Wednesday, December 25, 2013

26-Dec-2013 08:40

Face It: FHA's the Only Game in Town for Subprime Borrowers - US Banker :: http://www.americanbanker.com/bankthink/face-it-fhas-the-only-game-in-town-for-subprime-borrowers-1064499-1.html

Jos. A. Bank rejects Men's Wearhouse takeover offer - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-josabank-menswearehouse-20131223,0,4233583.story

Santa's sleigh delayed after problems at UPS, FedEx - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/25/santa-sleigh-delayed-after-problems-at-ups-fedex/

China's Economy Likely Grew 7.6% In '13 Versus 7.7% In '12, State Media Says - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2013/12/26/chinas-economy-likely-grew-7-6-in-13-versus-7-7-in-12-state-media-says/

Health care law: Retooled site tested as Tuesday deadline nears - Montana Standard :: http://mtstandard.com/news/local/health-care-law-retooled-site-tested-as-tuesday-deadline-nears/article_58f32b4a-6dd7-11e3-ba8b-001a4bcf887a.html

Target meets with state attorneys as lawsuits pile up - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-target-breach-legal-idUSBRE9BM0UT20131224

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 07:39

Face It: FHA's the Only Game in Town for Subprime Borrowers - US Banker :: http://www.americanbanker.com/bankthink/face-it-fhas-the-only-game-in-town-for-subprime-borrowers-1064499-1.html

Health-Insurance Deadlines Keep Slipping - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304753504579280611771872356.html

Santa's sleigh delayed after problems at UPS, FedEx - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/25/santa-sleigh-delayed-after-problems-at-ups-fedex/

China's Economy Likely Grew 7.6% In '13 Versus 7.7% In '12, State Media Says - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2013/12/26/chinas-economy-likely-grew-7-6-in-13-versus-7-7-in-12-state-media-says/

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

China to aim for 7.5 percent growth in 2014 as exports recover - Firstpost :: http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/china-to-aim-for-7-5-percent-growth-in-2014-as-exports-recover-1305667.html?utm_source%3Dfwire%26utm_medium%3Dhp

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - WTSP 10 News :: http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/article/350118/250/Retailers-to-roll-out-huge-after-Christmas-deals

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 06:38

Face It: FHA's the Only Game in Town for Subprime Borrowers - US Banker :: http://www.americanbanker.com/bankthink/face-it-fhas-the-only-game-in-town-for-subprime-borrowers-1064499-1.html

China estimates 2013 growth slowed to 7.6 percent - The State :: http://www.thestate.com/2013/12/25/3176800/china-estimates-2013-growth-slowed.html

'Worst Christmas ever' as UPS, FedEx don't deliver - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/NEWS07/312250071/

Health-Insurance Deadlines Keep Slipping - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304753504579280611771872356.html

BOJ Kuroda Meets With PM Abe To Discuss Economic Conditions - ForexTV.com :: http://www.forextv.com/forex-news-story/boj-kuroda-meets-with-pm-abe-to-discuss-economic-conditions

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/25/holiday-shopping-after-christmas-deals-retailing/4189731/

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 05:37

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Incoming Regulator Signals Policy Shift - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12171387/1/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-incoming-regulator-signals-policy-shift.html

Jos. A. Bank rejects Men's Wearhouse takeover offer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jos-a-bank-rejects-mens-wearhouse-offer-20131223,0,5656459.story

Health-Insurance Deadlines Keep Slipping - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304753504579280611771872356

Slowdown in growth a concern for some BOJ policymakers: minutes - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-japan-economy-boj-minutes-idUSBRE9BP00220131226

'Worst Christmas ever' as UPS, FedEx don't deliver - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/NEWS07/312250071/Mail-UPS-FedEx-delivery-Christmas-delays

Two-year renovation starts for Capitol's famous dome - WTVQ :: http://www.wtvq.com/news/national/story/Two-year-renovation-starts-for-Capitols-famous/6r47ALE0kE-BALaVWguwEg.cspx

