Tuesday, December 11, 2012

12-Dec-2012 08:02

China's Economy Strengthens - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578168771988213436.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Ahead of the Bell: Urban Outfitters - Businessweek :: http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey%3D600-201212110817APDIGITLFINANCE__US_Urban_Outfitters_A-1%26params%3Dtimestamp%257C%257C12/11/2012%25208:17%2520AM%2520ET%257C%257Cheadline%257C%257CAhead%2520of%2520the%2520Bell%253A%2520Urban%2520Outfitters%257C%257CdocSource%257C%257CAP%2520Digital%257C%257Cprovider%257C%257CACQUIREMEDIA%257C%257Cbridgesymbol%257C%257CUS;URBN%26ticker%3DURBN

Oil Fluctuates as US Crude Stockpiles Climb Before OPEC Meets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/oil-fluctuates-as-u-s-crude-stockpiles-climb-before-opec-meets.html

Amazon, Massachusetts Strike Deal For Residents On Sales Tax - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324339204578173882410132440.html

Fed set to expand its monetary stimulus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/us-usa-fed-idUSBRE8BB08A20121212

Kerrigan: Higher Taxes for Small Business Are Not Acceptable - Roll Call :: http://www.rollcall.com/news/kerrigan_higher_taxes_for_small_business_are_not_acceptable-219867-1.html

North Korea fires long-range rocket in defiant move, calls launch a success - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/12/12/north-korea-fires-long-range-rocket-in-defiant-move-south-korea-says/

Protesters, police tangle at state Capitol - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20121212/NEWS06/312120122/Protesters-police-tangle-state-Capitol

TREASURIES-10-yr notes firm in Asia; Fed outcome awaited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/markets-treasuries-asia-idUSL4N09M1DO20121212

Has America got it in for British banks? - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financial-crime/9738801/Has-America-got-it-in-for-British-banks.html

12-Dec-2012 07:01

Canada October International Merchandise Trade Report (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/canada-october-international-merchandise-trade-report-text-.html

Delta pays $360 million for stake in Virgin Atlantic, boosting its share of NY ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ap-source-delta-air-lines-is-close-to-deal-for-stake-in-virgin-atlantic/2012/12/10/583fb4c6-432a-11e2-8c8f-fbebf7ccab4e_story.html

Urban Outfitters holiday catalog gets naughty - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/urban-outfitters-christmas-catalog/1761971/

Amazon, Massachusetts Strike Deal For Residents On Sales Tax - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324339204578173882410132440.html

Texas Court Stops Construction On Keystone XL Pipeline - News On 6 :: http://www.newson6.com/story/20321482/texas-court-stops-construction-on-keystone-xl-pipeline

Oil flirts with $86/barrel ahead of Fed, OPEC - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-17467/

Fed set to expand its monetary stimulus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/us-usa-fed-idUSBRE8BB08A20121212

HSBC to spend $700m vetting clients - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4f6bd806-43b7-11e2-844c-00144feabdc0.html

Kerrigan: Higher Taxes for Small Business Are Not Acceptable - Roll Call :: http://www.rollcall.com/news/kerrigan_higher_taxes_for_small_business_are_not_acceptable-219867-1.html

North Korea launches long-range rocket into orbit, observers say - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/north-korea-fires-a-long-range-rocket/2012/12/11/541e1106-4408-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_story.html

12-Dec-2012 06:00

Ahead of the Bell: US trade deficit - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12-11/ahead-of-the-bell-us-trade-deficit

Urban Outfitters holiday catalog gets naughty - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/urban-outfitters-christmas-catalog/1761971/

Amazon, Massachusetts Strike Deal For Residents On Sales Tax - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324339204578173882410132440.html

Job postings rose in October - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/business/183093051.html

Buffett Joins Call for 'Strong' Estate Tax - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100301732

Singapore Air Rises After Virgin Sale: Singapore Mover - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/singapore-air-rises-after-virgin-sale-singapore-mover.html

Confidence falling among small business owners - The Herald Bulletin :: http://heraldbulletin.com/business/x983025244/Confidence-falling-among-small-business-owners

North Korea launches a long-range rocket - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/north-korea-fires-a-long-range-rocket/2012/12/11/541e1106-4408-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_story.html

Oil flirts with $86/barrel ahead of Fed, OPEC - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-17467/

