Monday, December 22, 2014

23-Dec-2014 08:32

Rousseff foresees 'drastic' economic measures in 2015 - Global Times :: http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/898225.shtml

Natural Gas Glut Isn't Deterring Southwestern Energy - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/energy-environment/natural-gas-glut-isnt-deterring-southwestern-energy.html

California utility to disclose 65000 emails with state regulators, says some ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/california-utility-to-disclose-65000-emails-with-state-regulators-says-some/

Asia pauses after Wall Street peak, oil pares losses - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/markets-global-idINKBN0K020Q20141223

West Coast Port Operators Call for Mediation in Longshore Talks - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-22/west-coast-port-operators-call-for-mediation-in-longshore-talks

Existing home sales drop in November - NorthJersey.com :: http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/home-sales-lag-as-momentum-favors-rentals-1.1174532

Billionaire Kwok Jailed 5 Years for Corrupting HK Official - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-22/billionaire-kwok-gets-5-years-jail-in-hong-kong-corruption-trial

Could Russia back its currency with gold? - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290857

Viaduct replacement tunnel opening delayed until August 2017 - Q13 FOX :: http://q13fox.com/2014/12/22/viaduct-replacement-tunnel-delayed-until-august-2017/

23-Dec-2014 07:31

EMERGING MARKETS-Petrobras loses ground after Rousseff remarks, real stable - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/markets-emerging-idINL1N0U60TM20141222

F-Squared hit with $35M SEC penalty - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/12/22/f-squared-hit-with-35m-sec-penalty/

US markets closed up; S&P 500, Dow at record high - Livemint :: http://money.livemint.com/news/market/equity/global-markets/us-markets-closed-up-s-p-500-dow-at-record-high-351003.aspx

Chesapeake finishes sale to Southwestern - Longview News-Journal :: http://www.news-journal.com/business/chesapeake-finishes-sale-to-southwestern/article_7e32a553-79c4-5708-adbd-dd174cae6686.html

California utility to disclose 65000 emails with state regulators, says some ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/california-utility-to-disclose-65000-emails-with-state-regulators-says-some/

Oil prices likely to rebound in second half of 2015: poll - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/oil-prices-idINKBN0K015820141222

Hong Kong property tycoon jailed for five years in graft case - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/us-sunhungkai-trial-idUSKBN0K106I20141223

West Coast Port Operators Call for Mediation in Longshore Talks - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-22/west-coast-port-operators-call-for-mediation-in-longshore-talks

China extends a hand to Russia - Independent Online :: http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/china-extends-a-hand-to-russia-1.1798363

Gold Rises From Three-Week Low as Oil Rebounds, Demand Increases - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-23/gold-trades-near-three-week-low-as-oil-drop-weighed-with-demand.html

23-Dec-2014 06:30

P&G sells two classic brands to Unilever - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290399

Sales of existing homes hit six-month low, puzzling analysts - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-hit-six-month-low-puzzling-analysts/2014/12/22/fd97f390-8a1b-11e4-9e8d-0c687bc18da4_story.html

Share "Chesapeake Energy Corp. to buy back $1..." - NewsOK.com :: http://newsok.com/chesapeake-energy-corp.-to-buy-back-1-billion-in-stock/article/5378358

Asian shares down despite Wall Street highs - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30584652

Brazil May Take Drastic Economic Measures In 2015 - Bernama :: http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id%3D1095595

Rouble at 10-day high as exporters follow Vladimir Putin's call to buy - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rouble-at-10-day-high-as-exporters-follow-vladimir-putins-call-to-buy/articleshow/45608661.cms

Asian stocks rise on 'Santa rally' after Wall St record - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/Asian-markets-gain-as-oil-rebounds-5972830.php

PUC leader critical of San Bruno officials, email shows - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-puc-scandal-20141223-story.html

Entry point in JPMorgan data breach is found - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/technology/article/Entry-point-in-JPMorgan-data-breach-is-found-5974800.php

UPDATE 2-US West Coast port employers seek mediation in dockworker talks - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/usa-ports-westcoast-idINL1N0U700X20141223

23-Dec-2014 05:29

Ex Petrobras Manager Says She Spoke With CEO About Anomalies - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/12/22/world/americas/ap-lt-brazil-petrobras.html

