Thursday, December 26, 2013

27-Dec-2013 08:03

30-year mortgage rises to 4.48% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/26/mortgage-rates/4209199/

FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end optimism lifts stocks - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/markets-forex-idINL3N0K60KR20131227

Student scores $19 Delta first class ticket during glitch - KOB.com :: http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3260956.shtml?cat%3D500

After Emerging From Bankruptcy, Beechcraft to Be Acquired by Textron - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/after-emerging-from-bankruptcy-beechcraft-to-be-acquired-by-textron.html

Logan widens its reach and its impact - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/27/logan-spurt-new-international-routes-reflects-changing-business-needs-airline-industry/6m8jWJuCnorYNJvFAiJGSL/story.html

UPDATE 2-Japan halfway to inflation target but wages remain key - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/japan-economy-idINL3N0K40U120131227

UPS Shipping Delays Show Perils of Stores Overpromising (Retail) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-27/ups-shipping-delays-show-perils-of-stores-overpromising-retail

Holiday sales make season bright for retailers - News 10NBC :: http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3260969.shtml?cat%3D565

Menendez Calls For Investigation Of Target Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/menendez-discusses-credit-card-security-efforts-in-wake-of-target-data-breach/

Southwest Airlines Struggles With Being On Time - Hartford Courant :: http://www.courant.com/business/hc-southwest-airlines-delays-20131226,0,685413.story

27-Dec-2013 07:02

Logan projects record number of "13 travelers - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/2e5TQOWxyfIfV3H7LIX20M/story.html

A Computer Error Lets Travelers Book Rock-Bottom Airfares on Delta - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/a-computer-error-lets-travelers-book-rock-bottom-airfares-on-delta.html

FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end optimism lifts stocks - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/markets-forex-idINL3N0K60KR20131227

Holiday sales up - GoErie.com :: http://www.goerie.com/article/20131227/BUSINESS05/312279972/Holiday-sales-up

UPS Shipping Delays Show Perils of Stores Overpromising - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-27/ups-shipping-delays-show-perils-of-stores-overpromising.html

Lack of customers dooms many Cuban businesses - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Lack-of-customers-dooms-many-Cuban-businesses-5095311.php?cmpid%3Dusworldhcat

After Emerging From Bankruptcy, Beechcraft to Be Acquired by Textron - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/after-emerging-from-bankruptcy-beechcraft-to-be-acquired-by-textron.html

Fixed Mortgage Rates Little Changed at Year-End - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131226-903511.html

Senator calls for accountability in Target breach - Auburn Citizen :: http://auburnpub.com/business/senator-calls-for-accountability-in-target-breach/article_f6a357dc-6e65-11e3-97ad-0019bb2963f4.html

Southwest Gets Flood of Resumes for 750 Flight Attendant Jobs - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/southwest-gets-flood-of-resumes-for-750-flight-attendant-jobs

27-Dec-2013 06:01

Logan expects a 3d straight record in 2013 - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/eQyOF9UW77AZnFMnecS5FN/story.html

Holiday sales up 3.5% by one count - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022539128_shoppingresultsxml.html

A Computer Error Lets Travelers Book Rock-Bottom Airfares on Delta - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/a-computer-error-lets-travelers-book-rock-bottom-airfares-on-delta.html

Textron in $1.4 Billion Deal to Acquire Beechcraft - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303345104579283043706553808.html

FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end optimism lifts stocks - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/markets-forex-idINL3N0K60KR20131227

UPS still staggering under holiday crush - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/26/more-delays-as-ups-staggers-holiday-crush/4207755/

Joe Sixpack's beer highlights of 2013 - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/food/20131226_Joe_Sixpack_s_beer_highlights_of_2013.html

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rise Following Taper Announcement - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131226-903049.html

Senator calls for accountability in Target breach - Auburn Citizen :: http://auburnpub.com/business/senator-calls-for-accountability-in-target-breach/article_f6a357dc-6e65-11e3-97ad-0019bb2963f4.html

Southwest Gets Flood of Resumes for 750 Flight Attendant Jobs - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/southwest-gets-flood-of-resumes-for-750-flight-attendant-jobs

