20-Dec-2013 08:18

UPDATE 1-Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/usa-fiscal-idINL2N0JY21E20131219

Red Lobster to Be Split From Darden's Empire - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/darden-to-spin-off-of-red-lobster-amid-shareholder-pressure/

BOJ Keeps Record Easing as Fed Taper Helps Weaken Yen: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/boj-keeps-policy-unchanged-as-fed-tapering-helps-weaken-yen.html

Administration opens first hole in health law mandate - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-health-law-hole-20131219,0,4556490.story

UPDATE 2-China money rates continue climb despite c.bank attempts to comfort - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/markets-china-bonds-idINL3N0JZ0AV20131220

Data breach at Target highlights crooks' cunning, patience - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1220-target-theft-20131220,0,4570236.story

Asian Stocks Drop Amid Chinese Funding-Cost Concerns - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/asian-stocks-decline-paring-weekly-gain-ahead-of-boj.html

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

NJ unemployment drops as 31K leave labor force - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-19/nj-unemployment-drops-as-31k-leave-labor-force

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 07:17

Congress Is Warned Anew Not to Breach Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/congress-is-warned-anew-on-debt-ceiling.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Georgia's jobless rate declines - Savannah Morning News :: http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2013-12-19/georgias-jobless-rate-declines

Asian Stocks Decline as China Money Rates Climb; Gold Rallies - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/dollar-holds-advance-as-gold-slides-asian-index-futures-mixed

Red Lobster owner looking to unload chain - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/20/darden-looking-spin-off-sell-red-lobster/Zvw24C4AOe8vUaeSYpUXjI/story.html

Administration opens first hole in health law mandate - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-health-law-hole-20131219,0,4556490.story

Japan Holds Steady on Rates - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/21/business/international/japan-holds-steady-on-rates.html

Bernanke's 11th hour pivot smoothes path for Yellen at Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-usa-fed-yellen-idUSBRE9BI14920131220

Fury and Frustration Over Target Data Breach - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/target-security-breach-affects-40m-cards-21282785

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 06:16

UPDATE 1-Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/usa-fiscal-idINL2N0JY21E20131219

An Easing of Rules on Charges by Amex - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/an-easing-of-rules-on-charges-by-amex.html

Fired Microsoft manager, pal, charged with insider trading - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022493824_microsoftinsiderxml.html

Feds offer another break to people losing health coverage - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101288047

UPDATE 6-Target cyber breach hits 40 mln payment cards at holiday peak - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/target-breach-idUSL3N0JY2H020131220

FOREX-Dollar buoyant as Fed taper lifts US Treasury yields - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/markets-forex-idUSL3N0JZ0YR20131220

Bay State's jobless rate now higher than US - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/12/bay_state_s_jobless_rate_now_higher_than_us

Darden may ditch Red Lobster, nix Olive Garden expansion plans - AGBeat :: http://agbeat.com/business-news/darden-may-ditch-red-lobster-nix-olive-garden-expansion/

Facebook, Zuckerberg Selling 70 Million Shares In Secondary Offering - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/19/facebook-zuckerberg-selling-70-million-shares-in-secondary-offering/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 05:15

Congress Is Warned Anew Not to Breach Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/congress-is-warned-anew-on-debt-ceiling.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

An Easing of Rules on Charges by Amex - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/an-easing-of-rules-on-charges-by-amex.html

Red Lobster to Be Split From Darden's Empire - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/darden-to-spin-off-of-red-lobster-amid-shareholder-pressure/

Target data theft fuels new worries on cybersecurity - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-cyber-crime-20131220,0,4776140.story

China Everbright Bank Shares Fall on Trading Debut - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/china-everbright-bank-shares-fall-on-trading-debut/

BOJ Keeps Record Easing as Fed Taper Helps Weaken Yen: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/boj-keeps-policy-unchanged-as-fed-tapering-helps-weaken-yen.html

White House Eases More Health Law Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/us/politics/white-house-exempts-some-from-health-law-penalties.html

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

NJ unemployment drops as 31K leave labor force - News & Observer :: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/19/3472922/nj-unemployment-drops-as-31k-leave.html

20-Dec-2013 04:14

Congress Is Warned Anew Not to Breach Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/congress-is-warned-anew-on-debt-ceiling.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Markets telling tales of taper - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101287604

