Friday, August 8, 2014

09-Aug-2014 08:01

China's July trade surplus rockets to record $47.3b - Times of Oman :: http://www.timesofoman.com/News/37604/Article-China%25E2%2580%2599s-July-trade-surplus-rockets-to-record-$47%25203b

Zynga partners with Tiger Woods, NFL on new games - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/08/07/zynga-tiger-woods/13734531/

Easing Russia tensions spur Wall Street rally; bonds also gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0G80JM20140808

Yields on 10-Year Treasuries Fall, Confounding the Experts - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/08/yields-on-10-year-treasuries-fall-confounding-the-experts/?partner%3Drss%26emc%3Drss

FICO to Change Their Scoring System Which Could Help Millions Save Billions - SavingAdvice.com :: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2014/08/08/1026575_fico-change-medical-debt-credit-score.html

China Inflation Remains Tame in July - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/china-inflation-remains-tame-in-july-1407556801?mod%3Dwsj_india_main

US judge warns Argentina it faces contempt in debt case - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-judge-warns-argentina-it-faces-contempt-in-debt-case/2014/08/08/e51fcb1a-1f33-11e4-ab7b-696c295ddfd1_story.html

Arthur T. Demoulas nixes board's offer - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/08/arthur_t_demoulas_nixes_board_s_offer

Study: Pennsylvanians slow to ramp up spending - GoErie.com :: http://www.goerie.com/study-pennsylvanians-slow-to-ramp-up-spending

TWIN TRAGEDIES: MH17 and MH370, where are we now? - Malaysia Chronicle :: http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option%3Dcom_k2%26view%3Ditem%26id%3D336722:twin-tragedies-mh17-and-mh370-where-are-we-now?%26Itemid%3D2

09-Aug-2014 07:00

China posts record trade surplus in July as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

Malaysia Steps In to Save Its Reeling National Airline - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/malaysia-airlines-to-be-taken-over-by-government.html

Yields on 10-Year Treasuries Fall, Confounding the Experts - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/08/yields-on-10-year-treasuries-fall-confounding-the-experts/?src%3Dtwr

Wall Street rebounds, erases week's losses with Russia news - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/dow-sp-500-post-best-gains-since-march-on-russia-news/articleshow/39903085.cms

Ex-Microsoft manager: 2 years for insider trading - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ex-microsoft-manager-2-years-for-insider-trading/2014/08/08/fba929dc-1f77-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html

FICO to Change Their Scoring System Which Could Help Millions Save Billions - SavingAdvice.com :: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2014/08/08/1026575_fico-change-medical-debt-credit-score.html

China Inflation Remains Tame in July - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/china-inflation-remains-tame-in-july-1407556801?mod%3Dwsj_india_main

US judge warns Argentina it faces contempt in debt case - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-judge-warns-argentina-it-faces-contempt-in-debt-case/2014/08/08/e51fcb1a-1f33-11e4-ab7b-696c295ddfd1_story.html

Arthur T. Demoulas nixes board's offer - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/08/arthur_t_demoulas_nixes_board_s_offer

Study: Pennsylvanians slow to ramp up spending - GoErie.com :: http://www.goerie.com/study-pennsylvanians-slow-to-ramp-up-spending

09-Aug-2014 05:59

China's exports in July surge to fastest pace in 15 months - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/chinas-exports-july-surge-fastest-pace-15-months

Study: Shift in consumer spending from 2007 to 2012 - wwlp.com :: http://wwlp.com/2014/08/08/study-shift-in-consumer-spending-from-2007-to-2012/

Yields on 10-Year Treasuries Fall, Confounding the Experts - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/08/yields-on-10-year-treasuries-fall-confounding-the-experts/?partner%3Drss%26emc%3Drss

Government plans to take over, fix struggling Malaysia Airlines - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2024274055_malaysiaairlinesxml.html?syndication%3Drss

New FICO criteria could help borrowers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-20140809-story.html

Wall Street rebounds, erases week's losses with Russia news - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/dow-sp-500-post-best-gains-since-march-on-russia-news/articleshow/39903085.cms

Argentina Under Fire From Judge Over Ads - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304070304580080122778837654.html

Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/winning-numbers-drawn-in-mega-millions-game/2014/08/08/a8429c50-1f73-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html