HSBC to Pay $1.9B to Settle Money-Laundering Case - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2029083503001/hsbc-to-pay-19b-to-settle-money-laundering-case/

12-Dec-2012 04:59

Canada October International Merchandise Trade Report (Text) - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/canada-october-international-merchandise-trade-report-text-.html

Oil Fluctuates as US Crude Stockpiles Climb Before OPEC Meets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/oil-fluctuates-as-u-s-crude-stockpiles-climb-before-opec-meets.html

Urban Outfitters holiday catalog gets naughty - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/urban-outfitters-christmas-catalog/1761971/

Amazon, Massachusetts Strike Deal For Residents On Sales Tax - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324339204578173882410132440.html

Job postings rose in October - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/business/183093051.html

Delta and Virgin hook up - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/delta-virgin-hook-article-1.1218203?localLinksEnabled%3Dfalse

HSBC to pay $1.9 billion to settle US money-laundering case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hsbc-fine-20121212,0,2422326.story

Confidence falling among small business owners - The Herald Bulletin :: http://heraldbulletin.com/business/x983025244/Confidence-falling-among-small-business-owners

Asian shares rise, Fed outcome pressures dollar - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/12/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121212

North Korea defies West with second firing of long-range rocket - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-north-korea-launches-rocket-20121211,0,4357504.story

12-Dec-2012 03:58

Survey: Small biz optimism took a dive in November - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Survey-Small-biz-optimism-took-a-dive-in-November-4107800.php

Weak exports, imports signal tepid economic growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B605F20121211

News Summary: US employers post more open jobs - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/News-Summary-US-employers-post-more-open-jobs-4109391.php?World_Business_News%3D

Oil Fluctuates as US Crude Stockpiles Climb Before OPEC Meets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/oil-fluctuates-as-u-s-crude-stockpiles-climb-before-opec-meets.html

Urban Outfitters holiday catalog gets naughty - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/urban-outfitters-christmas-catalog/1761971/

S.&P. Closes Near Level Set on Election Day - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Amazon, Massachusetts Strike Deal For Residents On Sales Tax - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324339204578173882410132440.html

North Korea defies West with second firing of long-range rocket - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-north-korea-launches-rocket-20121211,0,4357504.story

Delta and Virgin hook up - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/delta-virgin-hook-article-1.1218203?localLinksEnabled%3Dfalse

HSBC to pay $1.9 billion to settle US money-laundering case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hsbc-fine-20121212,0,2422326.story

12-Dec-2012 02:57

China trade surplus, exports growth disappoint - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-trade-surplus-exports-growth-disappoint-2012-12-09?link%3DMW_latest_news

AP NewsAlert - KPCnews.com :: http://www.kpcnews.com/news/strange/article_67c8b06e-6438-56c9-abae-bdbc9a0c7cd8.html

Optimism at US small business plunges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/473740be-4392-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

Big tech boosts S&P 500 to best close since election - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121211

News Summary: US employers post more open jobs - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/News-Summary-US-employers-post-more-open-jobs-4109391.php?World_Business_News%3D

US sets price on sale of remaining AIG shares - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-us-aig-profit-20121212,0,5799295.story

To Add Flights to Heathrow, Delta Buys 49% Stake in Virgin Atlantic - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/delta-takes-49-stake-in-virgin-atlantic-for-360-million/

Amazon to collect sales tax in Massachusetts - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019884230_amazonsalestaxxml.html

South Korea says North Korea has fired a long-range rocket in a defiant move - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/south-korea-says-north-korea-has-fired-a-long-range-rocket-in-a-defiant-move/2012/12/11/66aa6d06-43f9-11e2-8c8f-fbebf7ccab4e_story.html

HSBC to Pay Record Fine to Settle Money Laundering Charges - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/hsbc-to-pay-record-fine-to-settle-money-laundering-charges/

12-Dec-2012 01:56

Optimism at US small business plunges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/473740be-4392-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

Egypt Turmoil Puts IMF Cash at Risk as Mursi Halts Tax Rises - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/egypt-turmoil-puts-imf-cash-at-risk-as-mursi-halts-tax-rises.html

Justice Department outlines HSBC transactions with drug traffickers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/justice-department-outlines-hsbc-transactions-with-drug-traffickers/2012/12/11/1b8130c4-43bf-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_story.html

