Thursday, August 30, 2012

31-Aug-2012 08:59

Brisk Sales of Items for School Buoy Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/retail-sales-jumped-3-6-in-august.html

Japan's industrial output resumes slide, sinking 1.2 percent, amid weak global ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/japans-industrial-output-resumes-slide-sinking-12-percent-amid-weak-global-demand/2012/08/30/37e7faf6-f30e-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

The Mitt we know - Boston Herald :: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/editorials/view/20220831the_mitt_we_know/

IPO-Bound Workday Said to Win Contract for Google's HR Systems - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/google-s-hr-software-upgrade-is-a-coup-for-ipo-bound-workday

[snap] India GDP growth rises to 5.5 per cent - Financial Times (blog) :: http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/08/31/snap-india-gdp-rises-5-5-per-cent/

Shell gets OK for Arctic drilling - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Shell-gets-OK-for-Arctic-drilling-3829644.php

Nikkei hits 4-week closing low; Sharp sags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87T1NS20120831

Lufthansa Flight Attendants Wall Off Job in Pay Dispute - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-31/lufthansa-flight-attendants-wall-off-job-in-pay-dispute.html

YOUR MIND ON MONEY: Market hangs on Fed's decision - nwitimes.com :: http://www.nwitimes.com/business/columnists/f-marc-ruiz/your-mind-on-money-market-hangs-on-fed-s-decision/article_7b4c3093-61fc-575f-a422-61d23c0e4fde.html

Unemployment: Extended claims fall slightly - Christian Science Monitor (blog) :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Paper-Economy/2012/0830/Unemployment-Extended-claims-fall-slightly

31-Aug-2012 07:58

Brisk Sales of Items for School Buoy Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/retail-sales-jumped-3-6-in-august.html

iPhone and Android app Pandora soars - USA TODAY :: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2012/08/iphone-and-android-app-pandora-soars/1

Oil Set for First Weekly Drop Since July as Gulf Output R - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/oil-set-for-first-weekly-drop-since-july-as-gulf-output-to-start

The Mitt we know - Boston Herald :: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/editorials/view/20220831the_mitt_we_know/

IPO-Bound Workday Said to Win Contract for Google's HR Systems - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/google-s-hr-software-upgrade-is-a-coup-for-ipo-bound-workday

US to allow Shell to begin prep work for drilling in Arctic - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-shell-arctic-drilling-idUSBRE87U04K20120831

DuPont selling coatings business - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/BUSINESS06/308310035/DuPont-selling-coatings-business

Japan industrial production drops again - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6515a222-f326-11e1-8577-00144feabdc0.html

Asian shares hit 4-week low before Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120831

Unemployment: Extended claims fall slightly - Christian Science Monitor (blog) :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Paper-Economy/2012/0830/Unemployment-Extended-claims-fall-slightly

31-Aug-2012 06:57

Brisk Sales of Items for School Buoy Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/retail-sales-jumped-3-6-in-august.html

South Africa Charges Miners in Deaths - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444772804577621742306546250.html

Sharp Shares Tumble After Foxconn Chairman Leaves Japan - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/sharp-falls-as-foxconn-says-companies-renegotiating-tokyo-mover

Oil Set for First Weekly Drop Since July as Gulf Output R - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/oil-set-for-first-weekly-drop-since-july-as-gulf-output-to-start

Japan's industrial output resumes slide, sinking 1.2 percent, amid weak global ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/japans-industrial-output-resumes-slide-sinking-12-percent-amid-weak-global-demand/2012/08/30/37e7faf6-f30e-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

Asian Markets Mixed Before Bernanke Speaks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443618604577622223920172872.html

US to allow Shell to begin prep work for drilling in Arctic - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-shell-arctic-drillingbre87u04k-20120830,0,3744656.story

Romney Takes On a Triple Challenge in His Speech - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444772804577622011545362718.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

IPO-Bound Workday Said to Win Contract for Google's HR Systems - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/google-s-hr-software-upgrade-is-a-coup-for-ipo-bound-workday

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

31-Aug-2012 05:56

Carlyle Group to acquire DuPont auto paint business in $5 billion deal - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/carlyle-group-to-acquire-dupont-auto-paint-business-in-5-billion-deal/2012/08/30/91851e54-f2e6-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_story.html

Brisk Sales of Items for School Buoy Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/retail-sales-jumped-3-6-in-august.html

