Wednesday, May 1, 2013

02-May-2013 08:41

Boeing Board Approves New 777 Sales - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-224585/

Yelp Loss Narrows; Revenue Tops Expectations - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100685562

Asian Shares Fall; Weaker PMI Hit Chinese Markets - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130501-720241.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Ford hires 2000 in Kansas City, pickup truck demand booms - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/02/ford-hires-2000-in-kansas-city-pickup-truck-demand-booms/

Asia stocks down on US, China economic fears - NorthJersey.com :: http://www.northjersey.com/news/international/205721371_Asia_stocks_down_on_US__China_economic_fears.html

UPDATE 1-Sanofi Q1 misses forecasts on patent losses, forex - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/sanofi-earnings-idUSL6N0DJ0FZ20130502

Japan Government Bonds Rise as Stocks Drop, Monetary Base Grows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/japan-government-bonds-rise-as-stocks-drop-monetary-base-grows.html

A Drug-By-Drug Analysis Of Merck's Big Earnings Miss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/05/01/merck-results-disappoint-as-januvia-sales-fall-below-expectations/

State says 6 insurance carriers submit plans for exchange - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-insurance-carriers-exchange-plans-20130501,0,2262675.story

JC Penney Releases Apology Ad Begging Shoppers To Come Back - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/05/01/j-c-penney-releases-apology-ad-begging-shoppers-to-come-back/

02-May-2013 07:40

Boeing Board Approves New 777 Sales - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-224585/

Ford to Add Shift at Kansas City Plant, Hire 900 Workers - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130502-700009.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Fed Open to Expanding QE as It Counters Talk of Tapering - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/fed-open-to-expanding-qe-as-it-counters-talk-of-tapering.html

Clearwire Says Needs $1.7 Billion Funds to Keep Operating - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/clearwire-says-needs-1-7-billion-funds-to-keep-operating.html

In its new ad, JC Penney apologizes - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/01/4212793/in-its-new-ad-jc-penney-apologizes.html

Lenovo, IBM Talks on Server Deal Said to Break Down Over Pricing - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-02/lenovo-ibm-talks-on-server-deal-said-to-break-down-over-pricing

BOJ says monetary base soars to record on new QE scheme - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/01/boj-says-monetary-base-soars-to-record-on-new-qe-scheme/

India Shares Higher on Bargain Hunting - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130502-700290.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Merck Cuts Profit Forecast as Buyback Boosted $15 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/merck-cuts-profit-forecast-while-boosting-buyback-by-15-billion.html

State says 6 insurance carriers submit plans for exchange - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-insurance-carriers-exchange-plans-20130501,0,2262675.story

02-May-2013 06:39

Dollar Extends Drop Versus Yen to Longest Period in Seven Months - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-01/dollar-extends-drop-versus-yen-to-longest-period-in-seven-months

Fed is open to altering bond policy - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fed-meeting-20130502,0,213731.story

ADM Q1 Profit Down 33%; To Buy GrainCorp - NASDAQ.com - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/adm-q1-profit-down-33-to-buy-graincorp-20130501-01819

Two Planes Clip Wings at Newark Liberty International Airport - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/planes-clip-wings-newark-liberty-international-airport/story?id%3D19088165

Ford to Add Shift at Kansas City Plant, Hire 900 Workers - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130502-700009.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Clearwire Says Needs $1.7 Billion Funds to Keep Operating - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/clearwire-says-needs-1-7-billion-funds-to-keep-operating.html

Detroit Beats Estimates in Best US April Sales Since '07: Cars - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/detroit-beats-estimates-in-best-u-s-april-sales-since-07-cars.html

Merck Cuts Profit Forecast as Buyback Boosted $15 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/merck-cuts-profit-forecast-while-boosting-buyback-by-15-billion.html

State says 6 insurance carriers submit plans for exchange - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-insurance-carriers-exchange-plans-20130501,0,2262675.story

JC Penney Releases Apology Ad Begging Shoppers To Come Back - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/05/01/j-c-penney-releases-apology-ad-begging-shoppers-to-come-back/