27-Dec-2013 05:00

'Santa Claus rally' extends after Christmas - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/santa-claus-rally-extends-after-christmas/2013/12/26/84ae6014-6e5f-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Logan expects a 3d straight record in 2013 - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/eQyOF9UW77AZnFMnecS5FN/story.html

A Computer Error Lets Travelers Book Rock-Bottom Airfares on Delta - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/a-computer-error-lets-travelers-book-rock-bottom-airfares-on-delta.html

Textron in $1.4 Billion Deal to Acquire Beechcraft - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303345104579283043706553808.html

Yen Drops to Five-Year Low as Asian Stocks Head for Weekly Gain - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-26/australian-stocks-rise-with-oil-as-yen-heads-for-nine-week-drop

Amazon, UPS offer refunds for Christmas delivery problems - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/amazon-ups-offer-refunds-for-christmas-delivery-problems/2013/12/26/c9570254-6e44-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Amazon Breaks Record for Free Shipping Through Prime - EcommerceBytes :: http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y13/m12/i27/s02

Mortgage Rates Little Changed as Fed Plans Stimulus Taper - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/mortgage-rates-little-changed-as-fed-plans-stimulus-taper.html

Menendez calls for investigation of Target breach - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20131226_ap_3c03c92333674850a58d5264aac0a2c7.html

Discounts, promotions spur sales in US holiday season - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-mastercard-holidaysalesdata-idUSBRE9BP0BP20131226

27-Dec-2013 03:59

Logan projects record number of "13 travelers - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/2e5TQOWxyfIfV3H7LIX20M/story.html

Delta website glitch offers up tickets at rock-bottom rates - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-delta-fares-idINBRE9BP0II20131226

Retailers lead Dow, S&P 500 to record closing highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131227

Holiday sales up 3.5% by one count - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022539128_shoppingresultsxml.html

Textron to Buy Beechcraft for $1.4 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-27/textron-to-buy-beechcraft-corp-for-about-1-4-billion-in-cash.html

Behind UPS's Christmas Eve Snafu - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413876/

Yen Set for 9-Week Drop on BOJ Policy; Aussie Slides 10th Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/yen-set-for-9-week-drop-on-boj-policy-aussie-slides-10th-week.html

Southwest Airlines struggles with being on time - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1226-southwest-delays-20131226,0,3151487.story

Mortgage Rates Little Changed as Fed Plans Stimulus Taper - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/mortgage-rates-little-changed-as-fed-plans-stimulus-taper.html

Menendez calls for investigation of Target breach - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20131226_ap_3c03c92333674850a58d5264aac0a2c7.html

27-Dec-2013 02:58

Logan expects a 3d straight record in 2013 - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/eQyOF9UW77AZnFMnecS5FN/story.html

Holiday sales up 3.5% by one count - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022539128_shoppingresultsxml.html

Shares Extend Gains as Books Close on Holiday Season - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/27/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Yen Drops to Five-Year Low as Asian Stocks Head for Weekly Gain - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-26/australian-stocks-rise-with-oil-as-yen-heads-for-nine-week-drop

Christmas delivery woes stack up for online merchants - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-christmas-shipping-sales-20131227,0,3065364.story

Beer review: Strand Brewing Co. 24th Street pale ale - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-bom-20131228,0,5877001.story

UPS still staggering under holiday crush - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/26/more-delays-as-ups-staggers-holiday-crush/4207755/

Mortgage Rates Little Changed as Fed Plans Stimulus Taper - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/mortgage-rates-little-changed-as-fed-plans-stimulus-taper.html

Delta Sells Rock-Bottom Fares By Mistake - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413910/

Senator calls for accountability in Target breach - Kansas.com :: http://www.kansas.com/2013/12/26/3197451/menendez-calls-for-accountability.html

27-Dec-2013 01:57

UPS Shipping Delays Show Perils of Stores Overpromising - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/ups-shipping-delays-show-perils-of-stores-overpromising.html

Delta website error yields super-low fares for some lucky fliers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-delta-errors-20131227,0,95375.story