Dow inches up to record close on quiet trading day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131220

Difference Between Olive Garden and Red Lobster? Rich People - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-410522/

An Easing of Rules on Charges by Amex - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/an-easing-of-rules-on-charges-by-amex.html

Target data theft fuels new worries on cybersecurity - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-cyber-crime-20131220,0,4776140.story

Senate heads into bitter final days of 2013 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-congress-nominations-20131220,0,5928269.story

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

NJ unemployment rate drops sharply as fewer people look for work; more jobs ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/90b8c805d6be40669a07cbcc510a022a/NJ--NJ-Unemployment

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 03:13

Zuckerberg to Pocket $1 Billion in Facebook Stock Sale - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-409717/

NYC Council passes plastic foam, e-cigarette bills - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/science/article/NYC-Council-passes-plastic-foam-e-cigarette-bills-5079815.php?cmpid%3Dusworldhcat

Microsoft Manager, Friend Accused by US of Insider Trading (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/microsoft-manager-friend-accused-by-u-dot-s-dot-of-insider-trading

Target says PINs not stolen, but credit card info was - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/19/target-credit-debit-card-data-breach/4125231/

Mortgage manager in $2B deal over loan abuses - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/19/mortgage-manager-iloan-abuses/4132723/

Darden Looking to Spin off or Sell Red Lobster - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/darden-spin-off-sell-red-lobster-21273832

How William Morris/Silver Lake Won IMG - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-410269/

US STOCKS-Dow inches up to record close on quiet trading day - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-usa-stocks-idINL2N0JY1WD20131219

Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE9BF1FW20131219

Nike Profit Tops Estimates as New Products Help Sales (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/nike-profit-tops-analysts-estimates-as-new-products-help-sales

20-Dec-2013 02:12

Facebook's Zuckerberg buying super-voting shares - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Facebook-s-Zuckerberg-buying-super-voting-shares-5079488.php

Dow inches up to record close on quiet trading day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131220

For Target's Shoppers, a New Holiday To-Do List - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/for-targets-shoppers-a-new-holiday-to-do-list.html

Red Lobster to be thrown overboard by Darden - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/19/darden-red-lobster-spinoff/4129107/

Previously Owned Home Sales in US Drop for Third Month - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/sales-of-previously-owned-homes-in-u-s-drop-for-third-month.html

NJ unemployment rate drops to 7.8 percent in new report - NJBIZ :: http://www.njbiz.com/article/20131219/NJBIZ01/131219676/NJ-unemployment-rate-drops-to-78-percent-in-new-report

Nike Profit Up 40% on Widespread Sales Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303773704579268601066679332.html

Ex-Microsoft exec charged with insider trading - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/microsoft-insider-trading/

Mortgage servicer accused of 'systemic misconduct' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/real_estate/ocwen-mortgage/

Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE9BF1FW20131219

20-Dec-2013 01:11

Polk Home Prices Grow in November - The Ledger :: http://www.theledger.com/article/20131219/NEWS/131219103?Title%3DPolk-Home-Prices-Grow-in-November

Under Activist Pressure, Darden to Separate Struggling Red Lobster - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/12/19/darden-to-sell-or-spin-off-red-lobster/

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

Mass. jobless rate dips, but moves higher than US - WHDH-TV :: http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/10012517771189/

GLOBAL MARKETS-US bonds fall, stocks stall after Fed tapers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-global-idUSL2N0JY1VG20131219

UPDATE 1-Nike profit rises and advance orders jump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/nike-results-idUSL2N0JY1YI20131219

Ex-Microsoft exec charged with insider trading - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/microsoft-insider-trading/

Mortgage servicer accused of 'systemic misconduct' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/real_estate/ocwen-mortgage/

Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE9BF1FW20131219

20-Dec-2013 00:10

Local housing market continues healthy pace in November - Ocala :: http://www.ocala.com/article/20131219/ARTICLES/131219647?Title%3DLocal-housing-market-continues-healthy-pace-in-November

Average 30-year mortgage rate moves up to 4.47% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/19/mortgage-rates/4132331/

N.J. unemployment drops as 31K leave labor force - Cherry Hill Courier Post :: http://www.courierpostonline.com/viewart/20131219/NEWS02/312190057/N-J-unemployment-drops-31K-leave-labor-force

