Tuesday, September 18, 2012

19-Sep-2012 08:27

Treasurys Extend Recovery on Overseas Concerns, QE Qualms - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120918-710965.html

Wall Street ends flat to lower as FedEx outlook drags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE88H0H620120918

More mergers, more problems for United Airlines - MyFox Houston :: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/19578214/2012/09/18/more-mergers-more-problems-for-united-airlines

Fed's latest stimulus may have little impact on mortgage borrowers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/qe3-may-have-little-impact-on-mortgage-borrowers/2012/09/18/f6ee68f2-0116-11e2-9367-4e1bafb958db_story.html

FedEx's gloomy outlook signals more bad news from US companies - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fedex-economy-20120919,0,4198882.story

American Airlines issues layoff notices, cuts flight schedule - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-amr-flights-idUSBRE88H1CQ20120919

Analysts See Blue Skies as Japan Airlines Returns to Market - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49082151

Nikkei climbs to four-month high after BOJ easing - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE88H1G920120919

China: Spat Will Hurt Trade - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444450004578005352559093048.html

China Resumed Treasury Buys in July as Trade Surplus Widened - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/china-resumed-buying-treasuries-in-july-as-trade-surplus-widened

19-Sep-2012 07:26

July saw long flight delays soar - Crain's Chicago Business :: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120917/NEWS10/120919800/july-saw-long-flight-delays-soar

Confidence Among US Homebuilders Improves to Six-Year High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/confidence-among-u-s-homebuilders-improves-to-six-year-high.html

Wall Street ends flat to lower as FedEx outlook drags - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-markets-stocks-idINBRE88H0H620120919

Fed's latest stimulus may have little impact on mortgage borrowers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/qe3-may-have-little-impact-on-mortgage-borrowers/2012/09/18/f6ee68f2-0116-11e2-9367-4e1bafb958db_story.html

FedEx's gloomy outlook signals more bad news from US companies - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fedex-economy-20120919,0,4198882.story

Goldman names new CFO, heralding end of an era - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-goldman-cfo-idUSBRE88H18N20120919

China still lead buyer of US securities - CNNMoney :: http://buzz.money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/china-us-debt-tic/

American Airlines issues layoff notices, cuts flight schedule - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-amr-flights-idUSBRE88H1CQ20120919

Nikkei rises to four-month high after BOJ eases policy - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-markets-japan-stocks-idUSBRE88H1G920120919

Asian Shares Up, JAL Debut, BOJ In Focus - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120919-700155.html

19-Sep-2012 06:25

More mergers, more problems for United Airlines - MyFox Houston :: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/19578214/2012/09/18/more-mergers-more-problems-for-united-airlines

Housing Expected to Show Improvement Even Without Fed Factor - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49076371

Mortgage Lending Dropped 10% in 2011, Bank Regulator Data Show - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/mortgage-lending-dropped-10-percent-in-2011-bank-regulator-data-shows

Wall Street ends flat to lower as FedEx outlook drags - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-markets-stocks-idINBRE88H0H620120919

FedEx's gloomy outlook signals more bad news from US companies - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fedex-economy-20120919,0,4198882.story

American Airlines cancels dozens of flights amid labor strife - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0919-amr-20120919,0,457309.story

Goldman names new CFO, heralding end of an era - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/goldman-cfo-idINL1E8KIK1O20120919

Japan Airlines debuts with second largest IPO of the year - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/news/companies/japan-airlines-ipo/

Much of Romney's View on Taxes Conflicts With Longtime GOP Stand - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/politics/romneys-anxiety-over-takers-conflicts-with-longtime-gop-stand.html?pagewanted%3Dall

Japanese Yen, Stocks Gain as BOJ Meeting Concludes; Grains Rally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-19/japanese-stocks-yen-gain-before-boj-decision-grains-rebound.html

19-Sep-2012 05:24

IMF to Put Argentina on Path to Censure Over Inflation Data - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/imf-to-put-argentina-on-path-to-censure-over-inflation-data

