Tuesday, March 4, 2014

05-Mar-2014 08:50

DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0M142S20140305

Comcast will continue Internet Essentials indefinitely - Washington Observer Reporter :: http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20140304/NEWS01/140309763

As full disclosure nears, doctors' pay for drug talks plummets - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-dollars-for-docs-nat-20140305,0,4301238.story

Moelis to Join Merger Advisers-Turned-Moguls With Stock Sale - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-05/moelis-to-join-merger-advisers-turned-moguls-with-stock-sale

Rare bond default warning in China a good thing? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101466659

Carry-on crackdown: United Airlines enforces bag-size limit - Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_25276033/carry-crackdown-united-airlines-enforces-bag-size-limit

Asian shares gain, yen stays on defensive as Ukraine fears ease - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20140305

Beijing Signals New Worry on Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-472273/

RadioShack closing 1100 stores as troubles grow - Boston Globe :: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/03/05/radioshack-closing-stores-troubles-grow/9yYMmKJl2vsFl65TYxPzaN/story.html

05-Mar-2014 07:49

DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0M142S20140305

China's Domestic Bond Market May See First Default - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/03/04/chinas-domestic-bond-market-may-see-first-default/?module%3DBlogPost-Title%26version%3DBlog%2520Main%26contentCollection%3DBusiness%2520Day%26action%3DClick%26pgtype%3DBlogs%26region%3DBody

St. Paul schools receive $50000 low income Internet grant from Comcast - Pioneer Press :: http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_25271193/st-paul-schools-receive-50-000-low-income

As full disclosure nears, doctors' pay for drug talks plummets - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-dollars-for-docs-nat-20140305,0,4301238.story

Chicago Cut to Three Levels Above Junk by Moody's Ahead of Sale - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-05/chicago-cut-to-three-levels-above-junk-by-moody-s-ahead-of-sale

United Airlines Enforces Carry-On Bag Size Restrictions - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth :: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/United-Airlines-Enforces-Carry-On-Bag-Size-Restrictions-248494841.html

Australian government rejects Qantas $2.7bn loan request - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26445272

Setbacks force closure of 1100 stores - Albany Times Union :: http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Setbacks-force-closure-of-1-100-stores-5289097.php

Japan Said to Be Ready to Impose Bitcoin Rules - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/03/05/japan-said-to-be-ready-to-impose-bitcoin-rules/

Instant View: China aims for 7.5 percent economic growth in 2014 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/03/04/instant-view-china-aims-for-75-percent-economic-growth-in-2014/

05-Mar-2014 06:48

Carry-on crackdown: United enforces bag size limit - Sioux City Journal :: http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/carry-on-crackdown-united-enforces-bag-size-limit/article_6493f894-095a-5666-972c-5e008d35174f.html

DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0M142S20140305

Fed's Lacker Says He Would Accept Faster Shrinkage - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/feds-lacker-says-he-would-accept-faster-shrinkage-20140304-01419

Fading RadioShack may close 1100 stores - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20140304-fading-radioshack-may-close-1100-stores.ece

As full disclosure nears, doctors' pay for drug talks plummets - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-dollars-for-docs-nat-20140305,0,4301238.story

UPDATE 2-China's Chaori Solar poised for precedent-setting bond default - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/chaorisolar-bonds-idINL3N0M202E20140305

Chicago Cut to Three Levels Above Junk by Moody's Ahead of Sale - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-05/chicago-cut-to-three-levels-above-junk-by-moody-s-ahead-of-sale

Comcast extends national broadband adoption program for low-income families - vtdigger.org :: http://vtdigger.org/2014/03/05/comcast-extends-national-broadband-adoption-program-low-income-families/

China targets 7.5 percent economic growth for 2014 - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jTtVLVUluJ5Tt_6LX4U0UlgM3XiQ?docId%3De6ab8e6c-440e-4770-a02c-fa1aba54fbe3

Total SA CEO committed to Russia, Eni says gas gives Vladimir Putin leverage - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/total-sa-ceo-committed-to-russia-eni-says-gas-gives-vladimir-putin-leverage/articleshow/31455595.cms

