Wednesday, August 20, 2014

21-Aug-2014 08:45

Target reports 62% drop in earnings, cuts profit forecast - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-earnings-20140821-story.html

Millennial Bankers Get Raises as Firms Fight Defections - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/millennial-bankers-get-raises-as-firms-fight-defections.html

HP Boosted by PCs as Whitman Seeks Growth in Other Units - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-21/hp-boosted-by-pcs-as-whitman-seeks-growth-in-other-units

UPS Stores Hacked - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/7470/20140821/ups-malware-hacking.htm

Stocks shake off Fed report - Jackson Clarion Ledger :: http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/08/20/stocks-shake-fed-report/14373245/

Bank of America Expected to Settle Huge Mortgage Case for $16.65 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/bank-of-america-expected-to-settle-huge-mortgage-case/

Earthquakes near Iceland volcano cause eruption concerns - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/08/21/earthquakes-near-iceland-volcano-cause-eruption-concerns/

Texas Car Lender Is Accused of Distortion in Subprime Inquiry - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/first-investors-financial-services-pays-penalty-in-credit-report-case/

Family Dollar CEO Said to Reject Merger Requests to Protect Job - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/family-dollar-ceo-said-to-reject-merger-requests-to-protect-job-1408600339

Asia shares sour on China, US dollar in demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0GL00R20140821

21-Aug-2014 07:44

US stocks mostly up as Fed debate heats up - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/us-stocks-mostly-up-as-fed-debate-heats-up-20140821-106ij5.html

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High on Fed; Aussie Slides on China PMI - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/dollar-near-11-month-high-as-traders-increase-fed-rate-gain-bets

Millennial Bankers Get Raises as Firms Fight Defections - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/millennial-bankers-get-raises-as-firms-fight-defections.html

Target sees signs of progress, but cuts outlook for year [Star Tribune ... - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201408210001KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_48182_40054-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C08/21/2014%252012:01%2520AM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CTarget%2520sees%2520signs%2520of%2520progress%252C%2520but%2520cuts%2520outlook%2520for%2520year%2520%255BStar%2520Tribune%2520(Minneapolis)%2520%253A%253A%2520%255D%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CMcClatchy-Tribune%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;HD%26ticker%3DHD

Fed Officials Prepared for Faster Rate Increase as Data Improve - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-21/fed-officials-prepared-for-faster-rate-increase-as-data-improve.html

UPS Store Computer Breach May Put Customer Data at Risk - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-21/ups-store-computer-breach-may-put-customer-data-at-risk

Bank of America in $17b settlement over mortgage crisis - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/20/bank-america-reaches-record-settlement-over-mortgage-crisis/KnAXKvmdvzykP63NYRs2BO/story.html

US car loan delinquencies rise slightly - Manisteenews :: http://news.pioneergroup.com/manisteenews/2014/08/21/u-s-car-loan-delinquencies-rise-slightly/

Asia shares slip as China disappoints, Japan bucks trend - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0GL00R20140821

Volcano Threatens Game - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/21/sports/ncaafootball/volcano-threatens-game.html

21-Aug-2014 06:43

Bank of America agrees to nearly $17B settlement - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/20/bank-of-america-doj-settlement/14355935/

Millennial Bankers Get Raises as Firms Fight Defections - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/millennial-bankers-get-raises-as-firms-fight-defections

Target sees signs of progress, but cuts outlook for year [Star Tribune ... - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201408210001KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_48182_40054-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C08/21/2014%252012:01%2520AM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CTarget%2520sees%2520signs%2520of%2520progress%252C%2520but%2520cuts%2520outlook%2520for%2520year%2520%255BStar%2520Tribune%2520(Minneapolis)%2520%253A%253A%2520%255D%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CMcClatchy-Tribune%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;HD%26ticker%3DHD

HP Boosted by PCs as Whitman Seeks Growth in Other Units - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-21/hp-boosted-by-pcs-as-whitman-seeks-growth-in-other-units

China, Japan Aug factory surveys signal economic softness - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/21/us-global-economy-idUSKBN0GL09A20140821

Fed Officials Prepared for Faster Rate Increase as Data Improve - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-21/fed-officials-prepared-for-faster-rate-increase-as-data-improve.html