Late surge in web buying blindsides UPS, retailers - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/late-surge-in-web-buying-blindsides-ups-retailers-2013-12-25-22485522

China Estimates 2013 Growth at 7.6% as Challenges Seen Ahead - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-25/china-estimates-2013-economic-growth-to-beat-target-xinhua-says.html

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 04:36

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Incoming Regulator Signals Policy Shift - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12171387/1/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-incoming-regulator-signals-policy-shift.html

Slowdown in growth a concern for some BOJ policymakers: minutes - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-japan-economy-boj-minutes-20131225,0,907289.story

After Christmas Deals Bigger Than Years Past - WFMY News 2 :: http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article/310592/57/After-Christmas-Deals-Bigger-Than-Years-Past

'Worst Christmas ever' as UPS, FedEx don't deliver - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/NEWS07/312250071/Mail-UPS-FedEx-delivery-Christmas-delays

Japan's Topix Poised for Highest Close Since 2008 on Weaker Yen - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-25/japan-s-nikkei-225-rises-seventh-day-as-weak-yen-lifts-exporters

Two-year renovation starts for Capitol's famous dome - WTVQ :: http://www.wtvq.com/news/national/story/Two-year-renovation-starts-for-Capitols-famous/6r47ALE0kE-BALaVWguwEg.cspx

Mutual fund investors celebrate 2013 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/12/25/stock-funds-soar-in-2013/4191981/

China estimates 2013 growth slowed to 7.6 percent - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/china-estimates-2013-growth-slowed-to-76-percent/2013/12/25/bc49565a-6ddd-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Top Business Story in 2013: Booming Stock Markets - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/top-business-story-2013-booming-stock-markets-21335283

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 03:35

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Incoming Regulator Signals Policy Shift - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12171387/1/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-incoming-regulator-signals-policy-shift.html

Dollar firm on US recovery hopes, hits 5-year high vs yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131226

China Estimates Growth at 7.6% for 2013 as Challenges Seen Ahead - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-25/china-estimates-2013-economic-growth-to-beat-target-xinhua-says.html

Gifts Sent by UPS Miss a Big Deadline - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/26/business/gifts-sent-by-ups-miss-a-big-deadline.html

Slowdown in growth a concern for some BOJ policymakers: minutes - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-japan-economy-boj-minutes-idINBRE9BP00220131226

Banks test how far they can push back against the Volcker rule - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/12/25/banks-test-how-far-they-can-push-back-against-the-volcker-rule/oNohO2IOzdvb8IFwgY4hyN/story.html

Smelter closing marks end of an era in small Missouri town that has supplied ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/1f4c9fb8e91549a0a892d38cc3506bb1/US--Last-Lead-Town

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Had enough shopping yet? Retailers set to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/BUSINESS07/312250054/after-christmas-shopping-deals

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

26-Dec-2013 02:34

UPS driver: 2013 'worst Christmas ever' for delivery - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/25/ups-delivery-christmas/4199967/

Southwest Airlines struggles with being on time - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1226-southwest-delays-20131226,0,3151487.story

The latest on the Black Friday hack of Target's payment systems - fox6now.com :: http://fox6now.com/2013/12/25/the-latest-on-the-black-friday-hack-of-targets-payment-systems/

Dollar firm on US recovery hopes, hits 5-year high vs yen - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/26/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131226

City offers free Christmas tree recycling - fox5sandiego.com :: http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/12/25/city-offers-free-christmas-tree-recycling/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

Banks test how far they can push back against the Volcker rule - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/12/25/banks-test-how-far-they-can-push-back-against-the-volcker-rule/oNohO2IOzdvb8IFwgY4hyN/story.html

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

Capitol's historic dome set for 2-year renovation - Stars and Stripes :: http://ap.stripes.com/dynamic/stories/A/AP_US_CAPITOL_DOME_REPAIR?SITE%3DDCSAS%26SECTION%3DHOME%26TEMPLATE%3DDEFAULT%26CTIME%3D2013-12-25-10-31-37