05-Mar-2014 05:47

Chrysler withdraws $700 million request for Ontario assembly plants - Macleans.ca :: http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/03/04/chrysler-withdraws-700-million-request-for-ontario-assembly-plants/

Carry-on crackdown: United enforces bag size limit - Scottsbluff Star Herald :: http://www.starherald.com/news/business/carry-on-crackdown-united-enforces-bag-size-limit/article_57d73960-a3e5-11e3-9e4d-0019bb2963f4.html

DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0M142S20140305

UPDATE 1-Moody's downgrades Chicago's GO rating to Baa1 over pension woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/usa-chicago-bonds-idUSL1N0M201W20140305

Trade group issues warning on proposed takeover of Time Warner Cable - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :: http://www.jsonline.com/business/trade-group-issues-warning-on-proposed-takeover-of-time-warner-cable-b99218034z1-248480581.html

RadioShack posts 8th straight quarterly loss, may close 1100 stores - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-radio-shack-20140305,0,7924.story

Flexcoin Shuts After Bitcoins Stolen From Bank, Guardian Reports - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-05/flexcoin-shuts-after-bitcoins-stolen-from-bank-guardian-reports.html

China sets 7.5% GDP target - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/03/04/news/economy/china-gdp/

Russian energy should keep flowing - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/03/03/news/economy/russia-oil-prices/

Fed's Lacker Says He Would Accept Faster Shrinkage - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/feds-lacker-says-he-would-accept-faster-shrinkage-20140304-01419

05-Mar-2014 04:46

$100m renovation for Logan's Terminal E - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2014/03/04/logan-embark-renovation-international-terminal/brFadHkdtfAsFkmT2qCwTO/story.html

Carry-on Crackdown: United Enforces Bag Size Limit - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/carry-crackdown-united-enforces-bag-size-limit-22769427

DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0M142S20140305

Fed official: US economic risks from Ukraine seem manageable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-usa-fed-lacker-ukraine-idUSBREA2329U20140304

UPDATE 2-Ken Moelis' investment bank files to go public - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/moelis-ipo-idINL3N0M14LD20140304

UPDATE 1-Moody's downgrades Chicago's GO rating to Baa1 over pension woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/usa-chicago-bonds-idUSL1N0M201W20140305

Asian shares jump, yen licks wounds on Ukraine relief - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20140305

Canadian bitcoin website shuts down after theft - Hindu Business Line :: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/international/canadian-bitcoin-website-shuts-down-after-hack/article5752388.ece

RadioShack posts 8th straight quarterly loss, may close 1100 stores - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-radio-shack-20140305,0,7924.story

China signals focus on reforms and leaner, cleaner growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/us-china-parliament-idUSBREA2320S20140305

05-Mar-2014 03:45

United cracks down on oversized carry-ons - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/04/united-carry-on-luggage/6033519/

DIARY - Emerging Markets Economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-emrg-econ-idUSL3N0M142T20140305

Chrysler Backtracks on Asking Canada for More Cash - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/05/business/international/chrysler-backtracks-on-asking-canada-for-more-cash.html

UPDATE 2-Ken Moelis' investment bank files to go public - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/moelis-ipo-idINL3N0M14LD20140304

Up to 1100 RadioShack stores to close as losses mount - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2023047243_radioshackxml.html

Will hacking be the end of virtual currencies like bitcoin? - CTV News :: http://knlive.ctvnews.ca/will-hacking-be-the-end-of-virtual-currencies-like-bitcoin-1.1714436

UPDATE 1-Moody's downgrades Chicago's GO rating to Baa1 over pension woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/usa-chicago-bonds-idUSL1N0M201W20140305

China Sets 7.5% Growth Target for 2014 as Challenges Mount - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/China-Sets-7-5-Growth-Target-for-2014-as-5289221.php

Congress, Europe resist US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-us-ukraine-20140305,0,4752834.story

05-Mar-2014 02:44

Commodities markets managing Ukraine turmoil so far: Fed's Lacker - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-fed-lacker-oil-20140304,0,7460775.story

Carry-on crackdown: United enforces bag size limit - Scottsbluff Star Herald :: http://www.starherald.com/news/business/carry-on-crackdown-united-enforces-bag-size-limit/article_57d73960-a3e5-11e3-9e4d-0019bb2963f4.html

