24-Apr-2014 16:03

Strong durable goods orders buoy US growth outlook - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/us-usa-economy-idUSBREA3M15Q20140424

US Jobless Claims Jump by 24000 as Layoffs Increase - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303834304579521391649203008.html

Winter weather ices Dunkin earnings - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/04/24/dunkin-donuts-earnings-stormy-weather/8086615/

US Stocks Rise as Apple, Facebook Results Top Forecasts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/u-s-stock-index-futures-rally-on-apple-facebook-boost.html

UPDATE 2-Weaker inflation could prompt broad ECB asset-buying -Draghi - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/ecb-draghi-idUSL6N0NG2QJ20140424

Ronald McDonald gets new outfit, takes on Twitter. Still creepy? - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-ronald-mcdonald-makeover-20140423,0,4133388.story

Spanish economic growth seen fastest since 2008 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-04-24/central-bank-spanish-growth-doubled-in-q1

New York Times Boosts Ad Sales for First Time in 14 Quarters (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-04-24/new-york-times-boosts-ad-sales-for-first-time-in-14-quarters

GM posts lower profit after recall; core outlook on target - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2014/04/24/gm-posts-lower-profit-after-recall-core-outlook-on-target/

24-Apr-2014 15:02

Caterpillar 1Q profit climbs 5 pct, forecast rises - The Chronicle Journal :: http://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/cp/business/caterpillar-1q-profit-climbs-5-pct-forecast-rises

Apple resets the clock as investors await next big thing - Irish Times :: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/apple-resets-the-clock-as-investors-await-next-big-thing-1.1772567

United Loses $609M in 1Q; Fares Don't Cover Costs - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/united-loses-609m-1q-fares-cover-costs-23451449

Draghi Prepares Ground for ECB Bond Purchases If Needed - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/draghi-says-weaker-inflation-could-trigger-broader-asset-buying.html

TABLE-US March durable goods orders rise 2.6 pct - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/idUSLLAOFEARA20140424

Apple, Facebook results buoy world shares - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20140424

What Does General Electric Want From Alstom? - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/what-does-general-electric-want-from-alstom-X0He4tU6T5G3_eQ7EuhOhw.html

McDonald's shows off Ronald's new look ahead of social media push - Marketing Week :: http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/food-and-drink/mcdonalds-shows-off-ronalds-new-look-ahead-of-social-media-push/4010274.article

Jobless Claims in US Rise More Than Forecast in Holiday Week - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-04-24/jobless-claims-in-u-dot-s-rise-more-than-forecast-in-holiday-week

GM profit slashed by recall costs - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/894797fa-cbaa-11e3-a934-00144feabdc0.html

24-Apr-2014 14:01

Ex Wal-Mart CEO's deferred pay: $140 million - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/04/23/wal-marts-departed-ceo-had-pension-valued-at-140-million/8061789/

McDonald's gives Ronald a new look ahead of global 'Fun times' social media ... - Marketing :: http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/article/1291383/mcdonalds-gives-ronald-new-look-ahead-global-fun-times-social-media-push

Strict Cost-Cutters Who Want to Spend $45 Billion on a Takeover - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/strict-cost-cutters-who-want-to-spend-45-billion-on-a-takeover/

Nasdaq futures soar on Apple; Caterpillar, GM loom - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nasdaq-futures-soar-after-apple-caterpillar-gm-loom-2014-04-24

Spain Auctions Debt at Record Lows as Growth Accelerates - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/spain-auctions-debt-at-record-lows-as-growth-accelerates.html

Alstom Denies Report of GE Takeover Bid, but Its Shares Surge - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/04/24/alstom-shares-surge-on-g-e-takeover-speculation/

Zimmer buying Biomet in deal valued at $13.35B - MiamiHerald.com :: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/24/4077655/zimmer-buying-biomet-in-deal-valued.html

Futures gain on tech results, Apple soars in premarket - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/us-markets-stocks-idUSBREA360QI20140424

Euro dips after Draghi says ECB may ease policy further - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/us-markets-forex-idUSBREA330R620140424

GM takes huge Q1 loss amid switch recall - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/04/24/gm-q1-earnings/8084901/

24-Apr-2014 13:00

Allergan adopts 'poison pill' defense in Valeant takeover bid - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-allergan-poison-pill-20140424,0,6220296.story

S&P 500 streak broken by US stock losses - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/worldnews/920015.html

Facebook profits triple as half of internet world now uses website - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/digital-media/10783576/Facebook-profits-triple-as-half-of-internet-world-now-uses-website.html

Last year's deadbeats do best as stocks stall - Appeal-Democrat :: http://www.appeal-democrat.com/business/national/last-year-s-deadbeats-do-best-as-stocks-stall/article_46701368-858d-576c-bc9e-c853a9d3049a.html

Today's Mortgage Interest Rate update for 30 and 15 year loans; New Home ... - Learning and Finance :: http://www.learningandfinance.com/2014/04/24/todays-mortgage-interest-rate-update-for-30-and-15-year-loans-new-home-sales-and-existing-home-sales-data-today/