UPS Store Computer Breach May Put Customer Data at Risk - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-21/ups-store-computer-breach-may-put-customer-data-at-risk

Birthplace of the Twinkie shutting down - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101934633

Fed Minutes Show Some Pushing For Rate Hike Sooner Rather Than Later - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2014/08/20/fed-minutes-show-some-pushing-for-rate-hike-sooner-rather-than-later/

21-Aug-2014 05:42

Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano alert raised to orange - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28854809

HP's sales boosted by computer unit but profit falls - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28876090

Target reports 62% drop in earnings, cuts profit forecast - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-earnings-20140821-story.html

Bank of America Expected to Settle Huge Mortgage Case for $16.65 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/bank-of-america-expected-to-settle-huge-mortgage-case/

Jackson Hole rally at risk as investors anticipate dovish Yellen - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-yellen20-20140820-story.html

China Factory Activity Falls to Three-Month Low - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203858004580104532014338258.html

U.S. stocks extended their winning streak - FX News Call :: http://www.fxnewscall.com/u-s-stocks-extended-their-winning-streak/198792/

Hacked: UPS Suffers Security Breach of Customers Data in 51 Stores - Capital OTC :: http://www.capitalotc.com/hacked-ups-suffers-security-breach-of-customers-data-in-51-stores/2880/

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High on Fed; Aussie Slides on China PMI - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/dollar-near-11-month-high-as-traders-increase-fed-rate-gain-bets.html

Mexico's ruling party proposes cutting seats from Congress - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-mexico-congress-idUSKBN0GK2BU20140820

21-Aug-2014 04:41

How Target strayed deep into the red in Canada - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/target-cuts-annual-profit-outlook/article20130948/

US stocks end higher, recover from post-Fed dip - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-markets-futures-dip-ahead-of-fed-minutes-2014-08-20

US 30-year bond decline second day before Yellen policy speech - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-treasuries19-20140819-story.html

400 workers will be out of work after closure of Twinkie bakery - iStreet Research :: http://www.istreetresearch.com/400-workers-will-be-out-of-work-after-closure-of-twinkie-bakery/255203/

UPDATE 4-Car rental firm Hertz is latest victim of auto recalls - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/hertz-global-stocks-idUSL4N0QQ4G220140820

HP's sales boosted by computer unit but profit falls - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28876090

UPS: We've Been Hacked - TIME :: http://time.com/3151681/ups-hack/

Bank of America Expected to Settle Huge Mortgage Case for $16.65 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/bank-of-america-expected-to-settle-huge-mortgage-case/

Dollar, yields spike on Fed minutes; China data awaited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/21/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0GL00R20140821

Maine House Speaker's bills target aging issues - WBBJ-TV :: http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/regional/Batman-movie-272011101.html

21-Aug-2014 03:40

Berkshire investor's departure dims Buffett mystique - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/berkshire-owners-departure-dims-buffett-mystique/article20135489/

How Target strayed deep into the red in Canada - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/target-cuts-annual-profit-outlook/article20130948/

Hertz Issues Statement - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hertz-issues-statement-2014-08-20

US stocks end higher, recover from post-Fed dip - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-markets-futures-dip-ahead-of-fed-minutes-2014-08-20

Japanese Stocks Advance as Yen Slumps Most Since March - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/japanese-stocks-advance-as-yen-slumps-most-since-march

Strong PC sales push HP revenue up in 3rd quarter - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Strong-PC-sales-push-HP-revenue-up-in-3rd-quarter-5701604.php

UPS Stores hit by breach of credit card, customer data - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ups-stores-data-breach-20140820-story.html

Dollar Gains on Fed as Japan Stocks Advance; Nickel Drops - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/asian-futures-rise-with-u-dot-s-dot-stocks-as-dollar-holds-gains

Bank of America Expected to Settle Huge Mortgage Case for $16.65 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/bank-of-america-expected-to-settle-huge-mortgage-case/

Dollar Strengthens on FOMC Minutes - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/dollar-strengthens-on-fomc-minutes-20140820-00765

21-Aug-2014 02:39

Debate Over Role of Central Banks Expected in Jackson Hole - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/08/20/jackson-hole-is-summer-camp-for-central-bankers/

