Tuesday, May 19, 2015

20-May-2015 08:34

A delayed Fed rate hike may not be all that good for stocks - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/05/19/a-delayed-fed-rate-hike-may-not-be-all-that-good-for-stocks/

DIARY- Top Economic Events to June 1 - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/diary-top-econ-idUKL3N0YA4CS20150520

Euro stung by ECB, sterling also under pressure - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-forex-idINKBN0O42Q120150519

Regulators Point to Risks From Rapid-Fire Trading, Clearing - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/regulators-point-to-risks-from-rapid-fire-trading-clearing-1432064436

Wal-Mart eyes Amazon in potentially costly e-commerce battle - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/us-wal-mart-stores-amazon-com-idUSKBN0O504E20150520

Asia stocks mostly rise as dollar gains after robust US data - U.S. News & World Report :: http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/05/19/a-weak-open-for-us-stocks-following-latest-record-highs

Broken pipeline spills oil into ocean off Santa Barbara - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/05/20/oil-pipeline-santa-barbara-refugio-state-beach/27631837/

UPDATE 3-Japan's economy grows at fastest pace in a year on boost from ... - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/japan-economy-gdp-idUSL3N0Y93RW20150520

Oil halts 5-day slump as US crude supply glut seen easing - Livemint :: http://www.livemint.com/Industry/veGrmCH8tRTMVjvVZFygAK/Oil-halts-5day-slump-as-US-crude-supply-glut-seen-easing.html

Yahoo Declines on Potential Changes to IRS's Spinoff Rules - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/yahoo-shares-drop-on-potential-changes-to-irs-s-spinoff-rules

20-May-2015 07:33

20-May-2015 06:32

20-May-2015 05:31

Yale gives Fed Chair, Janet Yellen, a degree - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/yale-gives-fed-chair-janet-yellen-a-degree/articleshow/47337715.cms

DIARY- Top Economic Events to June 1 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0YA4CS20150520

FOREX-Euro stung by ECB, sterling also under pressure - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-forex-idINL3N0YA5ZG20150519

UPDATE 1-Yahoo shares fall on worries of possible US tax change on spinoffs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/yahoo-stocks-irs-idUSL1N0YA2R920150520

Home Depot Tops Profit Estimates as Sales Increase - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-home-depot-tops-profit-estimates-as-sales-increase-20150519-embeddedvideo.html

Regulators Point to Risks From Rapid-Fire Trading, Clearing - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/regulators-point-to-risks-from-rapid-fire-trading-clearing-1432064436

WalMart's first quarter fell short - 4029tv :: http://www.4029tv.com/news/walmarts-first-quarter-fell-short/33115538

California Pipeline Ruptures, Leaks Oil Into Pacific Ocean - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/california-pipeline-ruptures-leaks-oil-into-pacific-ocean-1432088366

Oil prices rise on strong Japan, Australia economic data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0O505220150520

Japan's economy posts strong first quarter - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/19/news/economy/japan-gdp/

20-May-2015 04:30

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Tuesday - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/how-the-dow-jones-industrial-average-fared-on-tuesday/2015/05/19/9e43f7d2-fe69-11e4-8c77-bf274685e1df_story.html

Wal-Mart sales miss estimates as shoppers save more, spend less - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-wal-mart-stores-results-idUSKBN0O419320150519

DIARY- Top Economic Events to June 1 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0YA4CS20150520

Huge fines loom in forex scandal - Herald Sun :: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/breaking-news/huge-fines-loom-in-forex-scandal/story-fnn9c0hb-1227361133988

Euro stung by ECB, sterling also under pressure - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-forex-idINKBN0O42Q120150519

Japan's economy grows at fastest pace in a year on boost from inventory - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/us-japan-economy-gdp-idUSKBN0O42SV20150520

Yahoo Shares Tumble on Concern Over Regulatory Treatment of Alibaba Stock ... - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/yahoo-shares-tumble-on-concern-over-regulatory-treatment-of-alibaba-stock-spinoff-1432076650

Top US regulators warn of new threats to financial system - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article21427410.html

Oil spills off California coast after pipeline ruptures - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/19/us/california-oil-spill/