Google's HR Software Upgrade Is a Coup for IPO-Bound Workday - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-31/google-s-hr-software-upgrade-is-a-coup-for-ipo-bound-workday.html

Sharp Falls After Foxconn Chairman Leaves Japan: Tokyo Mover - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-31/sharp-falls-as-foxconn-says-companies-renegotiating-tokyo-mover.html

Death toll nearly doubles amid China mine rescue - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/30/world/asia/china-miners-blast/index.html

Asian shares fall to 4-week low before Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120831

America deserves better, Romney says, pledging jobs - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-gop-convention-speech-20120830,0,7467710.story

Japan's industrial output resumes slide, sinking 1.2 percent, amid weak global ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/japans-industrial-output-resumes-slide-sinking-12-percent-amid-weak-global-demand/2012/08/30/37e7faf6-f30e-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

Economic Reports Sap Stocks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577620613864185618.html

Unemployment: Extended claims fall slightly - Christian Science Monitor (blog) :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Paper-Economy/2012/0830/Unemployment-Extended-claims-fall-slightly

31-Aug-2012 04:55

Brisk Sales of Items for School Buoy Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/retail-sales-jumped-3-6-in-august.html

Low-Profile Victims Hard-Hit on Gulf Coast - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/us/driver-killed-in-hurricane-isaac-in-often-ignored-mississippi.html

Shell can start drill prep in Alaska's Chukchi Sea - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hkvr_xlKqL5AQj9XPbJVrZ-zac8A?docId%3Df1892de5b241476f8175f1d1d4313587

Ryan Hopes Country Tonight Meets the 'Leader... - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/paul-ryan-talks-diane-sawyer-mitt-romneys-speech/story?id%3D17116575

Asian Shares Mixed Before Bernanke Speaks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443618604577622223920172872.html

Japan's surprisingly weak industrial output darkens economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-japan-economy-output-idUSBRE87U01C20120831

Nikkei drops with resource stocks, manufacturers under pressure - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87T1NS20120831

New England unemployment rate climbs - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-30/new-england-unemployment-rate-climbs

Economic Reports Sap Stocks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577620613864185618.html

World food prices jumped 10 percent in July-World Bank - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/worldbank-food-prices-idINL2E8JU7WS20120830

31-Aug-2012 03:54

Japan's Nikkei weakens as easing expectations fade - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87T1NS20120831

As Isaac moves on, energy companies stir - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/As-Isaac-moves-on-energy-companies-stir-3829033.php

Brisk Sales of Items for School Buoy Stores - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/retail-sales-jumped-3-6-in-august.html

Shell gets partial go-ahead off Alaska coast - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/shell-gets-partial-go-ahead-off-alaska-coast/2012/08/30/9e1cf2e6-f2d1-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_story.html

Asian shares fall to four-week low before Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120831

Twitter to Target Ads Based on Interests - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577621410151071968.html

Google's HR Software Upgrade Is a Coup for IPO-Bound Workday - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-31/google-s-hr-software-upgrade-is-a-coup-for-ipo-bound-workday.html

German jobless rises slightly more than expected in August - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/germany-unemployment-idINB4E8HS02520120830

Severe Droughts Drive Food Prices Higher - World Bank Group :: http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2012/08/30/severe-droughts-drive-food-prices-higher-threatening-poor

Indiana awarded $4.5 million in settlement over drug marketing case - Fox 59 :: http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-indiana-awarded-45-million-in-drug-marketing-case-20120830,0,5289862.column

31-Aug-2012 02:53

World food prices rose 10% in July, pushed by Midwest drought - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-world-food-prices-rose-10-percent-july-pushed-by-midwest-drought-20120830,0,1812447.story

Consumer Spending Rises as Jobless Claims Hold Steady - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/economy/no-change-in-jobless-claims-last-week.html

Retailers get a back-to-school sales boost - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0831-retail-sales-20120831,0,2353457.story

Asia stocks edge up ahead of Fed chief's speech - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019008096_apworldmarkets.html

Shell can start drill prep in Alaska's Chukchi Sea - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-30/shell-can-start-drill-prep-in-alaskas-chukchi-sea

Oil Set for First Weekly Drop Since July as Gulf Output to Start - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/oil-set-for-first-weekly-drop-since-july-as-gulf-output-to-start

