Friday, December 26, 2014

27-Dec-2014 08:06

Retailers Had a Happy Holiday - WSB Radio :: http://www.wsbradio.com/videos/news/retailers-had-a-happy-holiday/vC7xZ7/

Top-Rated Long-Term Government Bond Mutual Funds To Outperform - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2782075-top-rated-long-term-government-bond-mutual-funds-to-outperform

Brazil's Petrobras hit with US class action suit over US$98bil in securities - The Star Online :: http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2014/12/27/Petrobras-hit-with-US-class-action-suit-over-$98-billion-in-securities/

10 Million Amazon Prime Subscribers Sign Up During Holidays - American Live Wire :: http://americanlivewire.com/2014-12-26-10-million-amazon-prime-subscribers-sign-holidays/

Low Gas Prices at Afton Gas Station - The Charlottesville Newsplex :: http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Low-Gas-Prices-at-Afton-Gas-Station-286911511.html

New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat - WXIX :: http://www.fox19.com/story/27710397/new-russian-military-doctrine-says-nato-top-threat

Eight things you may have missed Friday from the world of business - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/12/27/eight-things-you-may-have-missed-friday-from-world-business/Xhlqr8FQhoDV7kOpyo4b6N/story.html

Wall Street Ends at Record; 2nd Straight Weekly Gain - NDTV :: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/market/article-wall-street-ends-at-record-in-2nd-straight-weekly-gain-718764

Cheaper gas makes Christmas merrier for retail chains - NorthJersey.com :: http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/good-news-lifts-shoppers-1.1182030

6 things to do with a gift card - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/networth/article/6-things-to-do-with-a-gift-card-5980722.php

27-Dec-2014 07:05

US holiday spending led by women's apparel, dining, says MasterCard - Malay Mail Online :: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/money/article/us-holiday-spending-led-by-womens-apparel-dining-says-mastercard

10 Million Amazon Prime Subscribers Sign Up During Holidays - American Live Wire :: http://americanlivewire.com/2014-12-26-10-million-amazon-prime-subscribers-sign-holidays/

New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/new-russian-military-doctrine-says-nato-top-threat/article_7b18357e-04dd-542d-ad00-867fa3bf2ced.html

Low Gas Prices at Afton Gas Station - The Charlottesville Newsplex :: http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Low-Gas-Prices-at-Afton-Gas-Station-286911511.html

Wall Street on track for slow and steady weekly gain - The Westside Story :: http://thewestsidestory.net/2014/12/27/25901/wall-street-track-slow-steady-weekly-gain/

6 things to do with a gift card - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/networth/article/6-things-to-do-with-a-gift-card-5980722.php

Dollar Stages Historic 2014 Rally as All Top Peers Become Losers - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-27/dollar-stages-historic-2014-rally-as-all-top-peers-become-losers

Shopping's second season beginning - Gainesville Times :: http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/106836/

Treasuries Head for Biggest Gains Since 2011 on Low Inflation - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-27/treasuries-head-for-biggest-gains-since-2011-on-low-inflation

Eight things you may have missed Friday from the world of business - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/12/27/eight-things-you-may-have-missed-friday-from-world-business/Xhlqr8FQhoDV7kOpyo4b6N/story.html

27-Dec-2014 06:04

Top-Rated Long-Term Government Bond Mutual Funds To Outperform - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2782075-top-rated-long-term-government-bond-mutual-funds-to-outperform

US holiday spending led by women's apparel, dining, says MasterCard - Malay Mail Online :: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/money/article/us-holiday-spending-led-by-womens-apparel-dining-says-mastercard

Dow Tops 18000 Amid Weekly Gains as GDP Data Bolster Small Caps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/dow-tops-18-000-amid-weekly-gains-as-gdp-data-bolster-small-caps.html

Best and worst places for the minimum wage - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Report-Walmart-adjusts-salaries-after-minimum-5978485.php

Poll: FedEx & UPS Performance? - UpperMichigansSource.com :: http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id%3D1141489

Bloomberg Briefing, Dec. 27 - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Bloomberg-Briefing-Dec-27-5980472.php

10 Million Amazon Prime Subscribers Sign Up During Holidays - American Live Wire :: http://americanlivewire.com/2014-12-26-10-million-amazon-prime-subscribers-sign-holidays/

Big Crowds Expected For Holiday Shopping Returns - CBS Local :: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2014/12/26/big-crowds-expected-as-holiday-shopping-returns/

