Monday, December 29, 2014

30-Dec-2014 08:17

Carl Icahn's biggest hits and misses of 2014 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/carl-icahns-biggest-hits-and-misses-of-2014-2014-12-29

Xiaomi's Future Smartphone Success In 2015 Will Ignore America - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2014/12/29/xiaomi-45-billion-valuation/

The post-'highest spending in history' year: Saudi Arabia projects much 'bigger ... - Al-Bawaba :: http://www.albawaba.com/business/saudi-budget-spending-638376

ObamaCare fines rising in 2015, IRS prepares to collect - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/30/obamacare-fines-rising-in-2015-irs-prepares-to-collect/

Euro Falls to Two-Year Low Amid Greek Concern as Yuan Weakens - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/dollar-is-0-dot-1-percent-from-two-year-high-versus-euro-on-greek-election

Greece crisis: Europe on edge over snap election - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30629269

Wall Street little changed, but S&P hits record high - Hindu Business Line :: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/wall-street-little-changed-but-sp-hits-record/article6738223.ece

Toyota China Dealer Group Says 10% May Quit After Losses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/toyota-china-dealer-group-says-10-percent-may-quit-after-losses

123014-dec-biz-rail - Herald & Review :: http://herald-review.com/print-specific/herald-review/rail/dec-biz-rail/article_82339d19-278b-5d65-959a-20de462ffa8f.html

Brent hits 5-1/2-year low near $57, supply glut weighs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0K804I20141230

30-Dec-2014 07:16

Carl Icahn's biggest hits and misses of 2014 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/carl-icahns-biggest-hits-and-misses-of-2014-2014-12-29

IRS Says Tax-Filing Season to Start On Time in 2015 - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/irs-says-taxfiling-season-to-start-on-time-in-2015-20141229-00494

Libya in $6 mln plan to tackle oil port fires - Al-Arabiya :: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/2014/12/30/Libya-in-6-mln-plan-to-tackle-oil-port-fires.html

FOREX-Euro dips to 29-month low as Greek vote sparks anxiety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/markets-forex-idUSL3N0UE0NS20141230

ObamaCare fines rising in 2015, IRS prepares to collect - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/30/obamacare-fines-rising-in-2015-irs-prepares-to-collect/

Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing on hobbled wheels - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/30/virgin-atlantic-flight-makes-emergency-landing-on-hobbled-wheels/

Xiaomi's market value hits $45 billion, says founder Lei Jun - Business Today :: http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/xiaomis-market-value-hits-usd-45-billion-says-founder-lei-jun/1/214037.html

MIDEAST STOCKS-Oil, global markets may weigh on Gulf - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/stocks-mideast-idUSL6N0UE05I20141230

Wall Street little changed, but S&P hits record - Hindu Business Line :: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/wall-street-little-changed-but-sp-hits-record/article6738223.ece?ref%3Dwl_companies

Greece crisis: Europe on edge over snap election - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30629269

30-Dec-2014 06:15

A kingdom fit for an oil price ordeal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/55fd04a4-8f48-11e4-b080-00144feabdc0.html

IRS Says Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 20 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/29/us/politics/ap-us-irs-filing-season.html

AirAsia's brash CEO searches for right words - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2025341675_airasiaceoxml.html

Hardships frustrate Greeks as recession persists - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/12/29/greeks-frustrated-with-bailout-measures-as-new-elections-approach/21021391/

Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker Favored by Young, Valued at $45 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/xiaomi-chinese-phone-maker-valued-at-45-billion/

Japan ruling coalition pledges corporate tax cuts: plan draft - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/us-japan-economy-taxes-idUSKBN0K804020141230

Brent drops towards five-year low near $57, supply glut weighs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0K804I20141230

S&P 500 rises to record, but Dow snaps 7-day win streak - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-fall-with-dow-at-risk-of-losing-18000-2014-12-29

Asian shares wilt as worry over Greece saps risk appetite - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/markets-global-idINKBN0K801920141230