Japan's Nikkei weakens as easing expectations fade - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE87T1NS20120831

Carlyle Group to acquire DuPont auto paint business in $5 billion deal - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/carlyle-group-to-acquire-dupont-auto-paint-business-in-5-billion-deal/2012/08/30/91851e54-f2e6-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_story.html

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Indiana awarded $4.5 million in settlement over drug marketing case - Fox 59 :: http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-indiana-awarded-45-million-in-drug-marketing-case-20120830,0,5289862.column

31-Aug-2012 01:52

Will Bernanke Give the Market What It Wants? - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48849797

US Approves an Initial Step in Oil Drilling Near Alaska - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/energy-environment/us-approves-trial-drilling-for-shell-near-alaska-with-conditions.html

DuPont sells auto-painting business to Carlyle Group - Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/dupont-sells-auto-painting-business-to-carlyle-group/article4509963/

Gas prices at record levels for Labor Day weekend - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/08/30/gas-prices-record-levels-for-labor-day-weekend/n9KPfilgGJ7yqO1SPFLGFM/story.html

Retailers get a back-to-school sales boost - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0831-retail-sales-20120831,0,2353457.story

NBC-17 Investigates: Bain Capital's ties to NC - NBC17.com :: http://www2.nbc17.com/news/wake-county/2012/aug/30/2/nbc-17-investigates-bain-capitals-ties-nc-ar-2563640/

Buffett's Birthday Splurge: To Mark Year 82, Buffett Pledges $1 Billion To ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2012/08/30/buffetts-birthday-splurge-to-mark-year-82-buffett-pledges-1-billion-to-kids-charities/

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Indiana awarded $4.5 million in settlement over drug marketing case - Fox 59 :: http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-indiana-awarded-45-million-in-drug-marketing-case-20120830,0,5289862.column

World food prices jumped 10 percent in July-World Bank - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/worldbank-food-prices-idINL2E8JU7WS20120830

31-Aug-2012 00:51

World food prices rose 10% in July, pushed by Midwest drought - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-world-food-prices-rose-10-percent-july-pushed-by-midwest-drought-20120830,0,1812447.story

Brussels pushes for wide ECB powers - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1f8cacda-f2b0-11e1-8577-00144feabdc0.html

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Indiana awarded $4.5 million in settlement over drug marketing case - Fox 59 :: http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-indiana-awarded-45-million-in-drug-marketing-case-20120830,0,5289862.column

Oil price falls as industry assesses storm impact and traders await hint of ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/oil-prices-fall-as-us-gulf-coast-storm-heads-inland-us-supplies-increase/2012/08/30/8a142988-f261-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

Carlyle to Buy DuPont Unit for $4.9 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577621080938416256.html

Farm Exports Seen Rising as Drought Pushes Up Crop Prices - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/farm-exports-seen-rising-as-drought-pushes-up-crop-prices-1-.html

Shell gets OK for Arctic drilling prep - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/30/news/companies/shell-arctic/

Wall Street retreats on eve of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120830

On Eve of Romney's Big Speech, a Focus on Bain - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/on-eve-of-romneys-big-speech-a-focus-on-bain/

30-Aug-2012 23:50

Consumer Spending in US Climbs for First Time in Three Months - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/consumer-spending-in-u-dot-s-dot-climbs-for-first-time-in-three-months

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Boeing REVEALS 787 Plans and 3 Dow Movers Attracting Attention - Wall St. Cheat Sheet :: http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/boeing-reveals-787-plans-and-3-dow-movers-attracting-attention.html/

Indiana awarded $4.5 million in settlement over drug marketing case - Fox 59 :: http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-indiana-awarded-45-million-in-drug-marketing-case-20120830,0,5289862.column

Buffett ups remaining gift to his kids' charities - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-08-30/buffett-ups-remaining-gift-to-his-kids-charities

US Stocks Slump as European Leaders' Remarks Stoke Concerns - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120830-714486.html

Few Benefits of More Fed Easing: Fed's Plosser - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48843981

Brent edges up, US crude falls after hurricane - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-oil-idUSL2E8JUFPB20120830

Wall Street retreats on eve of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120830

Food prices jump will hit poor, World Bank warns - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-19431890

30-Aug-2012 22:49

Severe Droughts Drive Food Prices Higher - World Bank Group :: http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2012/08/30/severe-droughts-drive-food-prices-higher-threatening-poor

