Monday, June 16, 2014

16-Jun-2014 19:58

FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rise on Iraq conflict, Russia-Ukraine dispute - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/markets-forex-idUSL5N0OX3WG20140616

Home Builders Show Uptick in Confidence, But… - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/home-builders-confidence-index-posts-first-gain-since-december-1402927200

UPDATE 1-Level 3 Communications to buy tw telecom for $5.6 bln - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/tw-telecom-inc-offer-idINL4N0OX2Z220140616

Medical Merger Part of 'Tax Inversion' Wave - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/medical-merger-part-of-tax-inversion-wave-1402876390

Brent-WTI Crude Spread Widens on Violence in Iraq - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/wti-near-9-month-high-as-iraq-unrest-yet-to-hit-supplies.html

Stocks Drift as Traders Watch Iraq - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/17/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

SanDisk acquires Fusion-io for $1.1 billion in cash - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/06/16/sandisk-to-acquire-fusion-for-11-billion-in-cash-deal/10575931/

IMF's Lagarde: Iraq Oil Shock May Threaten US Economy - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/2014/06/16/imf-lagarde-iraq-oil-shock-may-threaten-us-economy/

US top court rejects Argentina appeal in bond fight - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-usa-court-argentina-idUSKBN0ER1MT20140616

16-Jun-2014 18:57

Former Medtronic CEO Defends Inversion Deal - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/former-medtronic-c-e-o-defends-inversion-deal/

Home Builders' Confidence Index Posts First Gain Since December - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/home-builders-confidence-index-posts-first-gain-since-december-1402927200

REFILE-UPDATE 2-Siemens and Mitsubishi to challenge GE with Alstom offer - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/alstom-siemens-offer-idINL5N0OX1PK20140616

IMF: Fed Could Keep Rates Near Zero Until Mid-2015 - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2014/06/16/imf-fed-could-keep-rates-near-zero-until-mid-2015/

Interesting August Stock Options for Johnson & Johnson - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/stockoptionschannel/2014/06/16/interesting-august-stock-options-for-johnson-johnson/

US Stocks Drop as Tension in Iraq Offsets Deals, Dat - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-06-16/u-dot-s-dot-stock-index-futures-drop-as-u-dot-s-dot-weighs-iraq-options

UPDATE 3-Level 3 to buy tw telecom to expand US fiber network - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/tw-telecom-inc-offer-idUSL4N0OX2Z220140616

Argentina Rejected by U.S. High Court on Defaulted Bonds - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/argentina-rejected-by-u-s-high-court-on-defaulted-bonds.html

Oil gains on Iraqi violence; bonds steady on safety bid - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0ER0KS20140616

UPDATE 2-Alibaba discloses powerful partners, shows slowing growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/alibaba-group-ipo-idUSL4N0OX2PY20140616

16-Jun-2014 17:56

Homebuilder confidence perks up in June - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-mo-homebuilder-confidence-perks-up-in-june-20140616-story.html

IMF cuts US growth forecast for 2014 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/06/16/imf-cuts-us-growth-forecasts/10574353/

Giti Tire To Invest $560 Million, Create 1700 SC Jobs - Manufacturing.net :: http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2014/06/giti-tire-to-invest-560-million-create-1700-sc-jobs

Supreme Court Keeps Argentina on the Hook for Bonds - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/supreme-court-keeps-argentina-on-the-hook-for-bonds-3WFqvWJkRaGUPBXthoS0Dw.html

Wall St. holds near flat as M&A counters Iraq worry - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0ER19A20140616

SanDisk to buy Fusion-io to boost flash storage business - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-sandisk-deals-idUSKBN0ER1A620140616

Why TW Telecom (TWTC) Stock Hit a One-Year High Today - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12745636/1/why-tw-telecom-twtc-stock-hit-a-one-year-high-today.html

Alibaba Gives More Details About Internet Business in New IPO Filing - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303384304579627890577974158.html

Oil gains on Iraqi violence; bonds rise on safety bid - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0ER0KS20140616