P&G sells two classic brands to Unilever - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290399

Sales of existing homes hit six-month low, puzzling analysts - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-hit-six-month-low-puzzling-analysts/2014/12/22/fd97f390-8a1b-11e4-9e8d-0c687bc18da4_story.html

Share "Chesapeake Energy Corp. to buy back $1..." - NewsOK.com :: http://newsok.com/chesapeake-energy-corp.-to-buy-back-1-billion-in-stock/article/5378358

Dollar grinds higher, supported by rising Treasury yields - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0K000720141222

Israel's Bank Leumi to Pay $400 Million to Settle Tax-Evasion Allegations in US - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-bank-leumi-to-pay-400-million-to-settle-tax-evasion-allegations-in-u-s-1419288205

UPDATE 2-US West Coast port employers seek mediation in dockworker talks - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/usa-ports-westcoast-idINL1N0U700X20141223

IRS To Sell The Right To Collect Darryl Strawberry's Remaining New York Mets ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonynitti/2014/12/22/irs-to-sell-the-right-to-collect-darryl-strawberrys-remaining-new-york-mets-salary/

Rouble at 10-day high as exporters follow Vladimir Putin's call to buy - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/rouble-at-10-day-high-as-exporters-follow-vladimir-putins-call-to-buy/articleshow/45608661.cms

US stocks push to record highs, continuing a rally - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/energy/article/Asian-markets-gain-as-oil-rebounds-5972830.php

23-Dec-2014 04:28

Good chance Twitter CEO leaves next year: Analyst - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102289637

P&G sells two classic brands to Unilever - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290399

Dow, S&P 500 finish at all-time closing highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/22/stocks-monday/20752979/

Sales of existing homes hit six-month low, puzzling analysts - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-hit-six-month-low-puzzling-analysts/2014/12/22/fd97f390-8a1b-11e4-9e8d-0c687bc18da4_story.html

Asian shares down despite Wall Street highs - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30584652

Russia's Central Bank Acts to Save Trust Bank, a Failing Lender, With More ... - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/22/russia-bails-out-a-failing-lender-trust-bank/

Israel's Bank Leumi to Pay $400 Million to Settle Tax-Evasion Allegations in US - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-bank-leumi-to-pay-400-million-to-settle-tax-evasion-allegations-in-u-s-1419288205

UPDATE 2-US West Coast port employers seek mediation in dockworker talks - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/usa-ports-westcoast-idINL1N0U700X20141223

Real Estate Billionaire Wang Jianlin Is China's 2nd Richest Man After Hong ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2014/12/22/property-billionaire-wang-jianlin-is-chinas-2nd-richest-man-after-hong-kong-listing/

Brazil May Take Drastic Economic Measures In 2015 - Bernama :: http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id%3D1095595

23-Dec-2014 03:27

Here's your chance to get paid $1.2 million by the Mets - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/22/heres-your-chance-to-get-paid-1-2-million-by-the-mets/

Brazil's Rousseff stands by Petrobras CEO, says pessimism overblown - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-brazil-rousseff-idUKKBN0K014V20141222

Twitter shares jump after analyst predicts Costolo exit - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/12/22/twitter-shares-jump-after-analyst-predicts-costolo-exit/

P&G sells two classic brands to Unilever - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290399

Dow, S&P 500 finish at all-time closing highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/22/stocks-monday/20752979/

Sales of existing homes hit six-month low, puzzling analysts - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-hit-six-month-low-puzzling-analysts/2014/12/22/fd97f390-8a1b-11e4-9e8d-0c687bc18da4_story.html

Israel's Bank Leumi Settles U.S. Tax Charges For $400M, Gives Depositor Names - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/12/22/israels-bank-leumi-settles-u-s-tax-charges-for-400m-gives-depositor-names/

Nicaragua announces start of China-backed canal to rival Panama - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/us-nicaragua-canal-idUSKBN0K01T920141223

Asia heartened by Wall Street high, dollar in demand - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0K000B20141223

Russia's Central Bank Acts to Save Trust Bank, a Failing Lender, With More ... - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/22/russia-bails-out-a-failing-lender-trust-bank/

23-Dec-2014 02:26

Dow, S&P end at records in fourth straight day of gains for Wall Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K00YX20141222