DIARY - Emerging Markets Economic Events to Mar 18 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/diary-emrg-econ-idUSL3N0M142T20140305

GM's Barra Promises to Investigate How Recall Was Handled - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/05/business/gms-barra-promises-to-investigate-how-recall-was-handled.html

Moody's downgrades Chicago's GO rating to Baa1 over pension woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/05/usa-chicago-bonds-idUSL1N0M201E20140305

RadioShack's back to the '80s culture meets 2014: Company to close 1100 stores - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/radio-shacks-back-to-the-80s-culture-meets-2014-company-to-close-1100-stores/2014/03/04/7bbfe286-a3d2-11e3-84d4-e59b1709222c_story.html?tid%3DhpModule_79c38dfc-8691-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394

UPDATE 2-Chrysler halts appeal for Canadian funds, will still invest in plants - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/fiatchrysler-canada-idINL1N0M11G520140304

US Does Have Weapon Vs. Putin: Energy - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-472304/

China Retains 7.5% Growth Target for 2014 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-05/china-retains-7-5-growth-target-for-2014-as-challenges-mount.html

05-Mar-2014 01:43

Ukraine: Russia cuts off cheap gas, US arrives with aid - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ukraine-russia-cuts-off-cheap-gas-u-s-arrives-with-aid-1.2559449

Grand Central: Evans vs. Taylor – War of the Fed Policy Rules - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2014/03/04/grand-central-evans-vs-taylor-war-of-the-fed-policy-rules/

Smith & Wesson sales jump 7%; shares surge - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/03/04/news/companies/smith-wesson-gun-sales/

UPDATE 1-Fed official: US economic risks from Ukraine seem manageable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/usa-fed-lacker-ukraine-idUSL1N0M122R20140304

Moody's downgrades Chicago amid pension crisis - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/03/04/news/chicago-credit-rating/

Moelis Files for Initial Public Offering Amid M&A Rebound - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Moelis-Files-for-Initial-Public-Offering-Amid-M-A-5288973.php

Stocks rally as Russia pulls back from Ukraine - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-rally-as-russia-pulls-back-from-ukraine-1.7277742

GM's Barra Promises to Investigate How Recall Was Handled - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/05/business/gms-barra-promises-to-investigate-how-recall-was-handled.html

Chrysler to keep minivans in Windsor, withdraws request for government aid - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20140304/BUSINESS0103/303040102/Fiat-Chrysler-Sergio-Marchionne-minivan-Windsor-Brampton-government-Geneva-auto-show

RadioShack Posts $400 Million Loss for 2013 and Plans to Close 1100 Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/05/business/a-struggling-radioshack-will-close-20-of-its-stores.html?hpw%26rref%3Dtechnology

05-Mar-2014 00:42

Fed's Williams: See Interest Rate Increase In Mid 2015-Press - MNI News :: http://mninews.deutsche-boerse.com/content/feds-williams-see-interest-rate-increase-mid-2015-press

Smith & Wesson Profit Rises 43% - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-472121/

Will 1100 Stores Closures Save RadioShack? Probably Not - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2014/03/04/will-1100-stores-closures-save-radioshack-probably-not/

In rare move, GM CEO says she's directing recall - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/04/gm-ceo-mary-barra-recall-deaths/6031111/

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, rouble rally as Putin's comments ease tensions - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/markets-global-idINL1N0M11M220140304

Home prices rise 0.9% in January - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/03/04/january-home-prices/6010191/

GOP lawmakers urge administration to counter Russia by boosting gas exports - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/03/04/gop-lawmakers-urge-administration-to-counter-russia-by-boosting-gas-exports/

Bitcoin bank Flexcoin shuts down after theft - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-bitcoin-flexcoin-idUSBREA2329B20140304

UPDATE 2-Ken Moelis' investment bank files to go public - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/moelis-ipo-idUSL3N0M14LD20140304

UPDATE 1-Fed official: US economic risks from Ukraine seem manageable - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/usa-fed-lacker-ukraine-idUSL1N0M122R20140304

04-Mar-2014 23:41

DIARY - Top economic Events to Mar 17 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0M12D120140304