Myer website crashes during Boxing Day sale - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/myer-website-crashes-during-boxing-day-sale-20131226-2zx6j.html

UPDATE 3-Discounts, promotions spur sales in US holiday season - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/mastercard-holidaysalesdata-idINL3N0K51X820131226

Asia shares draw cheer from record-breaking Wall Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131226

'Santa Claus rally' extends after Christmas - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/santa-claus-rally-extends-after-christmas/2013/12/26/84ae6014-6e5f-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Logan expects a 3d straight record in 2013 - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/eQyOF9UW77AZnFMnecS5FN/story.html

Menendez Calls For Investigation Of Target Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/menendez-discusses-credit-card-security-efforts-in-wake-of-target-data-breach/

30-year mortgage rises to 4.48% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/26/mortgage-rates/4209199/

Twitter, Amazon.com are big market movers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/twitter-amazoncom-are-big-market-movers/2013/12/26/de02f768-6e75-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

27-Dec-2013 00:56

Stocks: The gifts keep coming - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/investing/stocks-markets/

Logan projects record number of "13 travelers - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/2e5TQOWxyfIfV3H7LIX20M/story.html

Delta website error yields super-low fares for some lucky fliers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-delta-errors-20131227,0,95375.story

Jobless claims drop by 42000 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/26/jobless-claims-extended-unemployment-benefits/4202083/

UPS glitches could boost US delivery competition - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/usa-ups-shipments-idUSL2N0K50VH20131226

Amazon Claims Holiday Victory - MediaPost Communications :: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/216291/amazon-claims-holiday-victory.html

More heat for Target over security breach (Video) - Denver Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2013/12/26/more-heat-for-target-over-security.html

International league of nations boost British sales on Boxing Day - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10538346/International-league-of-nations-boost-British-sales-on-Boxing-Day.html

FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end cheer lifts stocks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/markets-forex-idUSL3N0K52AJ20131226

26-Dec-2013 23:55

Amazon says it sold 426 items a second on Cyber Monday - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-amazon-sold-426-items-per-second-cyber-monday-20131226,0,663573.story?track%3Drss

US jobless claims fall, holiday retail sales rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-usa-economy-jobs-idUSBRE9BP09A20131226

Another record for Dow; bond yields near 2-year high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131226

Twitter, Amazon.com are big market movers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/twitter-amazoncom-are-big-market-movers/2013/12/26/de02f768-6e75-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

More heat for Target over security breach (Video) - Denver Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2013/12/26/more-heat-for-target-over-security.html

Bling and baubles win out as holiday's hottest gifts - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/pf/holiday-spending-jewelry/

UPS Holiday Shipping Delays Show Perils of Stores Overpromising - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/UPS-Holiday-Shipping-Delays-Show-Perils-of-Stores-5094420.php

Delta website error gives ultra-low air fares to some lucky fliers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/travel/la-fi-mo-delta-website-mistake-low-fares-20131226,0,6650091.story

Logan Airport projects third straight annual passenger record - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/12/26/logan-airport-projects-third-straight-annual-passenger-record/2e5TQOWxyfIfV3H7LIX20M/story.html

FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end cheer lifts stocks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/markets-forex-idUSL3N0K52AJ20131226

26-Dec-2013 22:54

10-Year Treasury Yield Touches 3% - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-413713/

Amazon says it sold 426 items a second on Cyber Monday - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-amazon-sold-426-items-per-second-cyber-monday-20131226,0,663573.story

How US states fared on jobless aid applications - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/how-us-states-fared-on-jobless-aid-applications/2013/12/26/820bbf70-6e6c-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

CURRENCIES: Dollar Advances Toward 105 Yen - 4-traders (press release) :: http://www.4-traders.com/news/CURRENCIES-Dollar-Advances-Toward-105-Yen--17640073/

Discounts, promotions spur sales in US holiday season - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-mastercard-holidaysalesdata-idUSBRE9BP0BP20131226

Menendez wants to plug gaps in cyber-security - Burlington County Times :: http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/local/menendez-wants-to-plug-gaps-in-cyber-security/article_632ff407-4690-53bb-8f3b-2df198986668.html