Bank of America's site down in prolonged outage - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/technology/bank-of-america-site-down/

Housing Expected to Show Improvement Even Without Fed Factor - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49076371

Saudis offer extra oil to control prices - CNN :: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/18/business/saudi-oil-prices/index.html

Goldman Sachs's Schwartz to Succeed Viniar as Firm's CFO - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/goldman-sachs-s-schwartz-to-succeed-viniar-as-firm-s-cfo

Wall Street ends flat to lower as FedEx outlook drags - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-markets-stocks-idINBRE88H0H620120919

Fed's latest stimulus may have little impact on mortgage borrowers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/qe3-may-have-little-impact-on-mortgage-borrowers/2012/09/18/f6ee68f2-0116-11e2-9367-4e1bafb958db_story.html

FedEx's gloomy outlook signals more bad news from US companies - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fedex-economy-20120919,0,4198882.story

American Airlines cancels dozens of flights amid labor strife - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0919-amr-20120919,0,457309.story

Protests Expose China, Japan Weaknesses - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444450004578003574218898786.html

19-Sep-2012 04:23

Bank of America's site down in prolonged outage - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/technology/bank-of-america-site-down/

Housing Expected to Show Improvement Even Without Fed Factor - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49076371

In Buyback Deal, Alibaba Gets Half of Yahoo's Stake - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/alibaba-closes-deal-to-buy-back-shares-from-yahoo/

Asian shares pressured, BOJ move eyed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20120919

Goldman Sachs's Schwartz to Succeed Viniar as Firm's CFO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-19/goldman-sachs-s-schwartz-to-succeed-viniar-as-firm-s-cfo.html

Saudis offer extra oil to control prices - CNN :: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/18/business/saudi-oil-prices/index.html

QE3 may have little impact on mortgage borrowers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/qe3-may-have-little-impact-on-mortgage-borrowers/2012/09/18/f6ee68f2-0116-11e2-9367-4e1bafb958db_story.html

Oil and FedEx's Forecast Weigh Down Markets - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

26 killed in Mexico pipeline fire near US border - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hwVm1J_s1p_V1Hrsi-oqH5sLdCNg?docId%3Db47065d5084648349e59c3badc0822f1

Modest market return by ex-bankrupt Japan Airlines - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/japanairlines-ipo-open-idINL4E8KJ00V20120919

19-Sep-2012 03:22

Wall Street ends flat to lower as FedEx outlook drags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE88H0H620120918

Bank of America's site down in prolonged outage - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/technology/bank-of-america-site-down/

Deposit Flight From Europe Banks Eroding Common Currency - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/deposit-flight-from-europe-banks-eroding-common-currency

Microsoft Raises Dividend 15% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578004312698030712.html

Euro Remains Lower Before PMI Data, Spanish Debt Auctions - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/euro-remains-lower-before-pmi-data-spanish-debt-auctions.html

Housing Expected to Show Improvement Even Without Fed Factor - CNBC.com (blog) :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49076371

In Buyback Deal, Alibaba Gets Half of Yahoo's Stake - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/alibaba-closes-deal-to-buy-back-shares-from-yahoo/

Mexico's Pemex says 26 die in fire at gas pipeline near US border; cause under ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/mexicos-pemex-says-26-die-in-fire-at-gas-pipeline-near-us-border-cause-under-investigation/2012/09/18/97a0fa14-01f1-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

Goldman Sachs's Schwartz to Succeed Viniar as Firm's CFO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-19/goldman-sachs-s-schwartz-to-succeed-viniar-as-firm-s-cfo.html

Saudis offer extra oil to control prices - CNN :: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/18/business/saudi-oil-prices/index.html

19-Sep-2012 02:21

US Trade Deficit Narrows - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/business/trade-deficit-narrows.html

Stocks mixed after FedEx gives a glum outlook - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-09-18/us-futures-follow-global-markets-downward

