/anonymous-website-disappears-with-100m-in-bitcoin-7000023963/

US trade deficit drops to $40.6 billion in October - Imperial Valley Press :: http://www.ivpressonline.com/business/us-trade-deficit-drops-to-billion-in-october/article_cf752aa5-4463-59da-ace5-ba060b7fa6b1.html

Top US banks faulted on correcting foreclosure abuses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/04/us-mortgage-settlement-report-idUSBRE9B30P120131204

05-Dec-2013 09:28

Growth Signs Pick Up Ahead of Key Fed Meeting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303997604579238302336371942.html

Japan's Topix Caps Biggest Two-Day Decline Since August - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-05/japan-s-topix-fluctuates-after-biggest-drop-in-more-than-month.html

Mexico: Stolen radioactive material found - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/world/americas/mexico-radioactive-theft/

Body of missing worker recovered from collapsed Washington silo - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/05/body-recovered-from-collapsed-washington-silo/

Stocks struggle as investors weigh economic news - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/05/stocks-struggle-investors-weigh-economic-news/CPXWuVO8pclQPs6wsCOv0L/story.html

Moody's revises Spain government bond outlook to stable from negative - GlobalPost :: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/thomson-reuters/131205/moodys-revises-spain-government-bond-outlook-stable-negative

Lawmakers consider tax incentives for ADM, others - WGEM :: http://www.wgem.com/story/24116606/lawmakers-consider-tax-incentives-for-adm-others

US trade deficit drops to $40.6 billion in October - Imperial Valley Press :: http://www.ivpressonline.com/business/us-trade-deficit-drops-to-billion-in-october/article_cf752aa5-4463-59da-ace5-ba060b7fa6b1.html

Instant View: US private payroll gauge jumps in November - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/04/us-usa-economy-instant-idUSBRE9B30KM20131204

Madoff Employees Crafted Detailed Forgeries, Ex-Executive Says - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304096104579238402656455482.html