Zynga Adds Hail Mary Pass to Playbook - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/heard-on-the-street-zynga-adds-hail-mary-pass-to-playbook-1407518808

Market basket directors propose plan as Gov. Patrick urges chain to resolve ... - Attleboro Sun Chronicle :: http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/state/market-basket-directors-propose-plan-as-gov-patrick-urges-chain/article_2bfd2abe-3445-5db8-a027-c894e6a0b385.html

09-Aug-2014 04:58

European Stock-Index Futures Rise After Index Weekly Drop - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/europe-index-futures-drop-as-obama-approves-iraq-strikes.html

Fitch Upgrades Seychelles to 'B+'; Outlook Stable - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/fitch-upgrades-seychelles-to-b-outlook-s-idINFit71662020140808

Study: Shift in consumer spending from 2007 to 2012 - wwlp.com :: http://wwlp.com/2014/08/08/study-shift-in-consumer-spending-from-2007-to-2012/

In China, British Investigator Hired by Glaxo, and Wife, Sentenced to Prison - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/in-china-british-investigator-hired-by-glaxo-and-his-wife-are-sentenced-to-prison.html

Malaysia Steps In to Save Its Reeling National Airline - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/malaysia-airlines-to-be-taken-over-by-government.html

Stocks End Week With a Wild Ride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-edge-higher-1407500324?mod%3Dtopix

New FICO criteria could help borrowers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-20140809-story.html

Governor offers help resolve Market Basket dispute - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/08/08/governor-offers-help-resolve-market-basket-dispute/hwQ4rosPyUByPGCvjfsMwI/video.html

China boost as export growth accelerates - Gulf Daily News :: http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid%3D383563

Judge Threatens Argentina With Contempt Over Its Statements - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/08/judge-griesa-threatens-argentina-with-contempt-over-its-statements/

09-Aug-2014 03:57

China posts record trade surplus in July as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

Wisconsin sees slow growth in consumer spending - Beloit Daily News :: http://www.beloitdailynews.com/business/wisconsin-sees-slow-growth-in-consumer-spending/article_fff5dc7e-1f2c-11e4-8e89-001a4bcf887a.html

Zynga partners with Tiger Woods, NFL on new games - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/08/07/zynga-tiger-woods/13734531/

Fitch Upgrades Seychelles to 'B+'; Outlook Stable - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/fitch-upgrades-seychelles-to-b-outlook-s-idINFit71662020140808

China court sentences GSK investigator - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/af4b76dc-1ecb-11e4-ad93-00144feabdc0.html

Stocks End Week With a Wild Ride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-edge-higher-1407500324?mod%3Dtopix

Government plans to take over, fix struggling Malaysia Airlines - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2024274055_malaysiaairlinesxml.html?syndication%3Drss

Bare shelves for Market Basket as employees and shoppers unite in profit ... - PBS NewsHour :: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/bare-shelves-market-basket-employees-shoppers-unite-profit-sharing-fight/

Italian holdouts in Argentina debt dispute make play for cash - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/09/us-argentina-debt-italy-idUSKBN0G81O320140809

New FICO criteria could help borrowers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-20140809-story.html

09-Aug-2014 02:56

Productivity improves in 2Q after 1Q slump - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/08/second-quarter-productivity/13766115/

PA Consumers Hiked Spending After Recession - 90.5 WESA :: http://wesa.fm/post/pa-consumers-hiked-spending-after-recession

China's exports in July surge to fastest pace in 15 months - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/chinas-exports-july-surge-fastest-pace-15-months

FICO changes may save consumers billions -- but not soon, experts say - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-scoring-changes-20140808-story.html

Fitch Upgrades Seychelles to 'B+'; Outlook Stable - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/fitch-upgrades-seychelles-to-b-outlook-s-idINFit71662020140808

China court sentences GSK investigator - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/af4b76dc-1ecb-11e4-ad93-00144feabdc0.html

Market Basket to Arthur T: 'It Is Time to Move On' - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/08/08/market-basket-arthur-time-move/Akwycs0CywNw0FbadOictI/story.html

Malaysia Steps In to Save Its Reeling National Airline - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/malaysia-airlines-to-be-taken-over-by-government.html