Chrysler Drops Plan to Seek Canada Funds for Minivan Production - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-04/chrysler-will-use-own-funds-for-minivan-production-in-canada

Greenpeace hangs protest banners at P&G HQ in Ohio - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/03/04/3973717/greenpeace-hangs-protest-banners.html

LA investment bank Moelis & Co. files for IPO - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-la-investment-bank-moelis-co-files-for-ipo-20140304,0,5532059.story

New rules reduce air pollution through cleaner gasoline - ConsumerReports.org :: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/03/epa-tier-3-emissions-and-fuel-economy/index.htm

PC shipments faced their steepest-ever drop in 2013 - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/04/idc-pc-shipments-2013/

Bill Gross' Conditional Love for Risk - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111904628504579418843148243558.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_barrons

GM CEO Barra promises unvarnished review of fatal-crash recall issue - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-barra-gm-recall-ignition-20140304,0,7666553.story

GOP lawmakers urge administration to counter Russia by boosting gas exports - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/03/04/gop-lawmakers-urge-administration-to-counter-russia-by-boosting-gas-exports/

Will 1100 Stores Closures Save RadioShack? Probably Not - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2014/03/04/will-1100-stores-closures-save-radioshack-probably-not/

04-Mar-2014 22:40

Pimco Sees Outflows Even as Bonds Regain Favor - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303630904579419140529078278.html

Comcast expands low-income Internet service as merger review nears - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-comcast-internet-20140304,0,3102165.story

BP creates new US onshore oil and gas business - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5335cf30-a3a8-11e3-aa85-00144feab7de.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fcompanies%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

PC Shipments May Decline 6.1% in 2014, Researcher IDC Forecasts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-04/pc-shipments-may-decline-6-dot-1-percent-in-2014-researcher-idc-forecasts

Bitcoin bank Flexcoin pulls the plug after BTC hackers nick $610000 - Register :: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/03/04/bitcoin_bank_flexcoin_shuts_down_after_hackers_strike/

Cleveland Fed: Revised Taylor Rule Better Predicts Funds Rate - MNI News :: http://mninews.deutsche-boerse.com/content/cleveland-fed-revised-taylor-rule-better-predicts-funds-rate

Yen Falls Most in 7 Weeks as Russia Recalls Troops; Franc Slides - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-03/yen-is-near-one-month-high-as-ukraine-tension-fuels-haven-demand.html

RadioShack's Warning Signal - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-472082/

Chrysler Drops Plan to Seek Canada Funds for Minivan Production - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-04/chrysler-will-use-own-funds-for-minivan-production-in-canada

Moelis Files for Initial Public Offering Amid M&A Rebound - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-04/moelis-files-for-100-million-ipo-of-investment-bank-in-the-u-s-.html

04-Mar-2014 21:39

Fed's Williams Sees Interest Rate Hike Next Year - Bond Buyer :: http://www.bondbuyer.com/issues/123_43/feds-williams-sees-interest-rate-hike-next-year-1060383-1.html

The 20 Richest Real Estate Tycoons On The Forbes Billionaires List - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2014/03/04/meet-the-20-richest-real-estate-billionaires-on-the-forbes-billionaires-list/

Pimco's Gross says returns on risk assets depend on Fed - KDAL :: http://kdal610.com/news/articles/2014/mar/04/pimcos-gross-says-returns-on-risk-assets-depend-on-fed/

Comcast expands low-income Internet service as merger review nears - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-usa-comcast-internet-20140304,0,4851967.story

Insurers' Obamacare Losses May Reach $5.5 Billion in 2015 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-04/insurers-obamacare-losses-may-cost-u-s-5-5-billion.html

PC Shipments May Decline 6.1% in 2014, Researcher IDC Forecasts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-04/pc-shipments-may-decline-6-dot-1-percent-in-2014-researcher-idc-forecasts

Fiat Chrysler Withdraws Request for Canadian Subsidies - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471965/

Chevron wins US ruling that calls $9.5-billion Ecuador case a fraud - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-chevron-judge-ecuador-20140304,0,1116508.story

Stocks surge to new highs as Ukraine fears ease - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/03/04/stocks-tuesday-russia-ukraine/6003015/