P&G sells two classic brands to Unilever - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290399

Natural Gas Glut Isn't Deterring Southwestern Energy - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/energy-environment/natural-gas-glut-isnt-deterring-southwestern-energy.html

Steep rate hikes stabilize ruble, but at cost of next year's growth - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/business/286621281.html

PG&E discloses more emails with state regulators - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article4828137.html

Madoff trustee seeks to return another $322M - Toledo Blade :: http://www.toledoblade.com/Nation/2014/12/22/Madoff-trustee-seeks-to-return-another-322M.html

Sales of existing homes hit six-month low, puzzling analysts - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/sales-of-existing-homes-hit-six-month-low-puzzling-analysts/2014/12/22/fd97f390-8a1b-11e4-9e8d-0c687bc18da4_story.html

UPDATE 1-Israel's Bank Leumi to pay $400 mln for US tax settlement - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/bank-leumi-le-is-settlement-idINL3N0U64PV20141222

Billionaire Harold Hamm Slashes 2015 Drilling On Low Oil Prices - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2014/12/22/billionaire-harold-hamm-slashes-2015-drilling-on-low-oil-prices/

Highway Tunnel Under Seattle to Open August 2017 - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/highway-tunnel-seattle-open-august-2017-27776483

23-Dec-2014 01:25

Railroads seek one-person crews for freight trains - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/us/article/Railroads-seek-one-person-crews-for-freight-trains-5973677.php

Oil scandal in Brazil just keeps growing; optimists see chance for change - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/oil-scandal-in-brazil-just-keeps-growing-optimists-see-chance-for-change/2014/12/22/990dc64a-8578-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

Housing in Uneven Recovery as Home Sales Decrease: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

P&G sells two classic brands to Unilever - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102290399

Bank Leumi to Pay $400 Million in U.S., N.Y. Tax Probes - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/bank-leumi-to-pay-400-million-to-resolve-u-s-n-y-tax-probes.html

Sports Names & Faces: Darryl Strawberry, Muhammad Ali - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Sports-Names-Faces-Darryl-Strawberry-Muhammad-5974241.php

Dow, S&P 500 finish at all-time closing highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/22/stocks-monday/20752979/

AP sources: US Rep. Michael Grimm of NYC to plead guilty to tax evasion - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/ap-sources-us-rep-michael-grimm-nyc-to-plead-guilty-to-tax-evasion/

Ex-minister Kudrin warns of "full-fledged crisis" in Russia - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/russia-crisis-idINKBN0K01CR20141222

Oil drop hits Bakken as Continental cuts - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b6714a2c-8a28-11e4-9271-00144feabdc0.html

23-Dec-2014 00:24

IRS to auction remainder of Darryl Strawberry's Mets salary - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/22/pf/darryl-strawberry-irs/

Dow sets record, making up for December losses - WMDT :: http://www.wmdt.com/life/money/dow-sets-record-making-up-for-december-losses/30356956

Leaders Agree on Ukraine Peace Talks for Contact Group in Minsk - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-21/poroshenko-meets-belarus-leader-as-ukrainian-peace-efforts-stall

Oil scandal in Brazil just keeps growing; optimists see chance for change - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/oil-scandal-in-brazil-just-keeps-growing-optimists-see-chance-for-change/2014/12/22/990dc64a-8578-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

Housing in Uneven Recovery as Home Sales Decrease: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

American Apparel board confirms it received buyer interest - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-american-apparel22-20141222-story.html

S&P, Dow Achieve All Time Closing Highs As Oil Sinks Lower - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2014/12/22/sp-dow-achieve-all-time-closing-highs-as-oil-sinks-lower/

Israel's Bank Leumi to Pay $400 Million to Settle Tax-Evasion Allegations in US - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-bank-leumi-to-pay-400-million-to-settle-tax-evasion-allegations-in-u-s-1419288205?tesla%3Dy%26mg%3Dreno64-wsj

Gas prices fall record 88 days, lowest since 2009 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/12/22/gas-prices-lowest-streak/20778703/

WSDOT: Seattle tunnel won't open until August 2017 - KING5.com :: http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/seattle/2014/12/22/wsdot-ground-settling-near-tunnel-project-stabilized/20779821/