ObamaCare fines rising in 2015, IRS prepares to collect - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/29/obamacare-fines-rising-in-2015-irs-prepares-to-collect/

30-Dec-2014 05:14

The 94 percent plunge that shows Abenomics losing global investors - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-japan-invest29-20141229-story.html

A kingdom fit for an oil price ordeal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/55fd04a4-8f48-11e4-b080-00144feabdc0.html

IRS Says Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 20 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/29/us/politics/ap-us-irs-filing-season.html

Computer Sciences to pay $190M in SEC settlement - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/technology/article/Computer-Sciences-to-pay-190M-in-SEC-settlement-5984077.php

Classic NY burger joint to go public - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102299223

AirAsia Mystery: Key Questions About QZ8501 - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/missing-airasia-plane/airasia-mystery-key-questions-about-qz8501-n276261

Hardships frustrate Greeks as recession persists - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/12/29/greeks-frustrated-with-bailout-measures-as-new-elections-approach/21021391/

Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker Favored by Young, Valued at $45 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/xiaomi-chinese-phone-maker-valued-at-45-billion/

India Morning Call-Global Markets - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/30/morningcall-india-idUSL3N0UE18420141230

Makers of plastic bags gather signatures to overturn ban - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Makers-of-plastic-bags-gather-signatures-to-5984107.php

30-Dec-2014 04:13

'Abenomics' losing global investors - Arab News :: http://www.arabnews.com/economy/news/681641

United Airlines sues entrepreneur, 22, for tip website on how to score cheap flights - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/29/united-airlines-sues-entrepreneur-22-for-tip-websi/

IRS Says Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 20 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/29/us/politics/ap-us-irs-filing-season.html

Nasdaq may finally recover from tech bubble burst - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102299897

Computer Sciences to pay $190M in SEC settlement - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article5142009.html

Classic NY burger joint to go public - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102299223

Bailout hardships frustrate Greeks as recession persists - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/12/29/greeks-frustrated-with-bailout-measures-as-new-elections-approach/21021391/

Ex-letter carrier in Maryland sentenced for delivering packages containing ... - The Tribune :: http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/21023a69e0af41ffa2de815459752ba8/US--Letter-Carrier-Marijuana

Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker Favored by Young, Valued at $45 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/xiaomi-chinese-phone-maker-valued-at-45-billion/

Makers of plastic bags gather signatures to overturn ban - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Makers-of-plastic-bags-gather-signatures-to-5984107.php

30-Dec-2014 03:12

The 94% Plunge That Shows Abenomics Losing Global Investors - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-28/the-94-plunge-that-shows-abenomics-is-losing-global-investors.html

KSA financial sector remains expansionary despite oil shock - Arab News :: http://www.arabnews.com/news/681716

UPDATE 1-Brazil cuts pension, jobless benefits to prop up finances - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/brazil-economy-measures-idINL1N0UD17820141229

IRS Announces 2015 Filing Season Start Date - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2014/12/29/irs-announces-2015-filing-season-start-date/

Nasdaq may finally recover from tech bubble burst - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102299897

Computer Sciences to Pay $190M in SEC Settlement - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/29/business/ap-us-computer-sciences-sec.html

Meet the very first Shake Shack on the West Coast - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/la-tr-lvn-las-vegas-restaurants-shake-shack-20141229-story.html

Xiaomi's Future Smartphone Success In 2015 Will Ignore America - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2014/12/29/xiaomi-45-billion-valuation/

Europe Braces for Economic Fallout as Greece Heads to Early Elections - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/30/world/europe/greece-early-elections.html

Vermont Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down as Industry Evolves - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/vermont-nuclear-power-plant-shut-down-as-industry-evolves-1419903597

30-Dec-2014 02:11

Australian Dollar to Pound Sterling (AUD/GBP) Exchange Rate Strengthens on ... - AUD News :: http://audnews.com.au/australian-dollar-pound-sterling-audgbp-exchange-rate-rallies-pboc-4565

Brazil cuts pension, jobless benefits to prop up finances - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-brazil-economy-measures-idUSKBN0K71F220141229