02-May-2013 05:38

Yelp Q1 Loss Narrows, Lifts Full-year Revenue Outlook - NASDAQ.com - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/yelp-q1-loss-narrows-lifts-full-year-revenue-outlook-20130501-01803

Fed is open to altering bond policy - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fed-meeting-20130502,0,213731.story

Facebook profits from mobile advertising - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22376553

JC Penney apologizes in TV ad in attempt to lure customers back - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20130501-j.c.-penney-apologizes-in-tv-ad-in-attempt-to-lure-customers-back.ece

ADM Q1 Profit Down 33%; To Buy GrainCorp - NASDAQ.com - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/adm-q1-profit-down-33-to-buy-graincorp-20130501-01819

Policymakers Wanted BoJ To Shift Away From Incremental Easing, Minutes Show - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2107594/policymakers-wanted-boj-to-shift-away-from-incremental-easing-minutes-show.aspx?type%3Daeco%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_campaign%3Dsitemap

ING U.S. Unit's IPO Led by 'Unsung Heroes' of AIG Bailout - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/ing-u-s-unit-s-ipo-led-by-unsung-heroes-of-aig-bailout.html

Electric-Car Maker Coda Files for Bankruptcy to Seek Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/electric-car-maker-coda-files-for-bankruptcy-to-seek-sale-1-.html

Merck Cuts Profit Forecast as Buyback Boosted $15 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/merck-cuts-profit-forecast-while-boosting-buyback-by-15-billion.html

State says 6 insurance carriers submit plans for exchange - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-insurance-carriers-exchange-plans-20130501,0,2262675.story

02-May-2013 04:37

UPDATE 3-ADM advances GrainCorp bid; quarterly earnings drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/archerdanielsmidland-results-idUSL3N0DI37S20130502

Yelp Q1 Loss Narrows, Lifts Full-year Revenue Outlook - NASDAQ.com - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/yelp-q1-loss-narrows-lifts-full-year-revenue-outlook-20130501-01803

Fed is open to altering bond policy - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fed-meeting-20130502,0,213731.story

Penney apologizes in TV ad - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/20130501-penney-apologizes-in-tv-ad.ece

Facebook profits from mobile advertising - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22376553

2 Planes Clip Wings at Newark Airport - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/planes-clip-wings-newark-liberty-international-airport/story?id%3D19088165

China's Manufacturing Expands at Slower Pace, Survey Shows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/china-manufacturing-expands-at-slower-pace-private-survey-shows.html

Electric-Car Maker Coda Files for Bankruptcy to Seek Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/electric-car-maker-coda-files-for-bankruptcy-to-seek-sale-1-.html

Merck Cuts Profit Forecast as Buyback Boosted $15 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/merck-cuts-profit-forecast-while-boosting-buyback-by-15-billion.html

State says 6 insurance carriers submit plans for exchange - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-insurance-carriers-exchange-plans-20130501,0,2262675.story

02-May-2013 03:36

Yelp loss narrows as advertising grows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-yelp-results-idUSBRE94012Z20130501

LA stock brokerage Crowell Weedon is bought by rival - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-crowell-weedon-20130502,0,5255530.story

Nimble Messaging Apps Could Challenge Facebook's Mobile Success - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2013/05/01/nimble-messaging-apps-could-challenge-facebooks-mobile-success/

UPDATE 3-ADM advances GrainCorp bid; quarterly earnings drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/archerdanielsmidland-results-idUSL3N0DI37S20130502

ING U.S. Unit's IPO Led by 'Unsung Heroes' of AIG Bailout - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/ing-u-s-unit-s-ipo-led-by-unsung-heroes-of-aig-bailout.html

Electric-Car Maker Coda Files for Bankruptcy to Seek Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/electric-car-maker-coda-files-for-bankruptcy-to-seek-sale-1-.html

A Drug-By-Drug Analysis Of Merck's Big Earnings Miss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/05/01/merck-results-disappoint-as-januvia-sales-fall-below-expectations/