Virgin Deal to Boost Delta's Trans-Atlantic Reach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324478304578173003312916158.html

Oil Fluctuates as US Crude Stockpiles Climb Before OPEC Meets - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/oil-fluctuates-as-u-s-crude-stockpiles-climb-before-opec-meets.html

Warren Buffett And George Soros Want Higher Estate Tax Than Obama Proposes - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2012/12/11/warren-buffett-and-george-soros-want-higher-estate-tax-than-obama-proposes/

US to get $7.6 billion from sale of remaining AIG shares - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-us-aig-profit-20121212,0,5799295.story

Amazon to collect sales tax in Massachusetts - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019884230_amazonsalestaxxml.html

Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Move - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100302466

TransCanada will fight order to halt Keystone XL work - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/TransCanada-will-fight-order-to-halt-Keystone-XL-4109569.php

12-Dec-2012 00:55

Despite turmoil, major lending effort aims to boost Egypt, Arab neighbors - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/despite-turmoil-major-lending-effort-aims-to-boost-egypt-arab-neighbors/2012/12/10/117d16b4-3f2e-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html

Trade deficit widens, imports and exports decline - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-trade-deficit-widens-imports-and-expo-idUSBRE8BA0KB20121211

Optimism at US small business plunges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/473740be-4392-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

What a Delta-Virgin deal means for you - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/12/11/delta-buys-4-percent-stake-in-virgin-atlantic/

Big tech boosts S&P 500 to best close since election - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121211

Will more Fed stimulus help? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/fed-buying-bonds/1761223/

OPEC Uniting to Keep Quota as Oil Heads for Best Year - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/opec-uniting-to-keep-quota-as-oil-heads-for-best-year.html

Over protesters' angry chants, Michigan lawmakers give final approval to right-to ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/job-creation-debate-illustrates-volley-of-claims-over-right-to-work-as-michigan-decision-nears/2012/12/10/9f780f72-4330-11e2-8c8f-fbebf7ccab4e_story.html

Justice Department outlines HSBC transactions with drug traffickers - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/justice-department-outlines-hsbc-transactions-with-drug-traffickers/2012/12/11/1b8130c4-43bf-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_story.html

AIG climbs on sale of government stake - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f8eb1496-43a3-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

11-Dec-2012 23:54

Despite turmoil, major lending effort aims to boost Egypt, Arab neighbors - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/despite-turmoil-major-lending-effort-aims-to-boost-egypt-arab-neighbors/2012/12/10/117d16b4-3f2e-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html

Job Openings in US Rose in October to Four-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/job-openings-in-u-s-rose-128-000-in-october-hiring-climbed.html

Optimism at US small business plunges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/473740be-4392-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

Slowing Global Demand Widens Trade Deficit - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/business/economy/decline-in-exports-hurts-us-trade-deficit.html

Restaurants 2013: Sales to exceed $660 billion, challenges loom - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-restaurants-forecast-20121211,0,18551.story?track%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2BMoneyCompany%2B(Money%2B%2526%2BCompany)

US Treasury exits AIG as markets await rebound - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-aig-ustreasury-sale-idUSBRE8BA0GY20121211

Why clients will shrug off HSBC's misdeeds - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-clients-will-shrug-off-hsbcs-misdeeds-2012-12-11

Stocks rally ahead of Fed decision - MSN Money :: http://money.msn.com/now/post.aspx?post%3Dcca723b8-7c2b-4117-8261-3a38c48248f9

Delta buys Virgin Atlantic stake to boost London access - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-singaporeairlines-virgin-sale-idUSBRE8BA0JC20121211

COMMODITIES-Oil up as OPEC pumps less crude in Nov; copper down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-commodities-idUSL1E8NBCY720121211

11-Dec-2012 22:53

China trade suffers on global fears - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/422ed282-4278-11e2-979e-00144feabdc0.html

Despite turmoil, major lending effort aims to boost Egypt, Arab neighbors - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/despite-turmoil-major-lending-effort-aims-to-boost-egypt-arab-neighbors/2012/12/10/117d16b4-3f2e-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html

Job Openings in US Rose in October to Four-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/job-openings-in-u-s-rose-128-000-in-october-hiring-climbed.html

AIG Bailout Exit No Finish Line as CEO Narrows Focus - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/aig-bailout-exit-no-finish-line-as-ceo-narrows-focus.html

