18-Dec-2014 08:34

Roundup: Wealth gap largest on record, Pew study shows; McDonald's in Japan ... - Tribune-Review :: http://triblive.com/business/businessbriefs/7399489-74/fries-blackberry-income

Philippine Wholesale Price Inflation Slows In October - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2432758/philippine-wholesale-price-inflation-slows-in-october.aspx?type%3Dalleco

Missed Q2 Forecast: It's Not A Big Deal For FedEx (FDX) - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2764645-missed-q2-forecast-its-not-a-big-deal-for-fedex?source%3Dgoogle_news

Bad boy Uber is flawed but, admit it, we're all addicted - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11299694/Bad-boy-Uber-is-flawed-but-admit-it-were-all-addicted.html

Crude-Oil Prices Inch Up in Asian Trading - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/crude-oil-prices-inch-up-in-asian-trading-1418884276?mod%3Drss_whats_news_us

Draghi Counts Cost of Outflanking ECB's Home Nation in QE - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-18/draghi-counts-cost-of-outflanking-ecb-s-home-nation-in-qe-battle.html

State 1st in US to ban fracking - Albany Times Union :: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-1st-in-U-S-to-ban-fracking-5964402.php

Catskills hang hopes of revival on new casino - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/17/catskills-hang-hopes-of-revival-on-new-casino/

Asian stock markets boosted by Fed vow to be "patient" in raising interest rates - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/18/asian-stock-markets-boosted-by-fed-vow-to-be-patient-in-raising-interest-rates/

IBM says cloud business enjoying 'breakthrough year' - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-ibm-cloud-idINKBN0JV2P420141217

18-Dec-2014 07:33

Earnings at Fedex Fail to Meet Analysts' Expectations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/earnings-at-fedex-fail-to-meet-analysts-expectations.html

Falling Gasoling Prices Push Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index Lower - Utah Pulse :: http://utahpulse.com/index.php/features/business/1598-falling-gasoling-prices-push-wasatch-front-consumer-price-index-lower

Amid Scrutiny, Uber Vows Bigger Focus on Safety - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/amid-scrutiny-uber-focus-safety-27676634

Citing Health Risks, Cuomo Bans Fracking in New York State - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/cuomo-to-ban-fracking-in-new-york-state-citing-health-risks.html

Report: Wealth gap widens - Pittsburgh Post Gazette :: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2014/12/18/Report-Wealth-gap-widens/stories/201412180247

UPDATE 2-China home prices fall for third month, threaten economic growth - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/china-property-prices-idINL3N0U219B20141218

Energy stocks rocket higher as the sharemarket rises and falls - Brisbane Times :: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/markets/energy-stocks-rocket-higher-as-the-sharemarket-rises-and-falls-20141218-129xi6.html

Catskills hang hopes of revival on new casino - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/catskills-hang-hopes-of-revival-on-new-casino/2014/12/18/9ab77f74-867a-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

Asia relieved by Wall Street bounce, upbeat Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JW02T20141218

18-Dec-2014 06:32

Earnings at Fedex Fail to Meet Analysts' Expectations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/earnings-at-fedex-fail-to-meet-analysts-expectations.html

Falling Gasoling Prices Push Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index Lower - Utah Pulse :: http://utahpulse.com/index.php/features/business/1598-falling-gasoling-prices-push-wasatch-front-consumer-price-index-lower

OnDeck, another online lender, goes public with a bang - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bottomline/article/OnDeck-another-online-lender-goes-public-with-a-5963314.php

Fed signals send Asian equities higher - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fe406ae4-8664-11e4-b248-00144feabdc0.html

China home prices fall for third month, threaten economic growth - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-china-property-prices-idINKBN0JW04P20141218

Uber vows larger focus on safety - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/12/17/uber-vows-larger-focus-on-safety/

Citing Health Risks, Cuomo Bans Fracking in New York State - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/cuomo-to-ban-fracking-in-new-york-state-citing-health-risks.html

FOREX-Dollar jumps as Fed rate guidance shows quiet confidence in US economy - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/markets-forex-idUSL3N0U21WB20141218