22-Dec-2014 23:23

Railroads seek one-person crews for freight trains - Maryville Daily Times :: http://www.thedailytimes.com/news/nation_world/railroads-seek-one-person-crews-for-freight-trains/article_160428c3-5e82-5bcb-8c9a-28979c76e3e8.html

F-Squared paying $35M to settle SEC charges on advertising - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/F-Squared-paying-35M-to-settle-SEC-charges-on-5973530.php

Americans Getting Pumped for the Holidays - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/gas-prices-down-a-record-88-days-in-a-row-1419282991

Leaders Agree on Ukraine Peace Talks for Contact Group in Minsk - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-21/poroshenko-meets-belarus-leader-as-ukrainian-peace-efforts-stall.html

Oil scandal in Brazil just keeps growing; optimists see chance for change - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/oil-scandal-in-brazil-just-keeps-growing-optimists-see-chance-for-change/2014/12/22/990dc64a-8578-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_story.html

Maine home sales decline 9.85 percent in November - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/maine-home-sales-decline-85-percent-in-november-while-sales-price-also-slides/

Dow, S&P end at records in fourth straight day of gains for Wall Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-markets-stocks-usa-idUSKBN0K00YX20141222

Bank Leumi to pay $400M in tax evasion cases - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/22/bank-leumi-offshore-tax-evasion/20773095/

NY Rep. Michael Grimm To Plead Guilty To $1M Tax Fraud - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/12/22/ny-rep-michael-grimm-to-plead-guilty-to-1m-tax-fraud/

How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Did Monday - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/dow-jones-industrial-average-monday-27774805

22-Dec-2014 22:22

Alstom to Pay US Record $772 Million Fine in Bribery Scheme - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/alstom-plead-guilty-bribery-us-justice-department.html

Ex Petrobras manager says she spoke with CEO about anomalies - Yahoo News :: http://news.yahoo.com/ex-petrobras-manager-says-she-spoke-ceo-anomalies-144557178.html

Can one person run long frieght trains alone? Railroad execs say yes - Crain's Chicago Business :: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20141222/NEWS10/141229983/can-one-person-run-long-frieght-trains-alone-railroad-execs-say-yes

NY regulators settle tax probe of Bank Leumi for $130 million, dismissal of ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/ny-regulators-settle-tax-probe-bank-leumi-for-130-million-dismissal-employees/

Buyers Don't Keep Home Fires Burning - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/buyers-dont-keep-home-fires-burning-heard-on-the-street-1419280113

F-Squared hit with $35M SEC penalty - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/12/22/f-squared-hit-with-35m-sec-penalty/

Stocks up: S&P 500 at record, Dow closing in - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/22/stocks-monday/20752979/

Exclusive: Buyout firm will not put Dov Charney in charge of American Apparel - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/22/exclusive-buyout-firm-will-not-put-dov-charney-in-charge-of-american-apparel/

Procter & Gamble to Sell Camay and Zest to Unilever - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/procter-gamble-to-sell-camay-and-zest-to-unilever-1419282000

Ruble Swap Shows China Challenging IMF as Emergency Lender - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/yuan-ruble-swap-shows-china-challenging-imf-as-emergency-lender.html

22-Dec-2014 21:21

Housing in Uneven Recovery as Existing Home Sales Drop: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

Darryl Strawberry contract up for auction by IRS - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/darryl-strawberry-contract-up-for-auction-by-irs-1.9739189

Procter & Gamble sells soap brands to Unilever - Fortune :: https://fortune.com/2014/12/22/pg-sells-soaps-to-unilever/

American Apparel receives takeover offer from Irving Place Capital - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-american-apparel-takeover-bid-20141222-story.html

UPDATE 2-Express Scripts drops Gilead hep C drugs for cheaper AbbVie rival - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/express-scripts-abbvie-hepatitisc-idUSL1N0U60QF20141222

Railroads seek permission to put a single person in charge of miles-long freight ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/railroads-seek-permission-to-put-single-person-in-charge-miles-long-freight/

Russia in recession in 2015, ruble to stay pressured: Reuters poll - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-russia-crisis-economy-poll-idINKBN0K01LT20141222

