Monday, May 18, 2015

19-May-2015 08:10

Take-Two up 7.3% after earnings; details pipeline, Asia plans (TTWO) - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/news/2531236-take-two-up-7_3-percent-after-earnings-details-pipeline-asia-plans

Tokyo shares outperform after Dow, S&P close at records - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/asian-markets/tokyo-shares-outperform-after-dow-sp-close-at-records_1387428.html

Feds project Lake Mead below drought trigger point in 2017 - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/18/feds-project-lake-mead-below-drought-trigger/

Hong Kong stocks inch higher with tech shares up - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-82956/

Asian shares shrug off losses, Greek woes pressure euro - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idINKBN0O401C20150519

Endo International buying Par Pharmaceuticals in $8.05 billion cash-and-stock - Rapid News Network :: http://rapidnewsnetwork.com/endo-international-buying-par-pharmaceuticals-in-8-05-billion-cash-and-stock/21911/

Employers must monitor 401(k) fees, Supreme Court rules - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-court-edison-401k-fees-20150519-story.html

Ascena buying owner of Ann Taylor, Loft for around $2.16B - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1641591083/Ascena-buying-owner-of-Ann-Taylor-Loft-for-around-2-16B

Starbucks signs deal with Spotify - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D5%26objectid%3D11451216

WSJ: Apple Shelves HDTV Plan; Icahn Says Apple Shares 'dramatically ... - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/wsj-apple-shelves-hdtv-plan-icahn-says-apple-shares-dramatically-undervalued-20150519-00006

19-May-2015 07:09

Jetliner makes emergency return to LAX after fuel spill at terminal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-jet-emergency-landing-20150518-story.html

UPDATE 2-Urban Outfitters misses estimates as Anthropologie slows down - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/urban-outfitters-results-idINL3N0Y958P20150518

Endo buys Par Pharma for $8.05-billion amid deal hunt - The Globe and Mail (subscription) :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/endo-buys-par-pharma-amid-deal-hunt/article24475863/

China releases guidelines for economic reform priorities in 2015 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-china-reform-idUSKBN0O406Q20150519

Brazil's Petrobras output up 8.8 pct in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/brazil-petrobras-production-idUSL5N0YA01H20150519

Dow, S & P 500 close at record highs - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/dow-s-p-500-close-at-record-highs/story-e6frg916-1227359657150

Asian shares shrug off losses, Greek woes pressure euro - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

Feds Project Lake Mead Will Fall Below Drought Trigger Point By 2017 - CBS Local :: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2015/05/18/feds-project-lake-mead-will-fall-below-drought-trigger-point-by-2017/

Apple shelved plans to introduce TV set - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/apple-shelved-plans-to-introduce-tv-set/articleshow/47337845.cms

Starbucks signs deal with Spotify - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D5%26objectid%3D11451216

19-May-2015 06:08

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Endo International agrees €7bn buy of Par Pharmaceuticals in cash and stock - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/endo-international-agrees-7bn-buy-of-par-pharmaceuticals-in-cash-and-stock-331574.html

Why Some part-time Uber drivers are earning less money - TIME :: http://time.com/3883508/uber-drivers-fees/

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble on Greek woes, euro pressured - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idINL3N0YA01E20150519

Feds project Lake Mead below drought trigger point in 2017 - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/18/feds-project-lake-mead-below-drought-trigger/

Rid of CDs, Starbucks teams up with Spotify - The Star Online :: http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-News/2015/05/19/Rid-of-CDs-Starbucks-teams-up-with-Spotify/

Tokyo shares outperform after Dow, S&P close at records - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102688872

19-May-2015 05:07

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Feds Project Lake Mead Below Drought Trigger Point in 2017 - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/feds-project-lake-mead-drought-trigger-point-2017-31135829

Spotify Is Turning Starbucks Baristas Into Coffee Shop DJs - Wired :: http://www.wired.com/2015/05/starbucks-spotify/

Asian shares wobble on Greek woes, euro pressured - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

Icahn says 'dramatically undervalued' Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-apple-icahn-idUSKBN0O31LU20150519

