Friday, May 25, 2012

26-May-2012 08:49

Facebook Epic Fail Is Decade's Worst Large IPO: Chart of the Day - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/facebook-epic-fail-is-decade-s-worst-large-ipo-chart-of-the-day.html

Germany Looks to Its Own Costly Reunification in Resisting Stimulus for Greece - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/world/europe/german-reunification-pains-inform-stance-on-greece.html

PayPal signs online payment deals with 15 retailers - Pacific Business News :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/05/25/paypal-signs-online-payment-deals-with.html

Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Level in Four Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/economy/consumer-sentiment-at-highest-level-in-four-years.html

Groupon informs subscribers of potential refund program - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-groupon-informs-subscribers-of-potential-refund-program-20120525,0,2608236.story

Sycamore not ready to pull trigger on Talbots deal - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UVP5NO2.htm

Icahn spends $785M on Chesapeake Energy stake - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UVUVNG1.htm

Spain's Bankia to ask for more state aid - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UVQRC82.htm

Why that flat Facebook IPO isn't so bad after all - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2012/05/25/why_that_flat_facebook_ipo_isnt_so_bad_after_all/

26-May-2012 07:48

Markets Resist Drag of Euro Trouble - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/billharris/2012/05/25/markets-resist-drag-of-euro-trouble/

Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-facebook-problems-idUSBRE84P00Y20120526

PayPal signs online payment deals with 15 retailers - Pacific Business News :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/05/25/paypal-signs-online-payment-deals-with.html

Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Level in Four Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/economy/consumer-sentiment-at-highest-level-in-four-years.html

Groupon informs subscribers of potential refund program - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-groupon-informs-subscribers-of-potential-refund-program-20120525,0,2608236.story

Sycamore not ready to pull trigger on Talbots deal - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UVP5NO2.htm

Icahn spends $785M on Chesapeake Energy stake - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UVUVNG1.htm

Spain's Bankia to ask for more state aid - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UVQRC82.htm

26-May-2012 06:47

Senate Summons Dimon to 'Get to the Bottom' of JPM Mess - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47568523

Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-facebook-problems-idUSBRE84P00Y20120526

Citing Gains, US Doesn't Call China Currency Manipulator - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/us-declines-to-accuse-china-of-manipulating-currency.html

PayPal signs online payment deals with 15 retailers - Pacific Business News :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/05/25/paypal-signs-online-payment-deals-with.html

Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Level in Four Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/economy/consumer-sentiment-at-highest-level-in-four-years.html

British Plan To Keep Greeks Out, As Euro-Crisis Nears End Game - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2012/05/25/british-plan-to-keep-greeks-out-as-euro-crisis-nears-end-game/

Icahn Buys a Stake in Chesapeake Energy - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/energy-environment/icahn-buys-a-stake-in-chesapeake-energy.html

Talbots suitor Sycamore walks - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/05/25/talbots-suitor-sycamore-walks/ilKwoufH94RZmzj9z5hC3J/story.html

Facebook IPO offers a lesson - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/05/25/facebook-ipo-offers-lesson/kqcavJGddTT6CKfWymNoyI/story.html

Spain's Bankia to explain call for 19bn-euro bailout - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18216793

26-May-2012 05:46

US data, Europe woes to set tone - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE84O15S20120525

Talbots takeover collapses; retailer's stock plunges 41% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-talbots-20120525,0,3396165.story

Why that flat Facebook IPO isn't so bad after all - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i8ntrcHxtoBZOD_0dXPaZOYNqkUw?docId%3D70d1a2a5a27a4016a26f8352167adca2

Citing Gains, US Doesn't Call China Currency Manipulator - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/us-declines-to-accuse-china-of-manipulating-currency.html

Insight: Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-facebook-problemsbre84p00y-20120525,0,6476597.story

PayPal signs online payment deals with 15 retailers - Pacific Business News :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/05/25/paypal-signs-online-payment-deals-with.html

Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Level in Four Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/economy/consumer-sentiment-at-highest-level-in-four-years.html

Icahn Buys a Stake in Chesapeake Energy - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/energy-environment/icahn-buys-a-stake-in-chesapeake-energy.html

Spain's Bankia asks for $24B in state aid - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/spains-bankia-asks-for-24b-in-state-aid/2012/05/25/gJQAxVO2qU_story.html