Roundup: Wealth gap largest on record, Pew study shows; McDonald's in Japan ... - Tribune-Review :: http://triblive.com/business/businessbriefs/7399489-74/fries-blackberry-income

IBM says cloud business enjoying "breakthrough year" - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/ibm-cloud-idINL6N0U13B120141217

18-Dec-2014 05:31

Earnings at Fedex Fail to Meet Analysts' Expectations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/earnings-at-fedex-fail-to-meet-analysts-expectations.html

Fueled by Recession, US Wealth Gap Is Widest in Decades, Study Finds - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/economy/us-wealth-gap-widest-in-at-least-30-years-pew-study-says.html

Falling Gasoling Prices Push Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index Lower - Utah Pulse :: http://utahpulse.com/index.php/features/business/1598-falling-gasoling-prices-push-wasatch-front-consumer-price-index-lower

Right turn? Policy tweak likely to put web-based taxis like Uber, Olacabs back on ... - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/news/aftermarket/right-turn-policy-tweak-likely-to-put-web-based-taxis-like-uber-olacabs-back-on-roads/articleshow/45556967.cms

Gold gains as Fed takes "patient" stance on rate hike - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102278634

China Home Prices Fall in Fewer Cities as Market Stabilizes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-18/china-home-prices-fall-in-fewer-cities-as-market-stabilizes-1-.html

Fed signals send Asian equities higher - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fe406ae4-8664-11e4-b248-00144feabdc0.html

Catskills getting $630M casino after NY board's OK of 3 - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/catskills-630m-casino-ny-board-3-article-1.2048755

New York State decides to ban fracking - Vox :: http://www.vox.com/2014/12/17/7409939/fracking-new-york

IBM says cloud business enjoying "breakthrough year" - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/ibm-cloud-idINL6N0U13B120141217

18-Dec-2014 04:30

Snapchat's music plans revealed in leaked emails - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/leaked-emails-reveal-snapchat-music-plans-article-1.2048898

Earnings at Fedex Fail to Meet Analysts' Expectations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/earnings-at-fedex-fail-to-meet-analysts-expectations.html

OnDeck, another online lender, goes public with a bang - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bottomline/article/OnDeck-another-online-lender-goes-public-with-a-5963314.php

Asia comforted by strong Wall Street, confident Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JU2OM20141217

Board Backs Casinos in the Catskills, Near Albany and in Central New York - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/new-york-casino-resort-proposals.html

Uber plans tighter screening for drivers - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-uber-safety-idINKBN0JV2W120141218

Citing Health Risks, Cuomo to Ban Fracking in New York State - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/cuomo-to-ban-fracking-in-new-york-state-citing-health-risks.html

India Morning Call-Global Markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/morningcall-india-idUSL3N0U13E520141218

Bill Ackman: Herbalife Implosion Coming in 2015 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/bill-ackman-herbalife-implosion-coming-in-2015-E4xZqmE4S3q1yedENLI8Rg.html

US consumer prices fall on gasoline; rate hike likely in 2015 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0JV1EX20141217

18-Dec-2014 03:29

Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-12-17/nasdaq-stocks-posting-largest-volume-increases

Earnings at Fedex Fail to Meet Analysts' Expectations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/earnings-at-fedex-fail-to-meet-analysts-expectations.html

Snapchat's revenue strategy discussed in emails leaked in Sony hack - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-snapchat-strategy-20141218-story.html

Avon Products settles bribery charges for $135M - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/crime/article/Avon-Products-settles-bribery-charges-in-NY-for-5964174.php

Yellen Makes It Clear That Fed's Patience on Rates Has Limits - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-18/yellen-makes-it-clear-that-fed-s-patience-on-rates-has-limits.html

Board Backs Casinos in the Catskills, Near Albany and in Central New York - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/new-york-casino-resort-proposals.html

Bay Bridge light show will go on - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Bay-Bridge-light-show-will-go-on-5964267.php

Fracking Ban in New York Puts Cuomo in Tight Spot - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/fracking-ban-in-new-york-puts-cuomo-in-tight-spot-1418867207

Uber plans tighter screening for drivers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-uber-safety-idUSKBN0JV2W120141218

US consumer prices fall on gasoline; rate hike likely in 2015 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0JV1EX20141217