Medical Merger Part of 'Tax Inversion' Wave - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/medical-merger-part-of-tax-inversion-wave-1402876390

16-Jun-2014 16:55

World stocks mostly decline as investors await Fed - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/world/article/World-stocks-mostly-decline-as-investors-await-Fed-5554855.php

Alibaba Updates IPO Filing, Names Partners Who Will Control Company - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2014/06/16/alibaba-updates-ipo-filing-names-partners-who-will-control-company/

UPDATE 2-Level 3 to buy tw telecom to expand US fiber network - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/tw-telecom-inc-offer-idUSL4N0OX2Z220140616

Homebuilder Sentiment Highest Since January - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/06/16/homebuilder-sentiment-highest-since-january/

SanDisk To Buy Fusion-io For $1.1 Billion, Down $370 Million From 2011 IPO ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2014/06/16/sandisk-to-buy-fusion-io-for-1-1-billion-slashing-370-million-from-2011-valuation/

IMF Cuts U.S. Growth Outlook, Sees More Scope for Zero Rates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/imf-cuts-u-s-growth-forecast-sees-scope-for-zero-rates-longer.html

Oil Topping $116 Possible as Iraq Conflict Widens - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-15/oil-topping-116-seen-possible-as-iraq-conflict-widens.html

Argentine Bonds Plunge After US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-06-16/argentine-bonds-plunge-after-u-dot-s-dot-supreme-court-rejects-appeal

US Stocks Rise as Deals, Economic Data Offset Iraq - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-06-16/u-dot-s-dot-stock-index-futures-drop-as-u-dot-s-dot-weighs-iraq-options

GOP Candidate Blames Medtronic's Departure On Obamacare - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2014/06/16/gop-candidate-blames-medtronics-departure-on-obamacare/

16-Jun-2014 15:54

EU's energy chief says confident gas supply commitments will be met - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFWEB00OEX20140616

Citing Superior Tyson Offer, Hillshire Steps Away From Pinnacle Foods - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2014/06/16/citing-superior-tyson-offer-hillshire-steps-away-from-pinnacle-foods/

Iraq, Ukraine Tensions Keep Global Markets On Edge - NDTV :: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/market/article-iraq-ukraine-tensions-keep-global-markets-on-edge-518308

US factory output rebounded in May after April dip - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-factory-output-rebounded-in-may-after-april-dip/2014/06/16/ef930dfa-f558-11e3-a08c-5779506f3051_story.html

Level 3 Communications to buy tw telecom for $5.6 billion - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-tw-telecom-inc-offer-idINKBN0ER19620140616

SanDisk to Buy Fusion-io for $1.1 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/sandisk-to-buy-fusion-io-in-deal-valued-at-about-1-1-billion.html

Empire State index gets boost from new orders in June - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101762049

Stocks in Europe Decline for Second Day on Iraq, Ukraine - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/european-stock-index-futures-decline-before-u-s-reports.html

IMF Cuts US 2014 Growth Forecast to 2% - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-556535/

Alibaba Updates IPO Filing, Names Partners Who Will Control Company - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveschaefer/2014/06/16/alibaba-updates-ipo-filing-names-partners-who-will-control-company/

16-Jun-2014 14:53

EU's energy chief says confident gas supply commitments will be met - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFWEB00OEX20140616

China overtakes US in company debt issued - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/465a1988-f538-11e3-91a8-00144feabdc0.html

Yen Climbs to Four-Month High Versus Euro on Iraq; Zloty Slides - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/euro-holds-losses-on-bets-slow-inflation-boosts-ecb-easing-case.html

Why Priceline paid so much for Open Table - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-priceline-paid-so-much-for-open-table/

UPDATE 1-Alibaba names partnership members in new IPO prospectus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/alibaba-group-ipo-idUSL4N0OX2PY20140616

SanDisk to Buy Fusion-io for $1.21 Billion - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-556464/

Level 3 to Buy TW Telecom for $5.7 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/level-3-to-buy-tw-telecom-for-5-7-billion/

Medtronic to buy Covidien for $42.9 billion, rebase in Ireland - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-covidien-medtronic-inc-idUSKBN0ER03420140616