Wall Street little changed on euro zone worries, data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE84K0D420120524

26-May-2012 04:45

JPMorgan's Dimon to testify before Congress in June - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-jpmorgan-congress-idUSBRE84O11S20120525

Talbots takeover collapses; retailer's stock plunges 41% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-talbots-20120525,0,3396165.story

Just when you thought big IPO "pops" were back, Facebook bungles its offering ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/just-when-you-thought-big-ipo-pops-were-back-facebook-bungles-its-offering-why-thats-good/2012/05/25/gJQAKuQmqU_story.html

Spain's Bankia asks for $24B in state aid - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Spain-s-Bankia-asks-for-24B-in-state-aid-3584716.php

Insight: Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-facebook-problems-idUSBRE84P00Y20120526

PayPal signs online payment deals with 15 retailers - Pacific Business News :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/05/25/paypal-signs-online-payment-deals-with.html

Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Level in Four Years - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/economy/consumer-sentiment-at-highest-level-in-four-years.html

British Plan To Keep Greeks Out, As Euro-Crisis Nears End Game - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2012/05/25/british-plan-to-keep-greeks-out-as-euro-crisis-nears-end-game/

Icahn Buys a Stake in Chesapeake Energy - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/energy-environment/icahn-buys-a-stake-in-chesapeake-energy.html

Wall Street little changed on euro zone worries, data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE84K0D420120524

26-May-2012 03:44

Dimon Called to Senate - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304707604577426382505324516.html

US Stocks Fall On Europe Anxiety; Dow's Weekly Increase First In May - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-712205.html

Talbots takeover collapses; retailer's stock plunges 41% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-talbots-20120525,0,3396165.story

Just when you thought big IPO "pops" were back, Facebook bungles its offering ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/just-when-you-thought-big-ipo-pops-were-back-facebook-bungles-its-offering-why-thats-good/2012/05/25/gJQAKuQmqU_story.html

Spain's Bankia asks for $24B in state aid - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Spain-s-Bankia-asks-for-24B-in-state-aid-3584716.php

Insight: Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-facebook-problems-idUSBRE84P00Y20120526

Citing Gains, US Doesn't Call China Currency Manipulator - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/us-declines-to-accuse-china-of-manipulating-currency.html

PayPal signs online payment deals with 15 retailers - Pacific Business News :: http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2012/05/25/paypal-signs-online-payment-deals-with.html

Data, Europe woes to set tone - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/data-europe-woes-to-set-tone-20120526-1zba5.html

Icahn buys Chesapeake stake, seeks board changes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-chesapeake-investors-icahn-idUSBRE84O15Z20120526

26-May-2012 02:43

US Stocks Fall On Europe Anxiety; Dow's Weekly Increase First In May - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-712205.html

Senate Summons Dimon to 'Get to the Bottom' of JPM Mess - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47568523

PayPal to be accepted at 15 major retail chains - TechFlash :: http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2012/05/paypal-to-be-accepted-at-15-major.html

Talbots takeover collapses; retailer's stock plunges 41% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-talbots-20120525,0,3396165.story

Chesapeake shares gain, Facebook down after hours - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/talbots-facebook-may-stay-active-after-hours-2012-05-25?dist%3Dafterbell

Spain's Bankia asks for $24B in state aid - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120525/NEWS02/705259836

Euro crisis: UK plans for rise in immigrants - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18216538

Just when you thought big IPO "pops" were back, Facebook bungles its offering ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/just-when-you-thought-big-ipo-pops-were-back-facebook-bungles-its-offering-why-thats-good/2012/05/25/gJQAKuQmqU_story.html

Citi unit lost $20 million in Facebook IPO: source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/26/us-facebook-citigroup-idUSBRE84P00O20120526

Citing Gains, US Doesn't Call China Currency Manipulator - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/us-declines-to-accuse-china-of-manipulating-currency.html

26-May-2012 01:42

US Stocks Fall On Europe Anxiety; Dow's Weekly Increase First In May - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-712205.html

PayPal to be accepted at 15 major retail chains - TechFlash :: http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2012/05/paypal-to-be-accepted-at-15-major.html

Markets Resist Drag of Euro Trouble - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/billharris/2012/05/25/markets-resist-drag-of-euro-trouble/