Frontier to charge up to $100 for carry-on bags if customer bought cheap tickets ... - Dallas Morning News (blog) :: http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2013/05/frontier-to-charge-up-to-100-for-carry-on-bags-if-customer-bought-cheap-tickets-on-another-site.html/

JC Penney Releases Apology Ad Begging Shoppers To Come Back - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/05/01/j-c-penney-releases-apology-ad-begging-shoppers-to-come-back/

Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-01/why-the-fed-worries-inflation-is-too-low

02-May-2013 02:35

Yelp loss narrows as advertising grows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-yelp-results-idUSBRE94012Z20130501

J.C. Penney Apologizes in TV Spot Developed Under Former CEO - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/J-C-Penney-Apologizes-in-TV-Spot-Developed-Under-4480808.php

Fed Hasn't Lost Appetite for Bonds - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324582004578457161695264402.html

New ad tools boost Facebook revenues - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/37446298-b29d-11e2-a388-00144feabdc0.html

ADM sets $25m aside for corruption case - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e2287d82-b29a-11e2-8540-00144feabdc0.html

Apple prices $17 bln bond deal to strong demand - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2013-04-30/markets/38917704_1_75-basis-points-cash-reserves-treasury-note

Electric-Car Maker Coda Files for Bankruptcy to Seek Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/electric-car-maker-coda-files-for-bankruptcy-to-seek-sale-1-.html

Ahead of the Futures? High-Speed Traders Reportedly Capitalize on CME ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2013/05/01/ahead-futures-high-speed-traders-reportedly-capitalize-on-cme-loophole/

Dunkin' Brands adds nutrition experts to advisory board - QSRweb.com :: http://www.qsrweb.com/article/212421/Dunkin-Brands-adds-nutrition-experts-to-advisory-board

Chinese carmaker to open first US plant in Lancaster in October - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-china-bus-green-lancaster-20130501,0,349509.story

02-May-2013 01:34

Bernanke Met With Obama in February - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-224500/

Drought parches ADM 1Q earnings - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-adm-earnings-20130501,0,228926.story

ING's IPO Priced at $19.50 a Share, Below Expected Range - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130501-718791.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

J.C. Penney Apologizes in TV Spot Developed Under Former CEO - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/J-C-Penney-Apologizes-in-TV-Spot-Developed-Under-4480808.php

Drive On: Coda becomes latest electric car failure - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/05/01/coda-bankruptcy-electric-car/2127673/

New ad tools boost Facebook revenues - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/37446298-b29d-11e2-a388-00144feabdc0.html

CME Vows to Tackle Some Traders' Early Access to Data - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-223983/

Michigan Traveler: Airline shenanigans mean you'll pay more - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20130501/COL21/305010110/Airlines-change-fees-baggage

Chinese carmaker to open first US plant in Lancaster in October - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-china-bus-green-lancaster-20130501,0,349509.story

GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, stocks fall on weak economic data; Fed stays course - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/markets-global-idUSL2N0DI20G20130501

02-May-2013 00:33

ADM earnings drop as pain lingers from drought - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-archerdanielsmidland-results-idUSBRE94010120130501

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

US Manufacturing Growth Slows; Construction Spending Falls - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100694720

Dunkin' Brands adds nutrition experts to advisory board - QSRweb.com :: http://www.qsrweb.com/article/212421/Dunkin-Brands-adds-nutrition-experts-to-advisory-board

Merck throws more staff behind Januvia; overall sales slid for quarter - Medical Marketing and Media :: http://www.mmm-online.com/merck-throws-more-staff-behind-januvia-overall-sales-slid-for-quarter/article/291560/

JC Penney Apologizes in Ad Developed Under Former CEO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/j-c-penney-apologizes-in-ad-developed-under-former-ceo.html

Markets Lower on Economic Uncertainty - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-01/why-the-fed-worries-inflation-is-too-low

Drive On: Coda becomes latest electric car failure - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/05/01/coda-bankruptcy-electric-car/2127673/