04-Mar-2014 20:38

Fed's Williams: See Interest Rate Increase In Mid 2015-Press - MNI News :: http://mninews.deutsche-boerse.com/content/feds-williams-see-interest-rate-increase-mid-2015-press

Another Bitcoin exchange shuts down - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/03/04/flexcoin-shuts-down/6019449/

Meet The World's LGBT Billionaires - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2014/03/03/meet-the-worlds-lgbt-billionaires/

Pimco Sees Outflows Even as Bonds Regain Favor - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-471652/

UPDATE 2-EU Commission worried about Ukraine gas supply, not Europe's - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/ukraine-crisis-gas-europe-idINL6N0M13C120140304

Obamacare deadline is getting closer - Michigan Radio :: http://michiganradio.org/post/obamacare-deadline-getting-closer

RadioShack to close up to 1100 stores - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/03/04/radio-shack-to-close-stores/6007317/

Obama: Putin 'isn't fooling anybody' - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/obama-putins-actions-in-ukraine-not-fooling-anybody-2014-03-04

BP Plans Spinoff Of US Lower 48 Onshore Biz - Law360 (subscription) :: http://www.law360.com/articles/515084/bp-plans-spinoff-of-us-lower-48-onshore-biz

Chrysler to Keep Canada Plants Without Gov't Help - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/chrysler-decide-canada-van-plant-future-22769464

04-Mar-2014 19:37

US tries to find savings in penny-pinching - literally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-usa-fiscal-penny-idUSBREA231LN20140304

UPDATE 1-BP to establish US shale assets as separate unit - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/bp-shale-idINL6N0M12X020140304

Chrysler decision on Canada minivan plant due in 48 hours: CEO - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/03/04/chrysler-decision-on-canada-minivan-plant-due-in-48-hours-ceo/

Global PC shipments to fall 6.1 percent in 2014: IDC - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-technology-pc-idUSBREA231RE20140304

Stocks, ruble rally as Putin says no need for force in Ukraine - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20140304

Tech Stocks Rally; Qualcom Higher After Boosting Dividend 20%, Adds $5 Bln ... - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/tech-stocks-rally-qualcom-higher-after-boosting-dividend-20-adds-5-bln-more-for-stock-buybacks-cm332123

Another Bitcoin Startup Tanks After $600000 Theft - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2014/03/04/another-bitcoin-startup-tanks-after-600000-theft/

Not Even RadioShack's Super Bowl Ad Can Save 1100 Stores - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12493724/1/not-even-radioshacks-super-bowl-ad-can-save-1100-stores.html

Greenberg: My Hate Affair With RadioShack - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12491931/1/greenberg-my-hate-affair-with-radio-shack.html

Another Funny Thing Happened On The Way to Healthcare Reform - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnosborn/2014/03/04/another-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-healthcare-reform/

04-Mar-2014 18:36

Talks Finally Get Serious Between Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2014/03/03/talks-finally-get-serious-between-mens-warehouse-jos-a-bank/

Fed's Williams: See Interest Rate Increase In Mid 2015-Press - MNI News :: http://mninews.deutsche-boerse.com/content/feds-williams-see-interest-rate-increase-mid-2015-press

Texas Association Of Health Underwriters: Many Unaware Significant Affordable ... - DigitalJournal.com :: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1771442

Qualcomm Boosts Buyback Program by $5 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471499/

BP to start new unit for US assets - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101463964

Trina Solar Swings To Profit, Sees Strong Demand In FY14 - Update - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/trina-solar-swings-to-profit-sees-strong-demand-in-fy14--update-20140304-00838

Economic battle over Ukraine heats up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/economic-battle-over-ukraine-heats-up/2014/03/04/c8ed6336-a3bd-11e3-b865-38b254d92063_story.html

Obama's Budget Seeks Overhaul of Business Tax Codes - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/budget-2015/SS-2-471584/SS-2-471701/

RadioShack to close up to 1100 'underperforming' stores - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-radioshack-closing-stores-20140304,0,1629242.story

Comcast extends 'Net service for low-income families - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/technology/20140305_Comcast_extends__Net_service_for_low-income_families.html

04-Mar-2014 17:35

Talks Finally Get Serious Between Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2014/03/03/talks-finally-get-serious-between-mens-warehouse-jos-a-bank/