Nike profit rises, futures orders up 13 percent - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/nike-results-idUSL2N0JX2BG20131219

PRECIOUS-Gold down 2 pct to 6-month low, 'double-bottom' seen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-precious-idUSL2N0JY1M820131219

Target: 40M card accounts may be breached - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2013/12/19/target-accounts-may-involved-breach/hV1cGUxx0zpPePh6h3ZPwM/story.html

Ex-Microsoft exec charged with insider trading - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/microsoft-insider-trading/

Mortgage servicer accused of 'systemic misconduct' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/real_estate/ocwen-mortgage/

Fitch Places Darden's Ratings on Negative Watch - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fitch-places-dardens-ratings-on-negative-watch-2013-12-19?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

19-Dec-2013 23:09

Previously Owned Home Sales in US Drop for Third Month - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/sales-of-previously-owned-homes-in-u-s-drop-for-third-month.html

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

Wisconsin's unemployment rate drops slightly - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-19/wisconsins-unemployment-rate-drops-slightly

Facebook and Zuckerberg to sell shares - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/facebook-zuckerberg-stock-sale/

NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Results - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nike-inc-reports-fiscal-2014-second-quarter-results-2013-12-19?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

PRECIOUS-Gold down 2 pct to 6-month low, 'double-bottom' seen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-precious-idUSL2N0JY1M820131219

Darden, under pressure, to spin off or sell Red Lobster - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-barington-darden-idUSBRE9BI19K20131219

Fed's assets top $4 trillion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/news/economy/federal-reserve-assets-four-trillion/

Target and Oracle are big market movers - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201312191650APDIGITLFINANCE__US_Wall_Street_Stocks-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C12/19/2013%25204:50%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CTarget%2520and%2520Oracle%2520are%2520big%2520market%2520movers%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CAP%2520Digital%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;ORCL%26ticker%3DORCL

What caused Target's massive credit card breach? - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2013/12/19/target-accounts-may-involved-breach/hV1cGUxx0zpPePh6h3ZPwM/story.html

19-Dec-2013 22:08

Gold Finds Few Friends in the Taper Party - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-409848/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

Wisconsin's unemployment rate drops slightly - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-19/wisconsins-unemployment-rate-drops-slightly

NSA Spying Fallout: Brazil Snubs US Manufacturer Boeing, Goes With Swedish ... - Fox News Latino :: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/money/2013/12/19/nsa-scandal-fallout-brazil-chooses-swedish-fighter-jet-not-american-in-45b-deal/

Sales of existing homes slowest in almost a year - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sales-of-existing-homes-slowest-in-almost-a-year-2013-12-19

Facebook Is Selling Stock For Some Reason - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/facebook-is-selling-stock-for-some-reason.html

Darden Restaurants: Time to Get the Check - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/darden-restaurants-time-to-get-the-check-cm312799

GLOBAL MARKETS-US bonds fall, stocks stall after Fed tapers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-global-idUSL2N0JY1MH20131219

Targeted! Breach could affect 40 million cards - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2013/12/19/target-accounts-may-involved-breach/hV1cGUxx0zpPePh6h3ZPwM/story.html

Emerging-Market Assets Seen Poised to Make a Comeback - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20131218-711607.html

19-Dec-2013 21:07

Overhaul website problems may trigger price hikes - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/medical/article/Overhaul-website-problems-may-trigger-price-hikes-5078293.php

Previously Owned Home Sales in US Drop for Third Month - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/sales-of-previously-owned-homes-in-u-s-drop-for-third-month.html

Conn. jobless rate declines to 7.6 percent - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Conn-jobless-rate-declines-to-7-6-percent-5078638.php

Nearly 8000 in Illinois to get cash in Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

Emerging markets vulnerable as taper heralds era of strong dollar - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18e41a16-68cb-11e3-996a-00144feabdc0.html

Target says PIN numbers not accessed, but cards were - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/19/target-credit-debit-card-data-breach/4125231/

Gold Sinks to Three-Year Low - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579267753420462942.html

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

E-Bay's Omidyar to be publisher of his own news venture - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/19/ebay-omidyar-first-look-greenwald/4126397/

Saab Gets $4.5 Billion Contract From Brazil for 36 Fighter Jets - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579266332354721604.html