US judge warns Argentina it faces contempt in debt case - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-judge-warns-argentina-it-faces-contempt-in-debt-case/2014/08/08/e51fcb1a-1f33-11e4-ab7b-696c295ddfd1_story.html

Stocks End Week With a Wild Ride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-edge-higher-1407500324?mod%3Dtopix

09-Aug-2014 01:55

Federal report shows Idahoans have lower incomes, spend larger portion on ... - Daily Journal :: http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/33e42406eb0444e0bbbff6847763e4b8/ID--Consumer-Spending-Idaho/

As revenue drops, the makers of 'FarmVille' announce sports games - Entertainment Weekly :: http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/08/08/zynga-nfl-tiger-woods-games/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bew%252Fpopwatch%2B(Entertainment%2BWeekly%252FEW.com's%253A%2BPopWatch)

China's exports in July surge to fastest pace in 15 months - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/chinas-exports-july-surge-fastest-pace-15-months

Fitch Upgrades Seychelles to 'B+'; Outlook Stable - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/fitch-upgrades-seychelles-to-b-outlook-s-idINFit71662020140808

China court sentences GSK investigator - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/af4b76dc-1ecb-11e4-ad93-00144feabdc0.html

Boston's Supermarket Family Feud - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/holman-w-jenkins-jr-bostons-supermarket-family-feud-1407536655

Easing Russia tensions spur Wall Street rally; bonds also gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0G80JM20140808

Colorado Hits a New High for Pot Sales - TIME :: http://time.com/3094400/colorado-recreational-marijuana-pot-sales/

Judge Griesa Threatens Argentina With Contempt Over Its Statements - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/08/judge-griesa-threatens-argentina-with-contempt-over-its-statements/

UPDATE 1-FICO's new scoring model to help lenders better assess risk - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/fico-scores-idUSL4N0QE6YF20140808

09-Aug-2014 00:54

Federal report shows Idahoans have lower incomes, spend larger portion on ... - The Tribune :: http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/33e42406eb0444e0bbbff6847763e4b8/ID--Consumer-Spending-Idaho

Delta tops the list of the best airlines in the US - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/delta-tops-the-list-of-the-best-airlines-in-the-u-s/?utm_content%3Dbuffer7c8d4%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter.com%26utm_campaign%3Dbuffer

China's exports in July surge to fastest pace in 15 months - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/chinas-exports-july-surge-fastest-pace-15-months

FICO changes may save consumers billions -- but not soon, experts say - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-scoring-changes-20140808-story.html

Malaysia Airlines' privatization paves way to 'complete overhaul' - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/malaysia-airlines-to-undergo-complete-overhaul-in-privatization-efforts/article19967360/

Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-08-08/nasdaq-stocks-posting-largest-volume-increases

In China, British Investigator Hired by Glaxo, and Wife, Sentenced to Prison - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/in-china-british-investigator-hired-by-glaxo-and-his-wife-are-sentenced-to-prison.html

UPDATE 2-Argentina threatened with contempt order by US judge - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/argentina-debt-idINL2N0QE12D20140808

Boston's Supermarket Family Feud - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/holman-w-jenkins-jr-bostons-supermarket-family-feud-1407536655

Wall Street rebounds, erases week's losses with Russia news - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0G816H20140808

08-Aug-2014 23:53

US productivity recovers after steep 1Q fall - Post-Bulletin :: http://www.postbulletin.com/business/us-productivity-recovers-after-steep-q-fall/article_a0469c51-1616-58fe-9dfc-24094146a0e0.html

Chinese court convicts British investigator, wife - Fox News Latino :: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2014/08/08/chinese-court-convicts-british-investigator-wife/

Delta tops the list of the best airlines in the US - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/delta-tops-the-list-of-the-best-airlines-in-the-u-s/?utm_content%3Dbuffer7c8d4%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter.com%26utm_campaign%3Dbuffer

Dollar slips after geopolitical tensions spur profit-taking - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0G80UA20140808

China's exports in July surge to fastest pace in 15 months - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/chinas-exports-july-surge-fastest-pace-15-months

FICO changes may save consumers billions -- but not soon, experts say - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-scoring-changes-20140808-story.html

Zynga partners with Tiger Woods, NFL on new games - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2014/08/07/zynga-tiger-woods/13734531/