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Buffett ups remaining gift to his kids' charities - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0831-buffett-charity-20120830,0,369077.story

DuPont to sell car paint unit to Carlyle for $4.9 billion - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-carlylegroup-dupont-idUSBRE87T0M320120830

Oil companies recover from Isaac, one refinery flooded - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/storm-isaac-shutdowns-idINL2E8JU7DU20120830

J&J to pay $181 million to settle improper marketing claims - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-johnsonandjohnson-settlementbre87t156-20120830,0,2998320.story

Twitter ads to target interests - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/033d0fa8-f2c8-11e1-86e0-00144feabdc0.html

US Stocks Head For Four-Week Low Amid Europe Concerns - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120830-712685.html

FOREX-Euro down against the dollar ahead of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-forex-idINL2E8JUBCU20120830

Boeing Sees Progress on 787 With Third Assembly Line - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-27/boeing-sees-progress-on-787-with-third-assembly-line

30-Aug-2012 21:48

US Consumer Spending Rose 0.4 Percent in July - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-consumer-spending-rose-04-percent-july-17114056

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Average on 30-year US Mortgage Falls to 3.59% - DailyFinance :: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/08/30/average-30-year-mortgage-rate-falls/

Buffett ups remaining gift to his kids' charities - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0831-buffett-charity-20120830,0,369077.story

US routes announced for 'sports car in the sky' - CNN International :: http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/30/travel/united-dreamliner-domestic-routes/

Global shares, euro slip ahead of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120830

Mo. agrees to drug, electronic book settlements - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57503627/mo-agrees-to-drug-electronic-book-settlements/

E-book Publishers Reach $69 Million Settlement With States - PCWorld (blog) :: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/261670/ebook_publishers_reach_69_million_settlement_with_states.html

Oil price falls as industry assesses storm impact and traders await hint of ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/oil-prices-fall-as-us-gulf-coast-storm-heads-inland-us-supplies-increase/2012/08/30/8a142988-f261-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

US Stocks Head For Four-Week Low Amid Europe Concerns - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120830-712685.html

30-Aug-2012 20:47

Gasoline prices skyrocket; refineries spared by storm - Newnan Times-Herald :: http://www.times-herald.com/local/20120830Gasprices-HurricaneIsaac-MOS

US Q2 growth revised up, Fed still seen in play - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/usa-economy-idINDEE87S0F420120829

Mortgage rates dip this week, average is back below 3.6% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-08-30/mortgage-rates-8-30/57432922/1

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

United announces domestic Dreamliner routes - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/United-announces-domestic-Dreamliner-routes-3827829.php

Back to School: Retailers' August Sales Top Estimates - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/gap-macy-s-august-same-store-sales-top-estimates

NY AG: $181M settlement with Janssen over marketing anti-psychotic drugs for ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ny-ag-181m-settlement-with-janssen-over-marketing-anti-psychotic-drugs-for-nonapproved-uses/2012/08/30/36ee8182-f2c9-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html

Sears to be dropped from S&P 500 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-sears-sp-500-index-20120830,0,1537147.story

Global shares, euro slip ahead of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120830

Carlyle buying DuPont coatings business for $4.9B - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP162392d79db24e15957695c34449ed52.html

30-Aug-2012 19:46

Consumer Spending in U.S. Probably Rose by Most in Five Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/consumer-spending-in-u-s-probably-rose-by-most-in-five-months.html

Mr. Market Begs For Stimulus - Barron's (blog) :: http://blogs.barrons.com/focusonfunds/2012/08/30/mr-market-begs-for-stimulus/?mod%3Dgoogle_news_blog

Sears to exit S&P 500 - CNNMoney :: http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2012/08/30/sears-sandp/

Mortgage rates dip this week, average is back below 3.6% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-08-30/mortgage-rates-8-30/57432922/1

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Buffett Doubles Donation to His Children's Charities - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443864204577621431315067916.html

United announces domestic Dreamliner routes - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/United-announces-domestic-Dreamliner-routes-3827829.php

US ebook customers to receive compensation in price-fixing lawsuit - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/aug/30/us-ebook-customers-compensation-price-fixing?newsfeed%3Dtrue

China won't commit to eurozone aid - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_162-57503484/china-wont-commit-to-eurozone-aid/