Gas Prices Drop Below Two Dollars - WSIL TV :: http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Gas-Prices-Drop-Below-Two-Dollars-286894071.html

New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/new-russian-military-doctrine-says-nato-top-threat/article_7b18357e-04dd-542d-ad00-867fa3bf2ced.html

27-Dec-2014 05:03

Credit Suisse must face $10 billion N.Y. mortgage-fraud lawsuit - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/26/5408475/credit-suisse-must-face-10-billion.html

Dow Tops 18000 Amid Weekly Gains as GDP Data Bolster Small Caps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/dow-tops-18-000-amid-weekly-gains-as-gdp-data-bolster-small-caps.html

Best and worst places for the minimum wage - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Report-Walmart-adjusts-salaries-after-minimum-5978485.php

Firefighters try to put out a fire in an oil tank in Libya's Es Sider port - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/day-in-pics/december-27-2014/firefighters-try-to-put-out-a-fire-in-an-oil-tank-in-libyas-es-sider-port/slideshow/45656312.cms

Oil companies struggle to sell off assets in down market - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/20141226-oil-companies-struggle-to-sell-off-assets-in-down-market.ece

Russian military doctrine names NATO as top threat - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/russian-military-doctrine-names-nato-key-risk-article-1.2057090

Gas drops below $2 a gallon in Missouri - TBO.com :: http://tbo.com/news/business/gas-drops-below-2-a-gallon-in-missouri-20141226/?page%3D1

Retailers did a better job with online orders this holiday - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20141226-retailers-did-a-better-job-with-online-orders-this-holiday.ece

10 Million Amazon Prime Subscribers Sign Up During Holidays - American Live Wire :: http://americanlivewire.com/2014-12-26-10-million-amazon-prime-subscribers-sign-holidays/

Big Crowds Expected For Holiday Shopping Returns - CBS Local :: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2014/12/26/big-crowds-expected-as-holiday-shopping-returns/

27-Dec-2014 04:02

Yamana Gold and Ocwen are big market movers - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Yamana-Gold-and-Ocwen-are-big-market-movers-5980055.php

Credit Suisse fails to get New York suit dismissed - The Daily Star :: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/International/2014/Dec-27/282340-credit-suisse-fails-to-get-new-york-suit-dismissed.ashx

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares rise in thin post-holiday trade; oil, natural gas slip - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/markets-global-idINL1N0UA0UI20141226

Amazon Adds 10 Million New Users to Prime - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/27/business/amazon-adds-10-million-new-users-to-prime.html

Gas in Missouri falls below $2 a gallon - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20141226/NEWS02/141229345/Gas-in-Missouri-falls-below-$2-a-gallon

New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/new-russian-military-doctrine-says-nato-top-threat/articleshow/45656232.cms

Holiday Package Deliveries Improve Thanks To Better Weather, Better Systems - CBS Local :: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/12/26/holiday-package-deliveries-improve-thanks-to-better-weather-better-systems/

Bullish holiday shoppers are eager to spend - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1227-retail-economy-20141227-story.html

Best and worst places for the minimum wage - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Report-Walmart-adjusts-salaries-after-minimum-5978485.php

Firefighters try to put out a fire in an oil tank in Libya's Es Sider port - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/day-in-pics/december-27-2014/firefighters-try-to-put-out-a-fire-in-an-oil-tank-in-libyas-es-sider-port/slideshow/45656312.cms

27-Dec-2014 03:01

Yamana Gold and Ocwen are big market movers - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Yamana-Gold-and-Ocwen-are-big-market-movers-5980055.php

Russia revises military doctrine to name NATO as chief threat - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-russia-military-doctrine-nato-20141226-story.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares rise in thin post-holiday trade; oil, natural gas slip - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/markets-global-idINL1N0UA0UI20141226

Amazon signs 10000 new Prime members during the holidays - CNET :: http://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-signs-10000-new-prime-members-during-holidays/

Unwanted gift cards? Spend it at Walmart - KGUN 9 :: http://www.jrn.com/kgun9/news/Unwanted-gift-cards-286898881.html

VIDEO: UC Davis Alumnus Brings Parents To Tears After Paying Off Their ... - CBS Local :: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/12/26/son-pays-off-his-parents-mortgage-davis-watch-christmas/

Charlotte retailers wrapping up strong holiday season - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/26/5408627/charlotte-retailers-wrapping-up.html

Gas in Missouri falls below $2 a gallon - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20141226/NEWS02/141229345/Gas-in-Missouri-falls-below-$2-a-gallon

