Tuesday, December 24, 2013

25-Dec-2013 08:16

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

Target Denies Report That PINs Were Stolen In Data Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-report-that-pins-were-stolen-in-data-breach/

Orders for Durable Goods Surged 3.5% in November - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/economy/orders-for-durable-goods-surged-3-5-in-november.html

BlackBerry Co-Founder Lazardis Cut Stake to Under 5% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304020704579278891382340718

Detroit's New Swaps Deal Cuts Bank Payment to $165 Million - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/detroit-s-new-swaps-deal-cuts-banks-payment-to-165-million-1

Christmas Deliveries Delayed In Central Ohio - 10TV :: http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/12/25/UPS-Delivery-Delays-Christmas-Gifts.html

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

AmEx to issue refunds for illegal card practices - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/amex-marketing-settlement/4191201/

Health insurance exchange copes with last minute rush - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/last-minute-christmas-eve-shopping-healthcaregov-site/4192839/

25-Dec-2013 07:15

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413122/

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

Target Seen Losing Customers in Wake of Card Data Breach - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/target-seen-losing-customers-in-wake-of-card-data-breach.html

UPS system overload delays holiday packages - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/ups-system-overload-delays-holiday-packages/4194637/

Extra Time Offered for Technical Delays on Health Site - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579278130370627314.html

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html?tid%3DhpModule_79c38dfc-8691-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394

Detroit's New Swaps Deal Cuts Bank Payment to $165 Million (3) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/detroit-s-new-swaps-deal-cuts-banks-payment-to-165-million-1

Exclusive: Target hackers stole encrypted bank PINs - source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/25/us-target-databreach-idUSBRE9BN0L220131225

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

25-Dec-2013 06:14

American Express Reaches Add-On Card Settlement - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303290904579278172703889530

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/24/2870816/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares.html

Detroit Wins $55 Million in Concessions From 2 Banks - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/detroit-wins-55-million-in-concessions-from-2-banks/

Orders for Durable Goods Surged 3.5% in November - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/economy/orders-for-durable-goods-surged-3-5-in-november.html

Sign-Up Period Extended Again for Health Plan - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/us/politics/white-house-again-stretches-health-care-sign-up-deadline.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

BlackBerry co-founder trims stake after huge loss - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/blackberry-co-founder-trims-stake-after-huge-loss/2013/12/24/d85d0272-6cef-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Target Denies Data Breach Included Stolen PINs - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-data-breach-included-stolen-pins/

North Texas UPS Customers Still Waiting for Deliveries - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth :: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/North-Texas-UPS-Customers-Still-Waiting-for-Deliveries-237207901.html

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

25-Dec-2013 05:13

British mortgage lending hits nearly four-year high, productivity down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-britain-ecomomy-idUSBRE9BN09V20131224

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Mary-Barra-a-child-of-GM-prepares-to-lead-it-5090620.php

Tesla Shares Rise After Model S Keeps NHTSA 5-Star Rating (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/tesla-model-s-keeps-nhtsa-5-star-rating-amid-u-dot-s-dot-safety-review

Detroit reaches new settlement with banks - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/detroit-reaches-new-settlement-with-banks/2013/12/24/edf82c04-6ce2-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Extra Time Offered for Technical Delays on Health Site - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579278130370627314.html

BlackBerry Co-Founder Cuts Stake - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/blackberry-co-founder-cuts-stake/

Capital goods demand signals stronger US growth - The Columbian :: http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/dec/24/demand-signals-growth-in-us/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

UPS system overload delays Christmas Eve deliveries - NBCNews.com :: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/24/22040457-ups-system-overload-delays-christmas-eve-deliveries?lite

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

25-Dec-2013 04:12

First class: New nonstop flight to Minneapolis a boon to Valley visitors - Valley morning Star :: http://www.valleymorningstar.com/news/local_news/article_11a9e83e-6aba-11e3-9765-001a4bcf6878.html

British mortgage lending hits nearly four-year high, productivity down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-britain-ecomomy-idUSBRE9BN09V20131224

Capital Goods Demand Signals Stronger US Growth - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/orders-for-durable-goods-in-u-dot-s-dot-increase-more-than-forecast

Target says be wary of phishing emails - Lexington Herald Leader :: http://www.kentucky.com/2013/12/24/3004061/target-says-be-wary-of-phishing.html