Let's not kid ourselves about low oil prices - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e2a1da36-8aae-11e4-8e24-00144feabdc0.html

'Abenomics' losing global investors - Arab News :: http://www.arabnews.com/economy/news/681641

IRS Announces 2015 Filing Season Start Date - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2014/12/29/irs-announces-2015-filing-season-start-date/

Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker, Valued at $45 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/xiaomi-chinese-phone-maker-valued-at-45-billion/

Computer Sciences settles with SEC on financials - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/computer-sciences-settles-with-sec-on-financials-2014-12-29

Nasdaq may finally recover from tech bubble burst - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102299897

A Greek Revival of Anxiety, Some Say Without Foundation - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/a-greek-revival-of-anxiety-some-say-without-foundation/

Plastic Bag Ban Opponents Turn In Referendum Signatures - Capital Public Radio News :: http://www.capradio.org/articles/2014/12/29/plastic-bag-ban-opponents-turn-in-referendum-signatures/

30-Dec-2014 01:10

US Bond Sentiment Is Worst Since Disastrous '09 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-28/u-dot-s-dot-bond-sentiment-is-worst-since-disastrous-09-as-fed-shifts

NY says 13 businesses coming to tax-free campuses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-12-29/ny-says-13-businesses-coming-to-tax-free-campuses

Signatures submitted to fight California bag ban - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/signatures-submitted-to-fight-california-bag-ban/2014/12/29/d8df2cac-8fa8-11e4-a66f-0ca5037a597d_story.html

Let's not kid ourselves about low oil prices - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e2a1da36-8aae-11e4-8e24-00144feabdc0.html

Mysterious FX cycle may challenge yen bears in 2015 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-forex-yen-idINKBN0K71E820141229

Dollar Holds Gain After S&P 500 Extends Record; Oil Falls - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/dollar-holds-gain-after-s-and-p-500-extends-record-oil-falls

Eight Revealing Facts From Shake Shack's IPO Filing - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-29/8-revealing-facts-from-shake-shacks-ipo-filing

So long, Citrus: Airtran Airways makes its final flight - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/12/29/airtran-final-flight/20999159/

Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker, Valued at $45 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/xiaomi-chinese-phone-maker-valued-at-45-billion/

30-Dec-2014 00:09

A kingdom fit for an oil price ordeal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/55fd04a4-8f48-11e4-b080-00144feabdc0.html

Appaloosa's Tepper sees 8-10% upside in 2015 - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102299565

NY says 13 businesses coming to tax-free campuses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-12-29/ny-says-13-businesses-coming-to-tax-free-campuses

Rates fall at weekly US Treasury bill auction - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Rates-fall-at-weekly-US-Treasury-bill-auction-5983643.php

The Keynesian End Game Crystalizes In Japan's Monetary Madness - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2786145-the-keynesian-end-game-crystalizes-in-japans-monetary-madness?source%3Dgoogle_news

Global stocks edge up despite Greece; oil falls sharply - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0K700X20141229

Yuri Milner's DST Global plans to invest more in US start-ups - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-fund-dst-milner-idUSKBN0K71GO20141229

Asian Morning Briefing: S&P 500 Ekes Out Record - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/asian-morning-briefing-s-p-500-ekes-out-record-1419892446

Eight Revealing Facts From Shake Shack's IPO Filing - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-12-29/8-revealing-facts-from-shake-shacks-ipo-filing

Signatures submitted to fight California bag ban - Beaumont Enterprise :: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Signatures-submitted-to-fight-California-bag-ban-5983830.php

29-Dec-2014 23:08

The 94% Plunge That Shows Abenomics Losing Global Investors - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-28/the-94-plunge-that-shows-abenomics-is-losing-global-investors.html

A kingdom fit for an oil price ordeal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/55fd04a4-8f48-11e4-b080-00144feabdc0.html

US sells T-bills at lower interest rates - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/usa-auction-tbills-idINL1N0UD0WC20141229

NY says 13 businesses coming to tax-free campuses - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/NY-says-13-businesses-coming-to-tax-free-campuses-5983644.php