Hillshire Says Tyson Foods Bid Superior to Pinnacle Deal - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/hillshire-withdraws-recommendation-on-pinnacle-takeover.html

U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Tensions Rise in Iraq, Ukraine - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/u-s-stock-index-futures-drop-as-u-s-weighs-iraq-options.html

16-Jun-2014 13:52

China Capital Flows Slow Sharply - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304292904579627593514194128.html

Corporate debt in Asia to top US, Europe combined - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101761337

European Inflation Lows to Spark Other Central Bank Moves - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/european-inflation-lows-to-spark-other-central-bank-moves-1402909201

Alibaba Sheds More Light on Its Controlling Partnership in IPO Document - New York Times (blog) :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/alibaba-sheds-more-light-on-its-controlling-partnership-in-i-p-o-document/?module%3DBlogPost-Title%26version%3DBlog%2520Main%26contentCollection%3DI.P.O./Offerings%26action%3DClick%26pgtype%3DBlogs%26region%3DBody

Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Russia-rejects-Ukraine-gas-deal-deadline-passes-5554742.php

Medtronic Succeeds Where Pfizer Failed: Escaping The IRS - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2014/06/16/medtronic-succeeds-where-pfizer-failed-escaping-the-irs/

Airbus and Safran unite to keep Europe in space launchers race - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a41aff68-f530-11e3-afd3-00144feabdc0.html

Vodafone agrees Italian deal to tap into car industry - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-vodafone-group-m2m-idUSKBN0ER0J420140616

Layne Christensen to cut costs after posting loss - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/layne-christensen-to-cut-costs-after-posting-loss-2014-06-16?link%3DMW_latest_news

GLOBAL MARKETS-Iraq, Ukraine fighting keeps markets on edge - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/markets-global-idUSL5N0OX26720140616

16-Jun-2014 12:51

Salmon migrate by truck during California drought - WSET :: http://www.wset.com/story/25783357/salmon-migrate-by-truck-during-california-drought

US Department of Labor Investigates Two Separate Deaths at Amazon Facilities - Techsonia :: http://www.techsonia.com/osha-investigates-two-separate-deaths-at-amazon-facilities/1914487/

Airbus, Safran team up for joint venture in space launchers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-airbus-group-safran-idUSKBN0ER0L420140616

EU inflation lows may spark central-bank moves - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/eu-inflation-lows-may-spark-central-bank-moves-2014-06-16?link%3DMW_home_latest_news

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares struggle, oil firms on Iraq anxiety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/markets-global-idUSL4N0OW0O120140616

China Inc borrows $14 trillion, overtakes US as top corporate borrower: S&P - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-china-debt-idUSKBN0ER0YH20140616

Medtronic to Buy Irish Medical-Device Manufacturer - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/medtronic-buy-irish-medical-device-manufacturer-24152222

Town hit by another water main break - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Town-hit-by-another-water-main-break-5555053.php

Gazprom Increases Pressure on Ukraine in Gas Dispute - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/17/world/europe/russia-gazprom-increases-pressure-on-ukraine-in-gas-dispute.html

Crude Remains High as Iraq Drives Markets - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/oil-up-on-iraq-unrest-seasonal-demand-1402903380

16-Jun-2014 11:50

Salmon migrate by truck during California drought - Akron Beacon Journal :: http://www.ohio.com/news/nation/salmon-migrate-by-truck-during-california-drought-1.496217

After oil, natural gas may be next on North American rails - Yahoo Finance UK :: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-natural-gas-may-next-050000375.html

China's fine-tuning adds up to stimulus by stealth - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/uk-china-economy-stimulus-idINKBN0ER07U20140616

ECB Seen Buying Assets Within a Year as Draghi Rate Cuts End - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-15/ecb-seen-buying-assets-within-a-year-as-draghi-s-rate-cuts-end.html

Vodafone launches buyout offer on Italy's Cobra at 1.49 euros - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/cobra-automotive-vodafone-group-idINL5N0OX17C20140616