Why Some part-time Uber drivers are earning less money - TIME :: http://time.com/3883508/uber-drivers-fees/

Brazil's Petrobras Approves Sale of Up to $1 Billion in Debentures - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-petrobras-approves-sale-of-up-to-1-billion-in-debentures-1431962399

Dow, S&P close at record highs as rate-hike angst abates - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/international-markets/dow-sp-close-at-record-highs-as-rate-hike-angst-abates_1387108.html

19-May-2015 04:06

Wall St. ends at new highs, dollar rallies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O300K20150518

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Union Sees Allies in Franchisees - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/union-tries-to-form-alliance-with-disgruntled-franchisees-1431978667

Stocks edge higher in quiet trading - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/stocks-edge-higher-in-quiet-trading/2015/05/18/04aef9bc-fd9e-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html

USDA allocates $21 million to help farmers, ranchers battle drought - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-usda-drought-funds-20150518-story.html

Dollar up on higher yield, euro bruised by Greek anxiety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0O401420150519

Spotify Is Turning Starbucks Baristas Into Coffee Shop DJs - Wired :: http://www.wired.com/2015/05/starbucks-spotify/

Icahn says 'dramatically undervalued' Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-apple-icahn-idUSKBN0O31LU20150519

19-May-2015 03:05

Bright House Networks continuing discussions with Charter Communications - News 13 Orlando :: http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2015/5/18/bright_house_network.html

Wall Street Ends at New Highs, Dollar Rallies - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/05/18/us-stocks-slow-start-seen-for-wall-street-but-strategists-upbeat-on-sp-500/

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Starbucks, Spotify team up with rewards plan - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/starbucks-spotify-team-up-with-rewards-plan-2015-05-18

Urban Outfitters misses estimates as Anthropologie slows down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-urban-outfitters-results-idUSKBN0O325H20150518

USDA makes $21 million available to drought-stricken states, including Oregon - OregonLive.com :: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2015/05/usda_makes_21_million_availabl.html

Postal Service offers tips to reduce postal dog bites - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/18/postal-service-offers-tips-to-reduce-postal-dog-bi/

Stocks edge higher in quiet trading - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/stocks-edge-higher-in-quiet-trading/2015/05/18/04aef9bc-fd9e-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html

Behind Apple's Move to Shelve TV Plans - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-apples-move-to-shelve-tv-plans-1431992617

Feds project Lake Mead below drought trigger point in 2017 - Salon :: http://www.salon.com/2015/05/18/feds_project_lake_mead_below_drought_trigger_point_in_2017/

19-May-2015 02:04

Record number of travelers to fly this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-summer-airline-travel-20150518-story.html

High court rules employers have ongoing duty to monitor 401(k) fees - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/high-court-rules-employers-have-ongoing-duty-to-monitor-401k-fees/2015/05/18/328d276a-fd8e-11e4-8b6c-0dcce21e223d_story.html

Wall St. ends at new highs, dollar rallies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O300K20150518

US Home Builders' Confidence Falls for Fourth Time in Five Months - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-home-builders-confidence-falls-for-fourth-time-in-five-months-1431957653

DEALTALK-Abandoning Par IPO for $8 bln sale could help TPG with its own - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/parpharma-ma-endo-intl-idINL1N0Y90WY20150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Carl Icahn says Apple remains vastly undervalued - Fox News Latino :: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2015/05/18/carl-icahn-says-apple-remains-vastly-undervalued/

19-May-2015 01:03

Charter, Bright House extend talks over proposed merger - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/charter-bright-house-extend-talks-over-proposed-merger-1431977633

Can US Airlines Make the Most of Summer Travel This Year? - Zacks.com :: http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/175353/can-us-airlines-make-the-most-of-summer-travel-this-year

High court rules employers have ongoing duty to monitor 401(k) fees - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/high-court-rules-employers-have-ongoing-duty-to-monitor-401k-fees/2015/05/18/328d276a-fd8e-11e4-8b6c-0dcce21e223d_story.html