Apple's (Very) Serious Chinese Competitor Xiaomi Is Now Bigger Than Uber - Billboard :: http://www.billboard.com/articles/6422322/xiaomi-1-billion-funding-45-billion-valuation

Stocks close narrowly mixed; S&P, Russell 2K at records - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102298887

Which is better buy? Shake Shack stock – or their burgers? - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/would-you-buy-shake-shack-stock-2014-12-29

U.S. Yields Fall Most in 2 Weeks as Greek Turmoil Stokes Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/treasuries-rise-with-german-bunds-after-greek-presidential-vote.html

Russia's more well-to-do citizens post pictures of caviar online to prove not ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2890298/Whatcrisis-Russia-s-economy-goes-nosedive-citizens-post-pictures-caviar-online-prove-not-suffering.html

Video: With More Than 450 Onboard, Heroic Pilots Expertly Navigate Troubled ... - TheBlaze.com :: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/12/29/video-with-more-than-450-onboard-heroic-pilots-expertly-navigate-troubled-jumbo-jet-to-safety/

29-Dec-2014 22:07

A kingdom fit for an oil price ordeal - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/55fd04a4-8f48-11e4-b080-00144feabdc0.html

Xiaomi's Apple-inspired gadgets have made it a $46 billion company - The Verge :: http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/29/7460813/xiaomi-valuation-46-billion-thanks-to-apple-inspiration

Russian ADRs Tumble as GDP Contracts for First Time Since 2009 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/russian-adrs-tumble-as-gdp-contracts-for-first-time-since-2009.html

Stocks: S&P at record; Dow may snap 7-day streak - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/29/stocks-monday/20995265/

Oil Slides to Five-Year Low as S&P 500, Treasuries Climb - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-28/asian-index-futures-signal-gains-while-dollar-holds-climb

NZ dollar hits seven-year high against yen - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/business/business/market/2014/12/30/nz-dollar-hits-seven-year-high-against-yen.html

Greece Faces Tight Race in Early Elections - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/greece-faces-tight-race-in-early-elections-1419885044

Rates Fall at Weekly US Treasury Bill Auction - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/29/business/ap-us-treasury-bills.html

UPDATE 2-Burger chain Shake Shack files for IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/shakeshack-ipo-idUSL3N0UD35J20141229

Virgin Atlantic VS43: pilot hailed after emergency landing - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/11316870/Virgin-Atlantic-VS43-circles-over-Gatwick-Airport-as-landing-gear-fails.html

29-Dec-2014 21:06

The 94% Plunge That Shows Abenomics Losing Global Investors - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-28/the-94-plunge-that-shows-abenomics-is-losing-global-investors.html

Petrobras (PBR.A) Stock Rises as Brent Crude Prices Rally on Libya Concerns - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12996135/1/petrobras-pbra-stock-rises-as-brent-crude-prices-rally-on-libya-concerns.html

Russian ADRs Tumble as GDP Contracts for First Time Since 2009 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/russian-adrs-tumble-as-gdp-contracts-for-first-time-since-2009

On a roll, US economy poised to propel global growth in 2015 as other nations ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/29/on-roll-us-economy-poised-to-propel-global-growth-in-2015-as-other-nations/

Xiaomi, suddenly the world's most valuable startup, raises $1.1B - CNET :: http://www.cnet.com/news/chinese-smartphone-start-up-xiaomi-raises-1-1b-for-45b-value/

U.S. Stocks Fluctuate With Energy Shares After Records - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-following-two-week-rally.html

A Greek Revival of Anxiety, Some Say Without Foundation - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/a-greek-revival-of-anxiety-some-say-without-foundation/

Stocks: S&P at record; Dow may snap 7-day streak - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/29/stocks-monday/20995265/

7 things to know before biting into Shake Shack's IPO - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/29/7-things-shake-shack-ipo/

Cities Model New Year's Events After Times Square - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/cities-model-years-events-times-square-27882849