Target's biggest challenge isn't bouncing back from the data breach - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2014/08/20/targets-biggest-challenge-isnt-bouncing-back-from-the-data-breach/

Fed Officials Ready for Faster Rate Increase as Data Improve - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/fed-officials-ready-for-faster-rate-increase-as-data-improve

Why Bank of America Deal Might Not Cost It $17B - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/bank-america-deal-cost-17b-25055803

Airlines monitor possible volcanic activity in Iceland - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20140820/NEWS07/308200223/Iceland-volcano-eruption-Eyjafjallajokull

Dollar rally finds new wings on hawkish-sounding Fed minutes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0GK2HG20140820

Hewlett-Packard Revenue and Cash Flow Improve, but Earnings Fall - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/21/technology/hewlett-packard-revenue-and-cash-flow-improve-but-earnings-fall.html

UPS hit by cyber attack - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fb206340-28be-11e4-8bda-00144feabdc0.html

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to Pay $896000 Civil Penalty on Antitrust ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/berkshire-hathaway-to-pay-896-000-civil-penalty-on-antitrust-issue-1408552364

UPDATE 4-Car rental firm Hertz is latest victim of auto recalls - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/hertz-global-stocks-idINL4N0QQ4G220140820

21-Aug-2014 01:38

Buffett hoards cash, individuals' holdings hit 14-year low - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-saft-on-wealth-idUSKBN0GK29A20140820

Hewlett-Packard posts surprise revenue gain after PC sales jump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-hewlettpackard-results-idUSKBN0GK28220140820

APNewsBreak: B ofA reaches $17B settlement with US - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-08-20/apnewsbreak-bofa-reaches-17b-settlement-with-us

UPS discloses security breach affecting 51 stores - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/20/ups-investigating-security-breach/

How Target strayed deep into the red in Canada - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/target-cuts-annual-profit-outlook/article20130948/

Hertz Issues Statement - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hertz-issues-statement-2014-08-20?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Fed Fine-Tuned Rate Liftoff, Balance Sheet Reduction Strategy in July Meeting - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/08/20/fed-fine-tuned-rate-liftoff-balance-sheet-reduction-strategy-in-july-meeting/

MARKET SNAPSHOT: US Stocks: Futures Flat Pre-Fed Minutes, Hertz Tumbles - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/market-snapshot-us-stocks-futures-flat-prefed-minutes-hertz-tumbles-20140820-00196

US Dollar Strengthens on FOMC Minutes - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-dollar-strengthens-on-fomc-minutes-1408562747

Mexico's ruling party proposes cutting seats from Congress - Virginia Gazette :: http://www.vagazette.com/news/sns-rt-us-mexico-congress-20140820,0,7950602.story

21-Aug-2014 00:37

Buffett hoards cash, individuals' holdings hit 14-year low - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-saft-on-wealth-idUSKBN0GK29A20140820

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks halt rally, BoE minutes stun markets - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL5N0QQ2SW20140820

Avis Car Rental Names Avis Uruguay Licensee of the Year - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140820-911234.html

US Dollar Strengthens on FOMC Minutes - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-dollar-strengthens-on-fomc-minutes-1408562747

Target CEO Charts Comeback With Benefit of Low Expectations - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/target-ceo-charts-comeback-plan-with-benefit-of-low-expectations

UPDATE 2-Hewlett-Packard posts surprise revenue gain after PC sales spike - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/hewlettpackard-results-idINL2N0QQ2LO20140820

Bank of America to Pay $17 Billion in Justice Department Settlement - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-america-reaches-17-billion-settlement-1408560100

UPS unit warns of data breach at 51 locations - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/united-parcel-cybercrime-idUSL4N0QQ5CF20140820

Fed Minutes: Rate-Hike Debate Heating Up - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/fed-minutes-rate-hike-debate-heating-up-1408557628

20-Aug-2014 23:36

Libya restarts oil exports from biggest port as fighting rages in Benghazi - swissinfo.ch :: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/libya-restarts-oil-exports-from-biggest-port-as-fighting-rages-in-benghazi/40564600

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High as Fed Consider Exit Pace - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/dollar-extends-gains-as-fomc-considers-faster-interest-rate-rise