Billionaire Carl Icahn Calls On Apple To Shrink Its Stock Pool - CBS Local :: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/05/18/billionaire-carl-icahn-calls-on-apple-to-shrink-its-stock-pool/

Wall St. ends at new highs, dollar rallies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O300K20150518

US Home Builders' Confidence Falls for Fourth Time in Five Months - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-home-builders-confidence-falls-for-fourth-time-in-five-months-1431957653

UPDATE 1-Urban Outfitters' same-store sales miss estimates, shares fall - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/urban-outfitters-results-idINL3N0Y958P20150518

Investigators unsure anything struck train before derailment - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/amtrak-to-restore-full-northeast-corridor-service-monday/2015/05/17/6a7a1806-fcf6-11e4-8c77-bf274685e1df_story.html

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

19-May-2015 00:02

Homebuilders' confidence in sales prospects ebbs - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/business/homebuilders-confidence-in-sales-prospects-ebbs-1.10447001

Dow, S&P close at record highs as rate-hike angst abates - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

Ann and Endo Big Market Movers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/18/business/ap-us-financial-markets-stocks.html

Agilent Earnings Tumble 40% - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/agilent-earnings-tumble-40-1431981550

Apple shares 'undervalued' says billionaire investor Icahn - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32786631

Just in Time for Memorial Day: Higher Gas Prices - TIME :: http://time.com/3883250/gas-prices-memorial-day/

'Grand Theft Auto' Maker Issues Soft Year Outlook - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-maker-issues-soft-year-outlook-1431980674

UPDATE 1-Urban Outfitters' same-store sales miss estimates, shares fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/urban-outfitters-results-idUSL3N0Y958P20150518

FBI finds no evidence damage to Amtrak windshield caused by firearm: NTSB - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-usa-train-derailment-fbi-idUSKBN0O325F20150518

Wall Street and dollar gain, Greek yields shoot up - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-global-idINKBN0O30RK20150518

18-May-2015 23:01

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rebounds off lows, Greek bond yields jump - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-global-idINL5N0Y92XF20150518

Homebuilders' confidence in sales prospects ebbs - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/business/homebuilders-confidence-in-sales-prospects-ebbs-1.10447001

UPDATE 2-Icahn says "dramatically undervalued" Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/apple-icahn-idINL3N0Y94PI20150518

High Court Ruling Adds Protections for Investors in 401(k) Plans -- Update - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/high-court-ruling-adds-protections-for-investors-in-401k-plans--update-20150518-00938

Charter, Bright House extend talks over proposed merger - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/charter-bright-house-extend-talks-over-proposed-merger-1431977633

Endo to Buy Par Pharma for About $8 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/endo-to-buy-par-pharma-for-about-8-billion-1431946349

A4A: Summer 2015 to Be The Busiest Season Ever - TravelPulse :: http://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/a4a-summer-2015-to-be-the-busiest-season-ever.html

WTO Rejects US Meat 'Origin' Labels -- 2nd Update - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/wto-rejects-us-meat-origin-labels--2nd-update-20150518-00960

Ann Taylor got snapped up. Who's next? - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102687790

Dow, S&P 500 notch record closing highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2015/05/18/stocks-monday/27523683/

18-May-2015 22:00

U.S. Stocks Advance Amid Icahn Comments on Apple; Banks Rally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/u-s-stock-futures-little-changed-with-s-p-500-at-all-time-high

US agency to hold hearing on Fiat Chrysler recall compliance - STLtoday.com :: http://www.stltoday.com/news/us-agency-to-hold-hearing-on-fiat-chrysler-recall-compliance/article_fd3ef4b5-6eb1-57b3-a956-02557be0f7a5.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rebounds off lows, Greek bond yields jump - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-global-idINL5N0Y92XF20150518

Thruway Shutdowns, Lane Closures Across the Tappan Zee This Week - Patch.com :: http://patch.com/new-york/nyack/thruway-shutdowns-lane-closures-across-tappan-zee-week

Builder Confidence Down for May - The MReport :: http://themreport.com/news/data/05-18-2015/builder-confidence-down-for-may