1st Chinese Automaker in US to Open Calif. Plants - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/china-automaker-open-electric-bus-plant-ca-19080447

01-May-2013 23:32

Ahead of the Bell: US ISM Manufacturing - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-05-01/ahead-of-the-bell-us-ism-manufacturing

A Drug-By-Drug Analysis Of Merck's Big Earnings Miss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/05/01/merck-results-disappoint-as-januvia-sales-fall-below-expectations/

CME Group Says It's Improving Technology to Address Time Lags - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/cme-group-says-it-s-improving-technology-to-address-time-lags.html

Twin slowdown in China and US feeds global fear - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/10031948/Twin-slowdown-in-China-and-US-feeds-global-fear.html

JC Penney Apologizes in Ad Developed Under Former CEO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/j-c-penney-apologizes-in-ad-developed-under-former-ceo.html

Markets Lower on Economic Uncertainty - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-01/why-the-fed-worries-inflation-is-too-low

Yelp loss narrows on strength in ad business - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-yelp-results-idUSBRE9400XJ20130501

Facebook sales jump 38%, with mobile boost - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/technology/social/facebook-earnings/

Drive On: Coda becomes latest electric car failure - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveon/2013/05/01/coda-bankruptcy-electric-car/2127673/

01-May-2013 22:31

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

Gross Says Central-Bank Policies Impose 'Haircuts' on Investors - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-01/gross-says-central-bank-policies-impose-haircuts-on-investors

A Drug-By-Drug Analysis Of Merck's Big Earnings Miss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/05/01/merck-results-disappoint-as-januvia-sales-fall-below-expectations/

US construction spending rate hits seven-month low - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/usa-economy-construction-idUSL2N0DI0UL20130501

JC Penney Apologizes in Ad Developed Under Former CEO - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/j-c-penney-apologizes-in-ad-developed-under-former-ceo.html

Federal Reserve ponders possibility of increasing stimulus - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-ponders-possibility-of-increasing-stimulus/2013/05/01/1ff60e64-b286-11e2-bbf2-a6f9e9d79e19_story.html

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler post strong April auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-general-motors-ford-and-chrysler-april-auto-sales-20130429,0,466030.story

Electric-Car Maker Coda Files for Bankruptcy to Seek Sale (3) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-05-01/electric-car-maker-coda-files-for-bankruptcy-to-seek-sale-1

Facebook Earnings: Profit Rises Amid Growth in Mobile - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324766604578457232890560890.html

Markets Lower on Economic Uncertainty - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

01-May-2013 21:30

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

Ahead of the Futures? High-Speed Traders Reportedly Capitalize on CME ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2013/05/01/ahead-futures-high-speed-traders-reportedly-capitalize-on-cme-loophole/

US Manufacturing Growth Slows; Construction Spending Falls - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100694720

Merck Can Still Make It Work - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748703591404578456962249586222.html?mod%3DBOL_da_bt

JC Penney ad: We're sorry. Please come back - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/news/companies/jc-penney-ad/

Companies hire less, manufacturing growth slows in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE93P04P20130501

Obama Nominates Congressman to Lead Mortgage Agency - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/obama-to-name-melvin-watt-to-oversee-fannie-and-freddie.html

Canada April auto sales rise for Detroit carmakers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/canada-auto-sales-idUSL2N0DI1N720130501

Federal Reserve ponders possibility of increasing stimulus - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-ponders-possibility-of-increasing-stimulus/2013/05/01/1ff60e64-b286-11e2-bbf2-a6f9e9d79e19_story.html

Stocks drop: Investors unmoved as Fed stays course - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/05/01/stocks-wednesday-5-1/2125895/

01-May-2013 20:29

Canada manufacturing PMI ekes out slight growth, orders rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/canada-economy-rbcpmi-idUST5E7NM01X20130501

Construction Spending Decreases on US Government Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/construction-spending-unexpectedly-drops-on-u-s-public-pullback.html