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - The Courier-Journal :: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20131225/BUSINESS/312250103/Retailers-roll-out-huge-after-Christmas-deals

26-Dec-2013 01:33

UPS driver: 2013 'worst Christmas ever' for delivery - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/25/ups-delivery-christmas/4199967/

Southwest Airlines struggles with being on time - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1226-southwest-delays-20131226,0,3151487.story

Hotel IPOs highlight hospitality's resurgence - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/25/la-quinta-hotel-ipo-blackstone-hilton/4192751/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

Exclusive: Target hackers stole encrypted bank PINs - source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-target-databreach-idUSBRE9BN0L220131224

Banks test how far they can push back against the Volcker rule - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/12/25/banks-test-how-far-they-can-push-back-against-the-volcker-rule/oNohO2IOzdvb8IFwgY4hyN/story.html

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Had enough shopping yet? Retailers set to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/BUSINESS07/312250054/after-christmas-shopping-deals

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

Japan bids farewell to deflation worries - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-bids-farewell-to-deflation-worries-2013-12-25?link%3DMW_latest_news

26-Dec-2013 00:32

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

Technology, prevention will move health care costs down - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/25/experts-look-at-what-will-bend-the-cost-curve/4187917/

Jos. A. Bank Rejects Men's Wearhouse Takeover Bid - Broadway World :: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfashion/article/Jos-A-Bank-Rejects-Mens-Wearhouse-Takeover-Bid-20131224

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

Exclusive: Target hackers stole encrypted bank PINs - source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/25/us-target-databreach-idUSBRE9BN0L220131225

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Had enough shopping yet? Retailers set to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/BUSINESS07/312250054/after-christmas-shopping-deals

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

Co-founder officially drops bid for BlackBerry - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57616282-94/co-founder-officially-drops-bid-for-blackberry/

Amazon.com Makes Up to Customers After Backup Hits UPS - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-25/ups-says-some-shipments-not-delivered-by-today-on-volume.html

25-Dec-2013 23:31

Jos. A. Bank rejects Men's Wearhouse takeover offer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jos-a-bank-rejects-mens-wearhouse-offer-20131223,0,5656459.story

US Postal Service Wins Rate Increases of 6% to Make Up Losses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/u-dot-s-dot-postal-service-wins-6-percent-rate-increase-to-make-up-loss

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/25/holiday-shopping-after-christmas-deals-retailing/4189731/

End of an era as smelter closes in Missouri town - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald :: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/12/25/2746587/end-of-an-era-as-smelter-closes.html

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

Reports Say Hackers May Have Obtained Bank PINs In Target Breach - NY1 :: http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/news/200912/reports-say-hackers-may-have-obtained-bank-pins-in-target-breach

Fishery experts set to discuss Goliath grouper ban - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/25/4713083/fishery-experts-set-to-discuss.html

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

Technology, prevention will move health care costs down - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/25/experts-look-at-what-will-bend-the-cost-curve/4187917/

25-Dec-2013 22:30

Jos. A. Bank Rejects Men's Wearhouse Takeover Bid - Broadway World :: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfashion/article/Jos-A-Bank-Rejects-Mens-Wearhouse-Takeover-Bid-20131224

Postal Service gets approval for a temporary increase in stamp prices - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/postal-service-gets-approval-for-a-temporary-3-cent-increase-in-stamp-prices/2013/12/24/e5ca867a-6ce8-11e3-b405-7e360f7e9fd2_story.html

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

End of an era as smelter closes in Missouri town - wflx :: http://www.wflx.com/story/24301343/end-of-an-era-as-smelter-closes-in-missouri-town

Target Denies That Customer PIN Data Stolen During Huge Security Breach - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-denies-pin-numbers-stolen-huge-security-breach/story?id%3D21334389

Online Retailers Stole Christmas, Many Shoppers Say - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304753504579280194287430208.html