With Alaska's higher costs, dividends won't go far - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h20cGEd1BbJcGNZo7AIjUQVzG7zA?docId%3Dc0d4f5c41dfe456896109acd047eb0e0

AMR expects about 4400 job cuts, warns 11000 - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g3-M8jR6oWoh2q9xMmc9NjMh3qJA?docId%3D11fe570d7a7543f5877ae9c9554c4da1

Deposit Flight From Europe Banks Eroding Common Currency - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/deposit-flight-from-europe-banks-eroding-common-currency.html

Microsoft Raises Dividend 15% - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578004312698030712.html

David Viniar: why he's leaving Goldman - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/david-viniar-why-hes-leaving-goldman-2012-09-18?link%3DMW_home_latest_news

Fire at Mexico Pemex gas facility kills 26 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/pemex-fire-idINL1E8KIDD720120918

Oil Trades Near Two-Week Low on US Supply Gain, Saudi Action - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/oil-trades-near-two-week-low-on-u-s-supply-gain-saudi-action.html

Yahoo Closes Alibaba Deal, Will Dole Out $3.65 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578004290541336274.html

19-Sep-2012 01:20

US current account trade deficit shrank 12% in second quarter - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-current-account-trade-deficit-20120918,0,5171571.story

Yahoo sells Alibaba stake for $7.6B, Mayer to return $3.65B to shareholders - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2012/09/18/yahoo-sells-alibaba-stake-for-76b.html

Oil down a second day on economic concerns, Saudi pressure - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE88G02F20120918

Microsoft slows dividend growth - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/microsoft-dividend-idINL1E8KIL8320120918

Striking South African miners, company reach deal - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/18/world/africa/south-africa-mine-strike/index.html

Stocks mixed after FedEx gives a glum outlook - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-09-18/us-futures-follow-global-markets-downward

Goldman names Schwartz CFO as Viniar retires - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/goldman-cfo-idINL1E8KIK1O20120918

FOREX-Wary yen awaits BOJ decision, euro wanes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-forex-idUSL4E8KI5JM20120918?type%3DmarketsNews

Bank of America's site down in prolonged outage - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/technology/bank-of-america-site-down/

American Airlines issues layoff notices, cuts flight schedule - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-amr-flights-idUSBRE88H1CQ20120918

19-Sep-2012 00:19

In Greece, Restlessness Amid a Push for Cuts - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/business/global/in-greece-growing-restlessness-amid-push-for-cuts.html

Growth woes stall stocks as QE rally pauses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20120918

Yahoo to pay shareholders most of the proceeds from $7.6 billion deal with ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/yahoo-completes-sale-of-alibaba-stake-bringing-76-billion-windfall-for-recently-hired-ceo/2012/09/18/53cf1eb4-01ac-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

Oil declines amid Europe concerns, Saudi action and FedEx outlook - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/oil-declines-to-two-week-low-on-saudi-action-and-fedex-outlook/2012/09/18/72a49f20-01cb-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

Goldman Sachs names new CFO - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/investing/goldman-sachs-cfo/

Lonmin signs wage deal to end South African strike - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lonmin-signs-wage-deal-to-end-south-african-strike-2012-09-18

Microsoft slows dividend growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/microsoft-dividend-idUSL1E8KIL8320120918?type%3DmarketsNews

Kohl's, Target Diverg on Holiday Hiring - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443995604578004170721328956.html

China Resumed Buying Treasuries in July as Trade Surplus Widened - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/china-resumed-buying-treasuries-in-july-as-trade-surplus-widened.html

Stocks mixed as investors focus on economic woes; FedEx sees global economy ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-stock-futures-slide-with-the-focus-again-on-economic-hurdles-ahead-rather-than-qe3/2012/09/18/dc63c744-018d-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

18-Sep-2012 23:18

Alpha Natural to Shut Coal Mines, Shed 9.2% of Jobs - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443995604578004203743495038.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Oil falls on economic concerns after stimulus rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE88G02F20120918