Optimism at US small business plunges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/473740be-4392-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

What a Delta-Virgin deal means for you - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/12/11/delta-buys-4-percent-stake-in-virgin-atlantic/

HSBC to Pay Record Fine to Settle Money Laundering Charges - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/hsbc-to-pay-record-fine-to-settle-money-laundering-charges/

High of a Month for Treasury Breakeven Rate - Dice News :: http://www.forexdice.com/high-of-a-month-for-treasury-breakeven-rate/6511940/

Super-Rich to Congress: Tax Us When We're Dead - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100302043

Big tech boosts S&P 500 to best close since election - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121211

11-Dec-2012 21:52

Jewel says it has 'last' shipment of Twinkies - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-jewel-says-it-has-last-shipment-of-twinkies-20121211,0,2047216.story

Weak exports, imports signal tepid economic growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B605F20121211

Job Openings in US Rose in October to Four-Month High - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/job-openings-in-u-s-rose-128-000-in-october-hiring-climbed.html

HSBC to pay $1.9 billion US fine in money-laundering case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-hsbc-probe-idUSBRE8BA05M20121211

Liberty takes control of TripAdvisor - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/590239ea-43a4-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

UPDATE 4-Delta buys Virgin Atlantic stake to boost London access - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/delta-virgin-idUSL5E8NBAHM20121211

AIG Bailout Exit No Finish Line as CEO Narrows Focus - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/aig-bailout-exit-no-finish-line-as-ceo-narrows-focus.html

Restaurant Industry Expected to Post Modest Growth in 2013 - Foodservice Equipment & Supplies :: http://fesmag.com/features/foodservice-news/10413-restaurant-industry-expected-to-post-modest-growth-in-2013

Will more Fed stimulus help economy? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/fed-buying-bonds/1761223/

Small-Business Optimism Plunges - New York Times (blog) :: http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/small-business-optimism-plunges/

11-Dec-2012 20:51

European Markets Steady Ahead of ZEW, US Trade - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121211-700787.html

Jewel says it has 'last' shipment of Twinkies - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-jewel-says-it-has-last-shipment-of-twinkies-20121211,0,2047216.story

Weak exports, imports signal tepid economic growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE8B605F20121211

Super wealthy: Tax estates more, please - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/11/news/economy/estate-tax/

Tech titans, "cliff" hopes push indexes up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121211

Proposed IMF loan to Egypt on hold - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jp2of3F2lQhY5eNrs8QDOGz_YTfg?docId%3DCNG.ec7b73e3bc421b8b5a3d5be7d0e31e42.871

AIG climbs on sale of government stake - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f8eb1496-43a3-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

US Small Business Index Plunges to Almost 3-Year Low - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2028479258001/us-small-business-index-plunges-to-almost-3-year-low/

HSBC to pay $1.9 billion US fine in money-laundering case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-hsbc-probe-idUSBRE8BA05M20121211

Liberty takes control of TripAdvisor - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/590239ea-43a4-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

11-Dec-2012 19:50

European Markets Steady Ahead of ZEW, US Trade - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121211-700787.html

Trade deficit widens, imports and exports decline - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-trade-deficit-widens-imports-and-expo-idUSBRE8BA0KB20121211

'Obamacare,' fiscal cliff leads to small business optimism plunge - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-obamacare-fiscal-cliff-small-business-20121211,0,3789317.story

Egypt, Amid Turmoil, Asks IMF to Postpone Loan Request - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578173164103122962.html

End of a Bailout: US Sells Last AIG Shares - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323339704578172960483282372.html

HSBC to spend $700m vetting clients - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4f6bd806-43b7-11e2-844c-00144feabdc0.html

Super wealthy: Tax estates more, please - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/11/news/economy/estate-tax/

3 Men Arrested in Rate-Rigging Investigation - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/three-arrested-in-connection-to-rate-rigging-scandal/

Tech titans, "cliff" hopes push indexes up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121211

Delta buys Virgin Atlantic stake to boost London access - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/uk-delta-virgin-idUSLNE8BA02K20121211

11-Dec-2012 18:49

China Rebound Accelerates as Xi Confronts 8.1% Unemployment Rate - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-09/china-rebound-accelerates-as-xi-confronts-8-1-unemployment-rate.html

European Stocks Rise, Euro Advances on German Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121211-702964.html