US declines to label China a currency manipulator - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/25/4517012/us-declines-to-label-china-a-currency.html

Euro Touches 22-Month Low on Spain's Deepening Woes; Real Rises - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/25/bloomberg_articlesM4JUJW6JIJUU01-M4LKK.DTL

Talbots takeover collapses; retailer's stock plunges 41% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-talbots-20120525,0,3396165.story

Bankia Group to Seek EU19 Billion From Government to Restructure - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/25/bloomberg_articlesM4L8RU6JTSE801-M4LFT.DTL

Star Banker Is On the Spot - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304065704577426593357063940.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Icahn sinks his teeth into Chesapeake - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/icahn-sinks-his-teeth-into-chesapeake-2012-05-25

SpaceX Dragon capsule docking with the ISS - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Media/Content/2012/0525-spaceX-docking-ISS

26-May-2012 00:41

US Stocks Fall On Europe Anxiety; Dow's Weekly Increase First In May - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-712205.html

GM didn't disclose $600000 deal for CFO's wife's firm - USA TODAY :: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/05/gm-didnt-disclose-600000-deal-for-cfos-wifes-firm/1

PayPal to be accepted at 15 major retail chains - TechFlash :: http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2012/05/paypal-to-be-accepted-at-15-major.html

Spain's Bankia asks for $24B in state aid - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Spain-s-Bankia-asks-for-24B-in-state-aid-3584716.php

SpaceX capsule docks at space station, opens new era - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47571356

Markets Resist Drag of Euro Trouble - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/billharris/2012/05/25/markets-resist-drag-of-euro-trouble/

CORRECT (5/24): Citadel Trading Exec Leaving; Facebook Loss Seen Up To $35M - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-712930.html

Icahn Buys Stake in Chesapeake, Seeks Board Replacements - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/icahn-buys-stake-in-chesapeake-seeks-board-replacements.html

Euro Touches 22-Month Low on Spain's Deepening Woes; Real Rises - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/25/bloomberg_articlesM4JUJW6JIJUU01-M4LKK.DTL

Facebook ripple on IPO market already felt - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47571446

25-May-2012 23:40

FOREX-Euro slides again vs dollar on fears of spreading debt crisis - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-forex-idUSL1E8GPD5U20120525

Gold Advances as Buyers Take Advantage of Price Decline - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-25/gold-advances-as-buyers-take-advantage-of-price-decline

US data, Europe woes to set tone - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE84O15S20120525

Icahn Buys 7.6% of Chesapeake Energy, Seeks Major Board Change - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11554826/1/icahn-buys-76-of-chesapeake-energy-seeks-major-board-change.html

U.S. Treasury Declines to Designate China a Currency Manipulator - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/25/bloomberg_articlesM4KWWG1A74E901-M4LHJ.DTL

Talbots, Sealy, VeriFone, Carter's are among big market movers Friday - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/talbots-sealy-verifone-carters-are-among-big-market-movers-friday/2012/05/25/gJQAnixQqU_story.html

Ailing Spanish bank seeks $23.77 bn from gov't - Fox News :: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/05/25/ailing-spanish-bank-seeks-2377-bn-from-govt/

Feeding frenzy for lawyers in botched Facebook IPO - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-facebook-lawyers-idUSBRE84O14Z20120525

Optimism about jobs and wages pushed US consumer confidence to 4 ½ year high - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/optimism-about-jobs-and-wages-pushed-us-consumer-confidence-to-4--year-high/2012/05/25/gJQAuUfRqU_story.html

Dell-Quest deal possible over weekend: sources - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-quest-dell-acquisitions-idUSBRE84O19O20120525

25-May-2012 22:39

JPMorgan's Dimon to testify before Congress in June - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-jpmorgan-congress-idUSBRE84O11S20120525

Spain: 5 banks downgraded, Bankia seeks 19 billion euros in aid - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-spain-bankia-20120525,0,267898.story

US declines to label China a currency manipulator - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-china-currency-20120525,0,584143.story

Talbots Stock Plunges As Takeover Deal Falls Apart - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-711247.html

FOREX-Euro slides again vs dollar on fears of spreading debt crisis - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-forex-idUSL1E8GPD5U20120525