Tech stocks: Qualcomm surges off dividend boost - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/03/04/tech-stocks-qualcomm/6009167/

Tapping 100 years of US energy at light speed - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101460714

Fiat: Finalizing Decision On Minivan Production at Plant in Canada - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20140304-704486.html

BP to start new unit for US assets - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101463964

Bill Gates tops Forbes billionaire list once again with net worth of $76 billion - TechSpot :: http://www.techspot.com/news/55876-bill-gates-tops-forbes-billionaire-list-once-again-with-net-worth-of-76-billion.html

Radio Shack to close 1100 stores - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26427093

CoreLogic: Home Prices Increased 0.9% In January - Mortgageorb :: http://www.mortgageorb.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.15122

RadioShack to close up to 1000 'underperforming' stores - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-radioshack-closing-stores-20140304,0,1629242.story

Emerging Stocks Advance as Ukraine's UX Leads World Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-04/emerging-market-stocks-drop-to-two-week-low-on-ukraine-standoff.html

04-Mar-2014 16:34

Talks Finally Get Serious Between Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2014/03/03/talks-finally-get-serious-between-mens-warehouse-jos-a-bank/

Apple's Peter Oppenheimer to Retire at the End of September - Business Wire (press release) :: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140304005632/en/Apple%25E2%2580%2599s-Peter-Oppenheimer-Retire-September

Bitcoin Shop Provides Statement on evolving Mt. Gox Issues - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140304-907155.html

BP to Set Up Separate Unit for Assets In US Lower 48 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303630904579418880723703334.html

Trina Solar posts profit as demand rises from China, Japan - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/trinasolar-results-idINL3N0M13J520140304

RadioShack sales tumble 20 percent; to close up to 1100 stores - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-radioshack-results-idUSBREA230WV20140304

Stocks surge to record highs as Ukraine fears ease - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/03/04/stocks-tuesday-russia-ukraine/6003015/

Radio Shack to shutter 1100 stores - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jIzzh0pCyI4BpXIgIskTRqpavaDQ?docId%3Dce816692-de5f-402e-9d5a-99ade9c64f44

US Home Prices Rose at Solid Pace in January - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-home-prices-rose-solid-pace-january-22764079

Court: Broad Protection for Whistleblowers - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/court-broad-protection-whistleblowers-22766099

04-Mar-2014 15:33

Business Highlights - Gettysburg Times :: http://www.gettysburgtimes.com/news/business/article_601e3515-2db4-588a-ab80-310d89c8785d.html

AutoZone Profit Rises 9.4% on Higher Revenue, Margins - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471333/

Buffett fails to dispel investor angst over succession plan - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101463473

UPDATE 1-Trina Solar sees higher shipments on China, Japan demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/trinasolar-results-idUSL3N0M13KO20140304

Should Investors Start Loving Russia? - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/03/04/should-investors-start-loving-russia/

Sulfur In Gasoline To Fall By Two-Thirds In 2017 To Cut Emissions - Green Car Reports :: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1090661_sulfur-in-gasoline-to-fall-by-two-thirds-in-2017-to-cut-emissions

4 LIers on Forbes billionaires list - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/business/4-liers-on-forbes-billionaires-list-1.7271521

UPDATE 1-Apple CFO Oppenheimer to retire at end of September - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/apple-cfo-idUSL3N0M13WY20140304

Yen retreats as Putin says no need for force in Ukraine - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-markets-forex-idUSBREA2211320140304

RadioShack Falls as Sales Slump Prompts 1100 Closings - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-04/radioshack-falls-on-plan-to-close-1-100-stores-amid-sales-slump

04-Mar-2014 14:32

Winter's wrath costs travelers - Omaha World-Herald :: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/MONEY/140309581/1697

Massive decline in food crop diversity threatens global food security - Science a Gogo :: http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/20140204052301.shtml

World's most expensive city is ... - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/04/travel/most-expensive-cities/

Glencore to Study BHP Australian Nickel Assets, CEO Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-04/glencore-to-study-bhp-australian-nickel-assets-ceo-says.html

Warren Buffett, Climate-Change Denier - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471339/