Dow, S&P 500 end higher after Fed minutes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0GK16E20140820

Target CEO Charts Comeback Plan With Benefit of Low Expectations - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/target-ceo-charts-comeback-plan-with-benefit-of-low-expectations

Fed debates merits of earlier rate hike given US jobs gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0GK1ZJ20140820

Fed Minutes Show Some Pushing For Rate Hike Sooner Rather Than Later - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2014/08/20/fed-minutes-show-some-pushing-for-rate-hike-sooner-rather-than-later/

Carl Icahn Takes 8.5% Stake in Hertz - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/carl-icahn-takes-8-5-stake-in-hertz-1408566953

Bank of America Set to Pay $17 Billion to End Crisis Probes - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-20/bank-of-america-set-to-pay-17-billion-to-end-crisis-probes

Warren Buffett's Company Fined by Justice Dept. Over Stock Purchase - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/warren-buffetts-company-fined-by-justice-department-over-stock-purchase/

UPDATE 2-Hewlett-Packard posts surprise revenue gain after PC sales spike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/hewlettpackard-results-idUSL2N0QQ2LO20140820

20-Aug-2014 22:35

Libya's largest oil depot begins exports - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/20/4299704/libyas-largest-oil-depot-begins.html

Infineon agrees to buy Int'l Rectifier for $3 billion in cash - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-infineon-technol-mergers-usa-idUSKBN0GK1IN20140820

Treasuries Fall After Fed Minutes on Rate Speculation - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/treasures-fall-as-fed-minutes-show-rate-increase-may-come-sooner

Hertz Investor Fir Tree Urging Board to Replace CEO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/fir-tree-pushing-board-to-replace-hertz-ceo-frissora.html

BofA in $16.5 billion deal with US over mortgage bonds: source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-bankofamerica-rmbs-settlement-idUSKBN0GK25C20140820

MPC Kremlinology back in style as rebels break ranks - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a863e012-2861-11e4-9ea9-00144feabdc0.html

McDonald's Shuts Three Moscow Restaurants on Regulator's Order - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/mcdonald-s-shuts-three-moscow-restaurants-on-regulator-s-order.html

S&P 500 tops record close in last hour of trading - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/08/20/stocks-wednesday/14330359/

UPDATE 3-US fines Berkshire over stock deal, Buffett admits mistake - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/berkshirehathaway-settlement-idINL2N0QQ1LR20140820

Dollar breaks out to 11-month highs, eyes on Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0GK02O20140820

20-Aug-2014 21:34

Forex - EUR/USD remains near 11-month lows, Fed minutes ahead - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/forex-eurusd-remains-near-11-month-lows-fed-minutes-ahead-cm382173

Hertz Plunges on Auto Recalls, Accounting Problems - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-20/hertz-plunges-on-auto-recalls-accounting-problems

Media General to sell WJAR to Sinclair Broadcasting - Turn to 10 :: http://www.turnto10.com/story/26327658/media-general-to-sell-wjar-to-sinclair-broadcasting

Target Lowers Forecast on Sales Slump, Canadian Losses - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/target-lowers-its-forecast-as-sales-slump-canadian-losses-widen.html

UPDATE 2-Infineon agrees to buy Int'l Rectifier for $3 bln in cash - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/infineon-technol-mergers-idUSL5N0QQ3YV20140820

Fed minutes show debate on rate hike timing - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/20/fed-meeting-minutes/14338927/

2 Bank of England Board Members Support Raising Rates, Minutes Show - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/21/business/economy/2-bank-of-england-board-members-support-raising-rates-minutes-show.html

Wall Street pares gains after Fed minutes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0GK16E20140820

Bank of America to Pay $17 Billion in Justice Department Settlement - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-america-reaches-17-billion-settlement-1408560100

Statement of Warren E. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/statement-of-warren-e-buffett-ceo-of-berkshire-hathaway-inc-2014-08-20?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

20-Aug-2014 20:33

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High Before Fed Releases Minutes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/dollar-near-9-month-high-versus-euro-as-goldman-sees-more-gains.html

Hertz Plunges on Auto Recalls, Accounting Problems - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-20/hertz-plunges-on-auto-recalls-accounting-problems

Global stocks ease after BoE minutes stun markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0GK02E20140820