US consumer confidence hit four-year high in May, survey says - GlobalPost :: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/120525/us-consumer-confidence-four-year-high-may

US Stocks Head For Loss As Spain Concerns Highlight Euro Anxiety - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-711523.html

CBOE, CME win court backing on S&P 500 options - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/cboe-sp-idUSL1E8GPD5W20120525

SEC's Schapiro Said to Be Open to Compromise on Money-Fund Rule - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/sec-s-schapiro-said-to-be-open-to-compromise-on-money-fund-rule.html

25-May-2012 21:38

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Climbs to Highest Since 2007 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/consumer-sentiment-in-u-s-climbs-to-highest-since-2007.html

US Stocks Flat To Lower As Worries About Spain Weigh - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-709390.html

Spanish Lender Seeks 19 Billion Euros; Ratings Cut on 5 Banks - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/spanish-lender-seeks-state-aid-ratings-cut-on-5-banks.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, euro fall as Europe dents sentiment - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-global-idUSL1E8GPAPA20120525

Baker Hughes: Weekly US Gas Rig Count Down 6 In Week To 594 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/05/25/baker-hughes-weekly-us-gas-rig-count-down-6-in-week-to-54/

Investors still fuming over Facebook IPO fumbling - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/stocks/story/2012-05-25/facebook-ipo-1-week-later/55207170/1

Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, study finds - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120525/BUSINESS07/120525045/Typical-CEO-made-9-6M-last-year-study-finds

Dimon asked to testify before Senate panel on June 7 - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/25/news/corrections/dimon-senate-jpmorgan/

FOREX WEEK AHEAD: Dollar's Fate Linked To Employment Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-710953.html

50 years on, fire still burns underneath Pa. town - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/25/50-years-on-fire-still-burns-underneath-pa-town/

25-May-2012 20:37

Protesters disrupt Amazon shareholders meeting - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2012/05/protestors-disrupt-amazon-shareholders-meeting.html

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Rises to Highest Since 2007: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/25/bloomberg_articlesM4L01D1A74E901-M4L5B.DTL

For Start-Up Airlines, Opportunity and Obstacles - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/start-up-airlines-face-big-obstacles.html

US Stocks Flat To Lower As Worries About Spain Weigh - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-709390.html

FOREX-Euro falls vs dollar on fears debt crisis may spread - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-forex-idUSL1E8GPA4G20120525

Jamie Dimon May Testify In Washingon On June 7 Over Trading Loss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2012/05/25/jamie-dimon-may-testify-in-washingon-on-june-7-over-trading-loss/

Facebook IPO fallout deepens investors' distrust of stock market - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/facebook-ipo-fallout-deepens-investors-distrust-of-stock-market/2012/05/25/gJQATkX5pU_story.html

Italian automaker Fiat halts sales to Iran - Nevada Appeal :: http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20120525/API/1205250772%26ParentProfile%3D1058

Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, AP study finds - 13abc Action News :: http://www.13abc.com/story/18622453/typical-ceo-made-96m-last-year-ap-study-finds

Bankia Seeks €19 Billion From Spanish Government - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577425730120083816.html

25-May-2012 19:36

J.P. Morgan Chase: A Screaming Buy for Value Stock Investors - Investment U :: http://www.investmentu.com/2012/May/value-stock-investors.html

Spanish banking woes threaten Europe - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/25/investing/spain-banks/

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Rises to Highest Since 2007: Economy - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/25/bloomberg_articlesM4L01D1A74E901-M4L5B.DTL

Bowing to pressure, Fiat halts sales to Iran - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/05/25/bowing-to-pressure-fiat-halts-sales-to-iran/

Euro falls below $1.25 on Greek fears - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Euro-falls-below-1-25-on-Greek-fears-3585673.php

For Start-Up Airlines, Opportunity and Obstacles - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/start-up-airlines-face-big-obstacles.html

US Stocks Flat To Lower As Worries About Spain Weigh - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-709390.html

Facebook IPO Deepens Investor Distrust of Stocks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/facebook-ipo-fallout-deepens-investor-distrust-of-stocks.html

Euro's parachute drop has no end - The Buzz - CNNMoney :: http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2012/05/25/the-euros-parachute-drop-has-no-end-in-sight/