18-Dec-2014 02:28

Uber plans tighter screening for drivers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/uber-safety-idUSL3N0U15VB20141217

Wall St. rallies after Fed, energy gains; S&P 500 posts best day since 2013 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0JV1BU20141218

New York awards three licenses for upstate casinos - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/usa-gambling-new-york-idUSL1N0U13LE20141218?feedType%3DRSS%26feedName%3DbondsNews

Earnings at Fedex Fail to Meet Analysts' Expectations - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/business/earnings-at-fedex-fail-to-meet-analysts-expectations.html

Cuomo Administration Moves to Ban Fracking - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-gov-andrew-cuomos-administration-moves-to-ban-fracking-1418839033

Top 10 New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks posting largest volume increases - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/17/top-10-new-york-stock-exchange-traded-stocks-posting-largest-volume-increases/

Is Cuba the next hot travel destination for Americans? Tour operators giddily ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/is-cuba-the-next-hot-travel-destination-for-americans-tour-operators-giddily-hope-so/2014/12/17/ea52f96c-8622-11e4-b9b7-b8632ae73d25_story.html

Asia encouraged by Wall Street bounce, upbeat Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JW02T20141218

Fed confident on US growth, opens door wider to rate hike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV2FW20141218

US consumer prices fall on gasoline; rate hike likely in 2015 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0JV1EX20141217

18-Dec-2014 01:27

Avon Unit Gave Gucci Bags, N.Y. Trips as China Bribes, U.S. Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/avon-ends-bribery-probe-tied-to-china-with-unit-guilty-plea-1-.html

Fed confident on US growth, opens door wider to rate hike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV2FW20141217

Asia comforted by strong Wall Street, confident Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JU2OM20141217

Amid Scrutiny, Uber Says It Will Focus More On Safety - CBS Local :: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/12/17/amid-scrutiny-uber-says-it-will-focus-more-on-safety/

NY issues fracking ban after health department report - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-ny-issues-moratorium-on-fracking-20141217-story.html

Lago casino in NY to start hiring next summer, opening early 2016 - Syracuse.com :: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/lago_casino_in_ny_to_start_hiring_next_summer_opening_early_2016.html

FedEx Misses In Q2 As Some Costs Rise, Outlook Disappoints FDX UPS - Investor's Business Daily :: http://news.investors.com/business/121714-731049-fedex-earnings-miss-outlook-weak-stock-falls.htm

Fed Sets Stage for Rate Hikes in 2015 - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-sticks-to-patient-tack-on-rates-1418843005

18-Dec-2014 00:26

Cuomo to Ban Fracking as Health Officials Call It Unsafe - Bloomberg :: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/cuomo-to-ban-fracking-after-health-department-calls-it-unsafe.html

Some big stock market winners emerge from Obama move on Cuba - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/cuba-usa-business-idINL1N0U124420141217

FedEx shares dropped on earnings miss - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/17/fedex-earnings-miss-wall-street-expectations/20525975/

US Stocks Jump as Fed Signals Patience - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-higher-as-investors-await-word-from-fed-1418822444

Avon Announces FCPA Settlement with the DOJ and SEC - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/avon-announces-fcpa-settlement-with-the-doj-and-sec-2014-12-17?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Yellen Doesn't See Fed Raising Interest Rates Before April - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/yellen-doesn-t-see-fed-raising-interest-rates-before-april-1-.html

US consumer prices fall on gasoline; rate hike likely in 2015 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-economy-idINKBN0JV1EX20141217

New York casino picks a 'huge relief' for Atlantic City, analyst says - NJ.com :: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/new_york_casino_atlantic_city.html

Fed confident on US growth, opens door wider to rate hike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV2FW20141217

Uber explores using biometrics and lie detectors to screen drivers - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/17/uber-explores-new-safety-methods/?ncid%3Drss_truncated

17-Dec-2014 23:25

Data setback to Europe's deflation struggle - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/data-setback-to-europes-deflation-struggle-2014-12-17

Fed Officials Lower Fed Funds Rate Forecast to 1.125% End-2015 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-17/fed-officials-lower-fed-funds-rate-forecast-to-1-dot-125-percent-end-2015