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

What to Do When ObamaCare Unravels - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/supreme-court-health-law-decision/SS-2-24938/SS-2-413504/

Co-founder officially drops bid for BlackBerry - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57616282-94/co-founder-officially-drops-bid-for-blackberry/

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

25-Dec-2013 21:29

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

Online Retailers Stole Christmas, Many Shoppers Say - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304753504579280194287430208.html

End of an era as smelter closes in Missouri town - Bryan-College Station Eagle :: http://www.theeagle.com/news/nation/article_cb3893ec-3c18-5ffc-acb3-6ab771392236.html

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents soon - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101296468

Reports Say Hackers May Have Obtained Bank PINs In Target Breach - NY1 :: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/200912/reports-say-hackers-may-have-obtained-bank-pins-in-target-breach

Crews Restore Power to Thousands Affected by Christmas Day Outage in Simi ... - NBC Southern California :: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Simi-Valley-Ventura-County-Power-Outages-237242651.html

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

UPS system overload delays holiday packages - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/ups-system-overload-delays-holiday-packages/4194637/

25-Dec-2013 20:28

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

Capitol's historic dome set for 2-year renovation - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20131225_ap_665e36d38a5040d99730f7b0c5d32835.html

End of an era as smelter closes in Missouri town - wflx :: http://www.wflx.com/story/24301343/end-of-an-era-as-smelter-closes-in-missouri-town

Target Denies That Customer PIN Data Stolen During Huge Security Breach - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-denies-pin-numbers-stolen-huge-security-breach/story?id%3D21334389

Had enough shopping yet? Retailers set to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/BUSINESS07/312250054/after-christmas-shopping-deals

Resort closely tied to NH primary lies fallow - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/25/3837331/resort-closely-tied-to-nh-primary.html

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents soon - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101296468

Former NBA player proposes new Vegas Strip arena - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/former-nba-player-proposes-new-vegas-strip-arena/2013/12/25/d10704aa-6d94-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

25-Dec-2013 19:27

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

Sales of New Homes in U.S. Exceeded Forecasts in November - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/sales-of-new-homes-in-u-s-exceeded-forecasts-in-november.html

US Postal Service Wins Rate Increases of 6% to Make Up Losses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/u-dot-s-dot-postal-service-wins-6-percent-rate-increase-to-make-up-loss

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

China Estimates 2013 Economic Growth to Beat Target, Xinhua Says - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-25/china-estimates-2013-economic-growth-to-beat-target-xinhua-says

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

Had enough shopping yet? Retailers set to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131225/BUSINESS07/312250054/after-christmas-shopping-deals

Target Denies That PIN Numbers Stolen During Huge Security Breach - WTMA :: http://www.wtma.com/abc_news/article/Target_Denies_That_PIN_Numbers_Stolen_During_Huge_Security_Breach/9BE7405B6D8411E3B51EFEFDADE6840A/1387994704/

End of an era as smelter closes in Missouri town - PallTimes.com (subscription) :: http://www.palltimes.com/news/national/article_5e39c226-ae84-5a7d-9f97-d61fb88232cd.html

What should happen to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/25/fairholme-capital-berkowitz-on-fannie-freddie-future/4041843/

25-Dec-2013 18:26

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

China Estimates 2013 Economic Growth to Beat Target, Xinhua Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-25/china-estimates-2013-economic-growth-to-beat-target-xinhua-says.html

What should happen to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac? - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/25/fairholme-capital-berkowitz-on-fannie-freddie-future/4041843/

End of an era as smelter closes in Missouri town - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/end-of-an-era-as-smelter-closes-in-missouri-town/2013/12/25/5becace2-6d85-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

Target Denies That Customer PIN Data Stolen During Huge Security Breach - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-denies-pin-numbers-stolen-huge-security-breach/story?id%3D21334389

More Americans Use Health Care Website, Phone, on Deadline - WKEF ABC 22 :: http://www.abc22now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_vid_17835.shtml