19-Dec-2013 20:06

JPMorgan's Bold Billion Dollar Suit Against The FDIC - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2013/12/18/jpmorgans-bold-billion-dollar-suit-against-the-fdic-foolish-or-smart-move/

William Morris Endeavor targets sports with $2.3-billion IMG buy - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-william-morris-endeavor-img-deal-20131219,0,3955584.story?track%3Drss

Sales of existing homes slowest in almost a year - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sales-of-existing-homes-slowest-in-almost-a-year-2013-12-19

Leading Index Gain Signals U.S. Strengthening Into 2014: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/leading-indicators-in-u-s-rose-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

5 things you can do to protect yourself after Target data breach - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-5-tips-target-account-breach-20131219,0,1330197.story

Facebook, Zuckerberg Plan to Sell Shares Worth $3.9 Billion - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/facebook-zuckerberg-plan-to-sell-70-million-shares-in-company

Stocks mixed after Fed's mini-'taper' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/19/stocks-thursday/4122195/

Mass. unemployment rate rises above national average - Valley Dispatch :: http://www.thevalleydispatch.com/ci_24758316/mass-unemployment-rate-rises-above-national-average

Nearly 80000 in Illinois to get cash in Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

Swedish €1.8bn fighter aircraft order lifts Saab - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e495fc06-6812-11e3-a905-00144feabdc0.html

19-Dec-2013 19:05

Manufacturing index recovers slightly in December - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/manufacturing-index-recovers-slightly-in-december-2013-12-19?link%3DMW_home_latest_news

Home sales tumble, jobless claims at near nine-month high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-economy-jobless-idUSBRE9BI0OP20131219

Brazil's Fighter Buy: That NSA Narrative Is Probably Wrong - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/richardaboulafia/2013/12/19/brazils-fighter-buy-that-nsa-narrative-is-probably-wrong/

Sales of existing homes slowest in almost a year - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sales-of-existing-homes-slowest-in-almost-a-year-2013-12-19

NJ unemployment rate drops sharply - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/NJ-unemployment-rate-drops-sharply-5078579.php

Leading Index Gain Signals U.S. Strengthening Into 2014: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/leading-indicators-in-u-s-rose-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg selling 70 million shares - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-selling-70-million-shares-20131219,0,7167508.story

Ocwen to reduce mortgage principal, issue refunds in settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

US STOCKS-Wall St retreats from record highs on mixed data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0JY17120131219

Rogue software installed on Target card readers believed used to steal data - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-target-data-breach-20131218,0,3718384.story

19-Dec-2013 17:03

Former SAC Trader Is Convicted of Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/ex-sac-trader-is-convicted-of-insider-trading/

Bayer to Acquire Drug Maker Algeta in $2.9 Billion Deal - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/bayer-to-acquire-drug-maker-algeta-in-2-9-billion-deal/

JPMorgan sues the FDIC - FierceFinance :: http://www.fiercefinance.com/story/jpmorgan-sues-fdic/2013-12-19

Jobless claims unexpectedly jump to highest level since March - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jobless-claims-unemployment-economy-20131219,0,4329838.story

UK retail sales pick up in November helped by clothing - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101285012

Home sales post first annual drop in 29 months - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/19/existing-home-sales-november/4115407/

4 things to do after your credit card has been hacked - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/technology/security/target-credit-card/

IMG Tennis Pleased With Purchase By William Morris - 10sBalls :: http://www.10sballs.com/2013/12/19/img-tennis-pleased-with-purchase-by-william-morris/

Facebook announces secondary offering of 70 million shares - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/facebook-announces-secondary-offering-of-70-million-shares/2013/12/19/ae19a55c-68b6-11e3-ae56-22de072140a2_story.html

US Stocks Slip After Rally - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-409468/

19-Dec-2013 16:02

UPDATE 1-UK retail sales edge up in Nov but shoppers still holding back - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/britain-retail-idINL6N0JY20N20131219

Weekly US jobless claims hit 9-month high of 379K - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Weekly-US-jobless-claims-hit-9-month-high-of-379K-5078209.php

US Stock Futures Take a Pause - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-409468/

Astra Bulks Up in Diabetes for Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-409855/

Saab stock soars 30% on Brazil deal - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/saab-brazil-deal/