Some big stock market winners emerge from Obama move on Cuba - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-cuba-usa-business-idUSKBN0JV2GR20141217

New York Move to Ban Fracking Heartens Critics - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/york-move-prohibit-fracking-27666988

Oracle's Revenue Rises on Cloud Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/oracle-reports-higher-revenue-1418850580

US STOCKS-Wall St rallies after Fed statement; S&P has best day this year - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL1N0U135Q20141217

Morgan to Transition to New Role at Krispy Kreme - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/17/business/ap-us-krispy-kreme-chairman.html

Putin's Secret Gamble on Reserves Backfires Into Currency Crisis - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-17/putin-s-secret-gamble-bet-on-ukraine-backfires-in-ruble-crisis

Uber plans to use biometrics and 'scientific analysis' to screen drivers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-uber-safety-2015-20141217-story.html

Fed confident on US growth, opens door wider to rate hike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV2FW20141217

17-Dec-2014 22:24

5 Tax Breaks Just Renewed by Congress - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/briefly/2014/12/17/5-tax-breaks-just-renewed-by-congress/

FedEx: Buy the Stock on the Dip - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/articles/fedex-buy-the-stock-on-the-dip-1418844385

US Fed slashes inflation forecast for 2015 - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/US-Fed-slashes-inflation-forecast-for-2015-5963400.php

Board Awards Casino Licenses - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-state-board-to-award-casino-licenses-1418831411

Wall Street rallies, dollar gains after Fed policy statement - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JU2OM20141217

Michigan jobless rate drops to lowest in 9 years - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2014/12/17/michigan-unemployment-jobs/20547575/

Some big stock market winners emerge from Obama move on Cuba - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/cuba-usa-business-idINL1N0U124420141217

Fed confident about US growth, opens door wider to rate hike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV2FW20141217

Cuomo administration: No fracking in New York state - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/cuomo-administration-no-fracking-ny-state-article-1.2048538

Putin Seeks to Soothe Ruble Worries at News Conference - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/putin-seeks-to-calm-russians-on-ruble-at-news-conference.html

17-Dec-2014 21:23

US current account deficit widens in third quarter - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-deficit-idUSKBN0JV1EZ20141217

FedEx misses Street 2Q forecasts, but profit jumps 23 pct - Madison.com :: http://host.madison.com/business/fedex-misses-street-q-forecasts-but-profit-jumps-pct/article_2b42222f-5d25-5ae5-beaf-f9d368147c56.html

What inflation? Consumer prices fall by largest amount in six years. - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2014/1217/What-inflation-Consumer-prices-fall-by-largest-amount-in-six-years

Fed confident in US growth outlook, opens door wider to rate hike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV2FW20141217

Some big stock market winners emerge from Obama move on Cuba - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-cuba-usa-business-idUSKBN0JV2GY20141217

Cuomo to Ban Fracking as Health Department Calls It Unsafe - Bloomberg :: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/cuomo-to-ban-fracking-after-health-department-calls-it-unsafe.html

Jefferies' Kelly Resigns Amid Scandal - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2014/12/17/jefferies-kelly-resigns-amid-scandal/

Stocks surge: Fed will be patient raising rates - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/17/stocks-wednesday/20527269/

Three Casino-Resort Plans Accepted by New York State Board - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/new-york-casino-resort-proposals.html

Russia's Economy Is Really Sick, but It's Probably Not Contagious - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-17/russias-economy-is-really-sick-but-its-probably-not-contagious

17-Dec-2014 20:22

US current account deficit rises to $100.3 billion - KKCO-TV :: http://www.nbc11news.com/news/nationalnews/headlines/US-current-account-deficit-rises-to-1003-billion-286088731.html

Nigeria downgrades growth forecast as global crude prices plummet - BDlive :: http://www.bdlive.co.za/africa/africannews/2014/12/17/nigeria-downgrades-growth-forecast-as-global-crude-prices-plummet

FedEx misses Street 2Q forecasts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-12-17/fedex-misses-street-2q-forecasts

Russia's Economy Is Really Sick, but It's Probably Not Contagious - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-17/russias-economy-is-really-sick-but-its-probably-not-contagious