Oil Industry Leaders Object To EPA's Newest Fuel Standard - International Business Times :: http://www.ibtimes.com/oil-industry-leaders-object-epas-newest-fuel-standard-1559115

Bill Gates tops 2014 Forbes billionaires list, ending Carlos Slim's four-year reign - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/bill-gates-tops-forbes-list-world-billionaires-article-1.1709635

UPDATE 2-RadioShack closing up to 1100 stores; sales tumble 19 pct - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/radioshack-results-idUSL1N0M10P920140304

What Wall Street is watching in Ukraine crisis - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/03/03/what-wall-street-is-watching-in-ukraine/5969067/

Men's Wearhouse, Jos. Bank signal they're talking - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1313363518/Mens-Wearhouse-Jos-Bank-signal-theyre-talking

04-Mar-2014 13:31

Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank get closer to merger with non-disclosure ... - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/men-s-wearhouse-and-jos-a-bank-get-closer-to-merger-with-non-disclosure-agreement-1.7269678

Housing Data Suggest Construction Can Boost Aussie Recovery - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471113/

RWE posts historic net loss as writedowns bite - Business Recorder :: http://www.brecorder.com/business-a-finance/industries-a-sectors/160665-rwe-posts-historic-net-loss-as-writedowns-bite.html

World stocks rebound after Ukraine crisis sell-off - Milton Daily Standard :: http://www.standard-journal.com/news/news_ap/article_b2350cf7-a92f-58cf-b6de-07b421b95a68.html

World's most expensive city is ... - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/04/travel/most-expensive-cities/

Glance: A list of the top 10 Forbes billionaires - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/glance-a-list-of-the-top-10-forbes-billionaires/2014/03/03/ca0c6776-a336-11e3-b865-38b254d92063_story.html?tid%3Dpm_pop

Lorillard Inc. (LO) Surged To A New High On Takeover Speculation - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2279605/lorillard-inc-lo-surged-to-a-new-high-on-takeover-speculation.aspx

Government Drives Ahead with Cleaner Gas Rule - Laboratory Equipment :: http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2014/03/government-drives-ahead-cleaner-gas-rule

Glencore to Study BHP Australian Nickel Assets, CEO Says - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-04/glencore-to-study-bhp-australian-nickel-assets-ceo-says

Gazprom to Reportedly Discontinue Gas Discounts to Ukraine - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471304/

04-Mar-2014 12:30

Men's Wearhouse, Jos. Bank signal they're talking - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1962092211/Men-s-Wearhouse-Jos-Bank-signal-they-re-talking

Speculation Grows Over a Reynolds American Bid for Lorillard - CSPnet.com :: http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/tobacco-news-data/articles/speculation-grows-over-reynolds-american

EPA says new rules cutting sulfur in gasoline will improve air quality - NorthJersey.com :: http://www.northjersey.com/news/248315151_EPA_says_new_rules_cutting_sulfur_in_gasoline_will_improve_air_quality.html

Winter's wrath costs travelers - Omaha World-Herald :: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/MONEY/140309581/1697

Detroit Making Settlements In Bankruptcy - News Radio Wood :: http://www.woodradio.com/articles/wood-news-125494/detroit-making-settlements-in-bankruptcy-12119737

Japan considers taxing Bitcoin transactions after MtGox failure: Report - Hindu Business Line :: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/international/japan-considers-taxing-bitcoin-transactions-after-mtgox-failure-report/article5749852.ece

Bill Gates tops 2014 Forbes billionaires list, ending Carlos Slim's four-year reign - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/bill-gates-tops-forbes-list-world-billionaires-article-1.1709635

PRECIOUS-Gold prices fall 1 pct as Ukraine tensions ease - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/markets-precious-idUSL3N0M12JS20140304

RBA Reiterates Likely Period of Rate Stability After Holding - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/RBA-Reiterates-Likely-Period-of-Rate-Stability-5286904.php

Glencore beats earnings forecast on strong trading - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-glencore-earnings-idUSBREA230GG20140304

04-Mar-2014 11:29

Men's Wearhouse, Jos. Bank signal they're talking - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1962092211/Men-s-Wearhouse-Jos-Bank-signal-they-re-talking