Senator urges UPS to refund customers whose Christmas packages were late - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/26/senator-urges-ups-to-refund-customers-whose-christmas-packages-were-late/

LightSquared Proposes New Financing as Way to Emerge From Bankruptcy - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/26/lightsquared-proposes-new-financing-as-way-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy/

US Stocks Extend Winning Streak - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-413690/

Delta to Honor Internet Deals Like $6.90 Trip to Hawaii - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/delta-sells-tickets-at-incorrectly-low-prices-on-website.html

26-Dec-2013 21:53

Dollar rises to five-year high vs. yen on Fed taper expectations - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131226

Menendez Calls For Investigation Of Target Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/menendez-discusses-credit-card-security-efforts-in-wake-of-target-data-breach/

Barclays fined $3.75 million for failing to retain records - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-barclays-375-million-over-record-retention-failures-20131226,0,1693813.story?track%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2BMoneyCompany%2B(Money%2B%2526%2BCompany)

UPS still staggering under holiday crush - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/26/more-delays-as-ups-staggers-holiday-crush/4207755/

Bling and baubles win out as holiday's hottest gifts - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/pf/holiday-spending-jewelry/

US STOCKS-Retailers lead Wall St higher; Dow up for 6th day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0K50OZ20131226

Delta glitch causes ultra-low fares - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/news/companies/delta-ticket-price-glitch/

Weekly US jobless claims drop 42K to 338K - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/26/weekly-jobless-claims-drop/01HMu7PCc44PzQVcALtW5I/story.html

How Amazon (AMZN) Won Christmas Yet Again - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12179549/1/how-amazon-amzn-won-christmas-yet-again.html

TREASURIES-US 10-year yield edges up near 3 pct on light trade - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/markets-usa-bonds-idUSL2N0K50RU20131226

26-Dec-2013 20:52

FOREX-Dollar rises to 5-year high vs yen on Fed taper expectations - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/markets-forex-idUSL2N0K50IH20131226

Holiday sales rise 2.3%, online Christmas spending up 16.5% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-holiday-sales-christmas-online-20131226,0,649593.story

US jobless claims fall, holiday retail sales rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-usa-economy-jobs-idUSBRE9BP09A20131226

UPS, FedEx race to ship packages after missing - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/25/santa-sleigh-delayed-after-problems-at-ups-fedex/

Treasury 10-Year Note Yields Reach Highest Level Since September - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/treasury-10-year-note-yield-at-highest-level-since-september.html

Delta Sells Tickets at Incorrectly Low Prices on Website - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/delta-sells-tickets-at-incorrectly-low-prices-on-website.html

New Jersey senator wants Target held accountable (Video) - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2013/12/26/target.html

White House Extends Insurance Enrollment Deadline for Second Time - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/healthcare-exchange/HealthDay683371_20131226_White_House_Extends_Insurance_Enrollment_Deadline_for_Second_Time.html

30-year mortgage rises to 4.48% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/26/mortgage-rates/4209199/

Stocks End on a High Note Before Christmas - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/futures-edge-higher-durable-goods-report-21322319

26-Dec-2013 19:51

Stocks open higher on good jobs, consumer confidence news - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mo-stocks-open-higher-new-records-in-sight-20131226,0,6171765.story?track%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Blatimes%252Fbusiness%2B(L.A.%2BTimes%2B-%2BBusiness)

USD/JPY 2014 Outlook – Is Next Stop 110? - Forex Market (blog) :: http://www.forexnews.com/blog/2013/12/26/usdjpy-2014-outlook-next-stop-110/

Treasury yields hit 3% - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/investing/treasury-yield-3-percent/

Holiday sales rise 2.3%, online Christmas spending up 16.5% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-holiday-sales-christmas-online-20131226,0,649593.story

US jobless claims fall in positive sign for labor market - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/usa-economy-idINDEE9BP09120131226

Target breach draws more fire - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Menendez-calls-for-accountability-in-Target-breach-5093671.php