F-Squared to Pay $35 Million to Settle SEC Charges - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/f-squared-to-pay-35-million-to-settle-sec-charges-1419268778

Alstom to Pay US Record $772 Million Fine in Bribery Scheme - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/alstom-plead-guilty-bribery-us-justice-department.html

NY Regulator Announces $150 Million Settlement With Ocwen Financial - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-financial-regulator-announces-settlement-with-ocwen-1419257065

22-Dec-2014 20:20

Housing in Uneven Recovery as Existing Home Sales Drop: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

Oil price slump shot in the arm for global economy, says IMF - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fa5426ac-89fa-11e4-9b5f-00144feabdc0.html

Gas prices hit cheapest level in 5-and-a-half years - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gas-prices-hit-cheapest-level-in-5-and-a-half-years-2014-12-22

Darryl Strawberry contract up for auction by IRS - Newsday :: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/darryl-strawberry-contract-up-for-auction-by-irs-1.9739189

Alstom to Pay US Record $772 Million Fine in Bribery Scheme - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/alstom-plead-guilty-bribery-us-justice-department.html

Oracle Buys Datalogix In Quest To Be A Data Powerhouse - MediaPost Communications :: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/240642/oracle-buys-datalogix-in-quest-to-be-a-data-powerh.html

Yuan-Ruble Swap Shows China Challenging IMF as Emergency Lender - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-22/yuan-ruble-swap-shows-china-challenging-imf-as-emergency-lender

Investment Firm F-Squared to Pay $35 Million in Penalties Over Inaccurate Data - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/22/investment-firm-f-squared-to-pay-35-million-in-penalties-over-inaccurate-data/

Wall St. Is Higher, but Home Sales Data Disappoints - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Exclusive: American Apparel takeover offer far too low - source - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-american-apparel-m-a-idUSKBN0K01OB20141222

22-Dec-2014 19:19

Wall Street edges up after three-day run; Gilead slumps - Buenos Aires Herald :: http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/177860/wall-street-edges-up-after-threeday-run-gilead-slumps

Crunch Time for FedEx and UPS as Last-Minute Holiday Shipping Ramps Up - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102289170?trknav%3Dhomestack:topnews:8

3 things you need to know about American Apparel's new CEO - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2014/12/22/american-apparels-new-ceo-3-things-you-should-know-about-paula-schneider/

Will Oracle (ORCL) Stock be Helped Today by Datalogix Acquisition? - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12993306/1/will-oracle-orcl-stock-be-helped-today-by-datalogix-acquisition.html

F-Squared to Pay $35 Million to Settle SEC Charges - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/f-squared-to-pay-35-million-to-settle-sec-charges-1419268778

Oil slides after Saudi's Naimi says OPEC won't cut output - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-markets-oil-idINKBN0K007O20141222

Housing in Uneven Recovery as Existing Home Sales Drop: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

Isn't It Strange That The US Gets To Fine Alstom, A French Company, For Bribery ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2014/12/22/isnt-it-strange-that-the-us-gets-to-fine-alstom-a-french-company-for-bribery-not-in-the-us/

Gas prices hit cheapest level in 5-and-a-half years - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gas-prices-hit-cheapest-level-in-5-and-a-half-years-2014-12-22?link%3DMW_latest_news

22-Dec-2014 18:18

Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Decrease More Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

Ex-minister Kudrin warns of 'full-fledged crisis' in Russia - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-russia-crisis-idINKBN0K011920141222

Ocwen shares plunge as founder steps down - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/22/ocwen-william-erbey-conflicts/20754655/

UPS: What They Are Doing to Avoid Holiday Mess on Busiest Day of Year - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/ups-avoid-holiday-mess-busiest-day-year/story?id%3D27761537

Santa Comes Early at Pump as Gasoline at Lowest Since 2009 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-21/u-s-gasoline-falls-to-2-4713-a-gallon-in-lundberg-survey.html

Spirit AeroSystems Celebrates A350 XWB Delivery to Qatar Airways - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/spirit-aerosystems-celebrates-a350-xwb-delivery-to-qatar-airways-2014-12-22?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Stocks mostly higher in morning trading, extending rally - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Asian-markets-gain-as-oil-rebounds-5972830.php

American Apparel receives takeover offer, adopts poison pill plan - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-american-apparel-takeover-bid-20141222-story.html