From the archive, 1992: Honor of two men is at stake in trade secrets dispute - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_26358630/from-archive-1992-honor-two-men-is-at

Infineon to buy International Rectifier for $3bn - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5173b84e-288a-11e4-9ea9-00144feabdc0.html

S&P 500 Pares Gain as Fed Says Rates May Rise Sooner - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed.html

Argentina's Kicillof News Conference About Debt (Spanish) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/argentinas-kicillof-news-conference-about-debt-spanish

Berkshire Hathaway to pay $896000 to settle antitrust reporting suit - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-berkshire-hathaway-antitrust-buffett-20140820-story.html

Target Lowers Forecast on Sales Slump, Canadian Losses - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/target-lowers-its-forecast-as-sales-slump-canadian-losses-widen.html

20-Aug-2014 19:32

Sears Canada reports loss, revenue slides 12 pct - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/searscanada-results-idINL4N0QP3GM20140820

Carney Seen Holding Sway as BOE Dissenters Pull Away From Pack - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/carney-seen-holding-sway-as-boe-dissenters-pull-away-from-pack

Media General, LIN Agree to Sell Stations to Satisfy Deal Conditions - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/media-general-lin-agree-to-sell-stations-to-satisfy-deal-conditions-1408551784

Argentina's Bonds Decline on Plan to Offer Local-Law Swap - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/argentina-to-pay-bondholders-in-local-account-to-skirt-ruling.html

Hertz Plunges on Auto Recalls, Accounting Problems - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-20/hertz-plunges-on-auto-recalls-accounting-problems

Wall St. inches up with Fed minutes on tap; retailers resilient - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0GK16E20140820

UPDATE 1-Berkshire to pay $896000 fine for violating reporting rules - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/berkshirehathaway-settlement-idUSL2N0QQ1LR20140820

As Yellen prepares to offer economic outlook, her 6-month Fed honeymoon is ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/20/as-yellen-prepares-to-offer-economic-outlook-her-6-month-fed-honeymoon-is/

Infineon to Buy International Rectifier, a Chip Maker, for $3 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/20/infineon-to-buy-international-rectifier-a-chip-maker-for-3-billion/

Target cuts outlook as breach fallout lingers - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-08-20/target-cuts-annual-profit-outlook

20-Aug-2014 18:31

201 Million USD Fines for Japanese Auto Parts Suppliers - CRIENGLISH.com :: http://english.cri.cn/12394/2014/08/20/3561s841123.htm

UPDATE 1-Sears Canada reports loss, revenue slides 12 pct - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/searscanada-results-idINL4N0QQ3PY20140820

Shares of Hertz Fall After Company Discloses Operational Problems - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2014/08/20/shares-of-hertz-fall-after-company-discloses-operational-problems/

Dollar hits multi-month highs on US-economy optimism - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-hits-multi-month-highs-on-us-economy-optimism-2014-08-20

Coming Soon to Snapchat: News, Ads & Entertainment - Wall Street Journal :: http://live.wsj.com/video/coming-soon-to-snapchat-news-ads-entertainment/8DBB54BE-651A-4684-A5DC-F570EAD1417D.html

Argentina's Bonds Decline on Plan to Offer Local-Law Swap - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-19/argentina-to-pay-bondholders-in-local-account-to-skirt-ruling

Bank of England Officials Break Ranks on Rates - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-england-officials-break-ranks-on-rates-1408524593

Target's Call To Action: Regain 'Merchandising Authority' - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/paularosenblum/2014/08/20/targets-call-to-action-regain-merchandising-authority/

US Stocks Fluctuate Before Fed Minutes, Jackson Hole - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/u-dot-s-dot-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed

UPDATE 4-Staples warns of weak sales on low demand for core office supplies - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/staples-results-idINL4N0QQ3E620140820

20-Aug-2014 17:30

China slaps $201 mn fines on 12 Japanese auto makers - Zee News :: http://zeenews.india.com/business/automobiles/auto-focus/china-slaps-201-mn-fines-on-12-japanese-auto-makers_106454.html

Struggling Sears Canada reports loss as revenue slides - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/struggling-sears-canada-reports-loss-as-revenue-slides/article20130874/?cmpid%3Drss1