Speculation Grows Over a Reynolds American Bid for Lorillard - CSPnet.com :: http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/tobacco-news-data/articles/speculation-grows-over-reynolds-american

Winter's wrath costs travelers - Omaha World-Herald :: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/MONEY/140309581/1697

Housing Data Suggest Construction Can Boost Aussie Recovery - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471113/

President Obama pushes new cleaner-gas rule - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/03/04/obama-drives-ahead-with-new-cleaner-gas-rule/JIUljoRjAWZppoEBm0hq1O/story.html

Buffett fails to dispel investor angst over succession plan - Business Standard :: http://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/buffett-fails-to-dispel-investor-angst-over-succession-plan-114030400345_1.html

The World's Most Expensive City - Wall Street Journal :: http://live.wsj.com/video/the-world-most-expensive-city/03BB392C-F8EB-492A-A9C6-6B8194C1C670.html

Bitcoin on the rise again: Mt. Gox wasn't the disaster some predicted - Here Is The City :: http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/03/04/bitcoin-on-the-rise-again-mt-gox-wasnt-the-disaster-some-predict/

World shares, Russian assets bounce back after heavy Ukraine hit - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/markets-global-idINDEEA2307I20140304

Russian stocks, ruble rebound on hopes of easing tension in Ukraine - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/04/us-russia-markets-idUSBREA220A520140304

04-Mar-2014 10:28

Obama to unveil election-year budget - WJLA :: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/03/obama-to-unveil-election-year-budget-100750.html

Men's Wearhouse, Jos. Bank signal they're talking - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1962092211/Men-s-Wearhouse-Jos-Bank-signal-they-re-talking

Speculation Grows Over a Reynolds American Bid for Lorillard - CSPnet.com :: http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/tobacco-news-data/articles/speculation-grows-over-reynolds-american

Winter's wrath costs travelers - Omaha World-Herald :: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/MONEY/140309581/1697

Housing Data Suggest Construction Can Boost Aussie Recovery - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-471113/

President Obama pushes new cleaner-gas rule - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/03/04/obama-drives-ahead-with-new-cleaner-gas-rule/JIUljoRjAWZppoEBm0hq1O/story.html

Benjamin Lawsky: Bitcoin will be Strengthened by Collapse of MtGox - International Business Times UK :: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-york-banking-regulator-proposes-bitlicense-regulate-bitcoin-businesses-after-mt-gox-collapse-1438749

The World's Most Expensive City - Wall Street Journal :: http://live.wsj.com/video/the-world-most-expensive-city/03BB392C-F8EB-492A-A9C6-6B8194C1C670.html

Detroit Making Settlements In Bankruptcy - News Radio Wood :: http://www.woodradio.com/articles/wood-news-125494/detroit-making-settlements-in-bankruptcy-12119737

Global stocks rebound, Ukraine fears remain - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/03/04/investing/ukraine-world-markets/

04-Mar-2014 09:27

Bill Gates Reclaims Top Of Forbes Billionaire List - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2014/03/03/bill-gates-reclaims-top-forbes-billionaire-list-from-slim/

Men's Wearhouse, Jos. Bank signal they're talking - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1962092211/Men-s-Wearhouse-Jos-Bank-signal-they-re-talking

New BOK Chief Nominee Likely to Focus on Price Stability, Market ... - BusinessKorea :: http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/article/3515/new-central-bank-governor-new-bok-chief-nominee-likely-focus-price-stability-market

Detroit reaches settlement over controversial debt deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/04/detroit-bankruptcy-swaps-deal/6002217/

Speculation Grows Over a Reynolds American Bid for Lorillard - CSPnet.com :: http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/tobacco-news-data/articles/speculation-grows-over-reynolds-american

Winter's wrath costs travelers - Omaha World-Herald :: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140304/MONEY/140309581/1697

Australia Holds Rates as Jobless Threat Lingers - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304585004579418083988515404.html

Mt Gox collapse could ultimately help bitcoin - NY regulator - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/mt-gox-collapse-could-ultimately-help-bitcoin-ny-regulator-1.1712003

Goldman Sees Russia Taming Ruble Losses After Plunge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-03/goldman-sees-russia-taming-ruble-losses-after-plunge-to-record.html