Oil companies recover from Isaac, one refinery flooded - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/storm-isaac-shutdowns-idUSL2E8JU7DU20120830

30-Aug-2012 18:45

Consumer Spending in U.S. Probably Rose by Most in Five Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/consumer-spending-in-u-s-probably-rose-by-most-in-five-months.html

The Case of the Missing Bird - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/08/30/the-case-of-the-missing-bird/

Mr. Market Begs For Stimulus - Barron's (blog) :: http://blogs.barrons.com/focusonfunds/2012/08/30/mr-market-begs-for-stimulus/?mod%3Dgoogle_news_blog

Carlyle buying DuPont coatings business for $4.9B - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP162392d79db24e15957695c34449ed52.html

Mortgage rates dip this week, average is back below 3.6% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-08-30/mortgage-rates-8-30/57432922/1

Warren Buffett doubles pledge to kids' foundations - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/warren-buffett-doubles-pledge-to-kids-foundations-2012-08-30

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Sears shares fall after retailer is dropped from S&P 500 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-sears-shares-idINBRE87T0W920120830

Amazon says Kindle Fire has sold out - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-amazon-kindle-idUSBRE87T0QC20120830

Oil Drops as Gulf Output to Resume After Isaac - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-30/oil-drops-as-gulf-output-to-resume-after-isaac

30-Aug-2012 17:44

Consumer Spending in U.S. Probably Rose by Most in Five Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/consumer-spending-in-u-s-probably-rose-by-most-in-five-months.html

The Case of the Missing Bird - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/08/30/the-case-of-the-missing-bird/

Barclays Names CEO Amid Upheaval - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/barclays-names-c-e-o-amid-new-investigation/

Mortgage rates dip this week, average is back below 3.6% - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-08-30/mortgage-rates-8-30/57432922/1

US unemployment applications flat at 374000 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-unemployment-claims-20120830,0,245051.story

China Offers Cautious Support for Europe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443864204577620412854928748.html

Global shares dip, euro gains ahead of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120830

Gas prices rise again on Isaac impact - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/30/news/economy/isaac-gas-prices/

Sears to exit S&P 500 - CNNMoney :: http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2012/08/30/sears-sandp/

Carlyle to Acquire DuPont Performance Coatings for $4.9 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/carlyle-agrees-to-buy-dupont-performance-coatings-for-4-9-billion/

30-Aug-2012 16:43

Consumer Spending in U.S. Probably Rose by Most in Five Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/consumer-spending-in-u-s-probably-rose-by-most-in-five-months.html

Gasoline prices skyrocket; refineries spared by storm - Newnan Times-Herald :: http://www.times-herald.com/local/20120830Gasprices-HurricaneIsaac-MOS

More Fed Easing 'A Close Call': Fed's Lockhart - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48841228

Stocks sink on a mixed bag of economic reports - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012-08-30/markets-august-30/57431548/1

DuPont's Sale Adds to Dow Index Dieting - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11680491/1/duponts-sale-adds-to-dow-index-dieting.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Wall Street lower, losses spread across sectors - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120830

Jobless Claims in U.S. Unchanged Last Week at One-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/jobless-claims-in-u-s-unchanged-last-week-at-one-month-high.html

Sears shares drop 8% on news of drop from S&P 500 index - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-sp-500-to-oust-sears-20120829,0,3601032.story

Stocks Hold Losses, S&P Flirts With 1400 - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48841772

Merkel opposes hasty anti-China action - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c74f6a1c-f273-11e1-ac41-00144feabdc0.html

30-Aug-2012 15:42

Gasoline prices skyrocket; refineries spared by storm - Newnan Times-Herald :: http://www.times-herald.com/local/20120830Gasprices-HurricaneIsaac-MOS

Carlyle to Buy DuPont Unit for $4.9 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577621080938416256.html

Consumer Spending in US Climbs for First Time in Three Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/consumer-spending-in-u-s-climbs-for-first-time-in-three-months.html

Futures Hold Losses After Jobless Claims Data - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48839461

Global shares dip, euro steadies ahead of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120830

Wen Tells Merkel Spain, Italy, Greece Need More Reforms - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/wen-tells-merkel-spain-italy-greece-need-more-reforms.html

Ciena Tumbles After Sluggish Economy Crimps Sales, Widens Loss - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/ciena-tumbles-after-sluggish-economy-crimps-sales-widens-loss.html