Inflation may hold back BOE rate hike, despite vote split - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/boe-minutes-show-end-to-united-front-on-uk-rate-view-2014-08-20

Lowe's Cuts Sales Forecast on Weak Air-Conditioner Sales - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/lowe-s-profit-tops-estimates-as-appliances-sales-rise

FOREX-US dollar hovers near 11-month highs ahead of Fed minutes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/markets-forex-idUSL5N0QQ30D20140820

Argentina's Bonds Decline on Plan to Offer Local-Law Swap - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/argentina-to-pay-bondholders-in-local-account-to-skirt-ruling.html

Iceland Braced for Volcano Eruption That Could Disrupt Air Traffic - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/iceland-braced-volcano-eruption-disrupt-air-traffic/story?id%3D25051338

Shares of Hertz Fall After Company Discloses Operational Problems - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2014/08/20/shares-of-hertz-fall-after-company-discloses-operational-problems/

Wall St. flat ahead of Fed minutes; retailers resilient - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0GK16E20140820

Target's heavy baggage weigh down profits - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/20/target-second-quarter-earnings/14306517/

20-Aug-2014 16:29

China Fines Japan Auto-Parts Makers $200 Million - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/china-fines-japan-auto-parts-makers-200-million-1408530257

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High Before Fed Releases Minutes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/dollar-near-9-month-high-versus-euro-as-goldman-sees-more-gains.html

Inflation may hold back BOE rate hike, despite vote split - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/boe-minutes-show-end-to-united-front-on-uk-rate-view-2014-08-20

American Eagle Outfitters 2nd-quarter results beat Wall Street's view - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/20/american-eagle-outfitters-2nd-quarter-results-beat-wall-street-view/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfoxbusiness%252Fsection%252Fnews%2B(Internal%2B-%2BNews%2B-%2BText)

Hertz Shares Stall After Guidance Recall - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2014/08/20/hertz-shares-stall-on-guidance-recall/

Argentine Bonds Weaken on Fernandez Plan to Offer Local-Law Swap - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/argentina-to-pay-bondholders-in-local-account-to-skirt-ruling.html

Target Cuts Full-Year Forecast As Effects From Data Breach Linger - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2014/08/20/target-cuts-full-year-forecast-as-effects-from-data-breach-linger/

Missouri utilities look to Kansas for wind energy - fox4kc.com :: http://fox4kc.com/2014/08/20/missouri-utilities-look-to-kansas-for-wind-energy/

U.S. Stocks Little Changed as Lowe's Slumps Before Fed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed.html

Sears Canada reports ninth loss in 14 quarters - Proactive Investors USA & Canada :: http://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/56298/sears-canada-reports-ninth-loss-in-14-quarters-56298.html

20-Aug-2014 15:28

Empty shelves, aisles makes for 'eerie' feel in Market Basket these days - Sentinel and Enterprise :: http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/news/ci_26370359/empty-shelves-aisles-makes-eerie-feel-market-basket

201 Million USD Fines for Japanese Auto Parts Suppliers - CRIENGLISH.com :: http://english.cri.cn/12394/2014/08/20/3561s841123.htm

Fed minutes, Yellen words could offer clues to rate-hike timing - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/08/20/fed-minutes-yellen-words-could-offer-clues-to-rate-hike-timing/

U.S. Stock Futures Are Little Changed Before Fed Minutes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-before-fed.html

Lowe's Trims Annual Sales Forecast Growth - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/lowe-s-profit-tops-estimates-as-appliances-sales-rise.html

Bank of England Officials Break Ranks on Rates - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-england-officials-break-ranks-on-rates-1408524593

Argentina to Sidestep US Ruling by Paying Bonds Locally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/argentina-to-pay-bondholders-in-local-account-to-skirt-ruling.html

Wells Fargo to invest in startups that innovate in banking - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wells-fargo-to-invest-in-startups-that-innovate-in-banking-2014-08-20

Target Lowers Forecast as Sales Slump, Canadian Losses Widen - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/target-lowers-its-forecast-as-sales-slump-canadian-losses-widen

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High Before Fed Releases Minutes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/dollar-near-9-month-high-versus-euro-as-goldman-sees-more-gains.html