Mass. jobless rate higher than US - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/2013/12/19/mass-jobless-rate-higher-than-rate/NHXyGNmetd4iyLXo6tsV6J/story.html

Facebook, Zuckerberg Selling 70 Million Shares In Secondary Offering - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/19/facebook-zuckerberg-selling-70-million-shares-in-secondary-offering/

Target data breach affects 40 million accounts, payment info compromised - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/target-data-breach-affects-40-million-accounts-payment-info-compromised/2013/12/19/5cc71f22-68b1-11e3-ae56-22de072140a2_story.html

Big Victory in Government's Insider Trading Crackdown - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/morning-agenda-big-victory-for-government-in-insider-trading-crackdown/

Jobless claims unexpectedly jump to highest level since March - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jobless-claims-unemployment-economy-20131219,0,4329838.story

19-Dec-2013 15:01

Claudia's Crystal Ball: Tax Filing Season 2014 - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/irswatch/2013/12/19/claudias-crystal-ball-tax-filing-season-2014/?ss%3Dpersonalfinance

Former SAC Trader Is Convicted of Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/ex-sac-trader-is-convicted-of-insider-trading/

Bayer to Acquire Drug Maker Algeta in $2.9 Billion Deal - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/bayer-to-acquire-drug-maker-algeta-in-2-9-billion-deal/

Retail sales flat as consumers play chicken with shops - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10527580/Retail-sales-flat-as-consumers-play-chicken-with-shops.html

Sports Revenue Is Key Play In IMG Merger But Is It Sustainable - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/alanmcglade/2013/12/19/sports-revenue-is-key-play-in-img-merger-but-is-it-sustainable/

Facebook and Zuckerberg to sell shares - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/facebook-zuckerberg-stock-sale/

Accenture Profit Beats Estimates as Big Data Fuels Demand (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/accenture-profit-beats-estimates-as-big-data-fuels-client-gains

Target Says Data Was Stolen From 40 Million Shoppers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/technology/target-stolen-shopper-data.html

5 reasons stocks didn't suffer a 'taper tantrum' - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/18/five-reasons-why-stocks-rose-despite-taper/4114075/

Jobless Claims in US Unexpectedly Rise on Year-End Distortions - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/jobless-claims-in-u-dot-s-dot-unexpectedly-rise-on-year-end-distortions

19-Dec-2013 14:00

Merger deal reached for parent of IMG Academy in Bradenton - Bradenton Herald :: http://www.bradenton.com/2013/12/19/4896562/merger-deal-reached-for-parent.html

Former SAC Trader Is Convicted of Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/18/ex-sac-trader-is-convicted-of-insider-trading/

Target: 40 million credit cards compromised - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/18/news/companies/target-credit-card/

Fed Dials Back Bond Buying, Keeps a Wary Eye on Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579266432764849504.html

Facebook, Zuckerberg to Sell Stock - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-409717/

Baum on Money: World Survives Taper - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/baum-on-money-world-survives-taper.html

Bayer to Acquire Drug Maker Algeta in $2.9 Billion Deal - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/bayer-to-acquire-drug-maker-algeta-in-2-9-billion-deal/

Global stocks on a tear; gold sinks to $1200; Treasurys steady - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101285079

Retail sales flat as consumers play chicken with shops - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10527580/Retail-sales-flat-as-consumers-play-chicken-with-shops.html

US housing starts jump to near six-year high in November - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/us-housing-starts-jump-to-near-six-year-high-in-november/article16023019/?cmpid%3Drss1

19-Dec-2013 12:59

Can high-flying stocks keep soaring in 2014? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/15/investment-roundtable-qa-outlook/3986277/

Deal for IMG Shows Sports' Draw and Potential - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/sports/deal-for-img-shows-sports-draw-and-potential.html

UPDATE 2-AstraZeneca to buy Bristol out of diabetes venture for up to $4.1 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/astrazeneca-idUSL6N0JY1CG20131219

Bayer to Acquire Drug Maker Algeta in $2.9 Billion Deal - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/bayer-to-acquire-drug-maker-algeta-in-2-9-billion-deal/

New Fed "Monetary Dove" Puts Job Growth First - The Fiscal Times :: http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2013/12/19/New-Fed-Monetary-Dove-Puts-Job-Growth-First

Stocks draw breath after taper gains - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/premarkets/