Arthur T.'s future role looms large in Market Basket talks - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/07/role-arthur-demoulas-complicates-market-basket-bid-from-competitor/NKEPQJEfXboltCMVMIVNRP/story.html

Malaysia Airlines' privatization paves way to 'complete overhaul' - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/malaysia-airlines-to-undergo-complete-overhaul-in-privatization-efforts/article19967360/

Stocks close higher on signs of easing Ukraine tension - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wall-street-20140808-story.html

08-Aug-2014 22:52

US productivity recovers after steep 1Q fall - Post-Bulletin :: http://www.postbulletin.com/business/us-productivity-recovers-after-steep-q-fall/article_a0469c51-1616-58fe-9dfc-24094146a0e0.html

The 12-Day Toll of McDonald's China Meat Scare: Asia Sales Sink 7 Percent - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-08/the-12-day-toll-of-mcdonalds-china-meat-scare-asia-sales-sink-7-percent

Delta tops the list of the best airlines in the US - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/delta-tops-the-list-of-the-best-airlines-in-the-u-s/

FOREX-Dollar slips after geopolitical tensions spur profit-taking - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/markets-forex-idUSL2N0QE1O020140808

Gov. Patrick: Market Basket Dispute 'Out of Hand' - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2014/08/08/patrick-writes-letter-market-basket-ceos/Cli3S6o5YX0lQ3YXupyGDI/story.html

In China, British Investigator Hired by Glaxo, and His Wife, Are Sentenced to Prison - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/in-china-british-investigator-hired-by-glaxo-and-his-wife-are-sentenced-to-prison.html

FICO changes may save consumers billions -- but not soon, experts say - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fico-scoring-changes-20140808-story.html

Stocks jump: Dow ends up 186 points - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/08/08/stocks-friday/13767727/

China's exports in July surge to fastest pace in 15 months - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/chinas-exports-july-surge-fastest-pace-15-months

Easing Russia tensions spur Wall Street rally; bonds also gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0G80JM20140808

08-Aug-2014 21:51

US productivity recovers after steep 1Q fall - Post-Bulletin :: http://www.postbulletin.com/business/us-productivity-recovers-after-steep-q-fall/article_a0469c51-1616-58fe-9dfc-24094146a0e0.html

Utility to pay $12M over massive 2011 blackout - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/energy/article/Utility-to-pay-12M-in-new-2011-blackout-penalty-5676942.php

UPDATE 3-China sentences GSK-linked investigators to prison - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/china-gsk-trial-idUSL4N0QE1LN20140808

China posts all-time high trade surplus of $47 bn - Financial Express :: http://www.financialexpress.com/news/China-posts-all-time-high-trade-surplus-of--47-bn/1277760

The 12-Day Toll of McDonald's China Meat Scare: Asia Sales Sink 7 Percent - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-08/the-12-day-toll-of-mcdonalds-china-meat-scare-asia-sales-sink-7-percent

FICO's new scoring model to help lenders better assess risk - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-fico-scores-idINKBN0G81YH20140808

Global turmoil weighing on stocks but US prices up - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/asian-stocks-mostly-down-on-ukraine-iraq-jitters/2014/08/08/37c32766-1eb9-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html

The worst airlines in America - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/08/08/the-worst-airlines-in-america/

Gov. Patrick: Market Basket dispute "out of hand" - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-08-08/gov-dot-patrick-market-basket-dispute-out-of-hand

Alitalia secures rescue with long-awaited Etihad deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-alitalia-etihad-sign-idUSKBN0G822120140808

08-Aug-2014 20:50

China posts record trade surplus in July as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

Productivity rises to 2.5 percent in second quarter. Good, but 'could have been ... - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/new-economy/2014/0808/Productivity-rises-to-2.5-percent-in-second-quarter.-Good-but-could-have-been-better

UPDATE 1-Alitalia secures rescue with long-awaited Etihad deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/alitalia-etihad-sign-idUSL6N0QE40020140808

Arthur T.'s future role looms large in Market Basket talks - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/07/role-arthur-demoulas-complicates-market-basket-bid-from-competitor/NKEPQJEfXboltCMVMIVNRP/story.html

Delta Tops Airline Performance Rankings - TIME :: http://time.com/3093070/delta-airline-performance/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Btime%252Fbusiness%2B(TIME%253A%2BTop%2BBusiness%2BStories)