UPDATE 3-Merck's Januvia diabetes drug lags, 2013 forecast cut - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/merck-results-idUSL2N0DI0FG20130501

Companies hire less, manufacturing growth slows in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE93P04P20130501

Real estate boss offers raises for employees with company tattoos - UPI.com :: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2013/05/01/Real-estate-boss-offers-raises-for-employees-with-company-tattoos/UPI-84321367427518/

CME says improvements are underway after WSJ finds gaps in trading information - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/business/205629011.html

Detroit boosted by truck sales; Honda, Nissan gain - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-05-01/chrysler-us-sales-up-11-percent-in-april

JC Penney CEO Earned 1800 Times an Average Cashier, Other CEOs Not Much ... - Opposing Views :: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/jc-penney-ceo-earned-1800-times-average-cashier-other-ceos-not-much-better

Electric-car maker Coda files for bankruptcy - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/autos/electric-car-coda-bankrupcty/

Fed to Continue Stimulus as Economy Improves - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/economy/federal-reserve-to-continue-stimulus-efforts.html

01-May-2013 19:28

Canada manufacturing PMI ekes out slight growth, orders rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/canada-economy-rbcpmi-idUST5E7NM01X20130501

Construction Spending Decreases on US Government Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/construction-spending-unexpectedly-drops-on-u-s-public-pullback.html

UPDATE 3-Merck's Januvia diabetes drug lags, 2013 forecast cut - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/merck-results-idUSL2N0DI0FG20130501

Spring car sales off to a strong start for US automakers - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/news/companies/car-sales/

Companies hire less, manufacturing growth slows in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE93P04P20130501

CME Vows to Tackle Some Traders' Early Access to Data - Wall Street Journal- India :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324766604578456783718395580.html

Caterpillar employees return to work without contract - BizTimes.com (Milwaukee) :: http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130501/ENEWSLETTERS02/130509974/-1/daily_enews/Caterpillar-employees-return-to-work-without-contract

General Motors, Ford and Chrysler post strong April auto sales - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-general-motors-ford-and-chrysler-april-auto-sales-20130429,0,466030.story

PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/2013/05/01/pepsico-pulls-mountain-dew-after-criticism/Z5ETZXL9iePY5DgMADxqcN/story.html

US STOCKS-Wall St falls on growth worries as commodities slide - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0DI1AA20130501

01-May-2013 18:27

Work continues in Wisconsin Caterpillar plant after contract rejected - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-caterpillar-union-vote-20130430,0,6558358.story

Canada manufacturing PMI ekes out slight growth, orders rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/canada-economy-rbcpmi-idUST5E7NM01X20130501

Construction Spending Decreases on US Government Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/construction-spending-unexpectedly-drops-on-u-s-public-pullback.html

Stocks: Investors begin May by selling - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/investing/stocks-markets/

Spring car sales off to a strong start for US automakers - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/news/companies/car-sales/

Companies hire less, manufacturing growth slows in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE93P04P20130501

Survey: US manufacturing grows at slowest pace in 2013, held back by weak ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/survey-us-manufacturing-grows-at-slowest-pace-in-2013-held-back-by-weak-hiring-inventories/2013/05/01/aa912ada-b269-11e2-9fb1-62de9581c946_story.html

Delphi raises outlook as US car sales accelerate - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ed146e56-b25c-11e2-8540-00144feabdc0.html

Moody's Puts Merck On Review for Downgrade, Noting Share Buyback - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130501-710117.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

US auto manufacturers score biggest April since 2007 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-chrysler-ford-gm-nissan-april-us-sales-up-20130501,0,3758484.story

01-May-2013 17:26

Energy Journal: Mixed Messages Show Saudi Concern - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-223782/

Slovenia Rating Cut to Junk by Moody's as Bond Sale Delayed (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-04-30/slovenian-credit-lowered-to-junk-by-moody-s-as-bond-sale-delayed

Work continues in Wisconsin Caterpillar plant after contract rejected - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-caterpillar-union-vote-20130430,0,6558358.story