Typical CEO at public firm made $9.6M last year, study finds - Indianapolis Business Journal :: http://www.ibj.com/typical-ceo-at-public-firm-made--9-6m-last-year--study-finds/PARAMS/article/34635

25-May-2012 18:35

Consumer confidence surged in May to highest level since 2007 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-consumer-confidence-20120525,0,1656918.story

Spanish bank asks for more state aid - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQ6FuLwjWeq5wcVU-QeZpvSrlQUQ?docId%3D9fdf3481332746afb9076ee686ad61dd

US declines to cite China as currency manipulator - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/25/us-declines-to-cite-china-as-currency-manipulator/

Facebook falls 3.5% in mild tech action - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/facebook-falls-35-in-mild-tech-action-2012-05-25

Average CEO Earns $9.6 Million - Vanity Fair :: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2012/05/Average-CEO-Earns-96-Million

US Stocks Hit Pause - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304707604577425821592239292.html

Protesters disrupt Amazon shareholders' meeting - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2012/05/protestors-disrupt-amazon-shareholders-meeting.html

Swiss chemical firm settles Ill. suit over herbicide in water - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-swiss-chemical-firm-settles-ill-suit-over-herbicide-in-water-20120525,0,4503237.story

Talbots Stock Plunges As Takeover Deal Falls Apart - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-708570.html

FOREX-Euro slumps vs dollar on Greek, Spain worries - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-forex-idUSL1E8GP8BX20120525

25-May-2012 17:34

Canadian bank's stress-test pro talks Europe - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/canadian-banks-stress-test-pro-talks-europe-2012-05-25

Oil Fluctuates Amid Euro-Bond Speculation, Ample U.S. Sto - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/oil-fluctuates-amid-euro-bond-speculation-ample-u-s-sto.html

MIT develops ketchup bottle that lets you use every drop - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-mit-prof-creates-major-ketchup-bottle-upgrade-20120524,0,2644692.story

May consumer sentiment highest in more than 4 years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE84M1G420120525

US stocks open mixed ahead of holiday weekend - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/25/us-stocks-open-mixed-ahead-holiday-weekend/

Talbots talks with Sycamore end with no agreement - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47565599

Facebook IPO: Wall Street's losses mount - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/25/investing/nasdaq-facebook/

Spanish bank asks for more state aid - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQ6FuLwjWeq5wcVU-QeZpvSrlQUQ?docId%3D9fdf3481332746afb9076ee686ad61dd

US declines to cite China as currency manipulator - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/25/us-declines-to-cite-china-as-currency-manipulator/

Protesters disrupt Amazon shareholders' meeting - Los Angeles Times :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2012/05/protestors-disrupt-amazon-shareholders-meeting.html

25-May-2012 16:33

EU takes action against Argentina at WTO - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRt5dcCgdDp4BnhQIQGVrUgOv9vw?docId%3D01fbbdcd8e7546a6a9e9a1f7f40fd8da

Canadian bank's stress-test pro talks Europe - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/canadian-banks-stress-test-pro-talks-europe-2012-05-25

Spain's Bankia Seeking $19B in Government Aid - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/05/25/spain-bankia-seeking-1b-in-government-aid/

China Complains at WTO Over US Over Anti-Subsidy Measures - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-25/china-complains-at-wto-over-u-dot-s-dot-over-anti-subsidy-measures

Stocks mixed as Europe anxiety persists - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/25/investing/stocks-markets/

Facebook's stock slips again! - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/25/investing/facebook-stocks/

Oil Fluctuates Amid Euro-Bond Speculation, Ample US Sto - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-25/oil-fluctuates-amid-euro-bond-speculation-ample-u-dot-s-dot-sto

Average Joe CEO Made $9.6 Million in 2011 - DailyFinance :: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/05/25/average-ceo-made-9-6-million-in-2011/

Amazon: Can The Good Times Last? - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2012/05/24/amazons-valuation-looks-crazy-until-you-look-at-amazons-potential/

Top women on Wall Street: Equal-opportunity axing? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/us-wallstreet-women-status-idUSBRE84N1K120120524

25-May-2012 15:32

As protesters rally, Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions - Bend Bulletin :: http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120525/NEWS0107/205250350/

Canadian bank's stress-test pro talks Europe - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/canadian-banks-stress-test-pro-talks-europe-2012-05-25