20-Aug-2014 14:27

Apple's freshly sliced shares climb on iPhone 6 hopes - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/apples-freshly-sliced-shares-climb-on-iphone-6-hopes/articleshow/40477103.cms

Argentina to Sidestep US Ruling by Paying Bonds Locally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/argentina-to-pay-bondholders-in-local-account-to-skirt-ruling.html

StanChart penalty a blow for Hong Kong as city looks to clean up image - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-hkma-stanchart-idUSKBN0GK0X220140820

China Fines Japan Auto-Parts Makers $200 Million - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/china-fines-japan-auto-parts-makers-200-million-1408530257

Carlsberg's Russia Struggle Worsens as Heineken Is Wary - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/carlsberg-cuts-full-year-profit-outlook-amid-russia-difficulties.html

Lowe's earnings rise but lowers outlook - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/20/lowes-earnings/14307917/

Rebels Inside The Bank Of England Are Fighting Mark Carney's Low Interest ... - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Rebels-Inside-The-Bank-Of-England-Are-Fighting-4698074.php

Debate Over Role of Central Banks Expected in Jackson Hole - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/08/20/jackson-hole-is-summer-camp-for-central-bankers/

FOREX-Dollar breaks out to 11-month highs, eyes on Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/markets-forex-idUSL5N0QQ2KB20140820

More vendors say they cut ties to Market Basket - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/19/talks-remain-stalled-market-basket-standoff/i5ZC2DlQBYTJ7cP9s50wQN/story.html

20-Aug-2014 13:26

Home Depot Profits Shine; Stock Still Undervalued - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/news/articles/SB50001424127887324616904580101602133182896

UPDATE 2-Argentina aims to skirt US court, bring debt under national law - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/argentina-debt-idUSL2N0QQ04E20140820

Former Market Basket workers gets creative with shopping lists - The Salem News :: http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1927935126/Former-Market-Basket-workers-gets-creative-with-shopping-lists

Lawsky puts the shackles on Standard Chartered after repeat offense - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/20/lawsky-puts-the-shackles-on-standard-chartered-after-repeat-offense/

How much higher can Apple's stock go? - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-higher-can-apple-stock-go/

FTSE breaks 5-day winning streak after BOE report - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ftse-breaks-5-day-winning-streak-ahead-of-boe-report-2014-08-20

American Home-building hits Eight-month High in July - Construction Global :: http://www.constructionglobal.com/majorprojects/230/American-Home-building-hits-Eight-month-High-in-July

Lowe's earnings rise but lowers outlook - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/20/lowes-earnings/14307917/

Dollar Rises to 11-Month High Before Fed Minutes; Pound Advances - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-19/dollar-near-9-month-high-versus-euro-as-goldman-sees-more-gains

Carlsberg's Russia Struggle Worsens as Heineken Is Wary - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/carlsberg-cuts-full-year-profit-outlook-amid-russia-difficulties.html

20-Aug-2014 12:25

Argentina aims to skirt US court, bring debt under national law - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-argentina-debt-idUSKBN0GK04L20140820

Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano alert raised to orange - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28854809

US homebuilder confidence index rises in August - Mohave Valley News :: http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/u-s-homebuilder-confidence-index-rises-in-august/article_bf1b3d18-283a-11e4-b34c-0019bb2963f4.html

Former Market Basket workers gets creative with shopping lists - The Salem News :: http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1927935126/Former-Market-Basket-workers-gets-creative-with-shopping-lists

Lawsky puts the shackles on Standard Chartered after repeat offense - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/20/lawsky-puts-the-shackles-on-standard-chartered-after-repeat-offense/

Dollar hits multi-month highs on US-economy optimism - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-hits-multi-month-highs-on-us-economy-optimism-2014-08-20

How much higher can Apple's stock go? - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-higher-can-apple-stock-go/

Today's dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, Nasdaq, S&P 500 stock close and ... - Learning and Finance :: http://www.learningandfinance.com/2014/08/20/todays-dow-jones-industrial-average-djia-nasdaq-sp-500-stock-close-and-economic-news-review-august-20-2014/

Carney Loses Rates Consensus as Bank of England Splits - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/boe-policy-makers-split-as-weale-mccafferty-seek-rate-increase.html