Alibaba Group Closes $7.1B Buyback Of Shares From Yahoo (Updated) - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/09/18/alibaba-group-closes-7-1b-buyback-of-shares-from-yahoo/

South Africa's Lonmin miners accept pay rise to end strike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-safrica-mines-idUSBRE88H0R420120918

Microsoft raises dividend 15 percent - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/microsoft-dividend-idUSL1E8KI00320120918?type%3DmarketsNews

Bank of America website slows; Prophet film threat made - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-bankofamerica-website-idUSBRE88H15E20120918

Growth woes stall stocks as QE rally pauses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20120918

Goldman Sachs Replaces 'Brains' With Trader for CFO - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11708348/1/goldman-sachs-replaces-brains-with-trader-for-cfo.html?cm_ven%3DGOOGLEN

Wall Street ends flat to lower as FedEx outlook drags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE88H0H620120918

FedEx says economy is stalling, cuts outlook - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hqDVENqo3Mf3JFP_Fr0_CT95uO4A?docId%3D827395da5b37405cae4e1eac6e7dd77a

18-Sep-2012 22:17

Greek Readies Plan for Further Budget Cuts - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/greek-readies-plan-for-further-budget-cuts-20120918-00894

Stocks slide, worries about economy persist - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012/09/18/stocks-slide-worries-about-economy-persist/57799680/1

Kohl's Is About To Go On A Holiday Hiring Spree And It's Bigger Than Last Year's - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/kohls-hiring-holidays-2012-9

As Bailout Questions Linger, Spain Sells $6 Billion in Debt - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/business/global/daily-euro-zone-watch.html

How the White House Is Keeping a Lid on Oil Prices - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49018980

Yahoo closes $7.6 billion deal with Alibaba Group - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201209181215APDIGITLFINANCE__US_Yahoo_Alibaba-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C09/18/2012%252012:15%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CYahoo%2520closes%2520%25247.6%2520billion%2520deal%2520with%2520Alibaba%2520Group%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CAP%2520Digital%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;YHOO%26ticker%3DYHOO

FedEx Cuts Forecast as Global Economy Curbs Premium Shipping - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/FedEx-Cuts-Forecast-as-Global-Economy-Curbs-3874822.php

8 'Better Burger' Chains That Are Spreading Across America - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/best-burger-chains-in-america-2012-9

Global stocks edge lower, oil drops again - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20120918

10 Killed in Mexico Pipeline Fire Near US Border - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/fire-erupts-mexico-pipeline-us-border-17263590

18-Sep-2012 21:16

With 11 New Members, 'Giving Pledge' Signers Now Numbers 92 - Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) (blog) :: http://philanthropy.com/blogs/the-giveaway/with-11-new-members-giving-pledge-now-numbers-92/3232

Stocks waver, worries about economy persist - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012/09/18/stocks-waver-worries-about-economy-persist/57799680/1

U.S. Stocks Decline as Investors Watch Efforts on Europe Crisis - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/U-S-Stocks-Decline-as-Investors-Watch-Efforts-on-3874518.php

Fire at Mexico's Pemex oil facility injures four - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/pemex-fire-idUSL1E8KIDD720120918

US home lending hit 16-year low in 2011-regulators - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/usa-housing-idUSL1E8KIBOZ20120918

FedEx Is Downbeat on Chinese Economy - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578003933876146570.html

Alpha Natural cuts staff as thermal coal loses out - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-11865/

Kohl's Is Going To Hire A Lot More People Than Usual This Year - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/kohls-hiring-holidays-2012-9

Yahoo! Completes First Stage of Alibaba Share Repurchase Agreement Valued at ... - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201209181426BIZWIRE_USPRX____BW6872-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C09/18/2012%25202:26%2520PM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CYahoo!%2520Completes%2520First%2520Stage%2520of%2520Alibaba%2520Share%2520Repurchase%2520Agreement%2520Valued%2520at%2520%25247.6%2520Billion%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CBusiness%2520Wire%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;YHOO%26ticker%3DYHOO