Gemalto to Buy Data Protection Firm SafeNet for $890 Million - Re/code :: http://recode.net/2014/08/08/gemalto-to-buy-data-protection-firm-safenet-for-890-million/

How did Lululemon fall so far? - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-did-lululemon-fall-so-far-2014-08-08?siteid%3Dyhoof2

The 12-Day Toll of McDonald's China Meat Scare: Asia Sales Sink 7 Percent - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-08/the-12-day-toll-of-mcdonalds-china-meat-scare-asia-sales-sink-7-percent

FICO's new scoring model to help lenders better assess risk - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-fico-scores-idUSKBN0G81YH20140808

US stocks rise in afternoon, bucking global slump - Glens Falls Post-Star :: http://poststar.com/news/world/asia/us-stocks-rise-in-afternoon-bucking-global-slump/article_ae58be6e-4a68-5211-8d73-16db2bfde566.html

08-Aug-2014 19:49

Lululemon founder sells half of stake - MarketWatch :: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/lululemon-founder-sells-half-of-stake-2014-08-08

China posts record trade surplus in July as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

Productivity rises to 2.5 percent in second quarter. Good, but 'could have been ... - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/new-economy/2014/0808/Productivity-rises-to-2.5-percent-in-second-quarter.-Good-but-could-have-been-better

UPDATE 1-Alitalia secures rescue with long-awaited Etihad deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/alitalia-etihad-sign-idUSL6N0QE40020140808

Shanghai Court Finds Foreign Investigators Guilty - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-08/shanghai-court-finds-foreign-investigators-guilty

US stocks up in midday trading, buck global slump - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/Asian-stocks-mostly-down-on-Ukraine-Iraq-jitters-5676095.php

Cool Summer Sets Expectations for a Record Harvest - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/cool-summer-sets-expectations-record-harvest-24902118

Family Feud Empties Big New England Grocery Store Shelves - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/fired-market-basket-ceo-earned-loyalty-with-personal-bond.html

The 12-Day Toll of McDonald's China Meat Scare: Asia Sales Sink 7% - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-08/the-12-day-toll-of-mcdonalds-china-meat-scare-asia-sales-sink-7-percent

Millions to get break in new credit score calculation - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-fico-score-medical-debt-20140808-story.html

08-Aug-2014 18:48

China's July trade surplus rockets to record $47.3b - Times of Oman :: http://www.timesofoman.com/News/37604/Article-China%25E2%2580%2599s-July-trade-surplus-rockets-to-record-$47%25203b

Family Feud Empties Big New England Grocery Store Shelves - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/fired-market-basket-ceo-earned-loyalty-with-personal-bond.html

Consumer spending up 11 percent - Indiana Gazette :: http://www.indianagazette.com/news/reg-national-world/consumer-spending-up-11-percent,20376785/

Malaysia Airlines to be taken private - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ef4ab4b6-1ea1-11e4-9513-00144feabdc0.html

Report: One-Fourth of US Families "Just Getting By" - The Charlottesville Newsplex :: http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Report-One-Fourth-of-US-Families-Just-Getting-By-270480181.html

McDonald's July sales fell more than expected - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101884114

Your Credit Score May Be Poised to Rise as Scores Changed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/fico-changes-score-to-lessen-influence-of-medical-bills.html

Fitch Affirms Russia's Kirov Region at 'BB-'; Outlook Negative - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/fitch-affirms-russias-kirov-region-at-bb-idUSFit71110720140808

Productivity rises to 2.5 percent in second quarter. Good, but 'could have been ... - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/new-economy/2014/0808/Productivity-rises-to-2.5-percent-in-second-quarter.-Good-but-could-have-been-better

UPDATE 3-China sentences GSK-linked investigators to prison - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/china-gsk-trial-idUSL4N0QE1LN20140808

08-Aug-2014 17:47

Capitalism at work - Worcester Telegram :: http://www.telegram.com/article/20140808/NEWS/308089973/1020/NEWSREWIND

China posts record trade surplus in July as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

Colorado's consumer spending rebounding - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/08/colorado-consumer-spending-rebounding-after-great-recession/

US wholesale inventories rise 0.3 pct. in June - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-wholesale-inventories-rise-0-3-pct-in-June-5676671.php