US hits French company with record bribery fine - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/22/news/companies/france-alstom-bribery/

Oil slides after Saudi's Naimi says OPEC won't cut output - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0K007O20141222

22-Dec-2014 17:17

Stores extend hours in the days leading up to Christmas - Wink News :: http://www.winknews.com/2014/12/22/o-stores-extend-hours-in-the-days-leading-up-to-christmas/

Tribe plans to build $20 million Wizard of Oz casino in upstate New York - Casino City Times :: http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/tribe-plans-to-build-$20-million-wizard-of-oz-casino-in-upstate-new-york-211492

Wall St. Rises as Investors Hope for Stability in Oil Prices - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/business/daily-stock-market-activity.html

Oracle acquires data tracking firm Datalogix - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/12/22/oracle-datalogix/20755693/

Rate Snapshot: Fed will likely hold rates near zero through first quarter - MPA News :: http://www.mpamag.com/mortgage-originator/rate-snapshot-fed-will-likely-hold-rates-near-zero-through-first-quarter-20733.aspx

Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Decrease More Than Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-fell-more-than-forecast-in-november.html

NY Requires Ocwen Reforms, $150M Homeowner Help - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ny-requires-ocwen-reforms-150m-homeowner-27762722

UPS: What They Are Doing to Avoid Holiday Mess on Busiest Day of Year - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/ups-avoid-holiday-mess-busiest-day-year/story?id%3D27761537

Wall Street Edges Higher After Three-Day Run - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/12/22/wall-street-poised-to-open-higher-after-three-day-run/

Phoenix gas prices drop Monday - azcentral.com :: http://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/2014/12/22/phoenix-gas-prices-drop-monday/20755011/

22-Dec-2014 16:16

Time for emerging economies to fasten their seat belts - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/features/time-for-emerging-economies-to-fasten-their-seat-belts-303741.html

S. Korea trims 2015 growth forecast - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/articles/976096.html

Russia entering 'full-fledged economic crisis', says ex-minister Kudrin - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-russia-crisis-idUSKBN0K011920141222

Euro edges up, still shaky on ECB and Greece - GlobalPost :: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/thomson-reuters/141222/euro-edges-still-shaky-ecb-and-greece

Stores extend hours in the days leading up to Christmas - Wink News :: http://www.winknews.com/2014/12/22/o-stores-extend-hours-in-the-days-leading-up-to-christmas/

Bruce Willis' favorite Russian bank collapses - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/22/investing/russia-bank-collapse-bruce-willis/

N.J. holiday travelers could see gas below $2 per gallon, as prices fall again - NJ.com :: http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2014/12/nj_holiday_travelers_could_see_gas_below_2_per_gallon_as_prices_fall_again.html

MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets rise on oil, Saudi budget hopes but uptrend slows - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/mideast-markets-wrap-idUSL6N0U60TL20141222

Stocks mostly up as S&P 500 eyes record high - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/22/stocks-monday/20752979/

American Apparel confirms takeover offer, sets new 'poison pill' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-american-apparel-rightsplan-idUSKBN0K005O20141222

22-Dec-2014 15:15

Time for emerging economies to fasten their seat belts - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/features/time-for-emerging-economies-to-fasten-their-seat-belts-303741.html

S. Korea trims 2015 growth forecast - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/articles/976096.html

ECB policymakers' recent comments - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/45604114.cms

Hong Kong securities watchdog starts case against US research firm chief - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/hongkong-securities-watchdog-idINL3N0U62TF20141222

Oil falls towards $61 on supply outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0K007O20141222

Russia entering 'full-fledged economic crisis', says ex-minister Kudrin - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/us-russia-crisis-idUSKBN0K011920141222

Stores extend hours in the days leading up to Christmas - Wink News :: http://www.winknews.com/2014/12/22/o-stores-extend-hours-in-the-days-leading-up-to-christmas/

Boeing (BA) Stock Gains Today After $6 Billion Air China Deal - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12992751/1/boeing-ba-stock-gains-today-after-6-billion-air-china-deal.html

Bruce Willis' favorite Russian bank collapses - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/22/investing/russia-bank-collapse-bruce-willis/