How the White House Is Keeping a Lid on Oil Prices - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49018980

18-Sep-2012 20:15

Long flight delays soar in July - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gvZ9TYMZ-2T4uU2geFdwmnl2L5iw?docId%3D1bdb0917626d4434aab89156279252da

Kohl's to hire more than 50000 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/news/companies/kohls-jobs/

Mortgage Lending Slid to 16-Year Low in 2011 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443995604578004231728567010.html

Stocks waver, worries about economy persist - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/story/2012/09/18/stocks-waver-worries-about-economy-persist/57799680/1

FedEx Cuts Full-Year Outlook Amid Slowdown - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578003933876146570.html

Investors increase pressure on Spain to seek aid - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/spain-debt-idUSL5E8KIO1Q20120918?type%3DmarketsNews

South Africa's Lonmin miners accept pay rise to end strike - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-safrica-mines-idUSBRE88H0R420120918

Oil falls on economic concerns after stimulus rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE88G02F20120918

Housing Recovery: More Reasons to Be Bullish - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/09/18/housing-recovery-more-reasons-to-be-bullish/

Alibaba Closes Deal to Buy Back Shares From Yahoo - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/alibaba-closes-deal-to-buy-back-shares-from-yahoo/

18-Sep-2012 19:14

Long flight delays soar in July - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gvZ9TYMZ-2T4uU2geFdwmnl2L5iw?docId%3D1bdb0917626d4434aab89156279252da

NStar Gas says it's proposing the lowest heating price in 10 years - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/09/18/nstargas/Jvn6rA3ASeb2ndO5ZGUhsN/story.html

Kohl's expects to hire 10 pct more for holidays - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/18/4831103/kohls-expects-to-hire-10-pct-more.html

Housing market shows improvement in September - Christian Science Monitor (blog) :: http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Paper-Economy/2012/0918/Housing-market-shows-improvement-in-September

US home lending hit 16-year low in 2011-regulators - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/usa-housing-idINL1E8KIAVV20120918

EURO GOVT-Aid uncertainty makes Spain debt volatile, lifts Bunds - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-bonds-euro-idINL5E8KIMGA20120918

U.S. Stocks Little Changed as Investors Watch Efforts on Europe - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/U-S-Stocks-Little-Changed-as-Investors-Watch-3874324.php

China, Japan Boost US Treasury Purchases - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443995604578004021605901796.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Lonmin Workers Agree to 22% Pay Rise, to Return Sept. 20 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/lonmin-workers-agree-to-22-pay-rise-to-return-sept-20.html

News Summary: FedEx says economy is stalling - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-09-18/news-summary-fedex-says-economy-is-stalling

18-Sep-2012 18:13

United's Tarmac Delays in Chicago Storms Probed by US - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/united-s-july-tarmac-delays-in-chicago-storms-probed-by-u-s-.html

Home Builders Bullish for Fifth Straight Month - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49071658

US current account trade deficit shrank 12% in second quarter - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-current-account-trade-deficit-20120918,0,5171571.story

Apple stock hits $700 in wake of iPhone 5 debut - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-stock-700-20120918,0,1945337.story

Stocks fall for second straight day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20120918

US STOCKS-Wall St edges lower as economy eyed - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-usa-stocks-idINL1E8KI9NQ20120918

International Demand for US Assets Rises on Europe - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/international-demand-for-u-s-assets-rises-on-europe-crisis.html

Kohl's to hire more than 50000 - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/news/companies/kohls-jobs/

FedEx says global economy worsening, cuts outlook - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/business/story/2012/09/18/fedex-says-global-economy-worsening-cuts-outlook/57799502/1

Mamtek CEO Charged With Theft, Securities Fraud - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/mamtek-ceo-charged-theft-securities-fraud-17262306

18-Sep-2012 17:12

Groupon shares drop on concern about merchants - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/17/us-groupon-shares-idUSBRE88G18D20120917