Federal Reserve Report: One-Quarter Of US Families 'Just Getting By' - CBS Local :: http://washington.cbslocal.com/2014/08/08/federal-reserve-report-one-quarter-of-us-families-just-getting-by/

McDonald's monthly sales worst in more than 10 years - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-mcdonalds-sales-slide-25-july-20140808-story.html

Productivity Rises at 2.5% Pace in Second Quarter - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/productivity-rises-at-2-5-pace-in-second-quarter-1407501413?mod%3Drss_US_News

Etihad buys 49 percent of loss-making Alitalia - Bryan-College Station Eagle :: http://www.theeagle.com/news/business/etihad-buys-percent-of-loss-making-alitalia/article_81c88115-62db-5e03-88ee-506aad83cd81.html

Utilities boost Wall Street as bombs fly in Iraq - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0G816H20140808

Malaysia Airlines nationalised in post-MH17 'overhaul' - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/11020742/Malaysia-Airlines-nationalised-in-post-MH17-overhaul.html

08-Aug-2014 16:46

Why Lululemon Athletica (LULU) Stock Is Jumping Today - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12838629/1/why-lululemon-athletica-lulu-stock-is-jumping-today.html

US productivity rebounds in second quarter, wage inflation muted - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0G81C520140808

Many Americans are still struggling financially - Allentown Morning Call :: http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/la-fi-fed-financial-stress-20140808,0,4109353.story

Fired Market Basket CEO Earned Loyalty With Personal Bond - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/fired-market-basket-ceo-earned-loyalty-with-personal-bond.html

China posts record trade surplus in July as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

McDonald's July Sales Slip on China, US Pressures - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/mcdonalds-july-sales-slip-on-china-u-s-pressures-1407500403?mod%3Drss_whats_news_us

Stocks sluggish as S&P 500 stays above 1900 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/08/08/stocks-friday/13767727/

US wholesale inventories rise less than expected, sales slow - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/usa-economy-inventories-idUSL2N0QD1KU20140808

Colorado's consumer spending rebounding - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/08/colorado-consumer-spending-rebounding-after-great-recession/

AP Analysis: Iraq upheaval threatens Obama legacy - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/AP-Analysis-Obama-puts-US-on-brink-of-Iraq-return-5676163.php

08-Aug-2014 15:45

Hannaford parent company a rival bidder for Market Basket - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/06/supermarket-company-emerges-market-basket-bidder/PfYgahsWrp6nv4hYNgg0OJ/story.html

Americans struggling financially, 5 yrs after recession: Data - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/americans-struggling-financially-5-yrs-after-recession-data/articleshow/39887783.cms

As Malaysia Airlines faces overhaul, are there lessons from Japan? - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/malaysia-airline-restructuring-idINL4N0QE47220140808

Productivity Rises More Than Forecast, Limiting US Labor Costs - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-08/productivity-rises-more-than-forecast-limiting-u-dot-s-dot-labor-costs

UPDATE 2-Russian rouble close to all-time low over Ukraine fears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/russia-markets-idUSL6N0QE38N20140808

Wall St set to rise on Russia bets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0G816H20140808

China's Export Beats Forecast, Surplus Reaches New High - CRIENGLISH.com :: http://english.cri.cn/12394/2014/08/08/3521s839611.htm

Va. consumer spending higher than pre-recession - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-08-08/va-dot-consumer-spending-higher-than-pre-recession

KKR, Blackstone and TPG Private Equity Firms Agree to Settle Lawsuit on ... - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/07/k-k-r-agrees-to-settle-lawsuit-on-private-equity-collusion/

McDonald's July Sales Drop as US Slumps for Third Month - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-08/mcdonald-s-july-store-sales-drop-as-u-dot-s-dot-slumps-for-third-month

08-Aug-2014 14:44

Export surge lifts China trade surplus to record high - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c9ba8bde-1ecb-11e4-9d7d-00144feabdc0.html

Trial of British corporate investigator opens in China - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/567060a2-1ea0-11e4-ab52-00144feabdc0.html

Hannaford parent company a rival bidder for Market Basket - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/06/supermarket-company-emerges-market-basket-bidder/PfYgahsWrp6nv4hYNgg0OJ/story.html