Tesla shares jump after Model S safety rating reaffirmed - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131224/BUSINESS0104/312240074/tesla-motors-5-star-safety

Detroit reaches new settlement with banks - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/detroit-reaches-new-settlement-with-banks/2013/12/24/edf82c04-6ce2-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Postal Service gets approval for a temporary increase in stamp prices - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/postal-service-gets-approval-for-a-temporary-3-cent-increase-in-stamp-prices/2013/12/24/e5ca867a-6ce8-11e3-b405-7e360f7e9fd2_story.html

Sign-Up Period Extended Again for Health Plan - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/us/politics/white-house-again-stretches-health-care-sign-up-deadline.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

BlackBerry Co-Founder Cuts Stake - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/blackberry-co-founder-cuts-stake/

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

25-Dec-2013 03:11

Delta now flying out of Harlingen - KGBT-TV :: http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id%3D986379

British mortgage lending hits nearly four-year high, productivity down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-britain-ecomomy-idUSBRE9BN09V20131224

Tesla Shares Rise After Model S Keeps NHTSA 5-Star Rating (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/tesla-model-s-keeps-nhtsa-5-star-rating-amid-u-dot-s-dot-safety-review

Detroit's Swaps Deal Cuts Bank Payment to $165 Million - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/detroit-has-new-agreement-in-bofa-ubs-swaps-termination.html

Target Denies Report That PINs Were Stolen In Data Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-report-that-pins-were-stolen-in-data-breach/

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Stockings were hung … in hopes UPS would be there - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20131224-stockings-were-hung--in-hopes-ups-would-be-there.ece

BlackBerry Co-Founder Cuts Stake - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/blackberry-co-founder-cuts-stake/

Postal Service gets approval for a temporary increase in stamp prices - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/postal-service-gets-approval-for-a-temporary-3-cent-increase-in-stamp-prices/2013/12/24/e5ca867a-6ce8-11e3-b405-7e360f7e9fd2_story.html

Durable goods orders jump 3.5% in November - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/durable-goods-orders/4187973/

25-Dec-2013 02:10

US durable goods orders jumped 3.5 pct. in Nov. - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-24/us-durable-goods-orders-jumped-3-dot-5-pct-dot-in-nov

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idUSN9N0AR01U20131224

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Hudson Hub-Times :: http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/ap%2520financial/2013/12/24/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares-to-lead-it

Target Denies Report That PINs Were Stolen In Data Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-report-that-pins-were-stolen-in-data-breach/

BlackBerry Former CEO Lazaridis Cuts Stake in Smartphone Maker - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/blackberry-former-ceo-lazaridis-cuts-stake-in-smartphone-maker

Detroit reaches new settlement with banks - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/detroit-reaches-new-settlement-with-banks/2013/12/24/edf82c04-6ce2-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

UPS system overload delays holiday packages - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131224/BUSINESS07/312240095/UPS-shipping-system-overload-delay

Postal Service Raises Price Again but Says It's Not Forever - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/us/postal-service-raises-price-again-but-says-its-not-forever.html

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

AmEx to issue refunds for illegal card practices - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/amex-marketing-settlement/4191201/

25-Dec-2013 01:09

US durable goods orders jumped 3.5 pct. in Nov. - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-24/us-durable-goods-orders-jumped-3-dot-5-pct-dot-in-nov

Sales of New Homes in U.S. Exceeded Forecasts in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/sales-of-new-homes-in-u-s-exceeded-forecasts-in-november.html

American Express to pay $75 million in deceptive practices case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-regulators-fine-american-express-75-million-for-credit-card-practices-20131224,0,984211.story

Target hackers DID steal encrypted PINs as well as 40million credit and debit ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2529035/Target-warns-customers-aware-phishing-scams-hackers-steal-details-45-million-credit-cards.html

Price of stamps to go up 3 cents - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/24/news/companies/postal-service-stamp-increase/

Target warns customers of scams after massive data breach - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/24/target-warns-phishing-emails-after-massive-data-breach/

BlackBerry Co-Founder Lazardis Cut Stake to Under 5% - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413327/

High Volumes Slow UPS Deliveries - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579278810340374726.html

Administration eases off ObamaCare deadline, offers reprieve to those unable to ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/24/obama-administration-offers-help-to-those-unable-to-sign-up-for-coverage/

Detroit would pay $65M less to banks in new deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/detroit-swaps-renegotiation/4195373/