Home Depot Tops Profit Estimates as Sales Increase - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-home-depot-tops-profit-estimates-as-sales-increase-20150519-embeddedvideo.html

20-May-2015 03:29

How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Fared on Tuesday - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/19/business/ap-financial-markets-box.html

Wal-Mart sales miss estimates as shoppers save more, spend less - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-wal-mart-stores-results-idUSKBN0O419320150519

Don't Bet the House on Home-Improvement Stocks - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-bet-the-house-on-home-improvement-stocks-1432057544

Benoît Coeuré Gives Diners Sneak Peek at ECB Move - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/benoit-coeure-gives-diners-sneak-peek-at-ecb-move-1432056459

Computer Sciences to Split Into 2 Publicly Traded Companies - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/20/business/dealbook/computer-sciences-to-split-into-2-publicly-traded-companies.html

DIARY- Top Economic Events to June 1 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/diary-top-econ-idUSL3N0YA4CS20150520

Japan's economy grows at fastest pace in a year - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/20/us-japan-economy-gdp-idUSKBN0O42SV20150520

Top US regulators warn of new threats to financial system - Sacramento Bee :: http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article21427410.html

Yahoo stock down on Alibaba spin-off concerns - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/05/19/yahoo-yhoo-stock-spin-off/27606973/

About 21000 gallons of oil leaked off Santa Barbara County beaches: Coast Guard - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pipeline-santa-barbara-coast-20150519-story.html

20-May-2015 02:28

1Q growth could be stronger than reported: SF Fed - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102691977

Takata air bag recall doubles to nearly 34 million - Miami Herald :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article21398193.html

Wal-Mart sales miss estimates as shoppers save more, spend less - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-wal-mart-stores-results-idUSKBN0O419320150519

Don't Bet the House on Home-Improvement Stocks - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-bet-the-house-on-home-improvement-stocks-1432057544

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow ends at record high after housing data; S&P dips - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-stocks-usa-idUSZXN0RGG2I20150519

ECB Move Propels European Stocks, Bonds - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/ecbs-coeure-worried-by-speed-not-size-of-bond-slide-1432036876

Yahoo stock down on Alibaba spin-off concerns - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/05/19/yahoo-yhoo-stock-spin-off/27606973/

Etsy's First Earnings Gives a Taste of Public Market U-Turns - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/etsy-shares-drop-as-stronger-dollar-erodes-sales-outside-u-s-

Pipeline rupture leaks oil onto Santa Barbara County beaches - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pipeline-santa-barbara-coast-20150519-story.html

Cyber attacks a growing threat for US financial system - THE BUSINESS TIMES :: http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/banking-finance/cyber-attacks-a-growing-threat-for-us-financial-system

20-May-2015 01:27

1Q growth could be stronger than reported: SF Fed - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102691977

Home Depot finds its footing in online shopping - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2015/05/19/home-depot-web-strategy/

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes to the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sp-dow-jones-indices-announces-changes-to-the-sptsx-canadian-indices-2015-05-19-172021501269365188

UPDATE 1-Computer Sciences to split into 2 companies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/computer-science-ma-idUSL3N0YA5JF20150519

European stocks rally as ECB signals ramping up stimulus - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/european-stocks-rally-as-ecb-signals-ramping-up-stimulus/story-e6frg916-1227360957140

Wal-Mart sales miss estimates as shoppers save more, spend less - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-wal-mart-stores-results-idUSKBN0O419320150519

Yahoo Declines on Potential Changes to IRS's Spinoff Rules - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/yahoo-shares-drop-on-potential-changes-to-irs-s-spinoff-rules

Top US regulators warn of new threats to financial system - Glens Falls Post-Star :: http://poststar.com/business/top-us-regulators-warn-of-new-threats-to-financial-system/article_1d6c9a6f-d922-50b9-b44c-ff6b59ee72b8.html

Stocks mixed as Dow sets record; PayPal asked to refund customers; Apple ... - cleveland.com :: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/05/stocks_mixed_as_dow_sets_recor.html

Etsy's stock down as much as 18% after it posts loss - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102688675