US Department of Labor Investigates Two Separate Deaths at Amazon Facilities - Techsonia :: http://www.techsonia.com/osha-investigates-two-separate-deaths-at-amazon-facilities/1914487/

Airbus, Safran team up for joint venture in space launchers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-airbus-group-safran-idUSKBN0ER0L420140616

Medtronic's $43B Covidien deal—and Irish tax move - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101760661

Iraq concerns lift top-rated euro zone bonds but Fed limits gains - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/markets-bonds-euro-idINL5N0OX1UI20140616

Russian Stocks Drop as Gazprom Slumps After Ukraine Talks Fail - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/russian-stocks-decline-on-failure-of-gazprom-talks-with-ukraine.html

16-Jun-2014 10:49

Williams's $6 Billion Access Midstream Deal Fueled by Fracking - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-06-16/williams-s-6-billion-access-midstream-deal-fueled-by-fracking

Medtronic To Buy Covidien, Go Irish, Says It's Not About Offshore Taxes - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/06/16/medtronic-to-buy-covidien-go-irish-says-its-not-about-offshore-taxes/

Vodafone launches buyout offer on Italy's Cobra at 1.49 euros - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/cobra-automotive-vodafone-group-idINL5N0OX17C20140616

UPDATE: China PBOC Extends Reserve Cut To National Banks - MNI News :: http://mninews.deutsche-boerse.com/content/update-china-pboc-extends-reserve-cut-national-banks

UPDATE 1-Airbus, Safran team up for joint venture in space launchers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/airbus-group-safran-idUSL5N0OX1EF20140616

US Department of Labor Investigates Two Separate Deaths at Amazon Facilities - Techsonia :: http://www.techsonia.com/osha-investigates-two-separate-deaths-at-amazon-facilities/1914487/

Target hit with computer glitch, long lines - KTRK-TV :: http://abc13.com/news/target-hit-with-computer-glitch-long-lines/115460/

ECB policymaker: bank tests may be too tough - Beloit Daily News :: http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/world/ecb-policymaker-bank-tests-may-be-too-tough/article_b976e013-4a27-5fb5-9513-127c8ceb3c00.html

Yen Climbs to 4-Month High Versus Euro on Iraq; Pound Advances - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-16/euro-holds-losses-on-bets-slow-inflation-boosts-ecb-easing-case.html

California drought forces salmon to hitch ride to Pacific Ocean - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/california-drought-forces-salmon-to-hitch-ride-to-pacific-ocean-1.2676435

16-Jun-2014 09:48

Starbucks Offers Full Tuition Reimbursement for Employees to Complete a ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140615-901367.html

Williams's $6 Billion Access Midstream Deal Fueled by Fracking - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-06-16/williams-s-6-billion-access-midstream-deal-fueled-by-fracking

Target hit with computer glitch, long lines - KABC-TV :: http://abc7.com/news/target-hit-with-computer-glitch-long-lines/115364/

Asian shares struggle, oil firms on Iraq anxiety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0ER0KS20140616

Medtronic To Buy Covidien, Go Irish, Says It's Not About Offshore Taxes - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/06/16/medtronic-to-buy-covidien-go-irish-says-its-not-about-offshore-taxes/

Europe bank stress tests may be too tough - ECB's Nowotny - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/europe-bank-stress-tests-may-be-too-tough-ecbs-nowotny-30357104.html

Vodafone launches buyout offer on Italy's Cobra at 1.49 euros - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/cobra-automotive-vodafone-group-idINL5N0OX17C20140616

California salmon hitch truck ride to sea - Regina Leader-Post :: http://www.leaderpost.com/California%2Bsalmon%2Bhitch%2Btruck%2Bride/9942661/story.html

Income gap widens as American factories shut down - Danbury News Times :: http://www.newstimes.com/news/us/article/Income-gap-widens-as-American-factories-shut-down-5553889.php

Two workers death at Amazon Center investigated by US Government Labor ... - The Westside Story :: http://www.thewestsidestory.net/2014/06/15/12884/two-workers-death-amazon-center-investigated-us-government-labor-department/