Bertha repair will take longer -- there's more damage - The Seattle Times :: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/bertha-repair-will-take-longer-theres-more-damage/

Shoppers Could Soon Have Difficulty Finding Meat's Origin - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/world-trade-body-rejects-country-origin-labels-meat-31122822

Court rules anyone can copy the iPhone's design - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/18/technology/apple-iphone-patent/

UPDATE 2-Icahn says "dramatically undervalued" Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/apple-icahn-idINL3N0Y94PI20150518

Endo to Buy Par Pharma for About $8 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/endo-to-buy-par-pharma-for-about-8-billion-1431946349

18-May-2015 20:59

US home builder sentiment slips in May: NAHB - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-usa-economy-housing-nahb-idUSKBN0O31EY20150518

Endo to Buy Par Pharma for About $8 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/endo-to-buy-par-pharma-for-about-8-billion-1431946349

Supreme Court: Employers can be sued over high fees in retirement plans - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-supreme-court-employers-retirement-plans-20150518-story.html

Dow, S&P touch record highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

US economy isn't as weak as estimates suggest, Fed paper says - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-usa-fed-gdp-idUSKBN0O31T520150518

UPDATE 3-Ascena looks to LOFT sales with $2.15 bln Ann Inc buy - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/ann-ma-ascena-retail-gp-idINL3N0Y940I20150518

Apple Gains Edge as Appeals Court Rules Samsung Infringed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/apple-gets-mixed-court-ruling-in-930-million-samsung-appeal

European Stocks End Choppy Session Higher - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/stocks-rise-as-euro-pares-dollar-gains-1431935746

18-May-2015 19:58

AAA: Gas prices rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/18/aaa-gas-prices-rising-ahead-memorial-day-weekend/

US STOCKS-Futures edge lower ahead of housing data - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-stocks-usa-idINL3N0Y93W120150518

Homebuilders' confidence in sales prospects ebbs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/18/homebuilders-sentiment-index-may/27524415/

US loses WTO appeal in meat label dispute with Canada, Mexico - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/usa-meat-idUSW1N0XD03720150518

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rebounds off lows, Greek bond yields jump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-global-idUSL5N0Y92XF20150518

Expensive dress! Ann Taylor bought for $2.1 billion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/18/investing/ann-taylor-loft-lane-bryant-retail-mergers/

Endo to Buy Par Pharma for About $8 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/endo-to-buy-par-pharma-for-about-8-billion-1431946349

Greek bond yields soar on concern IMF debt will not be repaid - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/greek-bond-yields-soar-on-concern-imf-debt-will-not-be-repaid/articleshow/47333409.cms

Supreme Court: Employers can be sued over high fees in retirement plans - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-supreme-court-employers-retirement-plans-20150518-story.html

Record number of travelers to fly this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-summer-airline-travel-20150518-story.html

18-May-2015 18:57

US Homebuilders' Confidence in Sales Prospects Ebbs - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-homebuilders-confidence-sales-prospects-ebbs-31121500

Wall Street down as homebuilder confidence slips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

Expensive dress! Ann Taylor bought for $2.1 billion - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/18/investing/ann-taylor-loft-lane-bryant-retail-mergers/

WTO Rejects US Meat Labels - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/wto-rejects-u-s-meat-labels-1431962316

Starbucks employee's meltdown goes viral - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/05/18/starbucks-frappuccino-coffee-barista-shouting-video/27525561/

Europe shares steady on Greek rebound, Germany outperforms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-stocks-europe-idUSL5N0Y93IS20150518

Funerals set for three victims of Philadelphia train derailment - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-usa-train-derailment-idUSKBN0O31MI20150518

Greece says must strike debt deal in May as money runs low - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-eurozone-greece-payments-idUSKBN0O30XA20150518

Stocks rise as S&P hits new intraday record - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2015/05/18/stocks-monday/27523683/

Endo buying Par for $8 billion in a big generics push - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-endo-par-20150518-story.html

18-May-2015 17:56

European stocks fall on Greece; dollar rebounds - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O300K20150518

UPDATE 3-Egypt puts capital gains tax on hold for two years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/egypt-tax-stocks-idUSL5N0Y91FO20150518