25-Dec-2013 00:08

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low: MBA - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101295194

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413122/

American Express to Pay $75 Million Over Credit-Card Practices - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/american-express-to-pay-75-million-over-credit-card-practices/

Target hackers stole encrypted bank PINs: source - Toronto Sun :: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/12/24/target-hackers-stole-encrypted-bank-pins-source

Target warns customers of scams after massive data breach - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/24/target-warns-phishing-emails-after-massive-data-breach/

US sales of new homes slipped in November - Daytona Beach News-Journal :: http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20131224/BUSINESS/131229693?Title%3DU-S-sales-of-new-homes-slipped-in-November

Help offered for people who miss Obamacare deadline - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5goeJw50sGm6i4Y0b5u0rr-cLq08A?docId%3Dcfb726e8-ad30-4212-9562-e73af7873da9

Price of stamps to go up 3 cents - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/24/news/companies/postal-service-stamp-increase/

Detroit would pay $65M less to banks in new deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/detroit-swaps-renegotiation/4195373/

24-Dec-2013 23:07

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idUSN9N0AR01U20131224

Stocks Open Higher After Strong Durable-Goods Orders - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412930/

Supernus rises on Orenitram approval - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-24/supernus-rises-on-orenitram-approval

The Best Airlines For Business Travelers In 2014 - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/grantmartin/2013/12/24/the-best-airlines-for-business-travelers-in-2014/

US watchdog tells American Express to refund duped clients - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-banks-americanexpress-fine-idUSBRE9BN0HF20131224

Target warns customers of scams after massive data breach - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/24/target-warns-phishing-emails-after-massive-data-breach/

Durable Goods Shoots Way Up, 3.5% New Order Gain for November 2013 - Economic Populist :: http://www.economicpopulist.org/content/durable-goods-shoots-way-35-new-order-gain-november-2013-5478

US Postal Service Wins 6 Percent Rate Increase to Make Up Loss - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/u-dot-s-dot-postal-service-wins-6-percent-rate-increase-to-make-up-loss

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

24-Dec-2013 22:06

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Small Gains for Healthcare Stocks; United Therapeutics Rallies To Record Highs ... - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/small-gains-for-healthcare-stocks-united-therapeutics-rallies-to-record-highs-as-gets-shot-in-arm-from-regulators-cm313493

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413122/

Health Enrollment Rises Before Deadline - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579278130370627314.html

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-dot-s-dot-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons

FNF agrees to deal with anti-competition worries in LPS buy - Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/12/24/ftc-attaches-conditions-to-fidelity.html

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends slightly higher in short session - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-usa-stocks-close-idINZXN0R292I20131224

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

24-Dec-2013 21:05

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

United Therapeutics Shares Gain on FDA Hypertension Approval - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/united-therapeutics-shares-gain-on-fda-hypertension-approval.html

American Express to pay $75 million in deceptive practices case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-regulators-fine-american-express-75-million-for-credit-card-practices-20131224,0,984211.story

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413122/

Stocks, Treasury yield climb on Christmas Eve - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/24/stocks-tuesday/4187029/

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

New home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

Target says be wary of phishing emails - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Target-says-be-wary-of-phishing-emails-5091106.php

Record 2 Million Use Healthcare.gov Amid Additional Obamacare Signup Time - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2013/12/24/record-2-million-use-healthcare-gov-amid-additional-obamacare-signup-time/

Ice Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/us/ice-storms-leaves-hundreds-of-thousands-without-power.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

24-Dec-2013 20:04

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

This Drug Company CEO Just Named Her New Drug After Herself - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/12/23/this-drug-company-ceo-just-named-her-new-drug-after-herself/

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - KRQE :: http://www.krqe.com/news/national/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares-to-lead-it_68642252

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016.html

US mortgage applications tumble to a 13-year low - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022519963_apxmortgageapplications.html

AmEx to issue refunds for illegal card practices - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/amex-marketing-settlement/4191201/

Health Enrollment Rises Before Deadline - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579278130370627314.html

Tesla stock spikes 5% - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/24/investing/tesla-stock/

Stocks, Treasury yield climb on Christmas Eve - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/24/stocks-tuesday/4187029/

New home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

24-Dec-2013 19:03

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

This Drug Company CEO Just Named Her New Drug After Herself - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/12/23/this-drug-company-ceo-just-named-her-new-drug-after-herself/