Obama Moves To Restore Cuba Relations, Prompts Spike In Cuba-Focused Fund - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2014/12/17/obamas-move-to-restore-cuba-relations-prompts-excessive-surge-in-closed-end-fund-cuba/

Inflation rate falls 0.30 pct. in US in November - Fox News Latino :: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2014/12/17/inflation-rate-falls-030-pct-in-us-in-november/

Banker involved in messy divorce quits $7 million-a-year job - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/banker-involved-messy-divorce-quits-7-million-a-year-job-article-1.2048501

American Apparel Employees Speak Out Against Dov Charney Firing - New York Magazine :: http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/12/aa-employees-contest-dov-charney-firing.html

New York Bans Fracking After Health Report - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/12/17/new-york-bans-fracking-after-health-report/

Bond prices stay lower after Fed announcement - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102275713

17-Dec-2014 19:21

Uber faces tough rivals, regulatory glare in China - Zee News :: http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/international/uber-faces-tough-rivals-regulatory-glare-in-china_114391.html

American Apparel executives call for Charney's return - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-american-apparel17-20141217-story.html

Fed likely to signal rate hike on track despite global woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV17U20141217

Biggest Price Drop in Six Years Lifts U.S. Consumers: Economy - Bloomberg :: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-decrease-by-most-in-six-years-on-fuel.html

Third quarter taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota increase 10 percent ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/17/third-quarter-taxable-sales-and-purchases-in-north-dakota-increase-10-percent/

US STOCKS-Wall St climbs after 3-day drop; Fed decision on tap - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/markets-stocks-usa-idINL1N0U11KP20141217

FedEx Misses Street 2Q Forecasts, but Profit Jumps 23 Pct - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/fedex-misses-street-2q-forecasts-27658253

Russia's Economy Is Really Sick, But It's Probably Not Contagious - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-17/russias-economy-is-really-sick-but-its-probably-not-contagious

US firms stand to gain from Cuba ties - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/17/businesses-will-benefit-from-improved-cuba-relations/20536283/

17-Dec-2014 18:20

OnDeck Capital, an Online Lender to Small Business, Rises 35% After IPO - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/ondeck-capital-an-online-lender-to-small-business-jumps-35-after-i-p-o/

Sage Kelly, Banker Involved in Messy Divorce, Resigns From Jefferies - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/sage-kelly-banker-involved-in-messy-divorce-resigns-from-jefferies/?src%3Dtwr

American Apparel executives call for Charney's return - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-american-apparel17-20141217-story.html

Fed likely to signal rate hike on track despite global woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV17U20141217

Russia has cash to prevent economic collapse - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/17/news/economy/russia-economy-debt-default/

Cuba Fund Soars as Obama Prepares Speech on Prisoner Release - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-17/cuba-fund-soars-as-obama-prepares-address-after-prisoner-release

US crude inventories fall in week - EIA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/energy-eia-oil-idINL1N0U11D520141217

Biggest Price Drop in Six Years Lifts U.S. Consumers: Economy - Bloomberg :: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-decrease-by-most-in-six-years-on-fuel.html

Baidu to buy Uber stake - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/baidu-to-buy-uber-stake-challenging-alibaba-for-car-bookings/2014/12/17/0f829700-85cf-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

FedEx Misses Street 2Q Forecasts, but Profit Jumps 23 Pct - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/fedex-misses-street-2q-forecasts-27658253

17-Dec-2014 17:19

American Apparel (APP) Stock Rallies Today After Ousting Founder Dov Charney - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12988480/1/american-apparel-app-stock-rallies-after-ousting-founder-dov-charney.html

FedEx 2nd-quarter profit rises, but misses expectations - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102276113

XL Group Approaches Bermuda Insurer Catlin About Possible Takeover - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/xl-group-approaches-bermuda-insurer-catlin-about-possible-takeover/?src%3Dtwr

On Deck Jumps in Debut After $200 Million IPO of Online Lender - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/on-deck-raises-200-million-pricing-ipo-above-marketed-range.html

Trade deficit rises to $100.3 billion - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/17/trade-deficit/20529813/