Flat Russian beer market hits Carlsberg - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/20/news/companies/russia-beer-carlsberg/

20-Aug-2014 11:24

Asia stocks make slight gains, await Yellen speech - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Global-stocks-up-on-US-housing-Ukraine-diplomacy-5697135.php

Don't count on US consumer to save economy - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dont-count-on-us-consumer-to-save-economy-2014-08-19

Solution still eludes Market Basket board - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/19/sjc-dorchester-man-may-have-been-too-drunk-convicted-first-degree-murder-for-killing-girlfriend/a93XEcph9uVNxPWuUv5qtO/story.html?rss_id%3DTop-GNP

Heineken toasts recovery in European beer sales - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/leisure/11044407/Heineken-toasts-recovery-in-European-beer-sales.html

Apple shares close over $100, all-time high before iPhone 6 launch - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/news/apple-shares-close-over-100-alltime-high-before-iphone-6-launch-30522921.html

US homebuilder confidence index rises in August - Mohave Valley News :: http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/u-s-homebuilder-confidence-index-rises-in-august/article_bf1b3d18-283a-11e4-b34c-0019bb2963f4.html

Carlsberg's Russia Struggle Worsens as Heineken Profit Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/carlsberg-cuts-full-year-profit-outlook-amid-russia-difficulties.html

Lawsky puts the shackles on Standard Chartered after repeat offense - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/08/20/lawsky-puts-the-shackles-on-standard-chartered-after-repeat-offense/

Dollar hits multi-month highs on US-economy optimism - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-hits-multi-month-highs-on-us-economy-optimism-2014-08-20

Interest rates: Bank policymakers split 7-2 over rise - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28863492

20-Aug-2014 10:23

Positive US jobs and inflation data ease investor's worries - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/us-consumer-prices-rise-modestly-in-july/article20106560/

U.S. stocks ended higher Tuesday - FX News Call :: http://www.fxnewscall.com/u-s-stocks-ended-higher-tuesday/198766/

Loan repayment is key to Market Basket sale - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/08/loan_repayment_is_key_to_market_basket_sale

Don't count on US consumer to save economy - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dont-count-on-us-consumer-to-save-economy-2014-08-19

Standard Chartered pays $300m over money laundering failures - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/11044353/Standard-Chartered-pays-300m-over-money-laundering-failures.html

Apple shares close over $100, all-time high before iPhone 6 launch - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/news/apple-shares-close-over-100-alltime-high-before-iphone-6-launch-30522921.html

Asian stocks steady on robust US data, dollar extends gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0GK02E20140820

Carlsberg's Russia Difficulties Deepen as Heineken Profit Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-20/carlsberg-cuts-full-year-profit-outlook-amid-russia-difficulties.html

Glencore to Buy Back $1 Billion of Stock as Profit Gains 8% - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-20/glencore-s-first-half-profit-gains-8-percent-as-production-increases

US homebuilder confidence index rises in August - Mohave Valley News :: http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/u-s-homebuilder-confidence-index-rises-in-august/article_bf1b3d18-283a-11e4-b34c-0019bb2963f4.html

20-Aug-2014 09:22

Positive US jobs and inflation data ease investor's worries - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/us-consumer-prices-rise-modestly-in-july/article20106560/

Construction of new homes hits eight-month high in July - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-new-home-construction-20140820-story.html

Home Depot Profits Shine; Stock Still Undervalued - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/news/articles/SB50001424127887324616904580101602133182896

Don't count on US consumer to save economy - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dont-count-on-us-consumer-to-save-economy-2014-08-19

Standard Chartered pays $300m over money laundering failures - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/11044353/Standard-Chartered-pays-300m-over-money-laundering-failures.html

Market Basket owes Exeter and Newmarket $23344 - Seacoastonline.com :: http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140820-BIZ-408200351

Asian stocks steady on robust US data, dollar extends gains - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/markets-global-idINKBN0GK04I20140820

Alaska gubernatorial races expected to heat up - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/19/4299026/mallott-wins-democratic-nomination.html

China slaps Japan companies with record antitrust fine - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-slaps-japan-companies-with-record-antitrust-fine-2014-08-20

Apple stock hits all-time high - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/apple-stock-hits-all-time-high-1.1902522