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

25-Dec-2013 17:25

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

The Best Airlines For Business Travelers In 2014 - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/grantmartin/2013/12/24/the-best-airlines-for-business-travelers-in-2014/

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - WXIA-TV :: http://www.11alive.com/news/article/317041/3/Retailers-to-roll-out-huge-after-Christmas-deals

China Estimates 2013 Economic Growth to Beat Target, Xinhua Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-25/china-estimates-2013-economic-growth-to-beat-target-xinhua-says.html

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

Reuters: Target hackers got encrypted bank PINs as well - BGR :: http://bgr.com/2013/12/25/target-hackers-encrypted-pin-data/

AmEx to issue refunds for illegal card practices - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/amex-marketing-settlement/4191201/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

25-Dec-2013 16:24

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

Target hackers stole encrypted bank PINs: source - Toronto Sun :: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/12/24/target-hackers-stole-encrypted-bank-pins-source

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

US Postal Service Wins Rate Increases of 6% to Make Up Losses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/u-dot-s-dot-postal-service-wins-6-percent-rate-increase-to-make-up-loss

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - W*USA 9 :: http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/287281/37/Retailers-to-roll-out-huge-after-Christmas-deals

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol's famous dome - Straits Times :: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/2-year-renovation-starts-us-capitols-famous-dome-20131225

China Estimates 2013 Economic Growth to Beat Target, Xinhua Says - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-25/china-estimates-2013-economic-growth-to-beat-target-xinhua-says.html

UPS backlog means missing Christmas gifts; Amazon responds - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

American Express History of Illegal Credit Card Practices - Guardian Express :: http://guardianlv.com/2013/12/american-express-history-of-illegal-credit-card-practices/

25-Dec-2013 15:23

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-dot-s-dot-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons

Target Denies Report That PINs Were Stolen In Data Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-report-that-pins-were-stolen-in-data-breach/

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - NDTV :: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares-to-lead-it-375823

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/25/holiday-shopping-after-christmas-deals-retailing/4189731/

2-year renovation starts for US Capitol dome - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/25/2-year-renovation-starts-for-us-capitol-dome/

UPS system overload delays holiday packages - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/ups-system-overload-delays-holiday-packages/4194637/

25-Dec-2013 14:22

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/24/2870816/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares.html

Detroit reaches new settlement with banks - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/detroit-reaches-new-settlement-with-banks/2013/12/24/edf82c04-6ce2-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Target warns customers of scams after massive data breach - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/24/target-warns-phishing-emails-after-massive-data-breach/

Mike Lazaridis drops plans to buy BlackBerry - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/telecoms/10537555/Mike-Lazaridis-drops-plans-to-buy-BlackBerry.html

Stamps Prices To Rise In The New Year - KEYE TV :: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/stamps-prices-rise-new-year-15166.shtml

UPS backlog means missing gifts under Christmas tree for some - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

AmEx to issue refunds for illegal card practices - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/amex-marketing-settlement/4191201/

25-Dec-2013 13:21

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Press News :: http://www.the-press-news.com/ap%2520financial/2013/12/24/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares-to-lead-it

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-dot-s-dot-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons

Detroit reaches new settlement with banks - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/detroit-reaches-new-settlement-with-banks/2013/12/24/edf82c04-6ce2-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

US orders for durable goods increase - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20131225/BIZ/712259950/1005/U.S.-orders-for-durable-goods-increase

Target warns customers of scams after massive data breach - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/24/target-warns-phishing-emails-after-massive-data-breach/

Smart Cards Could Have Protected Target Shoppers From Identity Thieves - Chicago Defender :: http://chicagodefender.com/2013/12/25/smart-cards-could-have-protected-target-shoppers-from-identity-thieves/

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

UPS system overload delays holiday packages - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/ups-system-overload-delays-holiday-packages/4194637/

25-Dec-2013 12:20

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

Housing sales rise to highest level since 2008 - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/housing-sales-rise-to-highest-level-since-2008/2013/12/24/250334aa-6cbb-11e3-a523-fe73f0ff6b8d_story.html