Canada manufacturing PMI ekes out slight growth, orders rise - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/canada-economy-rbcpmi-idUST5E7NM01X20130501

ADP Says US Companies Employed Fewer Workers Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/adp-says-companies-in-u-s-hired-119-000-more-workers-in-april.html

Ford sales jump 18% in April - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/05/01/ford-april-sales-trucks/2124901/

Construction Spending Decreases on US Government Slump - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/construction-spending-unexpectedly-drops-on-u-s-public-pullback.html

Merck 1st-Quarter Profit Down on Loss of Singulair Exclusivity - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130501-708983.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

GM's US Auto Sales Climb 11% in April - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100694736

Yahoo's new maternity leave plan pleases critics who questioned ban on ... - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_23146687/yahoos-new-maternity-leave-plan-pleases-critics-who

01-May-2013 16:25

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

Slovenia Rating Cut to Junk by Moody's as Bond Sale Delayed (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-04-30/slovenian-credit-lowered-to-junk-by-moody-s-as-bond-sale-delayed

Work continues in Wisconsin Caterpillar plant after contract rejected - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-caterpillar-union-vote-20130430,0,6558358.story

Price hikes, new customers lift Comcast profit - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/01/comcast-profit-rises-17-percent-in-1q/2126127/

Merck Cuts Profit Forecast as Buyback Boosted $15 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/merck-cuts-profit-forecast-while-boosting-buyback-by-15-billion.html

Spring Slowdown Paints Ugly Picture for Jobs - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100693906

Ford sales jump 18% in April - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/05/01/ford-april-sales-trucks/2124901/

Construction spending rate hits seven-month low - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-usa-economy-construction-idUSBRE9400JF20130501

Stocks Hold Losses After Economic Reports; Merck Falls - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100694582

Apple's Tax Avoiding Bond Deal: Time To Change The Tax System - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/05/01/apples-tax-avoiding-bond-deal-time-to-change-the-tax-system/

01-May-2013 15:24

Saudi oil output to be constrained by new players -minister - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/usa-saudi-supplies-idUSL2N0DH1UV20130430

Work continues in Wisconsin Caterpillar plant after contract rejected - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-caterpillar-union-vote-20130430,0,6558358.story

UPDATE 1-Slovenia to pursue bond issue despite downgrade - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/slovenia-bond-idUSL6N0DI16120130501

ADP reports 119K private job gains in April - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/01/april-adp-report/2125383/

Factory activity weakest in six months in April: Markit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/us-usa-economy-pmi-markit-idUSBRE9400H520130501

Price hikes, new customers lift Comcast profit - USA Today - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/01/comcast-profit-rises-17-percent-in-1q/2126127/

U.S. Sees Floating-Rate Note by 1Q 2014, Sees Lower Coupon Sizes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/u-s-sees-floating-rate-note-by-1q-2014-sees-lower-coupon-sizes.html

Obama to Name Congressman to Lead Mortgage Agency - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/obama-to-name-melvin-watt-to-oversee-fannie-and-freddie.html

Merck Cuts Profit Forecast as Buyback Boosted $15 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/merck-cuts-profit-forecast-while-boosting-buyback-by-15-billion.html

Viacom, Comcast Top Estimates While Time Warner Misses - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/marketnewsvideo/2013/05/01/viacom-comcast-top-estimates-while-time-warner-misses/

01-May-2013 14:23

Pfizer Lowers 2013 Forecast After Sales Miss Analyst Estimates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/pfizer-lowers-2013-forecast-after-sales-miss-analyst-estimates.html

After Work-from-Home Ban, Yahoo Expands Maternity, Paternity Leave - NBC Bay Area :: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/NATL-After-Work-From-Home-Ban-Yahoo-Expands-Maternity-Leave-205377421.html

Saudi Arabia has shale oil but must learn to tap it -minister - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/usa-saudi-shale-idUSL2N0DH1SH20130430

Consumer Confidence in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast in April - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/consumer-confidence-in-u-s-rose-more-than-forecast-in-april.html