Ruble Remains Volatile as Russia Pledges to Sell Foreign Currency - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/russian-government-tries-to-support-volatile-ruble/

US consumer prices fall on gasoline; eyes on Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0JV1EX20141217

Stocks rise ahead of Fed; energy sector rallies - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102276399

Drivers to save $550 on gas in 2015 - 13abc Action News :: http://www.13abc.com/story/27650605/drivers-to-save-550-on-gas-in-2015

Fed Rate Hike Clock May Start Ticking Today - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/12/17/fed-rate-hike-clock-may-start-ticking-today/

17-Dec-2014 16:18

Joy Global 4Q earnings double; warns of 'challenging' 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :: http://www.jsonline.com/business/joy-global-4q-earnings-double-warns-of-challenging-2015-b99410569z1-286079691.html

China's Baidu buys stake in Uber - CTV News :: http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/china-s-baidu-buys-stake-in-uber-1.2151584

UPDATE 1-General Mills profit beats estimates due to cost cuts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/general-mills-results-idUSL3N0U143A20141217

Hudson's Bay Appoints Gerry Storch as CEO - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/hudsons-bay-appoints-gerry-storch-as-ceo-1418821511

American Apparel Ends Founder Dov Charney's Role With Hiring of Chief - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/business/american-apparel-ends-founder-dov-charneys-role-with-hiring-of-chief.html

Consumer Prices in U.S. Decline by Most in Six Years on Fuel - Bloomberg :: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/consumer-prices-in-u-s-decrease-by-most-in-six-years-on-fuel.html

Ruble crisis could shake Putin's grip on power - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-russia-rouble-putin-idUSKBN0JV0BQ20141217

US stocks open higher; Traders watch Fed meeting - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/us-stocks-open-higher-traders-watch-fed-meeting/2014/12/17/2d7829ce-85fb-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

Fed to walk 'tightrope' on rates at meeting's end - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/17/what-to-watch-federal-reserve-meeting-rates/20516435/

FedEx Falls as Profit Too Small for Analysts' Higher Estimates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/fedex-profit-misses-estimates-on-maintenance-fuel-fees.html

17-Dec-2014 15:17

Turbulence injures passengers on American Airlines flight - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/16/travel/feat-american-airlines-turbulence/

Uber CEO Wins Baidu China Backing Without Zuckerberg's Mandarin - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/uber-ceo-wins-baidu-china-backing-without-zuckerberg-s-mandarin.html

In Most Major Markets, Negative Equity Has Fallen By Half Since Peak of Crisis - PR Newswire (press release) :: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-most-major-markets-negative-equity-has-fallen-by-half-since-peak-of-crisis-300010927.html

Ann Arbor startup FarmLogs lands $10-million investment - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2014/12/17/farmlogs-ann-arbor-tech-venture-capital/20503351/

FedEx Misses Street 2Q Forecasts - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/fedex-misses-street-2q-forecasts-27658253

Treasuries Decline Before Fed's Decision on Rate-Increase Stance - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/treasury-30-year-bond-return-tops-30-for-2014-before-cpi-fed.html

Consumer Price Inflation Sees Biggest Drop Since '08 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/12/17/consumer-inflation-dips-in-november/

American Apparel CEO Dov Charney Fired By Board - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/american-apparel-ceo-dov-charney-fired-by-board-aeh4oZHsQhqwvcqO8xpLWQ.html

Russian Government Tries to Support Volatile Ruble - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/russian-government-tries-to-support-volatile-ruble/

General Mills reports weaker cereal, baking goods sales - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/17/general-mills-cereal-sales/

17-Dec-2014 14:16

Fries shortage hits McDonald's in Japan - The Age :: http://www.theage.com.au/world/fries-shortage-hits-mcdonalds-in-japan-20141217-129dka.html

Dave & Buster's Loss Narrows, Plans to Expand - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/dave-busters-loss-narrows-plans-to-expand-1418766925

Fed likely to signal rate hike on track despite global woes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0JV17U20141217

Uber CEO Wins Baidu China Backing Without Zuckerberg's Mandarin - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/uber-ceo-wins-baidu-china-backing-without-zuckerberg-s-mandarin.html