Spain's Bankia Seeking $19B in Government Aid - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/05/25/spain-bankia-seeking-1b-in-government-aid/

Greek Exit Is Impossible, but There's Really Little to Stop It - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/greek-exit-is-impossible-but-theres-really-little-to-stop-it.html

Typical CEO made $9.6 million last year, AP study finds - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/story/2012-05-25/ceo-pay/55200284/1

Europe Escalates Dispute With Argentina - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/business/global/europe-escalates-dispute-with-argentina.html

Some Facebook investors may get refunds - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/story/2012-05-25/Facebook-investor-refunds-Morgan-Stanley/55200546/1

Lehman to buy rest of Archstone for $1.58 billion - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47564514

US STOCKS-Wall St to open lower on euro zone concerns - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1E8GP2MM20120525

Top women on Wall Street: Equal-opportunity axing? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/us-wallstreet-women-status-idUSBRE84N1K120120524

25-May-2012 14:31

Breaking up Chase: Good for shareholders and taxpayers - Fortune (blog) :: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/05/25/jp-morgan-chase-breakup/

As protesters rally, Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions - Bend Bulletin :: http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120525/NEWS0107/205250350/

Morning business round-up: Spain's Bankia shares suspended - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18206977

CME Group plans 5-for-1 stock split - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cme-plans-5for1-stock-split-20120525,0,5601553.story

European worries keep US stock futures in check ahead of holiday weekend - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/markets/european-worries-keep-us-stock-futures-in-check-ahead-of-holiday-weekend/2012/05/25/gJQAEPsOpU_story.html

Futures Seek Direction; Sentiment Data on Tap - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2012/05/25/futures-seek-direction-sentiment-data-on-tap/

Europe debt crisis dragging world economies down - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-global-slowdown-20120525,0,4522139.story

Facebook's stock debut shows not all investors are equal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-facebook-wall-street-caste-20120525,0,7382664.story

EU takes action against Argentina at WTO - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRt5dcCgdDp4BnhQIQGVrUgOv9vw?docId%3D01fbbdcd8e7546a6a9e9a1f7f40fd8da

25-May-2012 13:30

NBC in Talks to Buy Out Microsoft's MSNBC.com Stake - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577424923159940512.html

Rescue Elusive as ECB Resists Rajoy Bond-Buy Urge: Euro Credit - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-24/rescue-elusive-as-ecb-resists-rajoy-bond-buy-urge-euro-credit

French Consumer Confidence Rises - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577425502892941434.html

Breaking up Chase: Good for shareholders and taxpayers - Fortune (blog) :: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/05/25/jp-morgan-chase-breakup/

Swiss Stocks Rise, Monti Says Most Leaders Pro Euro Bonds - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-25/swiss-stocks-rise-monti-says-most-leaders-pro-euro-bonds

In Spain, Bank Transfers Reflect Broader Fears - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47562289

Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, AP study finds - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Typical-CEO-made-9-6M-last-year-AP-study-finds-3585106.php

Stock futures edge higher - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/stock-futures-edge-higher-on-ecb-hopes-2012-05-25?dist%3Dbeforebell

Lehman Confirms It Will Buy The Rest Of Archstone For $1.58B - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-704447.html

As protesters rally, Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions - Bend Bulletin :: http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120525/NEWS0107/205250350/

25-May-2012 12:29

Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-amazon-20120524,0,332017.story

French Consumer Confidence Rises - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577425502892941434.html

OIL FUTURES: Crude-Oil Futures Rangebound In Asia; Europe In Focus - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-701680.html

Merkel May Be Persuaded on Euro Debt-Sharing Compromise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/merkel-may-be-persuaded-on-euro-debt-sharing-compromise.html

Breaking up Chase: Good for shareholders and taxpayers - Fortune (blog) :: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/05/25/jp-morgan-chase-breakup/

Bankia prepares to request more state aid - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/27db02ec-a643-11e1-aef2-00144feabdc0.html

Alibaba.com Shareholders OK Privatization Proposal - Quick Facts - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/alibabacom-shareholders-ok-privatization-proposal---quick-facts-20120525-00047

PRECIOUS-Gold rises on firmer euro, but set for weekly fall - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-precious-idUSL4E8GP2TX20120525