29-Dec-2014 20:05

UPDATE 3-Russian economy suffers first contraction since global crisis - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/russia-crisis-gdp-idINL6N0UD0EV20141229

Petrobras (PBR.A) Stock Rises as Brent Crude Prices Rally on Libya Concerns - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12996135/1/petrobras-pbra-stock-rises-as-brent-crude-prices-rally-on-libya-concerns.html

Why the US will power the world economy in 2015 - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/dec/29/why-the-us-will-power-the-world-economy-in-2015/

Stocks Little Changed as 'Upward Bias' Overshadows Greek Political Drama - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12996145/1/stocks-gain-as-upward-bias-overshadows-greek-political-drama.html

Xiaomi's Apple-inspired gadgets have made it a $46 billion company - The Verge :: http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/29/7460813/xiaomi-valuation-46-billion-thanks-to-apple-inspiration

Why planes don't live stream data - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/technology/missing-airasia-flight-live-stream/

Euro Falls to 2-Year Low Amid Greek Election Turmoil; Real Slips - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/euro-approaches-two-year-low-on-greece-early-election-concern.html

Watch troubled US-bound Virgin Atlantic flight make emergency landing - The Week Magazine :: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/274259/speedreads-watch-troubled-us-bound-virgin-atlantic-flight-make-emergency-landing

S&P 500 Gains With Treasuries; Oil Reaches Five-Year Low - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-28/asian-index-futures-signal-gains-while-dollar-holds-climb.html

Unlikely Supporter On Shake Shack's Path To IPO: The NYC Parks Department - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2014/12/29/unlikely-supporter-on-shake-shacks-path-to-ipo-the-nyc-parks-department/

29-Dec-2014 19:04

UPDATE 3-Russian economy suffers first contraction since global crisis - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/russia-crisis-gdp-idINL6N0UD0EV20141229

Smartphone maker you never heard of valued at $45 billion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/technology/mobile/xiaomi-smartphone/

Stocks Gain as 'Upward Bias' Overshadows Greek Political Drama - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12996145/1/stocks-gain-as-upward-bias-overshadows-greek-political-drama.html

Icahn discloses stake in Manitowoc, seeks breakup - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/icahn-discloses-stake-in-manitowoc-seeks-breakup-2014-12-29

Snap Election Risks Greek Lifeline; Nation's Stocks and Bonds Plunge on ... - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/greece-faces-snap-election-as-samaras-fails-to-install-president.html

5 best apps to find cheap gas - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/technology/mobile/gas-price-apps/

On a roll, US economy poised to propel global growth in 2015 as other nations ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/29/on-roll-us-economy-poised-to-propel-global-growth-in-2015-as-other-nations/

Wall St. edges up in quiet session - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K70SO20141229

UPDATE 2-Virgin Atlantic plane lands safely at UK airport after fault - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/britain-airplane-idINL6N0UD20H20141229

29-Dec-2014 18:03

Abenomics Finally Gets Working for Average Japanese - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/abenomics-finally-gets-working-for-average-japanese-heard-on-the-street-1419831539

Stocks Mixed Amid China Growth Hopes, Greece Woes - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/global-stocks-oil-price-rebounds-27873246

UPDATE 3-Russian economy suffers first contraction since global crisis - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/russia-crisis-gdp-idINL6N0UD0EV20141229

TREASURIES-Bonds gain as Greek election uncertainty sparks safety buying - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/markets-usa-bonds-idUSL1N0UD0RY20141229

Global stocks rise despite Greece; oil up on Libya - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0K700X20141229

Some drone decisions expected soon, with final rules likely years away - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/some-drone-decisions-expected-soon-with-final-rules-likely-years-away/

Shake Shack Files for Initial Public Offering - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/shake-shack-files-for-initial-public-offering-1419870904

Virgin Atlantic jet lands safely with landing gear problem - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30625945

Smartphone maker you never heard of valued at $45 billion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/technology/mobile/xiaomi-smartphone/

Gas in Massachusetts drops 11 cents per gallon - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Gas-in-Massachusetts-drops-11-cents-per-gallon-5983300.php