Ann Arbor's FarmLogs Closes $10M Series B, Plans New Premium Features - Xconomy :: http://www.xconomy.com/detroit/2014/12/17/ann-arbors-farmlogs-closes-10m-series-b-plans-new-premium-features/

Parent of SpiceJet says there is no cash for a bail-out - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/india-spicejet-idINKBN0JV0BI20141217

A hint of home and a tango for Pope Francis on his 78th birthday - Daily News & Analysis :: http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-a-hint-of-home-and-a-tango-for-pope-francis-on-his-78th-birthday-2044782

American Apparel's Dov Charney One of the Worst CEOs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/american-apparel-s-dov-charney-one-of-the-worst-ceos-OihLnUokTAiW6F23u6tFrw.html

AP PHOTOS: From collapsing oil prices to Facebook's WhatsApp deal, a look at ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/17/ap-photos-from-collapsing-oil-prices-to-facebook-whatsapp-deal-look-at-2014-in/

Qihoo Announces JV With Coolpad To Make Handsets (QIHU) - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2762025-qihoo-announces-jv-with-coolpad-to-make-handsets?source%3Dgoogle_news

17-Dec-2014 13:15

US-bound plane lands in Japan after turbulence - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-30510237

China's Qihoo to invest $409 mln in Coolpad smartphone venture - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/qihoo-360-coolpad-group-investment-idUSL3N0U135820141217

Stocks: 5 things to know before the open - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/17/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/

The Russian Sanctions Are Working; That's What Is Hitting The Ruble - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2014/12/17/the-russian-sanctions-are-working-thats-what-is-hitting-the-ruble/

Uber CEO Says Company Wants to Make Rides Safer - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-ceo-says-company-wants-to-make-rides-safer-1418814108?mod%3Drss_whats_news_technology

Russia Seen Spending Further $70 Billion to Fight Ruble Rout - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-16/russia-seen-spending-further-70-billion-to-fight-ruble-rout.html

American Apparel officially fires Dov Charney - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/273810/speedreads-american-apparel-officially-fires-dov-charney

Oil firms supply fuel to SpiceJet on cash payment - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-aviation/oil-firms-supply-fuel-to-spicejet-on-cash-payment/articleshow/45548874.cms

Irish lawmakers open probe into banking crisis - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/irish-lawmakers-open-probe-into-banking-crisis/2014/12/17/7d382ec0-85e0-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

Three most important things to watch during Fed meeting - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/three-most-important-things-to-watch-during-fed-meeting-2014-12-16

17-Dec-2014 12:14

Russia Crisis Hits Pimco Fund, Wipes Out Options - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-16/russia-crisis-hits-pimco-fund-wipes-out-options-as-ruble-sinks.html

Darden Restaurants swings to second-quarter loss - Myiris.com :: http://www.myiris.com/news/us-equities/darden-restaurants-swings-to-second-quarter-loss/20141217060253762

Samsung developing ApplePay competitor: report - Sin Chew Jit Poh :: http://www.mysinchew.com/node/104276?tid%3D179

Russian turmoil unlikely to slow Fed's cruise to first rate hike - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/russian-turmoil-unlikely-to-slow-feds-cruise-to-first-rate-hike/articleshow/45547773.cms

American Apparel fires controversial CEO Dov Charney - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/style/fashion/fashion-news/american-apparel-fires-controversial-ceo-dov-charney-30844104.html

Philips Agrees to Acquire Maker of Medical Devices for $1.2 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/philips-agrees-to-acquire-maker-of-medical-devices-for-1-2-billion/?src%3Dtwr

Russian ruble suffers new fall but the collapse slows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-russia-crisis-rouble-idUSKBN0JV0L520141217

Terrifying video emerges of turbulent American Airlines flight forced into ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/12/17/terrifying-video-emerges-of-american-airlines-turbulent-flight-forced-into-emergency-landing/

AAA: 8.1 million Texans likely to travel for holidays - Killeen Daily Herald :: http://kdhnews.com/news/texas/aaa-million-texans-likely-to-travel-for-holidays/article_3ba1fe08-8597-11e4-9a2a-637ca0c08e4e.html