Barclays Names CEO Amid Upheaval - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/barclays-names-c-e-o-amid-new-investigation/

Retailers fare well in August, sales beat estimates - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/usa-retail-sales-idINL2E8JU2AK20120830

Markets starting to discount Friday fireworks - ForexLive (blog) :: http://www.forexlive.com/blog/2012/08/29/markets-starting-to-discount-friday-fireworks/

30-Aug-2012 14:41

Banks simplifying checking account disclosures - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-checking-accounts-20120830,0,1603985.story

Gasoline prices skyrocket; refineries spared by storm - Newnan Times-Herald :: http://www.times-herald.com/local/20120830Gasprices-HurricaneIsaac-MOS

Report: Foreclosure sales fell sharply in 2Q - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jgPgzZjEobKuo88Mi_c0KHrh0Jsg?docId%3D3667585bdadb446ab6bf27c4bbe954e7

Merkel Seeks Solar Talks to Prevent China Dumping Case in Europe - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/merkel-seeks-solar-talks-to-prevent-china-dumping-case-in-europe.html

Why do Keynesians Think More Spending will Stimulate the Economy? - Wall Street Pit :: http://wallstreetpit.com/96097-why-do-keynesians-think-more-spending-will-stimulate-the-economy/

Barclays goes in-house for new CEO - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/30/news/companies/barclays-ceo-jenkins/

Stock futures retreat, tracking losses in Europe, Japan - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE87J07520120830

US STOCKS-Futures retreat, tracking losses in Europe, Japan - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-usa-stocks-idINL2E8JU1I620120830

5 big banks have given $10.6B in homeowner relief - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2012/08/30/big-banks-have-given-homeowner-relief/TjYwIXuK5WFh3oRXhCeJoO/story.html

FOREX-Euro stalls near 7-wk high, Aussie still fragile - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/markets-forex-idINL4E8JT2MU20120829

30-Aug-2012 13:40

Stocks Inch Up Amid Lowest Volume in 2012 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444914904577618904024356224.html

Euro Edges Higher Before Jackson Hole Meeting - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48835119

Oil Declines for a Second Day as Stockpiles Rise, Storm Weakens - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/oil-declines-for-a-second-day-as-stockpiles-rise-storm-weakens.html

Borrowers got $13.6 bln in foreclosure settlement - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-29/economy/33463842_1_borrowers-principal-reduction-national-mortgage-settlement

What Part of the Fed Fulfilling Its Mandate is "Delicate?" - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/what-part-of-the-fed-fulfilling-its-mandate-is-delicate-2012-8

Oil rises over $113 ahead of central bank meet - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48839619

Euro-Area Confidence Drops, German Jobless Increases: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/euro-area-confidence-drops-more-than-forecast-to-3-year-low-1-.html

ECB action prospects underpin Italian bond auction - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/eurozone-idINL6E8JU4RU20120830

Copper snaps losing streak as China supports euro zone - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-metals-idUSBRE87S02W20120830

Barclays goes in-house for new CEO - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/30/news/companies/barclays-ceo-jenkins/

30-Aug-2012 12:39

Regulators Rethink Pre-IPO Chatter - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444230504577613322734045592.html

China coal mine gas explosion kills 19 miners and traps dozens - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/aug/30/china-coal-mine-gas-explosion?newsfeed%3Dtrue

Euro-Area Confidence Drops More Than Forecast to 3-Year Low - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/euro-area-confidence-drops-more-than-forecast-to-3-year-low-1-.html

Borrowers got $13.6 bln in foreclosure settlement - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-29/economy/33463842_1_borrowers-principal-reduction-national-mortgage-settlement

Barclays Names CEO Amid New Investigation - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/business/global/barclays-names-new-ceo-amid-new-inquiry.html

Uncertainty dents shares ahead of Bernanke speech - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/us-markets-global-idUSBRE86F00620120830

U.S. Stock Futures Drop on Euro-Area Economic Report - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/u-s-stock-futures-drop-on-euro-area-economic-report.html

China to Continue Investing in Europe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443864204577620412854928748.html

Economic growth at 1.7% - South Bend Tribune :: http://www.southbendtribune.com/business/sbt-economic-growth-at-17-20120830,0,3635548.story

Hurricane, holiday mean high gas prices - Fox11online.com :: http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/fox_cities/hurricane-isaac-labor-day-holiday-mean-high-gas-prices