Intel, Altera resume deal talks - NY Post - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/altera-ma-intel-idUSL3N0Y93ZI20150518

European Stocks Seesaw Over Greece Default Jitters - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/stocks-rise-as-euro-pares-dollar-gains-1431935746

UPDATE 1-Goldman cuts crude outlook and oil company forecasts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/oil-forecast-goldman-idUSL1N0Y90BY20150518

Endo to Buy Par Pharma for About $8 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/endo-to-buy-par-pharma-for-about-8-billion-1431946349

US Homebuilders' Confidence in Sales Prospects Ebbs - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-homebuilders-confidence-sales-prospects-ebbs-31121500

Lane Bryant Owner Buying Ann Taylor For $2.1 Billion - TIME :: http://time.com/3882549/lane-bryant-owner-buying-ann-taylor-for-2-1-billion/

Airlines say this will be the busiest summer ever for air travel - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2015/05/18/airlines-summer-travel-record-passengers/27522349/

Wall Street down as homebuilder confidence slips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

18-May-2015 16:55

GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks rise, led by energy shares; dollar rebounds - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-global-idINL5N0Y91IQ20150518

UPDATE 1-Endo International to buy Par Pharmaceutical for about $8 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/par-pharmaceuticals-ma-endo-intl-idUSL3N0Y93T420150518

Airlines says this will be the busiest summer ever for air travel - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2015/05/18/airlines-summer-travel-record-passengers/27522349/

AAA: Gas prices rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/18/aaa-gas-prices-rising-ahead-memorial-day-weekend/

Amtrak Resumes NE Corridor Service; Crash Questions Remain - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/video/amtrak-resumes-ne-corridor-service-crash-questions-remain/2EB2A40E-F5EF-4109-85F6-4529F6FB0E0A.html

Exclusive: Help us fight fakes, Alibaba's security chief tells global brands - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-alibaba-lawsuit-fake-exclusive-idINKBN0O311G20150518

Greek Bonds Tumble on Speculation Banks Weeks Away From Failure - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/italy-s-bonds-drop-with-spain-s-as-europe-market-selloff-resumes

Wall Street opens mixed ahead of homebuilder sentiment data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

Intel, Altera resume $13bn deal talks: report - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/intel-altera-resume-13bn-deal-talks-report-31231782.html

US stocks are edging lower in early trading, bringing the S&P 500 below an all ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/18/us-stocks-are-edging-lower-in-early-trading-bringing-sp-500-below-all-time-high/

18-May-2015 15:54

Chinese Search Giant Baidu Makes Strategic Investment in Taboola, Bringing ... - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/chinese-search-giant-baidu-makes-strategic-investment-in-taboola-bringing-discovery-to-china-2015-05-18-5195035?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Stock futures edge lower ahead of housing data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

Europe shares lose ground, Germany outperforms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-stocks-europe-idUSL5N0Y92AE20150518

Greece says can pay wages and pensions, needs deal by end of May - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/eurozone-greece-payments-idINA8N0XR00I20150518

Airlines expect record number of passengers this summer - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/airlines-expect-record-number-of-passengers-this-summer/

Starbucks Employee Fired After Ranting at Customer - TIME :: http://time.com/3882349/starbucks-employee-rant-fired/

UPDATE 1-Ascena Retail to buy Ann Inc for about $2.15 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/ann-ma-ascena-retail-gp-idUSL3N0Y940I20150518

Endo buys Par Pharma for $8B to expand generics - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/05/18/endo-buys-par-pharma/27520491/

Luxury brands sue Alibaba, accusing e-commerce giant of profiting from trade in ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/05/18/luxury-brands-sue-alibaba-accusing-e-commerce-giant-profiting-from-trade-in/

Was Crashed Amtrak Train Attacked? - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/18/was-crashed-amtrak-train-attacked/

18-May-2015 14:53

The Latest on Amtrak crash: Feds say Amtrak given go-ahead - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/the-latest-on-amtrak-crash-safer-trains-tracks-vowed/2015/05/17/224c90b8-fcf1-11e4-8c77-bf274685e1df_story.html

