24-Dec-2013 16:00

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits five-year low: MBA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-economy-mortgages-idUSBRE9BH0IK20131224

Mormon-centric Utah epicenter for food storage - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2013/12/24/4187755/

What Will Jack Dorsey Bring to Disney's Board? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/what-will-jack-dorsey-bring-to-disney-s-board-TkDjFPSTTcqu2TGFh2_xbA.html

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

FOREX-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idUSL2N0K30GT20131224

China's Central Bank Eases Fears of Credit Crisis - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Durable goods orders jump 3.5% in November - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/24/durable-goods-orders/4187973/

Four Retailers Set Up Bangladesh Compensation Fund - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-413035/

5 California Things to Know for Tuesday - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_24787359/5-california-things-know-tuesday

Record rally continues on Wall Street - CNN :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/24/investing/stocks-markets/

24-Dec-2013 14:59

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ray Irani to get $14-million lump sum after Occidental ouster - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irani-pay-20131224,0,4571242.story

Mortgage Applications Sink on Fed Taper Announcement - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12174255/1/mortgage-applications-sink-on-fed-taper-announcement.html

US Store Traffic Sinks 21% as Last-Ditch Deals Flop: Retail - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/u-dot-s-dot-shoppers-grab-sweeter-deals-in-last-minute-holiday-dash

What Will Jack Dorsey Bring to Disney's Board? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/what-will-jack-dorsey-bring-to-disney-s-board-TkDjFPSTTcqu2TGFh2_xbA.html

European Stocks Nudge Higher in Holiday-Thinned Trade - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304475004579277760086370896.html

Stock futures point to flat open in shortened session - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131224

Orders for Durable Goods in US Increase More Than Forecast (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/orders-for-durable-goods-in-u-dot-s-dot-increase-more-than-forecast

24-Dec-2013 13:58

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ray Irani to get $14-million lump sum after Occidental ouster - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-irani-pay-20131224,0,4571242.story

China Credit Squeeze Eases as Central Bank Resumes Regular Cash Injection - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304244904579277162412502876.html

Revised ObamaCare sign-up deadline Tuesday - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/administration-pushes-back-obamacare-sign-up-deadline-by-day/

US mortgage applications fall as refinance hits five-year low: MBA - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-economy-mortgages-idUSBRE9BH0IK20131224

Dollar steadies after upbeat US consumption data - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-forex-idINBRE9BJ0EF20131224

Stock futures flat ahead of short session - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131224

Russia closes criminal case of Greenpeace activist - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/russia-closes-criminal-case-of-greenpeace-activist/2013/12/24/1e2895f4-6c92-11e3-a5d0-6f31cd74f760_story.html

24-Dec-2013 12:57

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

China Credit Crunch Fears Ease With Central Bank's Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html

UPDATE 1-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idINL3N0K318720131224

Twitter's Jack Dorsey to join Walt Disney's board - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25505874

Revised ObamaCare sign-up deadline Tuesday - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/administration-pushes-back-obamacare-sign-up-deadline-by-day/

Greenpeace: Russia drops case against 'Arctic 30' environmental activists - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/24/world/europe/russia-prisoner-release/

Sleigh full of deals to follow slow shopping season - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/23/shopping-christmas-holiday-sales/4176563/

24-Dec-2013 11:56

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

China Credit Crunch Fears Ease With Central Bank's Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html

Revised ObamaCare sign-up deadline Tuesday - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/administration-pushes-back-obamacare-sign-up-deadline-by-day/

UPDATE 1-Dollar edges higher on strong US economy outlook - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/markets-forex-idINL3N0K318720131224

Twitter's Jack Dorsey to join Walt Disney's board - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25505874

Retailers blend stores, e-commerce to snag holiday stragglers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-usa-retail-omnichannel-idUSBRE9BN05320131224

Brent Supported by Sudan Unrest - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-412932/

24-Dec-2013 10:55

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer sentiment up in December on improved economic outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/23/us-usa-economy-sentiment-idUSBRE9BM0IU20131223

Day Is Added to Deadline as Rush Hits Health Portal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/us/deadline-for-health-care-sign-up-is-extended-by-a-day.html?hpw%26rref%3Dus

Sony drops music streaming service Gracenote - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57616246-93/sony-drops-music-streaming-service-gracenote/

Ho! Ho! Ho! Dow, S&P end at record highs - 12NewsNow.Com :: http://www.12newsnow.com/story/24275446/ho-ho-ho-dow-sp-end-at-record-highs

Last-Minute Insurance Shoppers Get 1-Day Extension - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/minute-insurance-shoppers-face-deadline-21309768

Disney CEO Iger Sees Pay Slide as Year Gains Fails to Match 2012 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/disney-s-iger-sees-pay-drop-15-percent-to-34-dot-3-million-last-year-1

Pre-Volcker Hedging, Swiss Bank Amnesty, Halkbank: Compliance - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/pre-volcker-hedging-swiss-bank-amnesty-halkbank-compliance

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sells private island for $8 million - NDTV :: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-sells-private-island-for-8-million-462477

Dollar Rises Versus Yen as Policy Outlook Diverges; Baht Falls - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/dollar-stays-lower-before-factory-data-aussie-gains-versus-kiwi.html

24-Dec-2013 09:54

Jos. A. Bank rejects offer from Men's Wearhouse - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jos-a-bank-rejects-offer-from-mens-wearhouse-2013-12-23-891427?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Consumer confidence rebounds after shutdown ends - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/BUSINESS/312230108/Consumer-confidence-rebounds-after-shutdown-ends?odyssey%3Dtab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CAuto%2520news

Paul Allen sells Allan Island; buyer plans up to 12 homes - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022516299_allanislandsalexml.html

Obama administration quietly extends health-care enrollment deadline by a day - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/obama-administration-secretly-extends-health-care-enrollment-deadline/2013/12/23/66470068-6bdf-11e3-aecc-85cb037b7236_story.html

Disney CEO Iger Sees Pay Slide as Year Gains Fails to Match 2012 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-23/disney-s-iger-sees-pay-drop-15-percent-to-34-dot-3-million-last-year-1

Pre-Volcker Hedging, Swiss Bank Amnesty, Halkbank: Compliance - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-24/pre-volcker-hedging-swiss-bank-amnesty-halkbank-compliance

Asian shares shine, Nikkei at six-year closing high - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/24/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131224

Dollar Rises Versus Yen as Policy Outlook Diverges - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-23/dollar-stays-lower-before-factory-data-aussie-gains-versus-kiwi.html

Target says Justice Department investigating credit and debit card security ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/23/target-says-justice-department-investigating-credit-and-debit-card-security/

China Credit Crunch Fears Ease With Central Bank's Action - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/business/international/china-credit-crunch-fears-ease-with-central-banks-action.html