30-Aug-2012 11:38

Europe Factors to Watch-Shares seen falling at open - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-europe-factors-idINL6E8JU10620120830

Dow scores slight gain, first up session in three - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-29/markets/33469597_1_gain-in-three-sessions-gradual-growth-scores

Wen Tells Merkel Spain, Italy, Greece Need More Reforms - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/wen-tells-merkel-spain-italy-greece-need-more-reforms.html

Sears booted from S&P 500 over public float level - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-08-29/industries/33471008_1_sears-s-p-standard-poor

FOREX-Euro edges higher before Jackson Hole meeting - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/markets-forex-idUSL6E8JU4MO20120830

German jobless rises as euro crisis bites - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/germany-unemployment-idUSL6E8JU3RA20120830

Barclays retail boss Jenkins gets CEO task - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/barclays-idINL6E8JU1G620120830

Banks pay Iowans $6.7 million in mortgage settlement - DesMoinesRegister.com :: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120830/BUSINESS/308300086/1019/SPORTS08/?odyssey%3Dnav%257Chead

Real GDP Revised Up to 1.7 Percent in the Second Quarter - Shopfloor :: http://www.shopfloor.org/2012/08/real-gdp-revised-up-to-1-7-percent-in-the-second-quarter/25992

Hurricane, holiday mean high gas prices - Fox11online.com :: http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/fox_cities/hurricane-isaac-labor-day-holiday-mean-high-gas-prices

30-Aug-2012 10:37

Nearly 50 killed or missing in Chinese mine blast - Xinhua - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/china-mine-idUSL4E8JU1MJ20120830

New Barclays CEO to Lead 'Root and Branch Review' - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48838466

Airbus, Volkswagen Sign China Pacts Amid Merkel Visit - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443864204577620412854928748.html

Drought causes shortage in Wis. cow chip throw - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/30/4770935/drought-causes-shortage-in-wis.html

Lufthansa cabin crew union: strikes Friday - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/travel/destinations/2012/08/30/lufthansa-cabin-crew-union-strikes-friday/z7y93M9q8xScob0yBDo3xJ/story.html

Banks give $10.6B in relief on mortgages - Arizona Daily Star :: http://azstarnet.com/business/local/banks-give-b-in-relief-on-mortgages/article_dc8647e5-365d-526b-b51f-e4e188806c17.html

Pernod Names Chairman, Targets Alexandre Ricard as CEO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-30/pernod-names-chairman-targets-alexandre-ricard-as-ceo.html

Real GDP Revised Up to 1.7 Percent in the Second Quarter - Shopfloor :: http://www.shopfloor.org/2012/08/real-gdp-revised-up-to-1-7-percent-in-the-second-quarter/25992

Hurricane, holiday mean high gas prices - Fox11online.com :: http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/fox_cities/hurricane-isaac-labor-day-holiday-mean-high-gas-prices

Forex Flash: Bernanke's speech and monetary outlook to continue to weigh on ... - NASDAQ :: http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2012-08/forex-flash-bernankes-speech-and-monetary-outlook-to-continue-to-weigh-on-the-usd-scotiabank.aspx?storyid%3D168374

30-Aug-2012 09:36

Report shows foreclosure settlement's early reach - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0830-settlement-dollars-20120830,0,1646479.story

9 Killed, 38 Trapped in China Coal Mine Gas Explosion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443618604577620450599341324.html

Asia Retreats Ahead of Bernanke's Speech - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48834850

Jenkins appointed to lead Barclays - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/abada7a4-f26b-11e1-86e0-00144feabdc0.html

US Q2 growth revised up, Fed still seen in play. Full Article - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/29/usa-economy-idINDEE87S0F420120829

Sales of foreclosed properties up in second quarter - Philadelphia Inquirer :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20120830_Sales_of_foreclosed_properties_up_in_second_quarter.html?cmpid%3D138890509

China's Wen Calls for Action on Europe Debt - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/merkel-china-talks-trade-european-debt-17111159

U.S. stocks little changed after home-sales report - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-9963/

US Federal Reserve Aug. Beige Book Summary (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-29/u-s-federal-reserve-aug-beige-book-summary-text-.html

EIA analysis: US crude oil stocks rose 3.778 million barrels - Platts (blog) :: http://blogs.platts.com/2012/08/29/us-crude-oil/