The Fed, QEs and the Housing Market Recovery Needs Jobs - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2012/12/11/the-fed-qes-and-the-housing-market-recoveryneeds-jobs/

Twinkie madness grips Chicago as Hostess' last shipment hits shelves - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/11/last-shipment-twinkies-selling-briskly-at-chicago-area-supermarket-chain/?test%3Dlatestnews

'Obamacare,' fiscal cliff leads to small business optimism plunge - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-obamacare-fiscal-cliff-small-business-20121211,0,3789317.story

IMF needs to do more to detect global financial risk -report - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-imf-monitoring-idUSBRE8BA0WR20121211

Delta buys 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-delta-virgin-atlantic-20121211,0,3091788.story

First arrests in Libor manipulation case - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/11/news/libor-arrests/

HSBC to pay $1.9 billion US fine in money-laundering case - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/12/11/hsbc-to-pay-1-billion-us-fine-in-money-laundering-case/

End of a Bailout: US Sells Last AIG Shares - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323339704578172960483282372.html

11-Dec-2012 17:48

European Stocks Rise, Euro Advances on German Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20121211-702964.html

Armenia's economy in better condition than weather outside – IMF official - Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am :: http://news.am/eng/news/132036.html

Jewel says it has 'last' shipment of Twinkies - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-jewel-says-it-has-last-shipment-of-twinkies-20121211,0,2047216.story

Trade Deficit in the US Widens as Exports Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/trade-deficit-in-the-u-s-widens-as-exports-slump.html

What's your question for Ben Bernanke? - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/whats-your-question-for-ben-bernanke-2012-12-11?link%3DMW_latest_news

Three arrested in UK Libor rate-rigging probe - AFP :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hLZjI_NwCqTH8UMxj66Gz5S2DI5w?docId%3DCNG.d51ff78acded8ce142e56fdc1bf3c97d.5a1

As the taxpayer is set to finally sell his last shares of AIG,here's a look back at life ... - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-17437/

HSBC to pay $1.9 billion US fine in money-laundering case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-hsbc-probe-idUSBRE8BA05M20121211

NFIB: Obama's re-election put small biz in a funk - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2012/12/11/nfib-obamas-re-election-put-small.html

Delta Buys 49% Virgin Atlantic Stake for NYC-UK Service - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/delta-buys-singapore-s-virgin-atlantic-stake-for-360-million.html

11-Dec-2012 16:47

FOREX-Euro gains on German ZEW data; investors await Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-forex-idUSL1E8NB2AC20121211

Trade Deficit in the US Widens as Exports Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/trade-deficit-in-the-u-s-widens-as-exports-slump.html

Delta, Virgin to Operate Trans-Atlantic Venture With 31 Daily Flights - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11789215/1/delta-virgin-to-operate-trans-atlantic-venture-with-31-daily-flights.html

Treasury sells AIG stake for $22.7B profit - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/treasury-sells-aig-stake/1760625/

BofA hits 10-year low in customer approval - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2012/12/bank-of-america-customer-review.html

Small businesses are freaking out about the fiscal cliff. Why that matters. - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/11/small-businesses-are-freaking-out-about-the-fiscal-cliff-why-that-matters/

HSBC confirms $1.92-billion settlement in money-laundering probe - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-hsbc-confirms-192-billion-settlement-in-moneylaundering-probe-20121211,0,487098.story

16:27 Cairo asks to postpone repayment of $4. 8 billion IMF loan - Agenzia Giornalistica Italia :: http://www.agi.it/flash-news/201212111627-eco-ren1066-cairo_asks_to_postpone_repayment_of_4_8_billion_imf_loan

What's your question for Ben Bernanke? - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/whats-your-question-for-ben-bernanke-2012-12-11?link%3DMW_latest_news

3 Men Arrested in Rate-Rigging Inquiry - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/three-arrested-in-connection-to-rate-rigging-scandal/

11-Dec-2012 15:46

TREASURIES-Prices near flat as auctions offset budget fears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/10/markets-usa-bonds-idUSL1E8NA6K520121210

Bank of America hits 10-year low in customer approval - Bizjournals.com :: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/morning_call/2012/12/bank-of-america-hits-10-year-low-in.html

German confidence lifts Europe shares to 18-month high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121211

Delta buys stake in Virgin Atlantic - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/11/news/companies/delta-virgin-airlines/

HSBC to Pay Record US Penalty - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324478304578171650887467568.html