20-May-2015 00:26

What Home Depot's Results Say About the Economy and Housing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/what-home-depot-s-results-say-about-the-economy-and-housing

Economy's weak spell puts Fed at crossroads over liftoff plans - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-usa-fed-slowdown-idUSKBN0O42E420150519

Spotify's deal with Sony reveals the high costs of streaming music - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/19/spotify-deal-with-sony-leaks/

CFPB Wants PayPal to Refund Customers $15 Million - TIME :: http://time.com/money/3889813/cfpb-paypal-credit-refund-15-million/

A delayed Fed rate hike may not be all that good for stocks - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/05/19/a-delayed-fed-rate-hike-may-not-be-all-that-good-for-stocks/

Etsy Shares Pummeled On Big Quarterly Loss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurengensler/2015/05/19/etsy-first-quarter-earnings/

GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities gain, euro slumps as ECB eyes faster bond buys - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idUSL1N0YA1Y420150519

Computer Sciences to split itself - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/computer-science-ma-idINL3N0YA5J620150519

19-May-2015 23:25

Yale gives Fed Chair, Janet Yellen, a degree - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/yale-gives-fed-chair-janet-yellen-a-degree/articleshow/47337715.cms

Wall Street opens little changed after ECB comment - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O41C320150519

Walmart hit by strong dollar and rising wages - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5bfebcd0-fe1a-11e4-8efb-00144feabdc0.html

Benoît Coeuré Gives Diners Sneak Peek at ECB Move - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/benoit-coeure-gives-diners-sneak-peek-at-ecb-move-1432056459

US regulator says PayPal to pay $25 mln over credit product problems - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/financial-regulation-paypal-idUSL1N0YA1AD20150519

What Home Depot's Results Say About the Economy and Housing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/what-home-depot-s-results-say-about-the-economy-and-housing

Economy's weak spell puts Fed at crossroads over liftoff plans - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-usa-fed-slowdown-idUSKBN0O42E420150519

Spotify's deal with Sony reveals the high costs of streaming music - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/19/spotify-deal-with-sony-leaks/

Stagnant Sales Are Behind Walmart's Earnings Miss - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/paularosenblum/2015/05/19/walmart-misses-earnings-blame-it-on-stagnant-sales/

CAD software maker Autodesk's profit falls - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-autodesk-results-idUSKBN0O42HB20150519

19-May-2015 22:24

Walmart hit by strong dollar and rising wages - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5bfebcd0-fe1a-11e4-8efb-00144feabdc0.html

Fed rate hike timing looking less certain: forecasters - Reuters poll - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-usa-economy-poll-idUSKBN0O41FK20150519

UPDATE 1-US regulator says PayPal to pay $25 mln over credit product problems - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/financial-regulation-paypal-idINL1N0YA12W20150519

UN lowers global economic growth estimate amid modest pace - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11451537

Feds: 34 million vehicles to be recalled because of faulty airbags - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/05/19/feds-34-million-vehicles-to-be-recalled-because-faulty-airbags/

US STOCKS-Stocks mixed as Wall St eyes healthier economy - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-stocks-usa-idUSL1N0YA1RW20150519

What Home Depot's Results Say About the Economy and Housing - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/what-home-depot-s-results-say-about-the-economy-and-housing

Wal-Mart sales miss estimates as shoppers save more, spend less - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-wal-mart-stores-results-idUSKBN0O419320150519

New York Stock Exchange Gives Bitcoin Some Mainstream Love - TIME :: http://time.com/3889775/new-york-stock-exchange-gives-bitcoin-some-mainstream-love/

19-May-2015 21:23

US Stock Futures Follow European, Asian Markets Higher - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-follow-european-asian-markets-higher-1432038089

UPDATE 2-Wal-Mart sales miss expectations as shoppers pocket savings - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/wal-mart-stores-results-idUSL3N0YA3XR20150519

GOP Conservatives Confident They Can Kill Ex-Im Bank - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/gop-conservatives-confident-kill-im-bank-31150028

Home Depot Builds Profit and Sees Improvements Ahead - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/home-depot-builds-profit-and-sees-improvements-ahead-1432031111