Oil trades above $60 a barrel as fighting intensifies at Libya's biggest terminal - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/oil-trades-above-60-a-barrel-as-fighting-intensifies-at-libya-s-biggest-terminal-1.2048847

Online retailers improved holiday delivery, study finds - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2025323446_onlinedeliveryxml.html

27-Dec-2014 02:00

New York's Top Cop Scores as Credit Suisse Faces $10 Billion Mortgage Fraud ... - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-25/credit-suisse-ordered-to-face-new-york-s-mortgage-fraud-claims.html

Large french fries are finally coming back to McDonald's restaurants in Japan - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/12/26/japans-great-mcdonalds-french-fry-crisis-of-2014-will-be-over-soon-thanks-to-emergency-shipments-from-the-u-s/

UPDATE 10-Oil declines amid stronger dollar, crude oversupply in US - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/markets-oil-idINL6N0UA0CB20141226

Dow Tops 18000 Amid Weekly Gains as GDP Data Bolster Small Caps - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-26/dow-tops-18-000-amid-weekly-gains-as-gdp-data-bolster-small-caps

Russia revises military doctrine to name NATO as chief threat - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-russia-military-doctrine-nato-20141226-story.html

Holiday Package Deliveries Improve Thanks To Better Weather, Better Systems - CBS Local :: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/12/26/holiday-package-deliveries-improve-thanks-to-better-weather-better-systems/

Oil Jobs Squeezed as Prices Plummet - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/job-engine-running-low-on-gas-as-energy-costs-tumble-1419619419

Gasoline prices keep tumbling - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/26/gasoline-prices-keep-tumbling/?utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Bfortunefinance%2B(Fortune%2BFinance%253A%2BHedge%2BFunds%252C%2BMarkets%252C%2BMergers%2B%2526%2BAcquisitions%252C%2BPrivate%2BEquity%252C%2BVenture%2BCapital%252C%2BWall%2BStreet%252C%2BWashington)

Amazon Adds 10 Million New Users to Prime - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/27/business/amazon-adds-10-million-new-users-to-prime.html

Post-Christmas deals draw crowds - Pensacola News Journal :: http://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2014/12/26/christmas-shopping/20926959/

27-Dec-2014 00:59

Petrobras hit with US class action suit over $98 billion in securities - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-brazil-petrobras-idUSKBN0K40MY20141226

Wall Street ends at record in second straight weekly gain - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/wall-street-ends-at-record-in-second-straight-weekly-gain/articleshow/45655554.cms

Missouri 1st to see average gas price below $2 - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/26/missouri-1st-to-see-average-gas-price-below-2/

Credit Suisse fails to get New York suit dismissed - The Daily Star :: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/International/2014/Dec-27/282340-credit-suisse-fails-to-get-new-york-suit-dismissed.ashx

Retailers, carriers improve holiday shipping performance - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-shipping-results-1227-biz-20141226-story.html

Russia revises military doctrine to name NATO as chief threat - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-russia-military-doctrine-nato-20141226-story.html

Son gives parents incredible Christmas gift in touching video - KTVU San Francisco :: http://www.ktvu.com/story/27712111/son-gives

Where are the after-Christmas deals? - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle :: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/12/26/christmas-deals/20925677/

Why PepsiCo Is A Much Better Long-Term Dividend Stock Than Coca-Cola - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2782125-why-pepsico-is-a-much-better-long-term-dividend-stock-than-coca-cola?source%3Dgoogle_news

Amazon to expand Now service, signs 10M new Prime members - CNET :: http://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-to-expand-now-one-hour-delivery-service-gets-10-million-new-prime-members/

26-Dec-2014 23:58

MNsure nears 60000 health coverage signups - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/MNsure-nears-60-000-health-coverage-signups-5979738.php

Petrobras Hit with U.S. Class Action Suit Over $98B in Securities - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/12/26/petrobras-hit-with-us-class-action-suit-over-8b-in-securities/

In 2014, US economy showed increasing resilience - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/business/national-and-international/in-us-economy-showed-increasing-resilience/article_0b53e497-8338-50b2-86c4-ebfee302351d.html

Holiday deliveries improve but hiccups continue - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/26/holiday-deliveries-improve-but-hiccups-continue/

Missouri 1st state to see average gas price drop below $2 per gallon; Oklahoma ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/26/missouri-1st-state-to-see-average-gas-price-drop-below-2-per-gallon-oklahoma/