Moody's Rating Downgrade Adds To Slovenia Bailout Fears - RTTNews - RTT News :: http://www.rttnews.com/2106307/moody-s-rating-downgrade-adds-to-slovenia-bailout-fears.aspx

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

Viacom Profit Exceeds Estimates on Higher Ad Sales - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/viacom-profit-exceeds-estimates-on-higher-ad-sales.html

CVS Profit Tops Analysts' Estimates as Flu Drives Prescriptions - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/cvs-profit-tops-analysts-estimates-as-flu-drives-prescriptions.html

Comcast Net Income Rises 17% - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/media/comcast-posts-17-rise-in-net-income-despite-a-dip-in-revenue-at-nbcuniversal.html

Time Warner earnings up - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/01/news/companies/time-warner-earnings/

01-May-2013 13:22

Pfizer Lowers 2013 Forecast After Sales Miss Analyst Estimates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/pfizer-lowers-2013-forecast-after-sales-miss-analyst-estimates.html

After Work-from-Home Ban, Yahoo Expands Maternity, Paternity Leave - NBC Bay Area :: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/NATL-After-Work-From-Home-Ban-Yahoo-Expands-Maternity-Leave-205377421.html

Annual rise in US home prices biggest since 2006 - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2013-04-30/economy/38915454_1_home-prices-housing-market-economic-growth

New Problem: Slovenia Downgrade a Bad Omen? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100693142

Saudi Arabia Has Shale Oil But Needs Advice On It - מכון היהלומים - Israel Diamond Portal :: http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/english/News.aspx?boneID%3D918%26objID%3D12932

Pursuit of Happiness: Can money buy happiness after all? - AnnArbor.com - AnnArbor.com :: http://www.annarbor.com/lifestyles/pursuit-of-happiness-can-money-buy-happiness-after-all/

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

Comcast Posts 17% Rise in Net Income, Despite a Dip in Revenue at ... - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/business/media/comcast-posts-17-rise-in-net-income-despite-a-dip-in-revenue-at-nbcuniversal.html

Global consumer confidence improves, noticeably in US, Japan - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/01/global-economy-confidence-nielsen-idUSL6N0DD2WU20130501

Monster energy drink fights San Francisco - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-monster-energy-drink-20130501,0,1180944.story

01-May-2013 12:21

Bernanke Watch: Is He Eyeing the Exit? - CNBC.com - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100685991

After Work-from-Home Ban, Yahoo Expands Maternity, Paternity Leave - NBC Bay Area :: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/NATL-After-Work-From-Home-Ban-Yahoo-Expands-Maternity-Leave-205377421.html

Yahoo scraps Dailymotion bid after French government concerns: reports - Yahoo! News :: http://news.yahoo.com/yahoo-scraps-dailymotion-bid-french-government-concerns-reports-004818455.html

China manufacturing growth slows in April - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2020893908_apaschinamanufacturing.html

Annual rise in US home prices biggest since 2006 - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2013-04-30/economy/38915454_1_home-prices-housing-market-economic-growth

New Problem: Slovenia Downgrade a Bad Omen? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100693142

Pfizer Sales Fall 9 Pct; Revenue Outlook Dim - Pentagon Post - Pentagon Post :: http://www.pentagonpost.com/pfizer-sales-fall-9-pct-revenue-outlook-dim/8347245

Indian consumer confidence drops, job security biggest concern: Nielsen - NDTV :: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/economy/article-indian-consumer-confidence-drops-job-security-biggest-concern-nielsen-321646

Saudi oil capacity to remain constant - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d1a6c206-b1a1-11e2-9315-00144feabdc0.html

Pursuit of Happiness: Can money buy happiness after all? - AnnArbor.com - AnnArbor.com :: http://www.annarbor.com/lifestyles/pursuit-of-happiness-can-money-buy-happiness-after-all/

01-May-2013 11:20

After Work-from-Home Ban, Yahoo Expands Maternity, Paternity Leave - NBC Bay Area :: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/NATL-After-Work-From-Home-Ban-Yahoo-Expands-Maternity-Leave-205377421.html