Benoît Coeuré Gives Diners Sneak Peek at ECB Move - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/benoit-coeure-gives-diners-sneak-peek-at-ecb-move-1432056459

Robust U.S. housing data offers hope for second quarter growth - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/business/us-housing-starts-permits-surge-april

UN lowers global economic growth estimate amid modest pace - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3088264/UN-lowers-global-economic-growth-estimate-amid-modest-pace.html

Starbucks to serve music from Spotify, let you DJ - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/starbucks-to-serve-music-from-spotify-let-you-dj/

US regulator says PayPal to pay $25 mln over credit product problems - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/financial-regulation-paypal-idUSL1N0YA1AD20150519

US safety regulators announce huge Takata air bag recall - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/05/19/takata-air-bag-recall-nhtsa-big/27590057/

19-May-2015 20:22

US housing starts surge in April to highest since November, 2007 - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/us-housing-starts-surge-in-april-to-highest-since-november-2007/article24483681/

Walmart hit by strong dollar and rising wages - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5bfebcd0-fe1a-11e4-8efb-00144feabdc0.html

UPDATE 2-Wal-Mart sales miss expectations as shoppers pocket savings - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/wal-mart-stores-results-idUSL3N0YA3XR20150519

Starbucks teams up with Spotify - Toronto Sun :: http://www.torontosun.com/2015/05/19/starbucks-teams-up-with-spotify

Wall Street little changed, held back by Wal-Mart - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O41C320150519

Hensarling Disputes Companies May Move Production Outside U.S. - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-05-19/hensarling-disputes-companies-may-move-production-outside-u-s-

European shares return to near multi-year highs - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-stocks-europe-idUSL5N0YA4JS20150519

Home Depot Builds Profit and Sees Improvements Ahead - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/home-depot-builds-profit-and-sees-improvements-ahead-1432031111

Va. may turn away from private financing of I-66 project - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/19/va-may-turn-away-from-private-financing-of-i-66-pr/

PayPal to Pay $25 Million to Settle Online Credit Claims - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/paypal-to-pay-25-million-to-settle-online-credit-claims-1432047598

19-May-2015 19:21

UPDATE 1-German investor morale drops in May, buffeted by market turmoil - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/germany-economy-zew-idINL5N0YA28J20150519

Housing Starts in U.S. Surge to Seven-Year High as Weather Warms - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-surge-to-seven-year-high-permits-climb

US stock indexes drift in early trading as market comes off its latest record highs ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/05/19/us-stock-indexes-drift-in-early-trading-as-market-comes-off-its-latest-record/

Walmart cites wages, stronger dollar for earnings miss - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/walmart-earnings/27553291/

Equities gain, euro tumbles as ECB hints at faster debt purchases - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

Who's eating Walmart's lunch? Lots of companies - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2015/05/19/walmart-market-share-loss/

US regulator says PayPal to pay $25 million over credit product problems - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-financial-regulation-paypal-idUSKBN0O41UR20150519

The Apple iTV is dead: Steve Jobs didn't 'crack it' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/19/technology/apple-tv/

UPDATE 2-Home Depot profit beats amid US housing recovery - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/home-depot-results-idINL3N0YA3MP20150519

Wall Street little changed, held back by Wal-Mart - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0O41C320150519

19-May-2015 18:20

US housing starts surge in April to highest since November, 2007 - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/us-housing-starts-surge-in-april-to-highest-since-november-2007/article24483681/

UK Deflation More Curiosity Than Concern - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-deflation-more-curiosity-than-concern-1432041295

Walmart cites wages, stronger dollar for earnings miss - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/walmart-earnings/27553291/

Report: Apple quashed plans for high-def TV - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/05/19/report-apple-quashed-plans-for-high-def-tv/

Better Than Expected First Quarter Gives Home Depot A Sunnier Outlook - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2015/05/19/better-than-expected-first-quarter-gives-home-depot-a-sunnier-outlook/

A weak open for US stocks following latest record highs - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/19/a-weak-open-for-us-stocks-following-latest-record/

Wal-Mart sales miss expectations as shoppers pocket savings - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-wal-mart-stores-results-idUSKBN0O419320150519