Wall Street little changed in shortened session - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131224

US new home sales fall modestly from five-year peak, prices up - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/sns-rt-us-home-sales-20131224,0,7530971.story

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413122/

Mortgage applications drop to 13-year low: MBA - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mortgage-applications-drop-to-13-year-low-mba-2013-12-24

Tesla stock spikes 6% - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/24/investing/tesla-stock/

Online Sales Jumped 37% During Weekend - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413148/

AmEx to issue refunds for illegal card practices - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/amex-marketing-settlement/4191201/

Health Enrollment Rises Before Deadline - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413156/

24-Dec-2013 18:02

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Ray Irani to get $14-million lump sum after Occidental ouster - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irani-pay-20131224,0,4571242.story

Stocks Drift Higher After Strong Durable-Goods Orders - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304475004579277760086370896.html

US mortgage applications tumble to a 13-year low - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/24/us-mortgage-applications-tumble-to-a-13-year-low/

Holiday sales down for 3rd week - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Holiday-sales-down-for-3rd-week-5089829.php

New-home sales slip in November from five-year high - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-new-home-sales-20131224,0,1398125.story

Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-forex-idINBRE9BJ0EF20131224

Capital Goods Demand Signals Stronger U.S. Growth: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/orders-for-durable-goods-in-u-s-increase-more-than-forecast.html

President Obama Signs Up for Health Care Under the Affordable Care Act in ... - Latino Post :: http://www.latinopost.com/articles/2437/20131224/president-obama-signs-up-for-health-care-under-the-affordable-care-act-in-symbolic-gesture.htm

American Express to pay $75 million for credit card violations - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-regulators-fine-american-express-75-million-for-credit-card-practices-20131224,0,984211.story

24-Dec-2013 17:01

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Occidental reaches $26-million settlement with former chairman Irani - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/occidental-reaches-26-million-settlement-with-former-chairman-irani/article16090856/?cmpid%3Drss1

FOREX-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idUSL2N0K30GT20131224

China's Central Bank Eases Fears of Credit Crisis - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Sales of New Homes in U.S. Exceeded Forecasts in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/sales-of-new-homes-in-u-s-exceeded-forecasts-in-november.html

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares-to-lead-it/2013/12/24/8a112546-6cac-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Top 5 ObamaCare delays of 2013 - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/slideshow/2013/12/24/top-5-obamacare-delays-2013/

Stocks Open Higher After Strong Durable-Goods Orders - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304475004579277760086370896.html

Time Warner Cable and Viacom strike new distribution deal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-time-warner-cable-viacom-deal-20131224,0,407526.story

Durable goods orders jump 3.5% in November - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/durable-goods-orders/4187973/

24-Dec-2013 16:00

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits five-year low: MBA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-economy-mortgages-idUSBRE9BH0IK20131224

Mormon-centric Utah epicenter for food storage - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2013/12/24/4187755/

What Will Jack Dorsey Bring to Disney's Board? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/what-will-jack-dorsey-bring-to-disney-s-board-TkDjFPSTTcqu2TGFh2_xbA.html

Jos. A. Bank Rejects Men's Wearhouse Takeover Bid - Broadway World :: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfashion/article/Jos-A-Bank-Rejects-Mens-Wearhouse-Takeover-Bid-20131224

FOREX-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idUSL2N0K30GT20131224

China's Central Bank Eases Fears of Credit Crisis - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Durable goods orders jump 3.5% in November - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/durable-goods-orders/4187973/

Four Retailers Set Up Bangladesh Compensation Fund - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413035/

5 California Things to Know for Tuesday - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_24787359/5-california-things-know-tuesday

Record rally continues on Wall Street - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/24/investing/stocks-markets/

24-Dec-2013 14:59

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ray Irani to get $14-million lump sum after Occidental ouster - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irani-pay-20131224,0,4571242.story

Mortgage Applications Sink on Fed Taper Announcement - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12174255/1/mortgage-applications-sink-on-fed-taper-announcement.html

US Store Traffic Sinks 21% as Last-Ditch Deals Flop: Retail - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/u-dot-s-dot-shoppers-grab-sweeter-deals-in-last-minute-holiday-dash

What Will Jack Dorsey Bring to Disney's Board? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/what-will-jack-dorsey-bring-to-disney-s-board-TkDjFPSTTcqu2TGFh2_xbA.html