Christmas is over – it's time to shop! - Plainview Daily Herald :: http://www.myplainview.com/lifestyles/article_cc07174c-8d46-11e4-af15-878041338e03.html

Amazon to expand Now one-hour delivery service, gets 10 million new Prime ... - CNET :: http://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-to-expand-now-one-hour-delivery-service-gets-10-million-new-prime-members/

UPDATE 10-Oil declines amid stronger dollar, crude oversupply in US - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/markets-oil-idINL6N0UA0CB20141226

US sees continued economic decline in Russia, but Moscow strikes an upbeat ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-sees-continued-economic-decline-in-russia/2014/12/26/999b574e-87c1-11e4-a702-fa31ff4ae98e_story.html

Dow Tops 18000 Amid Weekly Gains as GDP Data Bolster Small Caps - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-26/dow-tops-18-000-amid-weekly-gains-as-gdp-data-bolster-small-caps

26-Dec-2014 22:57

Russia forecasts economic slump as bailed-out bank gets more funds - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/in-russia-crisis-market-rouble-idINKBN0K410V20141226

Who spoiled Christmas? Fewer packages arrive late - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102296005

Utility seeks legislative fix on issues of power plant future, reimbursement of ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/26/utility-seeks-legislative-fix-on-issues-power-plant-future-reimbursement-422m/

Natural Gas Prices Fall on Mild Weather - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-falls-below-3-mmbtu-on-mild-weather-1419616936

Retailers crack down on holiday return fraud - WTSP 10 News :: http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/2014/12/26/retailers-crack-down-on-holiday-return-fraud/20911973/

Wall Street ends at record in second straight weekly gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K40NK20141226

Amazon draws 10 million new Prime members over holidays - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/amazon-draws-10-million-new-prime-members-over-holidays/articleshow/45655157.cms

In 2014, US economy began shaky, finished strong - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/In-2014-US-economy-showed-increasing-resilience-5979986.php

CHEAP GAS: One station out of every six nationwide offering gallon of regular ... - fox6now.com :: http://fox6now.com/2014/12/26/cheap-gas-one-station-out-of-every-six-nationwide-offering-gallon-of-regular-for-less-than-2/

Yamana Gold and Ocwen are big market movers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/yamana-gold-and-ocwen-are-big-market-movers/2014/12/26/180b44d4-8d46-11e4-ace9-47de1af4c3eb_story.html

26-Dec-2014 21:56

Big discounts, crowds, return fraud expected with post-Christmas sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-post-christmas-shopping-returns-20141226-story.html

Wall Street quietly breaks more records - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2014/1226/Wall-Street-quietly-breaks-more-records

Visa, MasterCard stop servicing Crimea after sanctions - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/274206/speedreads-visa-mastercard-stop-servicing-crimea-after-sanctions

Natural Gas Drops Below $3 for First Time Since 2012 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/natural-gas-futures-drop-below-3-for-first-time-since-2012.html

Who spoiled Christmas? Fewer packages arrive late - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102296005

Amazon adds 10m Prime members - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6082ed5c-8d32-11e4-8f3d-00144feabdc0.html

Utility seeks legislative fix on issues of power plant future, reimbursement of ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/26/utility-seeks-legislative-fix-on-issues-power-plant-future-reimbursement-422m/

Son Pays Off Parents' Mortgage As Christmas Gift (Video) - FanSided :: http://fansided.com/2014/12/26/son-pays-off-parents-mortgage-christmas-gift-video/

Average Missouri gas price drops below $2 a gallon - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/average-missouri-gas-price-drops-below-a-gallon/article_55011276-ec23-5129-8824-4e1aa446c0c3.html

Petrobras hit with US class action suit over $98 billion in securities - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-brazil-petrobras-idUSKBN0K40MY20141226

26-Dec-2014 20:55

Penny Parking Thriving in Small Illinois Town - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/26/us/ap-us-penny-parking-meters.html

Big discounts, crowds, return fraud expected with post-Christmas sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-post-christmas-shopping-returns-20141226-story.html

Son's Christmas gift leaves parents in tears - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-pays-off-his-parents-mortgage-for-christmas/

McDonald's to end fry rationing in Japan - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/26/news/companies/mcdonalds-to-end-fry-rationing-in-japan/

Pumped! Missouri gas price drops below $2 a gallon - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/26/missouri-gas-price-2-per-gallon/20912719/

Visa, MasterCard stop servicing Crimea after sanctions - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/274206/speedreads-visa-mastercard-stop-servicing-crimea-after-sanctions