Saab shares leap as Brazil deal secures Swedish fighter project - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-saab-idUSBRE9BI0HT20131219

Target: 40M Card Accounts May Be Breached - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/secret-service-investigating-target-data-breach-21270946

ADM moving to Chicago from downstate Decatur, Ill. - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/adm-moving-to-chicago-from-downstate-decatur-ill-2013-12-18?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

US Housing Starts Up 22.7% in November - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304866904579265963142745166

19-Dec-2013 11:58

Deal for IMG Shows Sports' Draw and Potential - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/sports/deal-for-img-shows-sports-draw-and-potential.html

Target Hit by Credit-Card Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304773104579266743230242538

Bristol-Myers Squibb Continues Evolution to Specialty BioPharma Through Sale ... - Vancouver Sun :: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/fp/yourmoney/Bristol%2BMyers%2BSquibb%2BContinues%2BEvolution%2BSpecialty%2BBioPharma%2BThrough%2BSale/9303358/story.html

Global Markets Rise After Fed's Decision to Unwind Stimulus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/economy/federal-reserve-stimulus-tapering.html

US treasurys rise after Fed announces January taper - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101285003

Saab shares soar on Brazil fighter order - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/saab-idUSL6N0JY1JS20131219

Business news and markets: live - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/business-news-markets-live/10527152/Business-news-and-markets-live.html

Happy Christmas! HP CEO Meg Whitman in 150m% salary jump - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/leoking/2013/12/19/happy-christmas-hp-ceo-meg-whitman-in-150m-salary-jump/

UN Predicts Increased Global Economic Growth - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/predicts-increased-global-economic-growth-21262698

Ford faces challenges, warns of slower profits - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022481022_apxfordoutlook.html

19-Dec-2013 10:57

Deal for IMG Shows Sports' Draw and Potential - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/sports/deal-for-img-shows-sports-draw-and-potential.html

Target Hit by Credit-Card Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304773104579266743230242538

Volcker: Banks Requested Two Years For Data Analysis (Then They Were Given ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/leoking/2013/12/18/volcker-banks-requested-two-years-for-data-analysis-then-they-were-given-6-months/

Asia Braces for Market Volatility as Fed Starts to Taper - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/asia-braces-for-financial-market-volatility-as-fed-starts-taper.html

Saab shares soar on $4.5bn Brazil defence deal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c93d30dc-6821-11e3-8ada-00144feabdc0.html

Global Markets Rise After Fed's Decision to Unwind Stimulus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/economy/federal-reserve-stimulus-tapering.html

AstraZeneca to Buy Bristol-Myers' Stake in Diabetes Venture - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/astrazeneca-to-buy-bristol-myers-stake-in-diabetes-venture

Is It Safe to Taper With Inflation This Low? - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-408022/

Housing Starts Jump To Highest Level Since February 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Housing-Starts-Jump-To-Highest-Level-Since-5074881.php

UPDATE 3-Ford says profit to slow a gear in 2014; shares slump - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/autos-ford-meeting-idINL2N0JX0UA20131218

19-Dec-2013 09:56

Deal for IMG Shows Sports' Draw and Potential - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/sports/deal-for-img-shows-sports-draw-and-potential.html

China media: Bitcoin's future - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-25443731

Dollar climbs further on Fed-taper updraft - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-climbs-further-on-fed-taper-updraft-2013-12-19?link%3DMW_latest_news

Target Hit by Credit-Card Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304773104579266743230242538

Ford faces challenges, warns of slower profits - Tulsa World :: http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/ford-faces-challenges-warns-of-slower-profits/article_77480d4d-84bc-5ccf-869e-de12437b234d.html

SAS posts first full-year profit since 2007, says market weak - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/sas-idUSWEB00FZV20131219

European Stock Futures Gain After Fed as Asian Currencies Weaken - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-18/nikkei-futures-jump-as-fed-taper-sinks-yen-fuels-s-and-p-500-surge

Housing Starts Jump To Highest Level Since February 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Housing-Starts-Jump-To-Highest-Level-Since-5074881.php

UPDATE 3-Saab wins Brazil jet deal after NSA spying sours Boeing bid - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/18/brazil-jets-idUSL2N0JX17W20131218

Text of Federal Reserve statement - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/18/federal-reserve-statement-december-18/4112087/