European Stocks Nudge Higher in Holiday-Thinned Trade - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304475004579277760086370896.html

Stock futures point to flat open in shortened session - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131224

Orders for Durable Goods in US Increase More Than Forecast (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/orders-for-durable-goods-in-u-dot-s-dot-increase-more-than-forecast

24-Dec-2013 13:58

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ray Irani to get $14-million lump sum after Occidental ouster - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irani-pay-20131224,0,4571242.story

China Credit Squeeze Eases as Central Bank Resumes Regular Cash Injection - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304244904579277162412502876.html

Revised ObamaCare sign-up deadline Tuesday - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/administration-pushes-back-obamacare-sign-up-deadline-by-day/

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits five-year low: MBA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-economy-mortgages-idUSBRE9BH0IK20131224

Dollar steadies after upbeat US consumption data - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-forex-idINBRE9BJ0EF20131224

Stock futures flat ahead of short session - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131224

Russia closes criminal case of Greenpeace activist - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/russia-closes-criminal-case-of-greenpeace-activist/2013/12/24/1e2895f4-6c92-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

24-Dec-2013 12:57

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

China Credit Crunch Fears Ease With Central Bank's Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html

UPDATE 1-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idINL3N0K318720131224

Twitter's Jack Dorsey to join Walt Disney's board - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25505874

Revised ObamaCare sign-up deadline Tuesday - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/administration-pushes-back-obamacare-sign-up-deadline-by-day/

Greenpeace: Russia drops case against 'Arctic 30' environmental activists - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/24/world/europe/russia-prisoner-release/

Sleigh full of deals to follow slow shopping season - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/shopping-christmas-holiday-sales/4176563/

24-Dec-2013 11:56

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

China Credit Crunch Fears Ease With Central Bank's Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html

Revised ObamaCare sign-up deadline Tuesday - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/administration-pushes-back-obamacare-sign-up-deadline-by-day/

UPDATE 1-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idINL3N0K318720131224

Twitter's Jack Dorsey to join Walt Disney's board - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25505874

Retailers blend stores, e-commerce to snag holiday stragglers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-retail-omnichannel-idUSBRE9BN05320131224

Brent Supported by Sudan Unrest - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412932/

24-Dec-2013 10:55

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Day Is Added to Deadline as Rush Hits Health Portal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/us/deadline-for-health-care-sign-up-is-extended-by-a-day.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

Last-Minute Insurance Shoppers Get 1-Day Extension - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/minute-insurance-shoppers-face-deadline-21309768

Disney CEO Iger Sees Pay Slide as Year Gains Fails to Match 2012 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/disney-s-iger-sees-pay-drop-15-percent-to-34-dot-3-million-last-year-1

Pre-Volcker Hedging, Swiss Bank Amnesty, Halkbank: Compliance - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/pre-volcker-hedging-swiss-bank-amnesty-halkbank-compliance

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sells private island for $8 million - NDTV :: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-sells-private-island-for-8-million-462477

Dollar Rises Versus Yen as Policy Outlook Diverges; Baht Falls - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/dollar-stays-lower-before-factory-data-aussie-gains-versus-kiwi.html

24-Dec-2013 09:54

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer confidence rebounds after shutdown ends - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/BUSINESS/312230108/Consumer-confidence-rebounds-after-shutdown-ends?odyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CAuto%2520news

Paul Allen sells Allan Island; buyer plans up to 12 homes - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022516299_allanislandsalexml.html

Obama administration quietly extends health-care enrollment deadline by a day - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/obama-administration-secretly-extends-health-care-enrollment-deadline/2013/12/23/66470068-6bdf-11e3-aecc-85cb037b7236_story.html

Disney CEO Iger Sees Pay Slide as Year Gains Fails to Match 2012 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/disney-s-iger-sees-pay-drop-15-percent-to-34-dot-3-million-last-year-1

Pre-Volcker Hedging, Swiss Bank Amnesty, Halkbank: Compliance - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/pre-volcker-hedging-swiss-bank-amnesty-halkbank-compliance

Asian shares shine, Nikkei at six-year closing high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131224

Dollar Rises Versus Yen as Policy Outlook Diverges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/dollar-stays-lower-before-factory-data-aussie-gains-versus-kiwi.html

Target says Justice Department investigating credit and debit card security ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/23/target-says-justice-department-investigating-credit-and-debit-card-security/

China Credit Crunch Fears Ease With Central Bank's Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html