Unwelcome Christmas present: rise in interest rates - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-unwelcome-christmas-present-rise-in-interest-rates-20131226,0,5136235.story

Barclays fined $3.75 million for failing to retain records - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-barclays-375-million-over-record-retention-failures-20131226,0,1693813.story

What to Do if You Were Stiffed by These Businesses for Christmas - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/victim-christmas-business-blunder/story?id%3D21338810

Will GM or Ford buy Elon Musk's Tesla in 2014? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/12/26/gm-ford-tesla/4208273/

26-Dec-2013 18:50

Aptalis Files for IPO of Up to $500 Million - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303799404579282102865248762

Best and worst stores to make holiday returns - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2976120339001

Finra Fines Barclays Capital Over Improper Electronic Record Keeping - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303799404579282292378725028.html

US holiday sales better than last year: MasterCard Advisors - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-mastercard-holidaysalesdata-20131226,0,715244.story

US STOCKS-Wall St rises; Dow set for 6th straight day of gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0K50IT20131226

Initial jobless claims drop by 42000 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-initial-jobless-claims-drop-20131226,0,5106049.story

LightSquared Files Bankruptcy-Exit Plan Backed by Fortress, Melody - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413853/

Oops...There It Isn't! UPS, FedEx Experience Delays - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/oops-there-it-isn-t-ups-fedex-experience-delays-0OEEJ4MVRCiRYe95~ZCUkw.html

10-year Treasury hits 3%; first time since 2011 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/26/10-year-treasury-hits-3-percent/4142713/

Yen Approaches Five-Year Low as BOJ, Fed Diverge; Aussie Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/yen-near-five-year-low-on-policy-outlook-before-kuroda-speaks.html

26-Dec-2013 17:49

Aptalis Files for IPO of Up to $500 Million - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303799404579282102865248762

Tips for easy returns of unwanted holiday gifts - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/12/26/tips-for-easy-returns-unwanted-holiday-gifts/

Dollar climbs to five-year high versus yen on Fed taper expectations - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131226

Stocks open higher on good jobs, consumer confidence news - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mo-stocks-open-higher-new-records-in-sight-20131226,0,6171765.story

How Consumers Contributed to the Shipping Nightmare on Christmas - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/idUS385296789620131226

10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 3% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304483804579282130044888274.html

White House Extends Enrollment Deadline Again - WebMD :: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20131224/white-house-extends-insurance-enrollment-deadline-for-second-time

Jobless claims drop by 42000 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/26/jobless-claims-extended-unemployment-benefits/4202083/

US Holiday Sales Rise 3.5% on Discounts, SpendingPulse Says - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-26/u-dot-s-dot-holiday-sales-rise-3-dot-5-percent-on-discounts-spendingpulse-says

After Christmas Sales Give Stores One Last Push To Boost Sales - Headlines & Global News :: http://www.hngn.com/articles/20490/20131226/stores-offer-major-christmas-discounts-last-push-boost-sales.htm

26-Dec-2013 16:48

Japan's Topix Index Closes at Highest Since 2008 on Weaker Yen - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-25/japan-s-nikkei-225-rises-seventh-day-as-weak-yen-lifts-exporters

Stores prepare for after-Christmas rush - Selma Times-Journal :: http://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2013/12/26/stores-prepare-for-after-christmas-rush/

The doctor won't see you? Analysts warn ObamaCare plans could resemble ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/26/doctor-wont-see-analysts-warn-obamacare-plans-could-resemble-medicaid/

TPG-Backed Drugmaker Aptalis Files for $500 Million US IPO - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-26/tpg-backed-drugmaker-aptalis-files-for-500-million-u-dot-s-dot-ipo

Mass., Vermont take action against health site firm - BurlingtonFreePress.com :: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20131226/NEWS07/312260024/Mass-Vermont-take-action-against-health-site-firm

Mortgage Rates Little Changed After Fed Plans to Taper Stimulus - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-26/mortgage-rates-little-changed-after-fed-plans-to-taper-stimulus