McDonald's Reports Global Comparable Sales For July - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcdonalds-reports-global-comparable-sales-for-july-2014-08-08?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Malaysia Airlines Set for Buyout, 'Wholesale Change' - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/malaysia-airlines-set-for-buyout-1407467385?mod%3De2tw

Germans Back Tougher Stance Toward Russia Over Ukraine -- Poll - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/germans-back-tougher-stance-toward-russia-over-ukraine-poll-1407495865

Consumer Spending Rises on Delmarva - WBOC TV 16 :: http://www.wboc.com/story/26226107/consumer-spending-figures-released

Americans struggling financially, 5 yrs after recession: Data - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/americans-struggling-financially-5-yrs-after-recession-data/articleshow/39887783.cms

KKR, Blackstone, TPG Settle Collusion Suit for $325M - Chief Investment Officer :: http://www.ai-cio.com/channel/REGULATION,_LEGAL/KKR,_Blackstone,_TPG_Settle_Collusion_Suit_for_$325M.html

US stocks give up an early gain, turn lower - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/US-stocks-give-up-an-early-gain-turn-lower-5674490.php

08-Aug-2014 13:43

Asian shares skid as geopolitical tensions stoke growth worries - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/markets-global-idINKBN0G72NK20140808

SoftBank first quarter profit falls, but beats forecast - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/uk-softbank-results-idUKKBN0G80HV20140808

Pa. lags behind N.J. in per capita spending - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20140808_Pa__lags_behind_N_J__in_per_capita_spending.html

Economic news Positive but Stocks dip in US; Today's DJIA Dow Jones ... - Learning and Finance :: http://www.learningandfinance.com/2014/08/08/economic-news-positive-but-stocks-dip-in-u-s-todays-djia-dow-jones-industrial-average-nasdaq-sp-500-close-review/

Obama Allows Limited Airstrikes on ISIS - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/08/world/middleeast/obama-weighs-military-strikes-to-aid-trapped-iraqis-officials-say.html

Ford says July China auto sales rise 25 percent year-on-year - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-ford-china-sales-idUSKBN0G80XE20140808

Putin Seen Punishing Own People Not Foes With Sanctions - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/putin-seen-punishing-own-people-not-foes-with-sanctions.html

China Trial of Two Foreign Investigators Begins - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/china-trial-of-british-american-investigators-begins-1407469079

China's exports up, imports sag in possible sign of weakness - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/chinas-exports-up-imports-sag-in-possible-sign-of-weakness/article19967413/

Hannaford parent company a rival bidder for Market Basket - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/06/supermarket-company-emerges-market-basket-bidder/PfYgahsWrp6nv4hYNgg0OJ/story.html

08-Aug-2014 12:42

Asian shares skid as geopolitical tensions stoke growth worries - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/markets-global-idINKBN0G72NK20140808

4 in 10 American Households Struggling Financially, Fed Survey Shows - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/6036/20140808/4-in-10-american-households-struggling-financially-fed-survey-shows.htm

CBS Profit Tops Estimates on Buybacks; Dividend Boosted - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/cbs-profit-tops-estimates-on-buybacks-dividend-boosted.html

Export surge lifts China trade surplus to record high - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c9ba8bde-1ecb-11e4-9d7d-00144feabdc0.html

Market Basket's part-timers face cuts in hours - Worcester Telegram :: http://www.telegram.com/article/20140808/NEWS/308089918/-1/NEWS07

Economic news Positive but Stocks dip in US; Today's DJIA Dow Jones ... - Learning and Finance :: http://www.learningandfinance.com/2014/08/08/economic-news-positive-but-stocks-dip-in-u-s-todays-djia-dow-jones-industrial-average-nasdaq-sp-500-close-review/

Malaysia Airlines revamp: New start or false hope? - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Malaysia-Airlines-revamp-New-start-or-false-hope-5676364.php

Russia Energy Stocks Gain on Oil as Import Ban Hurts Retailers - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-08/russia-energy-stocks-gain-on-oil-as-import-ban-hurts-retailers

Foreign Investigators Say They Didn't Know China Law - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-07/briton-s-trial-reflects-dangers-of-probing-china-secrets.html

Russia Threatens to Block Overflights Between Europe, Asia - NDTV :: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/russia-threatens-to-block-overflights-between-europe-asia-572230