5 facts about Amazon's holiday season - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/26/amazon-holiday-season-2014/

Wall St. hits records in broad rally, volume light - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-markets-stocks-usa-idINKBN0K40NK20141226

Petrobras Hit with US Class Action Suit Over $98B in Securities - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/12/26/petrobras-hit-with-us-class-action-suit-over-8b-in-securities/

Russia empties the vault to prop up the ruble - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/26/investing/russia-central-bank-foreign-reserves/

26-Dec-2014 19:54

Oil may hit $50 per barrel next year - Zee News :: http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/oil-may-hit-50-per-barrel-next-year_1520841.html

US city sues Petrobras for corruption-related bond loss -report - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/brazil-petrobras-idUSL1N0UA0A120141226

Big discounts, crowds, return fraud expected with post-Christmas sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-post-christmas-shopping-returns-20141226-story.html

Top business stories of 2014: US grows, world slows - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/energy/article/Top-business-stories-of-2014-US-grows-world-5979722.php

Russia forecasts economic slump as bailed-out bank gets more funds - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-russia-crisis-market-rouble-idINKBN0K40BF20141226

5 weeks into enrollment, MNsure nears 60000 health coverage signups - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/286873091.html

Amazon says 10 million new members try Prime this holiday season - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-amazon-com-prime-idINKBN0K40UV20141226

Wall St. hits records in broad rally, volume light - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K40NK20141226

Visa, MasterCard Stop Supporting Bank Cards in Crimea - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/12/26/visa-mastercard-stop-supporting-bank-cards-in-crimea/

Missouri gasoline price falls below $2 per gallon - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/26/missouri-gas-price-2-per-gallon/20912719/

26-Dec-2014 18:53

Spain premier announces modest minimum wage raise - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-12-26/spain-premier-announces-modest-minimum-wage-raise

Big discounts, crowds, return fraud expected with post-Christmas sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-post-christmas-shopping-returns-20141226-story.html

Gas prices fall below $2 at some South Carolina locations - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/26/5408029/gas-prices-fall-below-2-at-some.html

Ruble's Recovery Runs Out of Steam - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-ruble-firms-slightly-1419581996

US stocks move slightly higher in quiet, post-holiday trading; Asian markets gain - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/12/26/us-stocks-move-slightly-higher-in-quiet-post-holiday-trading-asian-markets-gain/

Top business stories: A year of US economic might, hacker attacks, tumbling oil ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/26/top-business-stories-year-us-economic-might-hacker-attacks-tumbling-oil-prices/

Penny parking thriving in small Illinois town - McDowell News :: http://www.mcdowellnews.com/news/us/ap/penny-parking-thriving-in-small-illinois-town/article_d276aacb-6340-5f84-a487-116c88366792.html

Online Holiday Sales on Pace to Hit Record on Early Deals - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-26/holiday-retail-sales-online-rise-16-percent

Wall Street quietly breaks more records - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2014/1226/Wall-Street-quietly-breaks-more-records

Amazon Says 10 Million New Members Tried Prime This Holiday - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/amazon-says-10-million-new-members-tried-prime-holiday-n275176

26-Dec-2014 17:52

Sub-$2-a-gallon gas reaches Twin Cities - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/energy/article/Sub-2-a-gallon-gas-reaches-Twin-Cities-5979462.php

Spain premier announces modest minimum wage raise - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/spain-premier-announces-modest-minimum-wage-raise/2014/12/26/1932f80a-8d07-11e4-ace9-47de1af4c3eb_story.html

Va. agriculture grants sprout jobs, development - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-agriculture-grants-sprout-jobs-development/2014/12/26/edfd3a0e-8d0d-11e4-ace9-47de1af4c3eb_story.html

US stocks: Wall Street at records, on track for second straight weekly gain - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/us-stocks-wall-street-at-records-on-track-for-second-straight-weekly-gain/articleshow/45652945.cms

These stores have the worst return policies for gifts - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102294468

For 2015, investors expect more gains for stocks, but they're still cautious about ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/26/for-2015-investors-expect-more-gains-for-stocks-but-theyre-still-cautious-about/

Amazon says 10 mln new members try Prime this holiday season - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/amazoncom-prime-idUSL3N0UA2K020141226

Things to Know About the Enduring Airstream - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/things-enduring-airstream-27838821

Russia empties the vault to prop up the ruble - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/26/investing/russia-central-bank-foreign-reserves/

Gas prices fall below $2 at some South Carolina locations - Charlotte Observer :: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/26/5408029/gas-prices-fall-below-2-at-some.html