Spotify teams up with Starbucks for in-store streaming - RTE.ie :: http://www.rte.ie/news/business/technology/2015/0519/702288-spotify-teams-up-with-starbucks-for-in-store-streaming/

Stocks little changed, hover near record highs - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2015/05/19/stocks-tuesday/27573955/

Equities gain, euro tumbles as ECB hints at faster debt purchases - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

19-May-2015 17:19

UPDATE 1-German investor morale drops in May, buffeted by market turmoil - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/germany-economy-zew-idINL5N0YA28J20150519

UK Deflation More Curiosity Than Concern - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-deflation-more-curiosity-than-concern-1432041295

Walmart cites wages, stronger dollar for earnings miss - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/walmart-earnings/27553291/

New York's Lawsky Proposes Changes to Reduce Home Foreclosures - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/new-york-s-lawsky-proposes-changes-to-reduce-home-foreclosures

Report: Apple quashed plans for high-def TV - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/05/19/report-apple-quashed-plans-for-high-def-tv/

Starbucks, Spotify team up with rewards plan - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/starbucks-spotify-team-up-with-rewards-plan-2015-05-18

ECB's Coeuré Worried By Speed, Not Size, of Bond Slide - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/ecbs-coeure-worried-by-speed-not-size-of-bond-slide-1432036876

Walmart Whiffs on First Quarter Profit and Sales - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/video/walmart-whiffs-quarter-profit-sales-31146278

Better Than Expected First Quarter Gives Home Depot A Sunnier Outlook - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2015/05/19/better-than-expected-first-quarter-gives-home-depot-a-sunnier-outlook/

Housing Starts in U.S. Surge to Seven-Year High as Weather Warms - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/housing-starts-in-u-s-surge-to-seven-year-high-permits-climb

19-May-2015 16:18

No, Apple isn't working on a TV - TIME :: http://time.com/3883516/no-apple-isnt-working-on-a-tv/

Oil Prices Decline as Dollar Strengthens - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-decline-as-dollar-strengthens-1432033261

Alibaba ready to apply for Taobao's permit in Taiwan - source - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/taiwan-alibaba-idINL3N0YA2YN20150519

Walmart Reports Tepid Sales and a Profit Drop - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/20/business/walmart-home-depot-q1-earnings.html

Home Depot nails it 1Q as housing rebound emerges - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Home-Depot-tops-Street-1Q-forecasts-6272473.php

It's official - Britain is in deflation - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11614740/Its-official-Britain-is-in-deflation.html

GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, bond yields tumble as ECB hints at faster pre-summer ... - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idINL5N0YA1SE20150519

Walmart first quarter misses, stock drops - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/walmart-earnings/27553291/

US housing starts hit highest level in more than seven years in April - RTE.ie :: http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2015/0519/702252-us-housing-economy/

19-May-2015 15:17

ILO report highlights growing insecurities in India's labour market - Livemint :: http://www.livemint.com/Politics/5xhz9OqN9et3sSAUkZqonM/ILO-report-highlights-growing-insecurities-in-Indias-labour.html

Ask Matt: Is it foolish to not own Apple? - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/05/19/ask-matt-is-it-foolish-to-not-own-apple/

Wal-Mart Results Miss Estimates as Currency Crimps Earnings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/wal-mart-results-miss-estimates-as-currency-crimps-earnings

UPDATE 1-German investor morale drops in May, buffeted by market turmoil - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/germany-economy-zew-idUSL5N0YA28J20150519

Home Depot's profit rises 14.5 pct - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/home-depot-results-idINL3N0YA3I620150519

Euro, bond yields tumble as ECB hints at faster pre-summer buying - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

5 things you need to know Tuesday - W*USA 9 :: http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/dc/2015/05/19/5-things-know-tuesday/27569623/

Greek Market Jitters Ease on Hope for Bailout Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/19/world/europe/ap-eu-greece-bailout.html

UK slips into deflation as prices fall - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5f7daf90-fdfe-11e4-8efb-00144feabdc0.html

Oil prices drop as Saudis keep pumps running - The Guardian Nigeria :: http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/05/oil-prices-drop-as-saudis-keep-pumps-running/