Weekly US jobless claims drop 42K to 338K - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/weekly-us-jobless-claims-drop-42k-to-338k/2013/12/26/1df30432-6e33-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Amazon refunds shipping after UPS can't deliver by Christmas - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/amazon-refunds-shipping-after-ups-cant-deliver-by-christmas/2013/12/26/8c0a6e56-6e42-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Stock gains continue amid Santa Claus rally - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/26/stocks-thursday/4204047/

Shipping overload leaves many Christmas giftless - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/shipping-overload-leaves-many-christmas-giftless-2013-12-25

26-Dec-2013 15:47

Asian Stocks Rise as Topix Reaches Five-Year High on Weaker Yen - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-25/asian-stocks-rise-eighth-day-as-japan-extends-advance-on-yen

There yet? UPS, FedEx moving Christmas packages late - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/26/us/christmas-shipping-delays/

Shoppers hitting stores for after-Christmas sales - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal :: http://bizbuzz.djournal.com/2013/12/26/shoppers-hitting-stores-christmas-sales/

Mass., Vt., take action against health site firm - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mass-Vt-take-action-against-health-site-firm-5093719.php

Stores prepare for after-Christmas rush - Selma Times-Journal :: http://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2013/12/26/stores-prepare-for-after-christmas-rush/

The doctor won't see you? Analysts warn ObamaCare plans could resemble ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/26/doctor-wont-see-analysts-warn-obamacare-plans-could-resemble-medicaid/

Stocks: The gift that keeps giving - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/investing/stocks-markets/

Jobless claims drop by 42000 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/26/jobless-claims-extended-unemployment-benefits/4202083/

Tablets for tots? Some experts worry about screentime - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/tablets-tots-experts-worry-screentime-article-1.1557552

Japan bids farewell to deflation worries - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-bids-farewell-to-deflation-worries-2013-12-25?link%3DMW_latest_news

26-Dec-2013 14:46

Depth of Apparent BOJ Board Split Worth Watching - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/economy-stream/SS-2-17745/SS-2-413605/

Daily Talker: After-Christmas Sales - CBS Local :: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/daily-talker-after-christmas-sales/

China approves pilot to open mobile telecoms market, boost competition - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-china-telecommunications-idINBRE9BP05G20131226

UPDATE 1-Japan's Mizuho chairman to step down over mob loans scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/mizuho-mob-loans-idUSL3N0K51HC20131226

Avoiding health insurance gaps takes persistence - Herald-Mail Media :: http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/nation/avoiding-health-insurance-gaps-takes-persistence/article_9bdf2400-6e2b-11e3-b6a0-001a4bcf6878.html

Tips for easy returns of unwanted holiday gifts - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/12/26/tips-for-easy-returns-unwanted-holiday-gifts/

There yet? UPS, FedEx moving Christmas packages late - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/26/us/christmas-shipping-delays/

Jobless claims fall 42000 to 338000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-fall-42000-to-338000-2013-12-26?link%3DMW_latest_news

Futures edge higher, post-holiday trading seen light - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131226

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 13:45

Southwest Airlines struggles with being on time - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1226-southwest-delays-20131226,0,3151487.story

Dollar firm on US recovery hopes, hits 5-year high vs yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131226

Asian markets mixed as trading resumes - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/Asian-markets-mixed-as-trading-resumes-5093160.php

Daily Talker: After-Christmas Sales - CBS Local :: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/daily-talker-after-christmas-sales/

China Forecasts 7.6% Economic Growth in 2013 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304753504579281760062940986.html

The year in Obamacare: a 'messy process,' as even the president acknowledged - Plain Dealer :: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/12/the_year_in_obamacare_a_messy.html

UPDATE 1-Japan's Mizuho chairman to step down over mob loans scandal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/mizuho-mob-loans-idUSL3N0K51HC20131226

UPS, FedEx Scrambling To Deliver Late Christmas Packages - News On 6 :: http://www.newson6.com/story/24306020/ups-fedex-scrambling-to-deliver-late-christmas-packages

Retailers Counting on Post-Christmas Discounts to Escape Doldrums - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/retailers-counting-post-christmas-discounts-escape-doldrums/story?id%3D21334509