Chinese Search Giant Baidu Makes Strategic Investment in Taboola, Bringing ... - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/chinese-search-giant-baidu-makes-strategic-investment-in-taboola-bringing-discovery-to-china-2015-05-18-5195035?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Spain expects stronger economic growth this year - Madison.com :: http://host.madison.com/news/top-news/spain-expects-stronger-economic-growth-this-year/article_15c299c5-6717-533a-9c70-b0d93c536b70.html?comment_form%3Dtrue

Stock futures edge lower ahead of housing data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O312F20150518

Ann Inc. Agrees to Sell Itself for $2.2 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/ann-inc-agrees-to-sell-itself-for-2-2-billion-1431949557

UPDATE 3-MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt surges 6.2 pct after capital gains tax put on ... - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/stocks-mideast-idINL5N0Y923C20150518

Greece Says It Needs Bailout Deal by End of May - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/spanish-official-confident-greece-deal-days-31116719

Gucci sues Alibaba over 'counterfeit goods' - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32781236

Airlines expect record number of passengers this summer - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/airlines-expect-record-number-of-passengers-this-summer/

18-May-2015 13:52

Alibaba reject claims it facilitates sale of counterfeit goods - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/alibaba-reject-claims-it-facilitates-sale-of-counterfeit-goods-1.2216470

Berkshire Fights Rooftop Solar as Buffett Champions Green Energy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/berkshire-fights-rooftop-solar-as-buffett-champions-green-energy

US airlines expect record number of travelers this summer - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/05/18/us-airlines-expect-record-number-travelers-this-summer/

Egypt's Stock Market Rises After Halt of Capital Gains Tax - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/18/world/middleeast/ap-ml-egypt-economy.html

Oil oversupply due to shale oil output rise, not OPEC: Kuwait - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-opec-kuwait-idUSKBN0O30RD20150518

Amtrak service resumes between Philadelphia and NYC - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/05/18/amtrak-resumes-service/27519113/

China's Improving Property Scene Still a Drag - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-improving-property-scene-still-a-drag-1431945911

Ohio motorists see higher gas prices - Toledo Blade :: http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2015/05/18/Ohio-motorists-see-higher-gas-prices-as-new-work-week-begins.html

Bass Pro Shops holding job fair for new Brandon-area location - News 13 Orlando :: http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2015/5/18/bass_pro_shops_holdi.html

Endo Buying Par in $8.05 Billion Cash-And-Stock Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/18/business/ap-us-endo-par-acquisition.html

18-May-2015 12:51

China's JD.com to invest HK$ 1.3 bln in software firm Kingdee - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/china-jdcom-idINL3N0Y91D220150518

Toyota, Honda have best supplier relations in US - study - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/htauto-topstories/toyota-honda-have-best-supplier-relations-in-u-s-study/article1-1348346.aspx

China's new home prices fall for eighth month - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32777529

Berkshire Fights Rooftop Solar as Buffett Champions Green Energy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/berkshire-fights-rooftop-solar-as-buffett-champions-green-energy

Stocks: 4 things to know before the open - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/18/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/

Alibaba Says Kering Suit Over Fake Gucci Sales Has No Basis - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/alibaba-says-kering-suit-alleging-fake-gucci-sales-has-no-basis

FBI experts to examine Amtrak train's windshield - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/18/us/philadelphia-amtrak-train-derailment/

Spanish economy minister confident of accord on Greece in next few days, says ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/18/spanish-economy-minister-confident-accord-on-greece-in-next-few-days-says-no/

US airlines expect record number of travelers this summer - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/05/18/us-airlines-expect-record-number-travelers-this-summer/

UPDATE 5-Oil prices rise after Islamic State advances in Iraq - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-asia-nymex-idINL3N0Y91G820150518

18-May-2015 11:50

China's JD.com to invest HK$ 1.3 bln in software firm Kingdee - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/china-jdcom-idINL3N0Y91D220150518

Amtrak engineer made no report of object hitting windshield before crash: NTSB - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/17/us-usa-train-derailment-idUSKBN0O20VA20150517