26-Dec-2014 16:51

Spain premier announces modest minimum wage raise - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/spain-premier-announces-modest-minimum-wage-raise/2014/12/26/1932f80a-8d07-11e4-ace9-47de1af4c3eb_story.html

Russia forecasts economic slump as bailed-out bank gets more funds - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-russia-crisis-market-rouble-idUSKBN0K40BF20141226

Naughty or Nice? Uber Starts Charging Passengers $2 Booking Fee in New York - Tech Times :: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/23123/20141226/naughty-or-nice-uber-starts-charging-passengers-2-booking-fee-in-new-york.htm

These stores have the worst return policies for gifts - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102294468

Sub-$2-a-Gallon Gas Reaches Twin Cities - KAALtv.com :: http://www.kaaltv.com/article/stories/S3660283.shtml?cat%3D11985

Amazon added over 10M new Prime users during holiday season (AMZN) - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/news/2197285-amazon-added-over-10m-new-prime-users-during-holiday-season

US STOCKS-Wall St at records, on track for 2nd straight weekly gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL1N0UA0DV20141226

Natural gas down 29 percent in a month - Clinton Herald :: http://www.clintonherald.com/news/natural-gas-down-percent-in-a-month/article_983df988-b6ec-52dd-a63d-f305af1e0223.html

Shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading - Chicago Daily Herald :: https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141226/business/141229051/

Economy Weathers A Bad Winter And Other Storms To Finish 2014 Strong - Capital Public Radio News :: http://www.capradio.org/news/npr/story?storyid%3D372920102

26-Dec-2014 15:50

Shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading - Arizona Daily Star :: http://tucson.com/news/world/shares-mostly-higher-in-quiet-holiday-trading/article_58e257d8-034d-5421-9039-f9a459d79f5c.html

Brazil's Petrobras May See Its R… - Brazil Business Today (subscription) :: http://brazilbusiness.einnews.com/article__detail/241546692?lcode%3D-usuDQ8DGH26hHnpvUOenA%253D%253D

Sub-$2-a-gallon gas reaches Twin Cities - Leader-Telegram :: http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/daily_updates/article_262407e8-8d02-11e4-8b8e-23667be4f648.html

Bad Santa? 5 tips to tackle your holiday gift returns - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102294459

Unhappy with the gift card in your stocking? Wal-Mart has a solution - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/26/gift-card-exchange-offer/

Retired police officer being investigated for threats on Facebook - My Fox Boston :: http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/27709616/retired-police-officer-being-investigated-for-threats-on-facebook

Ruble Slides After Russia Exporters Drove Best Week Since 1998 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-25/ruble-rises-to-3-week-high-on-exporter-sales-central-bank-steps.html

Stock futures point to higher open, second straight weekly gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K40NK20141226

New lanes planned near La. Hwy 30 and I-10 - The Herald Journal :: http://news.hjnews.com/news/world/new-lanes-planned-near-la-hwy-and-i/article_bf122967-df29-5214-9b08-b5dc4493e362.html

Naughty or Nice? Uber Starts Charging Passengers $2 Booking Fee in New York - Tech Times :: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/23123/20141226/naughty-or-nice-uber-starts-charging-passengers-2-booking-fee-in-new-york.htm

26-Dec-2014 14:49

Shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading - Glens Falls Post-Star :: http://poststar.com/news/world/asia/shares-mostly-higher-in-quiet-holiday-trading/article_8e316ead-d1aa-500c-ab40-4f0d55aab615.html

Rousseff Appoints New Energy Minister To Administer Petrobras (PBR ... - Bidness ETC :: http://www.bidnessetc.com/31553-rousseff-appoints-new-energy-minister-to-administer-petrobras-pbr-corruptio/

UPDATE 3-Russia gears up for sharp slump as bailed-out bank gets more funds - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/russia-crisis-economy-idUSL6N0UA07620141226

Uber sued by 45 Philadelphia-based taxi corporations - Uncover California :: http://uncovercalifornia.com/content/22786-uber-sued-45-philadelphia-based-taxi-corporations

New lanes planned near La. Hwy 30 and I-10 - Thegardenisland.com :: http://thegardenisland.com/news/national/new-lanes-planned-near-la-hwy-and-i/article_711185ed-c109-5160-804a-02e999c0593d.html

Shoppers' Late Rush Gives Hope to Retailers - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/santa-was-good-to-retailers-this-year-1419532828