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 12:44

Southwest Airlines struggles with being on time - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1226-southwest-delays-20131226,0,3151487.story

First insurance deadline passes, but there's still time to get coverage by March 31 - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/2013/12/26/first-insurance-deadline-passes-but-there-still-time-get-coverage-march/Mt5iwEdbOd8ge0bLnThiXI/story.html

Mizuho Ordered to Suspend Some Operations - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303799404579281673604167640.html

China Forecasts 7.6% Economic Growth in 2013 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304753504579281760062940986.html

UPS, FedEx scrambling to deliver late Christmas packages - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ups-fedex-scrambling-to-deliver-late-christmas-packages/

Alibaba Unit to Offer Telecom Services in China - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413649/

Stores open early for huge day of holiday returns - WTSP 10 News :: http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/article/350180/250/Stores-open-early-for-huge-day-of-holiday-returns

Yen Weakens as Topix Reaches 2008 High; Turkish Stocks Decline - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Yen-Weakens-as-Topix-Reaches-2008-High-Turkish-5093549.php

Stock futures point to more merry investors - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/26/stocks-thursday/4204047/

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 11:43

First insurance deadline passes, but there's still time to get coverage by March 31 - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/2013/12/26/first-insurance-deadline-passes-but-there-still-time-get-coverage-march/Mt5iwEdbOd8ge0bLnThiXI/story.html

Asian Stocks Rise as Topix Reaches Five-Year High on Yen - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-26/asian-stocks-rise-as-japan-equities-extend-gains-on-yen.html

Daily Talker: After-Christmas Sales - CBS Local :: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/daily-talker-after-christmas-sales/

Know store's gift-return policy - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette :: http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20131226/LOCAL/312269968/1002/LOCAL

China Forecasts 7.6% Economic Growth in 2013 - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413646/

UPS fails to cope with Christmas deliveries - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/world-business/ups-fails-to-cope-with-christmas-deliveries-20131226-2zxy1.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

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 10:42

First insurance deadline passes, but there's still time to get coverage by March 31 - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/2013/12/26/first-insurance-deadline-passes-but-there-still-time-get-coverage-march/Mt5iwEdbOd8ge0bLnThiXI/story.html

China's Economy Likely Grew 7.6% In '13 Versus 7.7% In '12, State Media Says - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2013/12/26/chinas-economy-likely-grew-7-6-in-13-versus-7-7-in-12-state-media-says/

Mizuho Ordered to Suspend Some Operations - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413636/

Yen Weakens as Topix Reaches 2008 High; Lira Rallies From Record - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Yen-Weakens-as-Topix-Reaches-2008-High-Lira-5093325.php

UPS fails to cope with Christmas deliveries - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/ups-fails-to-cope-with-christmas-deliveries-20131226-2zxy1.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

Exclusive: Target hackers stole encrypted bank PINs - source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-target-databreach-idUSBRE9BN0L220131224

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 09:41

Jos. A. Bank rejects Men's Wearhouse takeover offer - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-josabank-menswearehouse-20131223,0,4233583.story

First insurance deadline passes, but there's still time to get coverage by March 31 - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/2013/12/26/first-insurance-deadline-passes-but-there-still-time-get-coverage-march/Mt5iwEdbOd8ge0bLnThiXI/story.html

Santa's sleigh delayed after problems at UPS, FedEx - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/25/santa-sleigh-delayed-after-problems-at-ups-fedex/

China's Economy Likely Grew 7.6% In '13 Versus 7.7% In '12, State Media Says - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2013/12/26/chinas-economy-likely-grew-7-6-in-13-versus-7-7-in-12-state-media-says/

Japan's Topix Index Closes at Highest Since 2008 on Weaker Yen - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-25/japan-s-nikkei-225-rises-seventh-day-as-weak-yen-lifts-exporters

US Capitol's restoration project begins - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/26/capitol-restoration-project-begins/eubbnozY9wdYiMon3wdxDP/story.html

Lawsuits against Target piling up - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawsuits-against-target-piling-up/

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

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html