19-May-2015 14:16

Alibaba fights to kill off fakes 'virus' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/19/technology/alibaba-qr-code-counterfeits/

Athens sees EU deal soon, Greeks' approval of government stance dwindles - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0O40I520150519

Deutsche Bank reviews cutting UK presence in Brexit scenario - Business Insider :: http://www.businessinsider.com/r-deutsche-bank-reviews-cutting-uk-presence-in-brexit-scenario-2015-5

Home Depot earnings beat Wall St. estimates - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/home-depot-earnings/27552385/

Behind Apple's move to shelve television set plans - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/behind-apples-move-to-shelve-television-set-plans/story-fnay3ubk-1227360360755

We're No. 2: Website ranks KC high for job opportunities, employee satisfaction - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/workplace/article21285921.html

UK Flirts With Deflation as Prices Fall in April - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-k-consumer-prices-fall-in-april-1432025362

Wal-Mart Results Miss Estimates as Currency Crimps Earnings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/wal-mart-results-miss-estimates-as-currency-crimps-earnings

UPDATE 1-German investor morale drops in May, buffeted by market turmoil - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/germany-economy-zew-idUSL5N0YA28J20150519

19-May-2015 13:15

Supreme Court makes it easier to sue over 401(k) retirement plans - The Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_28142591/supreme-court-makes-it-easier-sue-over-401

Alibaba fights to kill off fakes 'virus' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/19/technology/alibaba-qr-code-counterfeits/

UK slips into deflation as prices fall 0.1% - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5f7daf90-fdfe-11e4-8efb-00144feabdc0.html

Apple is undervalued, should trade at $240: Carl Icahn - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Apple-is-undervalued-should-trade-at-240-Carl-Icahn/articleshow/47342103.cms

Athens sees EU deal soon, Greeks' approval of government stance dwindles - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0O40I520150519

German Investment Pros Lose a Bit of Enthusiasm - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/19/business/ap-eu-german-economy.html

European Stocks Surge, Euro Slides Lower Against Dollar - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/european-stocks-surge-euro-slides-lower-against-dollar-1432022157

Vodafone returns to quarterly sales growth - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/vodafone-results-idINKBN0O40J920150519

Home Depot earnings beat Wall St. estimates - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/home-depot-earnings/27552385/

Spotify and Starbucks are teaming up to create a new 'music ecosystem' - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/technology-and-gaming/spotify-and-starbucks-are-teaming-up-to-create-a-new-music-ecosystem-331606.html

19-May-2015 12:14

Icahn Pens Open Letter to Apple, Urges Investors to Factor New Product ... - NDTV :: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/icahn-pens-open-letter-to-apple-urges-investors-to-factor-new-product-categories-693833

Starbucks making baristas the DJ in deal with streaming service Spotify - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32791228/starbucks-making-baristas-the-dj-in-deal-with-streaming-service-spotify

Ascena goes shopping, buys Ann Taylor for more than $2 billion - The Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_28142715/ascena-goes-shopping-buys-ann-taylor-more-than?source%3Drss

Athens sees EU deal soon, Greeks' approval of government stance dwindles - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0O40I520150519

European Factors to Watch-European shares seen rising at open - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-factors-europe-idINL5N0YA06N20150519

Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Dunnes Stores, Alibaba and BHS - Retail Week :: http://www.retail-week.com/multichannel/social-media/breakfast-briefing-retail-news-on-dunnes-stores-alibaba-and-bhs/5075086.article

Oil prices drop as weak fundamentals weigh on market - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0O40T220150519

Alibaba boss defends firm, expresses regret over suit - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/19/alibaba-ma-lawsuit-regret/27568615/

U.K. Inflation Falls Below Zero for First Time Since 1960 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-19/u-k-inflation-rate-falls-below-zero-for-first-time-since-1960

ECB Plans to Step Up Stimulus Ahead of Summer Market Lull - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/05/19/business/ap-eu-europe-economy.html

19-May-2015 11:13

UPDATE 3-Icahn says "dramatically undervalued" Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/apple-icahn-idINL3N0Y94PI20150519