Detroit's New Swaps Deal Cuts Bank Payment to $165 Million - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/detroit-s-new-swaps-deal-cuts-banks-payment-to-165-million-1

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/24/2870816/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares.html

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

UPS backlog means missing gifts under Christmas tree for some - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

Official says Obamacare enrollment effort to stretch past deadline - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-obamacare-deadline-20131225,0,1705147.story

US Goods Orders, New-Home Sales Point to Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304244904579278313192331016.html

Experts: Target breach reveals a broken card system - Mail Tribune :: http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID%3D/20131221/BIZ/312210301/-1/BIZ

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/

25-Dec-2013 11:19

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits 5-year low -MBA - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/usa-economy-mortgages-idINN9N0AR01U20131224

Target Denies Report That PINs Were Stolen In Data Breach - CBS Local :: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-report-that-pins-were-stolen-in-data-breach/

US Postal Service Wins Rate Increases of 6% to Make Up Losses - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/u-dot-s-dot-postal-service-wins-6-percent-rate-increase-to-make-up-loss

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/24/2870816/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares.html

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

US orders for durable goods increase - HeraldNet :: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20131225/BIZ/712259950/1005/U.S.-orders-for-durable-goods-increase

Official says Obamacare enrollment effort to stretch past deadline - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-obamacare-deadline-20131225,0,1705147.story

Some UPS deliveries won't make it in time for Christmas - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/25/some-ups-deliveries-wont-make-it-in-time-for-christmas/

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

25-Dec-2013 10:18

US manufacturing, housing data buoy economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-durable-goods-idUSBRE9BN0CO20131224

Is Now the Time to Get That Mortgage? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12166686/1/fannie-freddie-fees-mean-nows-the-time-to-get-that-mortgage.html

Detroit's New Swaps Deal Cuts Bank Payment to $165 Million - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/detroit-s-new-swaps-deal-cuts-banks-payment-to-165-million-1

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/24/2870816/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares.html

American Express to Pay $75.7 Million for Unfair Marketing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/amex-settles-with-u-s-regulators-over-marketing-of-card-add-ons.html

Avoiding health insurance gaps takes persistence - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/avoiding-health-insurance-gaps-takes-persistence/2013/12/25/aa5baaaa-6d39-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

Target breach might include PINs, source says - TheNewsTribune.com :: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/12/25/2964546/target-breach-might-include-pins.html

UPS backlog means missing gifts under Christmas tree for some - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/us/ups-delays/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/markets/2013/12/25/first-class-stamps-cost-cents-jan/UxPjlR9DdeO2SihOdEBnrJ/story.html

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

25-Dec-2013 09:17

High Volumes Slow UPS Deliveries - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304020704579278810340374726.html

Capital goods demand signals stronger US growth - The Columbian :: http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/dec/24/demand-signals-growth-in-us/

No new mortgage fees for 2014 - WWLP 22News :: http://www.wwlp.com/news/national/no-new-mortage-fees-for-2014

Target Denies Data Breach Included Stolen PINs - TIME :: http://business.time.com/2013/12/24/target-denies-data-breach-included-stolen-pins/

Detroit's New Swaps Deal Cuts Bank Payment to $165 Million - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/detroit-s-new-swaps-deal-cuts-banks-payment-to-165-million-1

Mary Barra, a child of GM, prepares to lead it - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer :: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/12/24/2870816/mary-barra-a-child-of-gm-prepares.html

American Express to pay $75.7 million for overbilling - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/american-express-to-pay-75-7-million-for-overbilling/articleshow/27871490.cms

Avoiding health insurance gaps takes persistence - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/avoiding-health-insurance-gaps-takes-persistence/2013/12/25/aa5baaaa-6d39-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

New-home sales give up some ground - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/new-home-sales-november/4188609/

First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/24/usps-stamps-mail-price/4195827/