29-Dec-2014 17:02

Japan's prime minister unleashes billions in stimulus to fight recession as ... - Hamilton Spectator :: http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5233616-japan-s-prime-minister-unleashes-billions-in-stimulus-to-fight-recession-as-economy-falters/

Key decisions on drones likely from Congress - Maryville Daily Times :: http://www.thedailytimes.com/business/key-decisions-on-drones-likely-from-congress/article_127d8cd4-49fa-5a61-ae37-39e7b30d6816.html

Ruble Dives as Russian GDP Contracts First Time in 5 Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/ruble-weakens-for-second-day-as-russian-tax-payments-wind-down.html

US stocks edge higher amid hopes for China growth - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/asian-stocks-up-as-oil-price-rebounds/2014/12/28/f5f71a60-8f13-11e4-a66f-0ca5037a597d_story.html

Low gas prices jacks up number of holiday travelers - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/article5111832.html

Icahn Calls for Manitowoc to Split in Two - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/icahn-calls-for-manitowoc-to-split-into-two/

US STOCKS-Wall St edges higher as market's upward bias continues - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL1N0UD0P320141229

Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker, Valued at $45 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/xiaomi-chinese-phone-maker-valued-at-45-billion/

What happens when a plane's landing gear fails? - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/11316367/What-happens-when-a-planes-landing-gear-fails.html

Europe stocks slide on Greece vote; Athens slumps 4% - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102298182

29-Dec-2014 16:01

Treasury Curve Flattens Most Since '05 as Fed Prepares Rate Rise - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-28/treasury-curve-flattens-most-since-05-as-fed-prepares-rate-rise

Abenomics Finally Gets Working for Average Japanese - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/abenomics-finally-gets-working-for-average-japanese-heard-on-the-street-1419831539

Key decisions on drones likely from Congress - Maryville Daily Times :: http://www.thedailytimes.com/business/key-decisions-on-drones-likely-from-congress/article_127d8cd4-49fa-5a61-ae37-39e7b30d6816.html

Credit Suisse (CS) Stock Down Today as It Prepares to Fight NY Mortgage ... - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12995928/1/credit-suisse-cs-stock-down-today-as-it-prepares-to-fight-ny-mortgage-securities-case.html

Global stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth; oil price rebounds - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/29/global-stocks-up-on-chinese-moves-to-boost-economic-growth-oil-price-rebounds/

Icahn Seeks Manitowoc Talks on Split of Crane, Food Units - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/manitowoc-holder-icahn-to-push-for-crane-food-unit-split

Smartphone maker you never heard of valued at $45 billion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/technology/mobile/xiaomi-smartphone/

US stock futures lower; Russian ruble sinks - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/12/29/futures-rise-asian-stocks-mostly-higher/

U.S. Stocks Fluctuate After Records Amid Greek Elections - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/u-s-stock-index-futures-little-changed-following-two-week-rally.html

Greek Vote for President Fails, Reviving Uncertainty - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/greece-to-face-early-elections-after-presidential-vote-fails-1419850337

29-Dec-2014 15:00

Credit Suisse Bank Faces $10 Billion Lawsuit Over Pre-2007 Mortgage Fraud - Full-Time Whistle :: http://full-timewhistle.com/business-2/credit-suisse-bank-faces-10-billion-lawsuit-over-pre-2007-mortgage-fraud-1087.html

94% plunge shows 'Abenomics' is losing global investors - The Japan Times :: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/29/business/economy-business/94-plunge-shows-abenomics-is-losing-global-investors/

Ruble Slides as Russian Economy Contracts First Time in 5 Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/ruble-weakens-for-second-day-as-russian-tax-payments-wind-down.html

Global stocks mostly rise on China growth action, oil rebound - CTV News :: http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/global-stocks-mostly-rise-on-china-growth-action-oil-rebound-1.2164691

US Futures Are Down A Bit - Business Insider Australia :: http://www.businessinsider.com.au/r-stock-futures-edge-lower-still-close-to-record-index-highs-2014-12