Uber's expansion in China has been near-flawless—except it may be too late - Quartz :: http://qz.com/313140/ubers-expansion-in-china-has-been-near-flawless-except-it-may-be-too-late/

17-Dec-2014 11:13

Holiday travel in Texas expected to surpass 2009 levels - Dallas Business Journal :: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2014/12/16/holiday-travel-in-texas-expected-to-surpass-2009.html

US to impose solar tariffs on China and Taiwan - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/abe31b3a-85a5-11e4-ab4e-00144feabdc0.html

American Apparel fires founder, names new chief executive - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/american-apparel-fires-founder-names-new-chief-executive-1.2040681

In final 2014 push, Congress renews tax breaks - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/17/5389722/in-final-2014-push-congress-renews.html

Samsung developing ApplePay competitor: report - Sin Chew Jit Poh :: http://www.mysinchew.com/node/104276?tid%3D179

REFILE-American Airlines plane diverted to Tokyo after being hit by winter storm ... - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/japan-flight-weather-idINL3N0U11DM20141217

UPDATE 2-Philips expands in medical devices with $1.2 bln Volcano deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/volcano-ma-philips-idUSL3N0U12L220141217

India's SpiceJet Grounded Over Its $2.2 Million Fuel Bill - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/spicejet-planes-said-grounded-as-india-oil-companies-refuse-fuel.html

Russia turmoil sparks flight to safety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JU2OM20141217

17-Dec-2014 10:12

Federal Health Exchange Sees Enrollment Flurry - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/us/politics/federal-health-exchange-sees-enrollment-flurry.html

Falling oil prices could hurt US producers, fracking industry - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/16/could-falling-oil-prices-endanger-fracking/?intcmp%3Dlatestnews

Tax breaks for banks, commuters, teachers and more are renewed in final 2014 ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/17/tax-breaks-for-banks-commuters-teachers-and-more-are-renewed-in-final-2014-push/

Oil prices skid ahead of Fed outcome - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-prices-skid-ahead-of-fed-outcome-2014-12-17?reflink%3Dzacks

American Apparel fires founder Dov Charney, names Paula Schneider new CEO - The Spokesman Review :: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/dec/17/american-apparel-fires-founder-dov-charney-names/

UPDATE 1-Philips to buy medical device maker Volcano for $1.2 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/volcano-ma-philips-idUSL3N0U12L220141217

AAA Oklahoma says holiday travel to hit all-time high - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/17/aaa-oklahoma-says-holiday-travel-to-hit-all-time-h/

SpiceJet Grounded Over $2.2 Million Fuel Bill - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-17/spicejet-planes-said-grounded-as-india-oil-companies-refuse-fuel.html

Russian Ruble Recovers Losses - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/17/world/europe/ap-eu-russia-economy.html

Uber faces tough rivals, regulatory glare in China - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-baidu-uber-deals-idUSKBN0JV0DE20141217

17-Dec-2014 09:11

Darden Restaurants reports 2Q loss - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article4532055.html

Obamacare sign-ups accelerating with more than 1.1M joining in last week ... - NorthJersey.com :: http://www.northjersey.com/news/obamacare-sign-ups-accelerating-with-more-than-1-1m-joining-in-last-week-before-deadline-1.1158574

American Apparel fires CEO Dov Charney, hires replacement - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-american-apparel-charney-20141217-story.html

Falling oil prices could hurt US producers, fracking industry - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/16/could-falling-oil-prices-endanger-fracking/

Samsung, Apple Rivalry Continues; Samsung, LoopPay Partnership Talks In ... - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/samsung-apple-rivalry-continues-samsung-looppay-partnership-talks-in-the-works-8612

US slap hefty duties on solar goods from China, Taiwan - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102275081

US-bound plane lands in Japan after turbulence - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-30510237

Tax breaks for banks, commuters, teachers and more are renewed in final 2014 ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/17/tax-breaks-for-banks-commuters-teachers-and-more-are-renewed-in-final-2014-push/

UPDATE 1-India's SpiceJet grounded as parent says can't afford rescue - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/india-spicejet-idUSL3N0U120D20141217

Rouble turmoil leads to Apple halting online sales in Russia - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30510969