Saudi Arabia has shale oil but must learn to tap it -minister - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/usa-saudi-shale-idUSL2N0DH1SH20130430

Consumer Confidence in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast in April - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/consumer-confidence-in-u-s-rose-more-than-forecast-in-april.html

No end in sight for Fed stimulus as inflation sags - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/01/no-end-in-sight-for-fed-stimulus-as-inflation-sags/

Annual rise in US home prices biggest since 2006 - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2013-04-30/economy/38915454_1_home-prices-housing-market-economic-growth

New Problem: Slovenia Downgrade a Bad Omen? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100693142

Seattle looks to downsize living spaces - Watertown Daily Times :: http://www.wdtimes.com/news/national/image_5894f076-a8ed-578c-b9cc-81208d6e8b0a.html

Pfizer Sales Fall 9 Pct; Revenue Outlook Dim - Pentagon Post - Pentagon Post :: http://www.pentagonpost.com/pfizer-sales-fall-9-pct-revenue-outlook-dim/8347245

China Manufacturing Gauge Signals Slowdown Persisting: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

Dollar Index Approaches Eight-Week Low Before Fed Announcement - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-04-30/dollar-near-two-week-low-versus-euro-on-outlook-for-fed-qe-plan

01-May-2013 10:19

Research Confirms You Really Can't Be Too Rich - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-222565/

7 Reasons Why Oil Prices Won't Plunge - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2013/04/29/7-reasons-why-oil-prices-wont-plunge/

After Work-from-Home Ban, Yahoo Expands Maternity, Paternity Leave - NBC Bay Area :: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/NATL-After-Work-From-Home-Ban-Yahoo-Expands-Maternity-Leave-205377421.html

Consumer Confidence in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast in April - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/consumer-confidence-in-u-s-rose-more-than-forecast-in-april.html

No end in sight for Fed stimulus as inflation sags - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/01/no-end-in-sight-for-fed-stimulus-as-inflation-sags/

Pfizer sales decline; challenges foreseen - Philly.com - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130501_Pfizer_sales_decline__challenges_foreseen.html

Seattle looks to downsize living spaces - Philly.com - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation_world/20130501_ap_seattlelookstodownsizelivingspaces.html

U.S. home-price advance continues - MarketWatch :: http://articles.marketwatch.com/2013-04-30/economy/38915454_1_home-prices-housing-market-economic-growth

Chinese manufacturing growth slows - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/863f1412-b205-11e2-9315-00144feabdc0.html

New Problem: Slovenia Downgrade a Bad Omen? - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100693142

01-May-2013 09:18

After Work-from-Home Ban, Yahoo Expands Maternity, Paternity Leave - NBC Bay Area :: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/NATL-After-Work-From-Home-Ban-Yahoo-Expands-Maternity-Leave-205377421.html

Wheat Yields Forecast at 45 Bushels in 12 Kansas Fields - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/wheat-yields-forecast-at-45-bushels-in-12-kansas-fields.html

Consumer Confidence in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast in April - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/consumer-confidence-in-u-s-rose-more-than-forecast-in-april.html

App to e-hail yellow cabs launches in NY - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP9972a7bc1fd444d1b803defd7d90d3e9.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Newspapers Post Gains in Digital Circulation - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/business/media/digital-subscribers-buoy-newspaper-circulation.html

see a list of farmers markets in the Dallas area - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/food-wine/food-wine-headlines/20130430-see-a-list-of-farmers-markets-in-the-dallas-area.ece

Housing Market Accelerates - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323528404578454612657511232.html

China Manufacturing Expands at Weaker Pace After Economy Slows - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-01/china-manufacturing-expands-at-weaker-pace-after-economy-slows.html

No end in sight for Fed stimulus as inflation sags - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/05/01/no-end-in-sight-for-fed-stimulus-as-inflation-sags/

Pfizer sales decline; challenges foreseen - Philly.com - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20130501_Pfizer_sales_decline__challenges_foreseen.html