08-Aug-2014 11:41

CBS revenue falls but profit beats forecasts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-cbs-corp-results-idUSKBN0G72DO20140808

US Fed Survey Shows Many Households Worse Off Than Before Recession - Live Trading News :: http://www.livetradingnews.com/us-fed-survey-shows-many-households-worse-off-than-before-recession-64515.htm

Hannaford parent company a rival bidder for Market Basket - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/06/supermarket-company-emerges-market-basket-bidder/PfYgahsWrp6nv4hYNgg0OJ/story.html

US stocks fall on Iraq worries - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/worldnews/953586.html

Export surge lifts China trade surplus to record high - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c9ba8bde-1ecb-11e4-9d7d-00144feabdc0.html

HIGHLIGHTS 6-BOJ Governor Kuroda quotes from news conference - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/japan-economy-boj-idINL4N0QE0O320140808

Texas Makes Big Gains In Consumer Spending Growth - News 92 FM :: http://news92fm.com/465140/texas-makes-big-gains-in-consumer-spending-growth/

Malaysia Airlines to Be Taken Over by Government - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/business/international/malaysia-airlines-to-be-taken-over-by-government.html

British-US Investigative Couple on Trial in China - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/british-us-investigative-couple-trial-china-24895650

Russia Threatens to Block Overflights Between Europe, Asia - NDTV :: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/russia-threatens-to-block-overflights-between-europe-asia-572230

08-Aug-2014 10:40

4 in 10 American Households Struggling Financially, Fed Survey Shows - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/6036/20140808/4-in-10-american-households-struggling-financially-fed-survey-shows.htm

CBS Profit Tops Estimates on Buybacks; Dividend Boosted - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/cbs-profit-tops-estimates-on-buybacks-dividend-boosted.html

China Trial of Two Foreign Investigators Begins - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/china-trial-of-british-american-investigators-begins-1407469079

US stocks fall on Iraq worries - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/worldnews/953586.html

S.D. outpaces nation in consumer spending - Sioux Falls Argus Leader :: http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2014/08/08/sd-outpaces-nation-consumer-spending/13762895/

UPDATE 2-Allianz's profit beats forecasts despite problems at Pimco - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/allianz-results-idUSL6N0QE0ZW20140808

Fired Market Basket CEO Earned Loyalty With Personal Bond - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-08/fired-market-basket-ceo-earned-loyalty-with-personal-bond

China posts record trade surplus in June as exports surge - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/08/china-posts-record-trade-surplus-in-june-as-exports-surge/

Malaysia Airlines to be nationalised amid post-MH17 'overhaul' - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/11020655/Malaysia-Airlines-to-be-nationalised-amid-post-MH17-overhaul.html

HIGHLIGHTS 6-BOJ Governor Kuroda quotes from news conference - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/japan-economy-boj-idINL4N0QE0O320140808

08-Aug-2014 09:39

4 in 10 American Households Struggling Financially, Fed Survey Shows - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/6036/20140808/4-in-10-american-households-struggling-financially-fed-survey-shows.htm

Zynga Falls After Cutting 2014 Outlook on New Game Delays - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/zynga-falls-after-cutting-2014-outlook-on-new-game-delays.html

China Reports Record Trade Surplus - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-08/china-reports-record-trade-surplus.html

Dow falls to lowest since April as Ukraine overshadows earnings - NorthJersey.com :: http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/dow-falls-to-lowest-since-april-as-ukraine-overshadows-earnings-1.1064520

State fund to take over Malaysia Airline, plans 'complete overhaul' - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/us-malaysia-airline-idINKBN0G807E20140808

Hannaford parent company a rival bidder for Market Basket - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/06/supermarket-company-emerges-market-basket-bidder/PfYgahsWrp6nv4hYNgg0OJ/story.html

Allianz Net Profit Up 11%, Beating Expectations - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/allianz-net-profit-up-10-5-beating-expectations-1407478231

Bond Yields Tumble With Stocks as Iraq Strikes Boost Oil - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-07/asian-futures-fall-as-ukraine-hits-u-s-stocks-oil-gains.html

Russia Threatens to Block Overflights Between Europe, Asia - NDTV :: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/russia-threatens-to-block-overflights-between-europe-asia-572230