Trade Deficit in the US Widens as Exports Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/trade-deficit-in-the-u-s-widens-as-exports-slump.html

Optimism at US small business plunges - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/473740be-4392-11e2-a48c-00144feabdc0.html

Stocks higher ahead of Fed meeting - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jmh6gtCQhSQ1A6yqEn0mzVM-Eo-Q?docId%3D2ba7dae23ad3492bb5b2908c884bdcdb

3 Men Arrested in Connection With Rate-Rigging Inquiry - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/three-arrested-in-connection-to-rate-rigging-scandal/

11-Dec-2012 14:45

Blackout risk expected to rise next summer - San Antonio Express :: http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Blackout-risk-expected-to-rise-next-summer-4106360.php

Bank of America lags in customer satisfaction, according to ACSI survey - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/personal-finance/2012/12/11/bank-america-lags-customer-satisfaction-according-acsi-survey/WEp70sCVSw60DwcMgderFM/story.html

German Investor Confidence Jumped in December on Growth Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/german-investor-confidence-jumped-in-december-on-growth-outlook.html

Survey: Small biz optimism took a dive in November - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Survey-Small-biz-optimism-took-a-dive-in-November-4107800.php

Three Arrested in Connection to Rate-Rigging Case - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/three-arrested-in-connection-to-rate-rigging-scandal/

US Gets $7.6 Billion for AIG Shares - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323339704578172960483282372.html

HSBC will pay $1.9 billion for money laundering - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/11/hsbc-laundering-probe/1760351/

WebMD Announces Layoffs; 14% Of Staff, $45M In Total Spending Cuts Coming ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/11/webmd-announces-layoffs-14-of-staff-45m-in-total-spending-cuts-coming-off-of-a-900k-quarterly-loss/

Delta Takes 49% Stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360 Million - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/delta-takes-49-stake-in-virgin-atlantic-for-360-million/

Treasurys down on German data, before auction - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-17422/

11-Dec-2012 13:44

McDonald's same-store sales up 2.4% in Nov. - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/industries/35713976_1_everyday-value-offerings-breakfast-sales-global-comparable-sales

US stock index futures signal early gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-stocks-us-europe-idUSL5E8NB63920121211

Diageo Thirsts for a New Tequila Shot after Jose Cuervo Deal Fails - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/source/2012/12/11/diageo-thirsts-for-a-new-tequila-shot-after-jose-cuervo-deal-fails/

HSBC to Pay Record US Penalty - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324478304578171650887467568.html

German Investor Confidence Jumped in December on Growth Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/german-investor-confidence-jumped-in-december-on-growth-outlook.html

SFO Arrests Three Men in Libor Probe - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578172912726034752.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

One Kings Lane Raises $50 Million Led By Institutional Venture Partners - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2012/12/11/one-kings-lane-raises-50-million-led-by-institutional-venture-partners/

NFIB small-business optimism index plunges - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nfib-small-business-optimism-index-plunges-2012-12-11

REFILE-EURO GOVT-Italian bonds rebound but political crisis looms - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-bonds-euro-idUSL5E8NB7NJ20121211

Treasury to sell remaining AIG shares - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2012/12/11/news/economy/aig-treasury-sale/

11-Dec-2012 12:43

'Manny' must bring an ascent for Man Group - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4ba2240e-42c3-11e2-a4e4-00144feabdc0.html

US selling its remaining stake in AIG - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-us-aig-sale-20121211,0,6266000.story

McDonald's same-store sales up 2.4% in Nov. - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/industries/35713976_1_everyday-value-offerings-breakfast-sales-global-comparable-sales

Diageo Ends Talks to Buy Jose Cuervo Brand - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/diageo-ends-talks-to-buy-jose-cuervo-brand/

TREASURIES-US bonds steady before Fed meeting - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-bonds-treasuries-idUSL5E8NB5IR20121211

German Investor Confidence Jumps to 7-Month High on Outlo - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/german-investor-confidence-jumped-in-december-on-growth-outlook.html

Italy's Monti leaves political future open - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-italy-vote-idUSBRE8B907420121211

Stock futures signal early gains - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE8AP08020121211

HSBC to Pay $1.92 Billion to Settle Charges of Money Laundering - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/12/10/hsbc-said-to-near-1-9-billion-settlement-over-money-laundering/