Top Fed policymakers differ on QE3's effectiveness - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-usa-fed-idUSBRE88C04T20120918

AMD Poised For Sharp Slide After CFO Announces Departure - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ciocentral/2012/09/18/amd-poised-for-sharp-slide-after-cfo-announces-departure/

United's Tarmac Delays in Chicago Storms Probed by US - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/united-s-july-tarmac-delays-in-chicago-storms-probed-by-u-s-.html

Lonmin miners cut demands as South Africa strikes grind on - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-safrica-mines-idUSBRE88H0R420120918

Homebuilder confidence surges to 6-year high - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/business/story/2012/09/18/homebuilder-confidence-surges-to-6-year-high/57800022/1

Current-Account Gap in the US Narrowed in Second Quarter - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/current-account-deficit-in-the-u-dot-s-dot-narrowed-in-second-quarter

Europe Banks Fail to Cut as Draghi Loans Defer Deleveraging - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-17/europe-banks-fail-to-cut-as-draghi-loans-defer-deleverage

Wall Street Edges Down - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

FedEx lowers 2013 profit view, plans air cost cuts - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-fedex-results-idUSBRE88H0LJ20120918

18-Sep-2012 16:11

Crude dips below $96 a barrel in Europe a day after a sharp plunge surprises ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/crude-rises-above-97-a-barrel-a-day-after-a-sharp-plunge-surprises-traders/2012/09/18/29dd7736-014d-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

Top Fed policymakers differ on QE3's effectiveness - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-usa-fed-idUSBRE88C04T20120918

Gold Fields says will not entertain wage demands - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/safrica-mines-goldfields-idUSL5E8KICPH20120918

United's Tarmac Delays in Chicago Storms Probed by US - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/united-s-july-tarmac-delays-in-chicago-storms-probed-by-u-s-.html

FedEx Profit Beats Estimates; Raises Shipping Rates - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49064526

Doubts plague Europe's pledge for banking union - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/eu-bankingunion-idINL5E8KI2YL20120918

Current-Account Gap in the US Narrowed in Second Quarter - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/current-account-deficit-in-the-u-s-narrowed-in-second-quarter.html

Stocks Open Lower on Spain Woes; FedEx Slips - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49071535

Kohl's to Increase Holiday Hiring 10% - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/kohls-holiday-hiring-20120919,0,4718645.story

Stocks slip at open; housing data on tap - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE88H0H620120918

18-Sep-2012 15:10

European Stocks Lower At Mid-day - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/european-stocks-lower-at-mid-day-20120918-00136

United's July Tarmac Delays in Chicago Storms Probed by US - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/united-s-july-tarmac-delays-in-chicago-storms-probed-by-u-s-.html

FedEx Profit Beats Estimates; Raises Shipping Rates - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49064526

China Reserves Right to Act on Disputed... - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/china-reserves-act-disputed-islands-17260195

Stocks futures signal lower start; economic data eyed - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-markets-stocksbre88h0h6-20120918,0,1165882.story

Romney Stands by Dependent 'Victims' Video Remark - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-17/romney-distracted-by-comments-on-government-dependent-victims

Fed's Evans Says QE3 Will Make Economy More Resilient - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/fed-s-evans-says-qe3-will-make-economy-more-resilient

GLOBAL MARKETS: Global Growth Worries Dent Euro, Stocks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120918-704420.html

Current-Account Deficit in the US Narrowed in Second Quarter - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/current-account-deficit-in-the-u-dot-s-dot-narrowed-in-second-quarter

Crude dips below $96 a barrel in Europe a day after a sharp plunge surprises ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/crude-rises-above-97-a-barrel-a-day-after-a-sharp-plunge-surprises-traders/2012/09/18/29dd7736-014d-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

18-Sep-2012 14:09

Airline tarmac delays up in July, government reports - USA TODAY (blog) :: http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012/09/17/airline-tarmac-delays-up-in-july-government-reports/57794470/1