Airbus delivers its Dreamliner competitor - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c8d11eb6-89d0-11e4-9dbf-00144feabdc0.html

22-Dec-2014 14:14

Time for emerging economies to fasten their seat belts - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/features/time-for-emerging-economies-to-fasten-their-seat-belts-303741.html

Euro edges up, still shaky on ECB and Greece - Hindu Business Line :: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/euro-edges-up-still-shaky-on-ecb-and-greece/article6715809.ece

Lee Jeong-hyeop given surprise Asian Cup call-up - gulfnews.com :: http://gulfnews.com/sport/football/lee-jeong-hyeop-given-surprise-asian-cup-call-up-1.1430249

Russian minister talks up the ruble - Beloit Daily News :: http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/world/russian-minister-talks-up-the-ruble/article_8319b5bf-2776-5c87-b934-2810b55121c3.html

Air China signs deal to purchase 60 Boeing B737 aircraft - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/air-china-signs-deal-purchase-60-boeing-b737-aircraft

Airbus to Step Up Qatar A350 Deliveries, Plays Down A380 Revamp - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-22/airbus-to-step-up-qatar-a350-deliveries-plays-down-a380-revamp

South Korea carries out drills against possible cyber attacks after threats - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/world-news/south-korea-carries-out-drills-against-possible-cyber-attacks-after-threats-30855770.html

Oil Prices Fall After Early Gains - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-stage-new-rally-1419242279

UPDATE 1-Russia to bail out Trust Bank with up to $530 million - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/russia-crisis-cenbank-trust-idUSL6N0U61KU20141222

Walmart Holiday Store Hours for Christmas 2014 - SavingAdvice.com :: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2014/12/21/1031262_walmart-holiday-christmas-store-hours.html

22-Dec-2014 13:13

Futures rise, Asian markets higher - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/12/22/futures-rise-asian-markets-higher/

Time for emerging economies to fasten their seat belts - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/features/time-for-emerging-economies-to-fasten-their-seat-belts-303741.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, oil and rouble rally into Christmas period - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/markets-global-idUSL6N0U610Y20141222

S. Korea trims 2015 growth forecast - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/articles/976096.html

Tesco accounts face fresh inquiry - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30575040

Russian minister talks up the ruble - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/Russian-minister-talks-up-the-ruble-5973033.php

Saudis See Oil Recovery as U.A.E. Urges Non-OPEC Cuts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-21/non-opec-producers-called-on-to-cut-oil-output-amid-oversupply.html

Qatar Airways is world's first airline to get the Airbus A350 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/12/22/qatar-airways-is-worlds-first-airline-to-get-the-airbus-a350/20726589/

South Korea investigates data leak at nuclear power plants - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102287854

Walmart Holiday Store Hours for Christmas 2014 - SavingAdvice.com :: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2014/12/21/1031262_walmart-holiday-christmas-store-hours.html

22-Dec-2014 12:12

Time for emerging economies to fasten their seat belts - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/features/time-for-emerging-economies-to-fasten-their-seat-belts-303741.html

Airbus Says Low Oil to Fund Fleet Renewal , Not Save Older Jets - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-22/airbus-says-low-oil-to-fund-fleet-renewal-not-save-older-jets

UPDATE 1-S.Korea nuclear plant operator says hacked, raising alarm - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/southkorea-nuclear-idUSL3N0U62CM20141222

UPDATE 1-Uber business model faces legal scrutiny in Taiwan, Chinese mega city - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/taiwan-uber-idUSL3N0U62B520141222

Stocks: 4 things to know before the open - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/22/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/

Chinese Stocks Rise in Hong Kong as Banks Lead Large-Caps Rally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/china-stocks-rise-to-four-year-high-as-power-steel-shares-rally.html

S. Korea trims 2015 growth forecast - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/articles/976096.html

Walmart Holiday Store Hours for Christmas 2014 - SavingAdvice.com :: http://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2014/12/21/1031262_walmart-holiday-christmas-store-hours.html

22-Dec-2014 11:11

China tells US opposes all forms of cyber attacks, 'terrorism' - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-china-usa-cybersecurity-20141221-story.html

How fracking got stopped in NY - Ithaca Journal :: http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2014/12/21/fracking-got-stopped-ny/20742201/