Cheaters, pony up; LA subway's honor system ending - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2012/05/25/cheaters_pony_up_la_subways_honor_system_ending/

Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, AP study finds - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Typical-CEO-made-9-6M-last-year-AP-study-finds-3585106.php

25-May-2012 11:28

French Consumer Confidence Rises - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577425502892941434.html

Buffett says his firm likely to buy more papers - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120525/BIZ/705259894

GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks, Euro Up On Strong German, French Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-702743.html

OIL FUTURES: Crude-Oil Futures Rangebound In Asia; Europe In Focus - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120525-701680.html

Merkel May Be Persuaded on Euro Debt-Sharing Compromise - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-25/merkel-may-be-persuaded-on-euro-debt-sharing-compromise.html

Moody's downgrades three big Nordic banks - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/us-banks-nordic-ratings-idUSBRE84O0E220120525

Bankia Shares Suspended Ahead of Rescue Details - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47562239

Cheaters, pony up; LA subway's honor system ending - FederalNewsRadio.com :: http://www.federalnewsradio.com/615/2878555/Cheaters-pony-up-LA-subways-honor-system-ending-

Amazon: Can The Good Times Last? - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2012/05/24/amazons-valuation-looks-crazy-until-you-look-at-amazons-potential/

Stock indexes drift lower as Europe fears loom - DailyFinance :: http://www.dailyfinance.com/article/stock-indexes-drift-lower-as-europe/1250195/

25-May-2012 10:27

Brent slips towards $106 as economy worry lingers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-oil-idUSL4E8GP16O20120525

Alibaba.com Shareholders Vote In Favor Of Alibaba Group Privatization - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/2nd-update-alibabacom-shareholders-vote-in-favor-of-alibaba-group-privatization-20120525-00010

European Shares Seen Lower; Greece Worries Markets - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47561405

Amazon plans to improve warehouse conditions - Lexington Herald Leader :: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/05/25/2200593/amazon-plans-to-improve-warehouse.html

Rescue Elusive as ECB Resists Rajoy Bond-Buy Urge: Euro Credit - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-24/rescue-elusive-as-ecb-resists-rajoy-bond-buy-urge-euro-credit

European Equity Futures, Asian Stocks Fall on China; Gold Drops - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f%3D/g/a/2012/05/24/bloomberg_articlesM4JXZ46JTSE801-M4KEP.DTL

Toyota Eyes Emerging-Market Push - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304707604577425512115415828.html

Bankia shares are suspended in Madrid - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18202671

JGBs mostly drop, but BOJ operations support short end - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/25/markets-japan-jgb-idUSL4E8GP2HG20120525

Paul Janensch: Extra, extra! Read all about it! Buffett bullish on newspapers! - TCPalm :: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/25/paul-janensch-extra-extra-read-all-about-it-on/

25-May-2012 09:26

In Spain, Bank Transfers Reflect Broader Fears - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/25/business/global/in-spain-bank-transfers-reflect-broader-fears.html

Facebook's stock should trade for $13.80 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/facebooks-stock-should-trade-for-1380-2012-05-25?link%3DMW_popular

Alibaba.com Shareholders Vote In Favor Of Alibaba Group Privatization - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/2nd-update-alibabacom-shareholders-vote-in-favor-of-alibaba-group-privatization-20120525-00010

European Shares Seen Lower; Greece Worries Markets - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47561405

Amazon plans to improve warehouse conditions - Lexington Herald Leader :: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/05/25/2200593/amazon-plans-to-improve-warehouse.html

Rescue Elusive as ECB Resists Rajoy Bond-Buy Urge: Euro Credit - BusinessWeek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-24/rescue-elusive-as-ecb-resists-rajoy-bond-buy-urge-euro-credit

Buffett says his firm plans to buy more newspapers - The Register-Guard :: http://www.registerguard.com/web/business/28126049-41/buffett-newspapers-berkshire-buy-editors.html.csp

Ruling on metering boosts solar industry in California - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/25/4515377/solar-asdflkj-asdf-kljasd-fasdf.html

New Orleans loses its daily paper, The Times-Picayune - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/25/4515376/newspapers-lkj-asdfkl-jlkjjj.html

Toyota Eyes Emerging-Market Push - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304707604577425512115415828.html