US minimum wage hikes to impact 1400-plus Walmart stores - WTAQ :: http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2014/dec/26/us-minimum-wage-hikes-to-impact-1400-plus-walmart-stores/

Stock futures edge higher, on track for weekly gain - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K40NK20141226

How to easily return presents - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102295912

Economy Weathers A Bad Winter And Other Storms To Finish 2014 Strong - Capital Public Radio News :: http://www.capradio.org/news/npr/story?storyid%3D372920102

26-Dec-2014 13:48

Asia shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading, Shanghai continues rebound - Macro Insider :: http://www.macroinsider.com/business/asia-shares-mostly-higher-in-quiet-holiday-trading-shanghai-continues-rebound-h11624.html

45 Philadelphia Taxi Companies Sues Uber Over Racketerring - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/45-philadelphia-taxi-companies-sues-uber-over-racketerring-8861

Oil Trades Above $60 Amid Signs of Saudi Confidence in Rebound - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/oil-trades-near-56-as-saudi-budget-seen-as-sign-of-confidence.html

Got a Gift That Just Isn't You? Be a Smart Returner - DailyFinance :: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/12/26/be-smart-returning-gifts/

Walmart Complies with Minimum Wages Legislation In US Stores - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/walmart-complies-with-minimum-wages-legislation-in-u-s-stores-8867

Ruble Weakens After Russia Exporters Drove Best Week Since 1998 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-25/ruble-rises-to-3-week-high-on-exporter-sales-central-bank-steps.html

New Lanes Planned Near La. Hwy 30 and I-10 - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/lanes-planned-la-hwy-30-10-27835893

Doctor Sees Benefits and Side Effects of Affordable Care Act - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/doctor-sees-benefits-and-side-effects-of-affordable-care-act-1419536872

Economy Weathers A Bad Winter And Other Storms To Finish 2014 Strong - KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest :: http://www.kplu.org/post/economy-weathers-bad-winter-and-other-storms-finish-2014-strong

Potential Revel casino buyer wants discount - Newsbug.info :: http://www.newsbug.info/news/national/potential-revel-casino-buyer-wants-discount/article_5fa8b374-63db-546f-aae6-ef0e4d2a0f7f.html

26-Dec-2014 12:47

China's Cuts Bleed Into Stocks - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-cuts-bleed-into-stocks-heard-on-the-street-1419577085?tesla%3Dy%26mg%3Dreno64-wsj

Revel bidder asks court to reduce selling price - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20141226_Revel_bidder_asks_court_to_reduce_selling_price.html

Asia shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading, Shanghai continues rebound - Macro Insider :: http://www.macroinsider.com/business/asia-shares-mostly-higher-in-quiet-holiday-trading-shanghai-continues-rebound-h11624.html

45 Philadelphia Taxi Companies Sues Uber Over Racketerring - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/45-philadelphia-taxi-companies-sues-uber-over-racketerring-8861

Oil Trades Above $60 Amid Signs of Saudi Confidence in Rebound - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/oil-trades-near-56-as-saudi-budget-seen-as-sign-of-confidence.html

Ruble rebounds sharply from lows as exporters sell dollars - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-russia-crisis-market-rouble-idUSKBN0K40BF20141226

Got a Gift That Just Isn't You? Be a Smart Returner - DailyFinance :: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/12/26/be-smart-returning-gifts/

S. Korean official arrested over nut rage incident - Fremont Tribune :: http://fremonttribune.com/news/world/asia/s-korean-official-arrested-over-nut-rage-incident/article_6a2e802e-e6c5-594a-9acd-3557026d7e60.html

Walmart Complies with Minimum Wages Legislation In US Stores - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/walmart-complies-with-minimum-wages-legislation-in-u-s-stores-8867

Obamacare Offers Up a Pleasant Surprise for the Holidays - Macro Insider :: http://www.macroinsider.com/business/obamacare-offers-up-a-pleasant-surprise-for-the-holidays-h10425.html

26-Dec-2014 11:46

China Stocks Post Best Two-Day Gain Since 2009 on Stimulus Bets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/china-s-stock-futures-rise-after-shanghai-gains-most-in-3-weeks.html

China cannot save Russia, but can expand energy, military collaboration - WantChinaTimes :: http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id%3D20141226000095%26cid%3D1201

45 Philadelphia Taxi Companies Sues Uber Over Racketerring - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/45-philadelphia-taxi-companies-sues-uber-over-racketerring-8861