Itochu to buy Dole businesses for $1.7 billion - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/2012/09/18/itochu-buy-dole-businesses-for-billion/DqwzXThQE78ZhLyGFL639I/story.html

Spain Sells Debt Amid Questions Over Bailout - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/business/global/daily-euro-zone-watch.html

Chinese firms wave the flag to cash in on Japan tension - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/uk-china-japan-companies-idUSLNE88H00920120918

British inflation slows, increasing stimulus chances - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jQA806IKS8GaDFTsMkYJfcDSlrmA?docId%3DCNG.a15f80d65332895b2c4e4b98a68f8426.131

Oil remains lower after surprise plunge - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/18/investing/oil-prices/

South Africa mine workers burn Lonmin offer - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jeGdyezksPDdRW3e4bli8dmIpoDw?docId%3D462e91472e3940d89e0af70db788fdf4

Alpha Closing 8 Mines, Cutting 1200 Jobs in All - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/alpha-closing-mines-cutting-1200-jobs-17260071

Euro Falls From 4-Month Highs on Spain Uncertainty - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49067383

Oil Extends Biggest Drop in Two Months on US Slowdown Concern - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/oil-declines-in-new-york-after-biggest-drop-in-two-months

18-Sep-2012 13:08

Airline tarmac delays up in July, government reports - USA TODAY (blog) :: http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012/09/17/airline-tarmac-delays-up-in-july-government-reports/57794470/1

Ford and Canadian Workers in Tentative Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/business/global/ford-and-canadian-workers-in-tentative-accord.html

Lonmin offers striking S.Africa miners bonus - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iM0RmuLBNChN_UHI60q7z0hvJ3EA?docId%3DCNG.a15f80d65332895b2c4e4b98a68f8426.281

Euro Retreats From Four-Month Highs on Spain Worries - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49067383

Small business owner: QE3 is a good start, but hardly enough - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-small-business/post/small-business-owner-qe3-is-a-good-start-but-hardly-enough/2012/09/18/0e66ad50-fec9-11e1-a31e-804fccb658f9_blog.html

UK inflation dip in Aug leaves room for more central bank boost - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/britain-inflation-idINL5E8KI4QA20120918

REC says market remains difficult, prices decline - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/rec-outlook-idUSO9E8J301R20120918?type%3DmarketsNews

Oil Declines in New York After Biggest Drop in Two Months - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/oil-declines-in-new-york-after-biggest-drop-in-two-months

Oil stays weak as analysts debate prior-day tumble - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-stays-weak-as-analysts-debate-prior-day-tumble-2012-09-18

Asian Stocks Fall on China-Japan Tension, Europe Concerns - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-17/australia-japan-stock-futures-little-changed-on-europe

18-Sep-2012 12:07

Airline tarmac delays up in July, government reports - USA TODAY (blog) :: http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012/09/17/airline-tarmac-delays-up-in-july-government-reports/57794470/1

Empire State index hits nearly two-year low - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-09-17/economy/33888750_1_factory-index-marketwatch-negative-territory

Containment system problems off Wash. state behind delays in Shell's offshore ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/containment-system-problems-off-wash-state-behind-delays-in-shells-offshore-arctic-drilling/2012/09/18/b6065592-0167-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

Fed action a welcome move for small businesses - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-small-business/post/fed-action-a-welcome-move-for-small-businesses/2012/09/18/62999580-fe7a-11e1-a31e-804fccb658f9_blog.html

EURO GOVT-Spanish yields creep higher as bailout nerves grow - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-bonds-euro-idINL5E8KI2CL20120918

Oil steadies near $114 after steep slide - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE88G02F20120918

UK Inflation Slows in August - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444450004578003670326074016.html

Lonmin offers striking S.Africa miners bonus - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iM0RmuLBNChN_UHI60q7z0hvJ3EA?docId%3DCNG.a15f80d65332895b2c4e4b98a68f8426.281

Russia writes off most of North Korea's debt: Report - Firstpost :: http://www.firstpost.com/world/russia-writes-off-most-of-north-koreas-debt-report-460048.html