Starbucks making baristas the DJ in deal with streaming service Spotify - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32791228/starbucks-making-baristas-the-dj-in-deal-with-streaming-service-spotify

Ascena goes shopping, buys Ann Taylor for more than $2 billion - The Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_28142715/ascena-goes-shopping-buys-ann-taylor-more-than?source%3Drss

Endo, Lannett, Teva all part of mergers wave in generic drugs - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150519_Endo__Lannett__Teva_all_part_of_mergers_wave_in_generic_drugs.html

US homebuilders' confidence in sales prospects ebbs - Barre Montpelier Times Argus :: http://www.timesargus.com/article/20150519/BUSINESS03/705199991

Athens sees EU deal soon, Greeks' approval of government stance dwindles - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0O40I520150519

Futures gain after Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/05/19/futures-gain-after-dow-sp-500-close-at-record-highs/

European Factors to Watch-European shares seen rising at open - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-factors-europe-idINL5N0YA0CI20150519

Alexander, Corker question renewable energy plans by TVA - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/19/alexander-corker-question-renewable-energy-plans-b/

UPDATE 2-Britain's Vodafone returns to quarterly sales growth - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/vodafone-results-idUSL5N0YA0U320150519

19-May-2015 10:12

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Carl Icahn says "dramatically undervalued" Apple should trade at $240 - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/carl-icahn-says-dramatically-undervalued-apple-should-trade-at-240/articleshow/47333660.cms

Starbucks making baristas the DJ in deal with streaming service Spotify - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32791228/starbucks-making-baristas-the-dj-in-deal-with-streaming-service-spotify

Wall St ends firmer, S&P at new high for third straight day, $US rallies - The Australian Financial Review :: http://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/wall-st-ends-firmer-sp-at-new-high-for-third-straight-day-us-rallies-20150518-gh4n6o

Asian shares shrug off losses as China rallies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

Ascena goes shopping, buys Ann Taylor for more than $2 billion - The Denver Post :: http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_28142715/ascena-goes-shopping-buys-ann-taylor-more-than?source%3Drss

Endo, Lannett, Teva all part of mergers wave in generic drugs - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150519_Endo__Lannett__Teva_all_part_of_mergers_wave_in_generic_drugs.html

US homebuilders' confidence in sales prospects ebbs - Barre Montpelier Times Argus :: http://www.timesargus.com/article/20150519/BUSINESS03/705199991

Chicago-area's Yellow Line train to be closed for days - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/19/chicago-areas-yellow-line-train-to-be-closed-for-d/

Athens sees EU deal soon, Greeks' approval of government stance dwindles - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0O40I520150519

19-May-2015 09:11

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Jetliner makes emergency return to LAX after fuel spill at terminal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-jet-emergency-landing-20150518-story.html

Company that owns Ann Taylor and Loft to be acquired for $2 billion - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2015/05/18/company-that-owns-ann-taylor-and-loft-to-be-acquired-for-2-billion/

Brazil's Petrobras Approves Sale of Up to $1 Billion in Debentures - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-petrobras-approves-sale-of-up-to-1-billion-in-debentures-1431962399

Starbucks signs deal with Spotify - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D5%26objectid%3D11451216

US homebuilders' confidence in sales prospects ebbs - Fredericksburg.com :: http://www.fredericksburg.com/business/u-s-homebuilders-confidence-in-sales-prospects-ebbs/article_5b82f490-ac69-5300-a483-5e40e1fe4fe1.html

Why billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn thinks Apple will surge to $US240 a ... - The Australian Financial Review :: http://www.afr.com/technology/why-billionaire-activist-investor-carl-icahn-thinks-apple-will-surge-to-us240-a-share-20150519-gh4nax

Asian shares shrug off losses, Greek woes pressure euro - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idINKBN0O401C20150519

Endo to acquire Par for $8.05bn in drug deal - Independent Online :: http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/endo-to-acquire-par-for-8-05bn-in-drug-deal-1.1860152

US stocks close higher for a third day; Dow, S&P at records - Jackson Hole News&Guide :: http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/jackson_hole_daily/business/us-stocks-close-higher-for-a-third-day-dow-s/article_b3e316ec-52a9-5fee-b6fa-a20470d99324.html