US airlines group expects busiest summer travel season ever - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-airlines-summer-usa-idUSKBN0O30CC20150518

Solar industry, towns battle over local rooftop panel rules - San Francisco Chronicle (subscription) :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Solar-industry-towns-battle-over-local-rooftop-6269809.php

Alibaba reject claims it facilitates sale of counterfeit goods - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/alibaba-reject-claims-it-facilitates-sale-of-counterfeit-goods-1.2216470

Toyota, Honda have best supplier relations in US - study - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/htauto-topstories/toyota-honda-have-best-supplier-relations-in-u-s-study/article1-1348346.aspx

RPT-GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-Outlook brighter, but not enough yet for ... - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/global-economy-idUSL5N0Y91FC20150518

China's new home prices fall for eighth month - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32777529

UPDATE 4-Oil prices rise on Middle East fighting; OPEC output in focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/markets-asia-nymex-idUSL3N0Y91G820150518

Asia Stocks Outside Japan Fall as China Shares Drop Before IPOs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/asian-stocks-track-u-s-share-gains-as-weak-data-spur-fed-bets

18-May-2015 10:49

China's Li Keqiang seeks big deals in Brazil - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/105977d4-fd0c-11e4-ae31-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fworld%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

China's JD.com to invest HK$ 1.3 bln in software firm Kingdee - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/china-jdcom-idINL3N0Y91D220150518

Asian shares struggle on doubts over US economic momentum - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idINKBN0O300K20150518

JPMorgan Chase to announce 2nd year of commitment to Detroit - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/JPMorgan-Chase-to-announce-2nd-year-of-commitment-6269823.php

US airlines are expecting the busiest summer travel season ever - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/r-us-airlines-group-expects-busiest-summer-travel-season-ever-2015-5

Asia Stocks Overshadowed by Weak US, China Data - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/asia-stocks-overshadowed-weak-us-china-data-31113978

Oil prices rise on Middle East fighting; OPEC output in focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0O30AK20150518

China home prices fall 6.1% year-on-year in April - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/China-home-prices-fall-6-1-year-on-year-in-April/articleshow/47325971.cms

Alibaba reject claims it facilitates sale of counterfeit goods - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/alibaba-reject-claims-it-facilitates-sale-of-counterfeit-goods-1.2216470

Toyota, Honda have best supplier relations in US - study - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/htauto-topstories/toyota-honda-have-best-supplier-relations-in-u-s-study/article1-1348346.aspx

18-May-2015 09:48

Summer Skies: Airlines to Fly Record Number of Passengers - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/summer-skies-airlines-fly-record-number-passengers-31114084

China's JD.com to invest HK$ 1.3 bln in software firm Kingdee - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/china-jdcom-idINL3N0Y91D220150518

Oil prices rise on Iraq, Yemen fighting - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/oil-prices-rise-on-iraq-yemen-fighting/articleshow/47324597.cms

Rental Rules In California Raise Questions About Who's Using Airbnb - GPB :: http://www.gpb.org/news/2015/05/18/rental-rules-california-raise-questions-about-whos-using-airbnb

Toyota, Honda have best supplier relations in US - study - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-autos-suppliers-idUSKBN0O30BQ20150518

Asian shares struggle as data raise questions of US economy - BDlive :: http://www.bdlive.co.za/markets/2015/05/18/asian-shares-struggle-as-data-raise-questions-of-us-economy

Alibaba Says Kering Suit Alleging Fake Gucci Sales Has No Basis - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/alibaba-says-kering-suit-alleging-fake-gucci-sales-has-no-basis

Evans Repeats Fed Shouldn't Begin Raising Rates Until 2016 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-18/evans-repeats-fed-shouldn-t-begin-raising-rates-until-2016

JPMorgan Chase to announce 2nd year of commitment to Detroit - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3085977/JPMorgan-Chase-announce-2nd-year-commitment-Detroit.html

China April home prices fuel hopes of bottoming out, but long road to recovery - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-china-economy-houseprices-idUSKBN0O302I20150518