Euro Retreats From Four-Month Highs on Spain Worries - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/49067383

18-Sep-2012 11:06

Customer complaints jump again for United - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Customer-complaints-jump-again-for-United-3872704.php

Krugman: Fed changes course; GOP goes wild - Salt Lake Tribune :: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/54912815-82/fed-economy-policy-romney.html.csp

Brent crude dips under $114, focus shifts to China - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-oil-idINL3E8KI1BZ20120918

Empire State index hits nearly two-year low - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-09-17/economy/33888750_1_factory-index-marketwatch-negative-territory

Hesitant Spain puts euro, share rally into reverse - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20120918

Canada auto union extends GM, Chrysler contracts - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP6b6e42797e0041268303fe4a947d9010.html

Nikkei slips, investors mull outlook for China-exposed firms - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-japan-stocks-idINL5E8KI0WI20120918

Analysis: South Africa's dithering strike response spooks investors - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-safrica-mines-investmentbre88h0db-20120918,0,6202863.story

Japan Itochu Corp. to buy Dole Food's packaged and Asian fresh food business ... - CanadianBusiness.com :: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/98901--japan-itochu-corp-to-buy-dole-food-s-packaged-and-asian-fresh-food-business-for-1-7-billion

18-Sep-2012 10:05

Customer complaints jump again for United - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Customer-complaints-jump-again-for-United-3872704.php

Australia's Fortescue wins debt breather, shares soar - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-fortescue-debt-idUSBRE88G1I620120918

Canada auto union extends General Motors, Chrysler contracts - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/canada-auto-union-extends-general-motors-chrysler-contracts/articleshow/16446594.cms

Krugman: Fed changes course; GOP goes wild - Salt Lake Tribune :: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/54912815-82/fed-economy-policy-romney.html.csp

Judge halts enforcement of Camden curfew - Philadelphia Inquirer :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20120918_Judge_halts_enforcement_of_Camden_curfew.html

Asia Emerging Currencies Drop as China Stocks Fall - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-17/asia-emerging-currencies-drop-with-copper-as-china-stocks-fall

Nikkei falls; China risks offset support of weak yen - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-japan-stocks-idINL3E8KI1GW20120918

Striking South Africa miners cut wage demands - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-safrica-mine-lonmin-idUSBRE88H0A520120918

Brent crude dips under $114, focus shifts to China - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-oil-idINL3E8KI1BZ20120918

Empire State index hits nearly two-year low - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-09-17/economy/33888750_1_factory-index-marketwatch-negative-territory

18-Sep-2012 09:04

SAfrica: $563M Lost in Gold, Platinum Production - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/sa-leader-strikes-cost-563-million-17252874

Airline tarmac delays up in July, government reports - USA TODAY (blog) :: http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012/09/17/airline-tarmac-delays-up-in-july-government-reports/57794470/1

Chrysler, GM still far apart with Canadian Auto Workers despite deal at Ford - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120918/BUSINESS01/309180069/Chrysler-GM-still-far-apart-with-CAW-despite-deal-at-Ford

US stocks slip; Apple rolls - Albany Times Union :: http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/U-S-stocks-slip-Apple-rolls-3872596.php

China-Japan Dispute Over Islands Risks $340 Billion Trade - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-17/china-japan-dispute-over-islands-risks-340-billion-trade.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares ease after Fed-led rally - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-global-idINL3E8KE2M320120918

Krugman: Bernanke makes a change of course - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Krugman-Bernanke-makes-a-change-of-course-3872336.php

Brent crude dips under $114, focus shifts to China - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-markets-oil-idUSBRE88G02F20120918

FOREX-Yen under pressure as BOJ meets; euro near 4-month highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/markets-forex-idUSL3E8KI18N20120918?type%3DmarketsNews

Romney Doesn't Disavow Video Remark on American 'Victims' - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Romney-Doesn-t-Disavow-Video-Remark-on-American-3872924.php