Park Chu-young left out of South Korea's Asian Cup squad - ABC Online :: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-22/park-chu-young-left-out-of-south-koreas-asian-cup-squad/5984238

US Gas Prices Hit 5 ½-Year Low Of US$2.47 A Gallon - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/29084/20141222/u-s-gas-prices-hit-5-%25C2%25BD-year-low-of-us-2-47-a-gallon.htm

Shanghai Index close to five-year high - ecns :: http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/12-22/147675.shtml

Airbus CEO: 'We will be number one' - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102287976

Oil Advances as Funds Wager on Rally - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-21/oil-swings-after-biggest-gain-in-two-years-as-saudis-see-rebound

South Korea nuclear plant operator says hacked, raising alarm - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-southkorea-nuclear-20141220-story.html

Brent climbs toward $63 amid stronger Asia markets - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/22/markets-oil-idINKBN0K004W20141222

Is the oil scare over for the stock market? - WMDT :: http://www.wmdt.com/life/money/is-the-oil-scare-over-for-the-stock-market/30341200

22-Dec-2014 10:10

Oil Rises for Second Day oon Saudi Confidence in Demand - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/oil-swings-after-biggest-gain-in-two-years-as-saudis-see-rebound.html

China Offers Russia Help With Currency Swap Suggestion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/china-offers-russia-help-with-suggestion-of-wider-currency-swap.html

Gas prices drop 24 cents across Michigan - WDIV Detroit :: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/gas-prices-drop-24-cents-across-michigan/30347872

Park Chu-young left out of South Korea's Asian Cup squad - ABC Online :: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-22/park-chu-young-left-out-of-south-koreas-asian-cup-squad/5984238

S Korea nuclear firm to hold cyber-attack drills after hack - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-30572575

Chinese Stocks Rise in Hong Kong as Banks Lead Large-Caps Rally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/china-stocks-rise-to-four-year-high-as-power-steel-shares-rally.html

Southern New York Farmers Grieve Over Fracking Ban - Yibada (English Edition) :: http://en.yibada.com/news/southern-new-york-farmers-grieve-over-fracking-ban-8744

US Gas Prices Hit 5 ½-Year Low Of US$2.47 A Gallon - Chinatopix :: http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/29084/20141222/u-s-gas-prices-hit-5-%25C2%25BD-year-low-of-us-2-47-a-gallon.htm

FTSE 100 lifted by energy shares - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30573525

Entrepreneur builds a sleek 'ghost' ship, but will anyone buy it? - Contra Costa Times :: http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_27182418/entrepreneur-builds-sleek-ghost-ship-but-will-anyone

22-Dec-2014 09:09

Asia stocks advance on Wall Street cue - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/244c7bbc-8988-11e4-ad5b-00144feabdc0.html

Coal baron Robert Murray is still fired up - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2025279405_inpersoncoaladvocatexml.html

New York farmers losing out on any fracking royalties - Columbus Dispatch :: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2014/12/21/n-y--farmers-losing-out-on-any-fracking-royalties.html?utm_medium%3Dtwitter%26utm_source%3Dtwitterfeed

Santa Comes Early at Pump as Gasoline Falls to Lowest Since 2009 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-21/u-dot-s-dot-gasoline-falls-to-2-dot-4713-a-gallon-in-lundberg-survey

Oil Rises for Second Day oon Saudi Confidence in Demand - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-21/oil-swings-after-biggest-gain-in-two-years-as-saudis-see-rebound

Chinese Stocks Rally in Hong Kong, Shanghai as Large Caps Surge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/china-stocks-rise-to-four-year-high-as-power-steel-shares-rally.html

Shopper rush to get last minute Christmas gifts - WIAT 42 :: http://wiat.com/2014/12/22/shopper-rush-to-get-last-minute-christmas-gifts/

South Korea light on strikers for Asian Cup - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/South-Korea-light-on-strikers-for-Asian-Cup/articleshow/45600735.cms

Brent crude climbs above $62 amid stronger Asian markets - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/brent-crude-climbs-above-62-amid-stronger-asian-markets/articleshow/45601195.cms

China Offers Russia Help With Currency Swap Suggestion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-22/china-offers-russia-help-with-suggestion-of-wider-currency-swap.html