Icahn acquires stake in Manitowoc, seeks splitup - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-manitowoc-icahn-idUSKBN0K70VF20141229

AirAsia spreads wings to cope with market's rapid growth - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/airasia-spreads-wings-to-cope-with-markets-rapid-growth/story-fnay3ubk-1227169650860

Greece Faces Snap Election With Rescue Lifeline at Stake - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/greece-faces-snap-election-as-samaras-fails-to-install-president.html

China's Xiaomi valued at $45-billion in new round of funding - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/chinas-xiaomi-valued-at-45-billion-in-new-round-of-funding/article22224751/?cmpid%3Drss1

FAA's long-awaited drone rules almost ready, but Congress will likely make key ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/29/faa-long-awaited-drone-rules-almost-ready-but-congress-will-likely-make-key/

29-Dec-2014 13:59

Lion Capital sends letter to American Apparel urging it to explore options: source - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/lion-capital-sends-letter-american-apparel-urging-it-explore-options-source

94% plunge shows 'Abenomics' is losing global investors - The Japan Times :: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/29/business/economy-business/94-plunge-shows-abenomics-is-losing-global-investors/

Credit Suisse vows to fight New York mortgage securities case - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/credit-suisse-vows-fight-new-york-mortgage-securities-case

Billionaire Milner Says Xiaomi May Reach $100 Billion Valuation - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/xiaomi-raises-1-dot-1-billion-at-45-billion-valuation

Farmers fear even greater labor shortage under new Obama policy - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/28/farmers-fear-even-greater-labor-shortage-under-new-obama-policy/

Euro off lows but capped by wariness over Greek vote - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102298051

Bomb scare delays trains in Greenwich - News 12 Connecticut :: http://connecticut.news12.com/news/bomb-scare-delays-trains-in-greenwich-1.9755359

Stocks mixed amid China growth hopes, Greece woes - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/asian-stocks-up-as-oil-price-rebounds/2014/12/28/f5f71a60-8f13-11e4-a66f-0ca5037a597d_story.html

UPDATE 2-Greece heads to election after PM Samaras loses vote on president - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/greece-vote-idINL6N0UD12Z20141229

Ruble Slides as Russian Economy Contracts First Time in 5 Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/ruble-weakens-for-second-day-as-russian-tax-payments-wind-down.html

29-Dec-2014 12:58

US bond sentiment is worst since disastrous '09 as Fed shifts - BusinessWorld Online Edition :: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section%3DWorld%26title%3Dus-bond-sentiment-is-worst-since-disastrous-%26rsquo09-as-fed-shifts%26id%3D100162

94% plunge shows 'Abenomics' is losing global investors - The Japan Times :: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/29/business/economy-business/94-plunge-shows-abenomics-is-losing-global-investors/

Global stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth; oil price rebounds - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/world/286992231.html

Credit Suisse vows to fight New York mortgage securities case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-creditsuisse-lawsuit-idUSKBN0K70MN20141229

US stocks: Futures fall, with Dow at risk of losing 18000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-futures-fall-with-dow-at-risk-of-losing-18000-2014-12-29

Euro Is 0.2% From Two-Year Low as Greece Faces Early Elections - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/euro-approaches-two-year-low-on-greece-early-election-concern.html

Oil Strengthens as Libya Conflict Offers Relief From Glut - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/oil-climbs-as-libyan-output-threatened-by-fire-at-storage-tanks.html

Russian Economy Contracted in November for First Time Since 2009 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/russian-economy-contracted-in-november-for-first-time-since-2009.html

Billionaire Milner Sees Xiaomi at $100 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/xiaomi-raises-1-1-billion-at-45-billion-valuation.html

Get ready for a new Greek drama - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/news/economy/greece-elections-syriza/

29-Dec-2014 11:57

US bond sentiment is worst since disastrous '09 as Fed shifts - BusinessWorld Online Edition :: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section%3DWorld%26title%3Dus-bond-sentiment-is-worst-since-disastrous-%26rsquo09-as-fed-shifts%26id%3D100162