Bank of America lags in customer satisfaction, according to ACSI survey - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/personal-finance/2012/12/11/bank-america-lags-customer-satisfaction-according-acsi-survey/WEp70sCVSw60DwcMgderFM/story.html

11-Dec-2012 11:42

Man CEO Clarke Makes Way For Roman Empire - Orange UK News :: http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/man_ceo_clarke_makes_way_for_roman_empire

FedEx fills Santa's sleigh during busiest day in its history - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fedex-busiest-day-20121211,0,6930761.story

FOREX-Euro hovers above 2-week low, Fed next focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-forex-idUSL4N09L21S20121211

Treasury plans to sell remaining shares of AIG - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/economy/35721929_1_treasury-plans-aig-american-international-group

McDonald's same-store sales up 2.4% in Nov. - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/industries/35713976_1_everyday-value-offerings-breakfast-sales-global-comparable-sales

US stocks rise on hopes for fiscal-cliff talks - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/markets/35715406_1_treasury-yields-tax-hikes-s-p

Diageo weighs on FTSE after Cuervo talks founder - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5E8NB59W20121211

TREASURIES-US bonds steady before Fed meeting - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-bonds-treasuries-idUSL5E8NB5IR20121211

German Investor Confidence Jumps to 7-Month High on Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/german-investor-confidence-jumped-in-december-on-growth-outlook.html

HSBC pays record fine to settle US money-laundering accusations - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/dec/11/hsbc-bank-us-money-laundering

11-Dec-2012 10:41

Asian Stocks Outside Japan Rise on US Jobs, China Data - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-10/asian-stocks-rise-to-eight-month-high-on-china-u-s-data.html

Study predicts rise of a global middle class - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-intelligence-economy-china-20121211,0,301340.story

FedEx fills Santa's sleigh during busiest day in its history - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fedex-busiest-day-20121211,0,6930761.story

Politics — Italian and US — tug on stocks - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/11/stocks-edge-higher-dow-boosted-mcdonald-despite-concern-about-italy/UBSQa92inLpnjDfAzyUkxI/story.html

UK banks hit by record $2.6bn US fines - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/643a6c06-42f0-11e2-aa8f-00144feabdc0.html

North Korea May Have Started Disassembling Rocket, YTN Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/north-korea-may-have-started-disassembling-rocket-ytn-says.html

Treasury plans to sell remaining shares of AIG - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/economy/35721929_1_treasury-plans-aig-american-international-group

McDonald's same-store sales up 2.4% in Nov. - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/industries/35713976_1_everyday-value-offerings-breakfast-sales-global-comparable-sales

EURO GOVT-Italian yields rise as market mourns Monti exit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-bonds-euro-idUSL5E8NB3XO20121211

European shares dip, euro steady ahead of ZEW, Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/us-markets-global-idUSBRE88901C20121211

11-Dec-2012 09:40

Renesas Rises After $1.8 Billion Bailout Agreement: Tokyo Mover - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/renesas-rises-after-1-8-billion-bailout-agreement-tokyo-mover.html

Study predicts rise of a global middle class - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-intelligence-economy-china-20121211,0,301340.story

Aircraft Leasing Goes Asian - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/dealjournalindia/2012/12/11/aircraft-leasing-goes-asian/

TREASURIES-10-yr notes slightly dip in Asia; Fed meeting awaited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/11/markets-treasuries-asia-idUSL4N09L1Y520121211

Plan for Hassle-Free Shipping this Holiday Season - Patch.com :: http://stpeters.patch.com/articles/plan-for-hassle-free-shipping-this-holiday-season

Politics — Italian and US — tug on stocks - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/11/stocks-edge-higher-dow-boosted-mcdonald-despite-concern-about-italy/UBSQa92inLpnjDfAzyUkxI/story.html

UK banks hit by record $2.6bn US fines - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/643a6c06-42f0-11e2-aa8f-00144feabdc0.html

Yuan Approaches Upper Band Limit on Stronger Fixing, Fed Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/yuan-approaches-upper-band-limit-on-stronger-fixing-fed-outlook.html

Treasury plans to sell remaining shares of AIG - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/economy/35721929_1_treasury-plans-aig-american-international-group

McDonald's same-store sales up 2.4% in Nov. - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2012-12-10/industries/35713976_1_everyday-value-offerings-breakfast-sales-global-comparable-sales