Apple needs a big new idea, not financial engineering - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-needs-a-big-new-idea-not-financial-engineering-2014-04-24?link%3DMW_latest_news

Spain's rate of growth fastest for six years - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/be33a3ee-cb93-11e3-8ccf-00144feabdc0.html

ECB Would Consider Asset Purchases, Says Mario Draghi - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-515027/

Aetna Raises Outlook on Strong Quarterly Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303380004579521221183154340.html

GE Said in Talks to Buy France's Alstom for $13 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-23/ge-said-in-talks-to-buy-france-s-alstom-for-about-13-billion.html

24-Apr-2014 11:59

Allergan Pursuer Valeant: A Drug Maker With Little Patience for Science - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304734304579517293429546768

S&P 500 streak broken by US stock losses - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/worldnews/920015.html

Facebook's targeted ads to mobile users: Cash cow for world's largest social ... - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/facebooks-targeted-ads-to-mobile-users-cash-cow-for-worlds-largest-social-network/articleshow/34150092.cms

Unilever First-Quarter Sales Fall -- Update - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20140424-703394.html

German Business Confidence Unexpectedly Rises in Growth Sign - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/german-business-confidence-unexpectedly-rises-amid-growth-signs.html

Alstom shares jump on GE takeover bid report - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27139973

UPDATE 1-Spanish yields hit new lows as economy accelerates - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/spain-economy-bonds-idUSL6N0NG2CH20140424

Tokyo Court orders bankruptcy trustee to begin Mt. Gox liquidation - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/tokyo-court-orders-bankruptcy-trustee-to-begin-mt-gox-liquidation/article18181939/?cmpid%3Drss1

Today's Mortgage Interest Rate update for 30 and 15 year loans; New Home ... - Learning and Finance :: http://www.learningandfinance.com/2014/04/24/todays-mortgage-interest-rate-update-for-30-and-15-year-loans-new-home-sales-and-existing-home-sales-data-today/

Draghi Says Weaker Inflation Could Trigger Broader Asset Buying - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/draghi-says-weaker-inflation-could-trigger-broader-asset-buying.html

24-Apr-2014 10:58

Allergan Pursuer Valeant: A Drug Maker With Little Patience for Science - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304734304579517293429546768

Housing supply still not meeting homebuyer demand - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/2014/04/housing_supply_still_not_meeting_homebuyer_demand

S&P 500 streak broken by US stock losses - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/worldnews/920015.html

FOREX -Euro steady before Draghi's speech, rate hike helps NZ dollar - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/markets-forex-idUSL6N0NG1NJ20140424

Hyundai Motor Q1 profit unchanged; misses estimates - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/hyundai-motor-results-q-idUSS6N0HT00X20140424

UPDATE 2-Alstom says not told of any takeover offer from GE - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/alstom-offer-general-electric-idINL3N0NF5JT20140424

German Business Confidence Unexpectedly Rises Amid Growth Signs - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/german-business-confidence-unexpectedly-rises-amid-growth-signs.html

Facebook profits triple as half of internet world now uses website - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/digital-media/10783576/Facebook-profits-triple-as-half-of-internet-world-now-uses-website.html

UPDATE 3-Oil climbs further above $109 on Ukraine tensions - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/markets-oil-idUKL6N0NG29D20140424

Novartis reports Q1 profit up on divestitures - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/novartis-reports-q1-profit-up-on-divestitures/2014/04/24/9133c0b8-cb75-11e3-b81a-6fff56bc591e_story.html

24-Apr-2014 09:57

Housing supply still not meeting homebuyer demand - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/2014/04/housing_supply_still_not_meeting_homebuyer_demand

WTI Trades Near Two-Week Low as Stockpiles Climb; Brent Steady - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-23/wti-trades-near-two-week-low-as-supplies-climb-to-83-year-high.html

NZ dollar gains as RBNZ lifts rates - Ninemsn :: http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/newscurrency/nz/8834810/nz-dollar-gains-as-rbnz-lifts-rates

Increase in mobile advertising revenue boosts Facebook shares - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/increase-in-mobile-advertising-revenue-boosts-facebook-shares-628660.html

Alstom says not told of any takeover offer from GE - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/24/us-alstom-offer-general-electric-idUSBREA3M24820140424

Jury awards Texas family nearly $3 million in fracking case - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-fracking-lawsuit-20140424,0,508199.story

S&P 500 streak broken by US stock losses - iAfrica.com :: http://business.iafrica.com/worldnews/920015.html

Last year's deadbeats do best as stocks stall - KMPH Fox 26 :: http://www.kmph.com/story/25327117/last-years-deadbeats-do-best-as-stocks-stall

Qualcomm's 2nd-quarter revenue misses estimates - Financial Express :: http://www.financialexpress.com/news/qualcomms-2ndquarter-revenue-misses-estimates/1243362

Zynga Inc (ZNGA) Updates FY14 Earnings Guidance - WKRB News :: http://www.wkrb13.com/markets/295985/zynga-inc-znga-updates-fy14-earnings-guidance/