Friday, July 11, 2014

11-Jul-2014 23:52

Moody's, S&P Downgrade Banco Espirito Santo - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/moodys-s-p-downgrade-banco-espirito-santo-1405104454?mod%3Drss_whats_news_us

US budget surplus falls to $71 billion in June - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-usa-economy-budget-idUSKBN0FG1WM20140711

Reynolds and Lorillard to reshape Big Tobacco with merger - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0b22313e-088e-11e4-9380-00144feab7de.html

Wall St. edges up; indexes post losses for week - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-markets-stocks-idUSKBN0FG10520140711

US imposes tariffs on steel from nine countries accused of dumping - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-steel-dumping-20140711-story.html

SEC halts trade in Cynk over possible stock manipulation - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-cynktech-halt-idUSKBN0FG27820140711

Taco Bell is going to double the meat - Winnetka Talk :: http://winnetka.suntimes.com/2014/07/11/taco-bell-going-double-meat/

Amazon Seeks FAA Permission to Test Drones - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/video/amazon-seeks-faa-permission-test-drones-24529358

Amazon allowed kids to make millions in app charges - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2014/07/11/amazon-allowed-kids-to-make-millions-in-app-charges/

Uber Competitor Lyft Delays NY Start After State Sues - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-11/uber-competitor-lyft-sued-by-new-york-to-halt-operations

11-Jul-2014 22:51

Taco Bell's new Cantina Power Menu will be heavy on protein - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-taco-bell-protein-power-menu-20140711-story.html

FAA Intimidates Coldwell Banker And Other Realtors Into Shunning Drone ... - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2014/07/11/faa-intimidates-coldwell-banker-and-other-realtors-into-shunning-drone-photography/

US Stocks Fluctuate on Bank Earnings, Portugal Debt - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-11/u-s-index-futures-climb-with-s-p-500-poised-to-trim-drop.html

U.S. Stocks Rise as Amazon Rallies, Portugal Bonds Climb - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-10/asian-futures-drop-on-europe-concern-as-ringgit-ndfs-rise.html

How Disruptive Technology Is Spurring Tobacco Merger Talks - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/how-disruptive-technology-is-spurring-tobacco-merger-talks/

Rate liftoff still not likely until second half of 2015 -Fed's Lockhart - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/usa-fed-lockhart-idINN9N0N300X20140711

MTA Plans Buses, Ferries and Parking Ahead of LIRR Strike - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-11/mta-plans-buses-ferries-and-parking-lots-ahead-of-lirr-strike

After a 25000 per cent surge, SEC halts trading in CYNK Technology - The Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/sec-halts-trading-in-one-man-company-after-shares-surge-24000/article19572784/

New York Attorney General Seeks Restraining Order Against Lyft - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/new-york-attorney-general-seeks-restraining-order-against-lyft-1405094658

Ex-Chief of Huge Pension Fund Guilty of Bribery - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/chief-huge-pension-fund-guilty-bribery-24525919

11-Jul-2014 20:49

Wells Fargo mortgage revenue drops, shares fall - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-wellsfargo-results-20140711,0,2211131.story

Budget Gap Shrinks to Narrowest Since 2008 So Far in Fiscal Year - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-11/budget-gap-shrinks-to-narrowest-since-2008-so-far-in-fiscal-year

Amazon Hits the Skies: Tech Winners & Losers - TheStreet.com :: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12771722/1/amazon-hits-the-skies-tech-winners-losers.html

Washington Headed For Gridlock On Federal Business Tax Incentives - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/joeharpaz/2014/07/11/washington-headed-for-gridlock-on-federal-business-tax-incentives/

Amazon Apps Make It Too Easy for Kids to Open Parents' Wallets, FTC Says - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-07-11/amazon-apps-make-it-too-easy-for-kids-to-open-parents-wallets-ftc-says

Espirito Santo Shows European Bank Regulators' Scrutiny Working - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-11/espirito-santo-shows-european-bank-regulators-scrutiny-working

Reynolds American, Lorillard Confirm Merger Talks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/imperial-tobacco-eyes-reynolds-lorillard-assets-1405061215

US STOCKS-Wall St edges up as Wells fails to inspire; energy drags - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0PM1L520140711

3 takeaways from the Cynk stock blowup - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/11/investing/cynk-stock-mystery/

Taco Bell's new Cantina Power Menu will be heavy on protein - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-taco-bell-protein-power-menu-20140711-story.html

11-Jul-2014 19:48

The truth about Dow 17000 - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dow-17000-is-just-a-number-2014-07-10

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock indexes flat as Portugal fears ease; oil down sharply - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/markets-global-idUSL2N0PM13620140711

Uber Competitor Lyft Sued by New York to Halt Operations - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-11/uber-competitor-lyft-sued-by-new-york-to-halt-operations.html

USDA Forecasts Record Soybean Production This Year - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/usda-forecasts-record-soybean-production-this-year-1405097466

Reynolds in Talks to Acquire Lorillard in Merger of Tobacco Rivals - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/imperial-tobacco-in-talks-to-acquire-brands-from-reynolds-and-lorillard/

Wells Fargo shows mortgage market strains - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/104d42e6-0863-11e4-9380-00144feab7de.html