Abenomics Finally Gets Working for Average Japanese - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/abenomics-finally-gets-working-for-average-japanese-heard-on-the-street-1419831539

Cash-strapped American Apparel to 'slash' factory hours - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/29/cash-strapped-american-apparel-to-slash-factory-hours/

Farmers brace for labor shortage under new policy - Bluefield Daily Telegraph :: http://www.bdtonline.com/news/farmers-brace-for-labor-shortage-under-new-policy/article_8cac4e86-8f04-11e4-aa2c-e7f8326f4654.html

Billionaire Milner Sees Xiaomi Reaching $100 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/billionaire-milner-sees-xiaomi-at-100-billion.html

Tony Fernandes: The Man Who Built AirAsia - TIME :: http://time.com/3648012/tony-fernandes-airasia/

Euro wobbles before Athens vote, Greek shares tumble - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0K700X20141229

Global stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth; oil price rebounds - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/29/global-stocks-up-on-chinese-moves-to-boost-economic-growth-oil-price-rebounds/

Stocks: 3 things to know before the open - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/29/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/

UPDATE 4-Oil rises to $60 per barrel, Libya fire supports - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/markets-oil-idINL3N0UD09X20141229

29-Dec-2014 10:56

York gears up for New Year's Eve - FOX43.com :: http://fox43.com/2014/12/28/york-gears-up-for-new-years-eve/

Shutdown of Vermont Yankee will eliminate jobs, resulting in 'very, very sharp hit ... - GazetteNET :: http://www.gazettenet.com/businessmoney/14967169-95/shutdown-of-vermont-yankee-will-eliminate-jobs-resulting-in-very-very-sharp-hit-on

Abenomics Finally Gets Working for Average Japanese - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/abenomics-finally-gets-working-for-average-japanese-heard-on-the-street-1419831539

Cash-strapped American Apparel to 'slash' factory hours - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/29/cash-strapped-american-apparel-to-slash-factory-hours/

AirAsia CEO Uses Twitter to Ask Followers to 'Pray Hard' - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/airasia-ceo-uses-twitter-to-ask-followers-to-pray-hard

Japanese stocks close lower after Ebola reports - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/japanese-stocks-close-lower-after-ebola-reports-2014-12-29?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Xiaomi Becomes World's Most Valuable Tech Startup - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/xiaomi-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-tech-startup-1419843430

Euro on edge ahead of Greek vote - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0K701120141229

Oil rises to $60 per barrel, Libya fire supports - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0K701D20141229

Treasuries poised for biggest gains since 2011 - New Straits Times Online :: http://www.nst.com.my/node/66836

29-Dec-2014 09:55

U.S. Bond Sentiment Worst Since Disastrous '09 as Fed Shifts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-29/u-s-bond-sentiment-is-worst-since-disastrous-09-as-fed-shifts.html

Mixed reaction as Vermont Yankee nuclear plant shuts down - Attleboro Sun Chronicle :: http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/state/mixed-reaction-as-vermont-yankee-nuclear-plant-shuts-down/article_95d1a7fb-86b2-52ac-9671-a764190b2a84.html

Abenomics Finally Gets Working for Average Japanese - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/abenomics-finally-gets-working-for-average-japanese-heard-on-the-street-1419831539

Euro off lows but capped by wariness over Greek vote - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/us-markets-forex-idINKBN0K701120141229

Farmers fear even greater labor shortage under new Obama policy - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/28/farmers-fear-even-greater-labor-shortage-under-new-obama-policy/

NY's Eve traditions explained: Times Square ball drop - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/12/29/times-square-ball-tradition-new-years-eve/19847831/

Oil prices climb on Libya supply worries - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102298069

Futures rise, Asian stocks mostly higher - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/12/29/futures-rise-asian-stocks-mostly-higher/

Florida's minimum wage rises to $8.05 an hour on Jan. 1 - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Florida-s-minimum-wage-rises-to-8-05-an-hour-on-5982891.php

Cash-strapped American Apparel to 'slash' factory hours - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/29/cash-strapped-american-apparel-to-slash-factory-hours/