Some tips for many happier returns - Press Herald :: http://www.pressherald.com/2014/12/26/some-tips-for-many-happier-returns/

Shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading - Montana Standard :: http://mtstandard.com/news/world/asia/shares-mostly-higher-in-quiet-holiday-trading/article_2e3a9dd9-ce66-510b-8cea-28ef04fe3fc2.html

Ruble Set for Best Week in 16 Years as Russia Turns to Exporters - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-25/ruble-rises-to-3-week-high-on-exporter-sales-central-bank-steps.html

Japan's savings rate turns negative for first time - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30603313

Oil Trades Above $60 Amid Signs of Saudi Confidence in Rebound - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/oil-trades-near-56-as-saudi-budget-seen-as-sign-of-confidence.html

The Minimum Wage War at Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) - WallStreet.org :: https://www.wallstreet.org/2014/12/the-minimum-wage-war-at-wal-mart-nysewmt/147077.html

Obamacare Offers Up a Pleasant Surprise for the Holidays - Motley Fool :: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/12/25/obamacare-offers-up-a-pleasant-surprise-for-the-ho.aspx

26-Dec-2014 10:45

Merchants ready for returns - Andalusia Star-News :: http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2014/12/26/merchants-ready-for-returns/

As Docs Face Big Cuts In Medicaid Pay, Patients May Pay The Price - The Southern :: http://thesouthern.com/ap/state/as-docs-face-big-cuts-in-medicaid-pay-patients-may/article_db7e5522-aa3b-59b5-b651-6e8ca3fa85cc.html

Walmart offering gift card exchange to customers - FoxReno.com :: http://www.foxreno.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/-walmart-offering-gift-card-exchange-customers-4278.shtml

McDonald's fries back on the menu in all sizes in Japan - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/mcdonalds-hldgs-japan-idINL3N0UA1MZ20141226

China Stocks Post Best Two-Day Gain Since 2009 on Stimulus Bets - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-25/china-s-stock-futures-rise-after-shanghai-gains-most-in-3-weeks

Japan's Savings Rate Turns Negative in Challenge for Abe - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/japan-s-real-wages-decline-most-since-2009-in-challenge-for-abe.html

UPDATE 1-Rouble rebounds sharply from lows as exporters sell dollars - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/russia-crisis-market-rouble-idUSL6N0UA07620141226

45 Philadelphia Taxi Companies Sues Uber Over Racketerring - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/45-philadelphia-taxi-companies-sues-uber-over-racketerring-8861

Shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading - Glens Falls Post-Star :: http://poststar.com/news/world/asia/shares-mostly-higher-in-quiet-holiday-trading/article_8e316ead-d1aa-500c-ab40-4f0d55aab615.html

Is Saudi Arabia Targeting U.S. Shales? - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2780895-is-saudi-arabia-targeting-u-s-shales?source%3Dgoogle_news

26-Dec-2014 09:44

Uber starts charging a $2 fee for hailing taxis - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/274183/speedreads-uber-starts-charging-a-2-fee-for-hailing-taxis

Merchants ready for returns - Andalusia Star-News :: http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2014/12/26/merchants-ready-for-returns/

As Docs Face Big Cuts In Medicaid Pay, Patients May Pay The Price - The Southern :: http://thesouthern.com/ap/state/as-docs-face-big-cuts-in-medicaid-pay-patients-may/article_db7e5522-aa3b-59b5-b651-6e8ca3fa85cc.html

Walmart offering gift card exchange to customers - FoxReno.com :: http://www.foxreno.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/-walmart-offering-gift-card-exchange-customers-4278.shtml

South Korea, US, Japan to Sign Intelligence Pact - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/south-korea-u-s-japan-to-sign-intelligence-pact-1419579596

Japan's Savings Rate Turns Negative, Wages Fall in Abe Challenge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/japan-s-real-wages-decline-most-since-2009-in-challenge-for-abe.html

Ruble rebounds sharply from lows as exporters sell dollars - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-russia-crisis-market-rouble-idUSKBN0K40BF20141226

Russian Stocks Climb With Ruble as China Shares Adavnce - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/yen-heads-for-second-weekly-drop-ruble-rises-to-three-week-high.html

China central bank mulls easing liquidity requirements at banks: sources - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/26/us-china-banking-easing-idUSKBN0K40BX20141226

Nissan supplier efforts key to more Miss. output - Macon Telegraph (blog) :: http://www.macon.com/2014/12/25/3498569/nissan-supplier-efforts-key-to.html