Amazon Asks FAA for Permission to Fly Drones - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/amazon-asks-faa-permission-fly-drones-24522637

Regulators halt trading in curious $4B stock - USA TODAY :: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2014/07/11/shares-of-tiny-facebook-rival-wannabe-halted/

GM Hires Infiniti Chief de Nysschen to Head Cadillac - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/gm-hires-infiniti-chief-de-nysschen-to-head-cadillac-1405099203

Economists downgrade forecasts for US growth - KHOU :: http://www.khou.com/news/national/266778221.html

11-Jul-2014 18:47

Downside of low US mortgage rates? Less selling - WSLS :: http://www.wsls.com/story/25995594/downside-of-low-us-mortgage-rates-less-selling

Cigarette giant Reynolds American in talks to acquire rival Lorillard - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-reynolds-american-cigarette-20140711-story.html

Dow 17000 is just another number - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dow-17000-is-just-a-number-2014-07-10

European Stocks Are Little Changed, Post Weekly Decline - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-11/europe-equity-index-futures-rise-after-5-day-stock-slump.html

Wells Fargo Profit Edges up 3 Percent in Quarter - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/wells-fargo-2q-profit-rises-helped-loan-growth-24518928

Cynk Tech shares halted on concern over possible manipulation - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-cnyktech-halt-idUSKBN0FG19E20140711

Amazon wants to test delivery drones outdoors - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-amazon-delivery-drones-seattle-20140711-story.html

Not a 'catastrophe' if US inflation rises over 2 percent: Fed's Evans - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-usa-fed-evans-idUSKBN0FG1OO20140711

GM names Infiniti executive de Nysschen to head Cadillac division - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/263ad85a98e54b93bf5ac69d1ab4c44e/US--GM-Cadillac-Boss

Economists lower forecasts for US growth - The Messenger (subscription) :: http://www.the-messenger.com/business/article_b519baf4-0915-11e4-b57e-0019bb2963f4.html

11-Jul-2014 17:46

Rising bond yields point to rate rises - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/709a204a-0798-11e4-b1b0-00144feab7de.html

Icahn: Time to Be 'Cautious' on US Stocks - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2014/07/11/icahn-time-to-be-cautious-on-us-stocks/

No sale by owner: Americans with lower mortgage rates hold tightly onto homes - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/07/11/no-sale-by-owner-americans-with-lower-mortgage-rates-hold-tightly-onto-homes/

GOP plan lawsuit over employer mandate delays Surveys show Obamacares ... - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/politicopulse/0714/politicopulse14605.html

US Stocks Fluctuate Bank Earnings, Portugal Debt - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-11/u-s-index-futures-climb-with-s-p-500-poised-to-trim-drop.html

Reynolds in Talks to Acquire Lorillard in Merger of Tobacco Rivals - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/imperial-tobacco-in-talks-to-acquire-brands-from-reynolds-and-lorillard/

Wells Fargo's Profit Prowess Shows Signs of Slowing - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/wells-fargo-meets-wall-streets-profit-estimates/?partner%3Drss%26emc%3Drss

Portugal's PM tries to soothe investors; BES says can cover any losses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-bes-exposure-idUSKBN0FG0NA20140711

Ahoy! Thar May Be Pirates on Twitter Pillaging Cynk Stock - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-11/ahoy-thar-may-be-pirates-on-twitter-pillaging-cynk-stock

Amazon Surges As It Pleads With FAA To Test Drones - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2014/07/11/amazon-surges-as-it-pleads-with-faa-to-test-drones/

11-Jul-2014 16:45

Rising bond yields point to rate rises - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/709a204a-0798-11e4-b1b0-00144feab7de.html

Budget 2014: How Tax Changes Affect Debt Fund Investors - NDTV :: http://profit.ndtv.com/budget/budget-2014-how-tax-changes-affect-debt-fund-investors-587058

PG&E Signs On to New White House Initiative, Announces Actions to Help Small ... - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/pge-signs-on-to-new-white-house-initiative-announces-actions-to-help-small-business-partners-grow-and-prosper-2014-07-11?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

GOP plan lawsuit over employer mandate delays Surveys show Obamacares ... - Politico :: http://www.politico.com/politicopulse/0714/politicopulse14605.html

Amazon Asks FAA for Permission to Fly Drones - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-576349/

Cynk Suspended by SEC After No-Member Network's Surge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-11/cynk-halted-after-no-member-network-s-surge-from-pennies.html

U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Oil Drops, Portugal Bonds Climb - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-10/asian-futures-drop-on-europe-concern-as-ringgit-ndfs-rise.html

US Stocks Fluctuate Bank Earnings, Portugal Debt - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-11/u-s-index-futures-climb-with-s-p-500-poised-to-trim-drop.html

Reynolds in Talks to Acquire Lorillard in Merger of Tobacco Rivals - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/imperial-tobacco-in-talks-to-acquire-brands-from-reynolds-and-lorillard/

Wells Fargo's Profit Prowess Shows Signs of Slowing - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/wells-fargo-meets-wall-streets-profit-estimates/?partner%3Drss%26emc%3Drss