Monday, August 4, 2014

04-Aug-2014 15:10

Hong Kong stocks rebound as financials rally - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-as-financials-rally-2014-08-04?siteid%3Drss%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2520marketwatch%252Ffinancial%2520(MarketWatch.com%2520-%2520Financial%2520Services%2520Industry%2520News)

Germany Blocks Rheinmetall Sale of Russian Combat Center - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/germany-blocks-combat-training-center-for-russia.html

Ousted Market Basket leader offers to retake helm - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/03/arthur-demoulas-wants-return-market-basket/7BSMXDy7L0QUzhENlGk1ON/story.html

McDonald's begins its China comeback - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/04/news/companies/mcdonalds-china/

UPDATE 5-Oil slips towards $104 on Atlantic oversupply - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/markets-oil-idINL4N0QA14L20140804

HSBC's Profit Falls on Slowdown in Asia and Markets - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/08/04/hsbcs-profit-declines-on-slowdown-in-asia-and-markets/

European stocks hold gains with eyes on ECB; Dax up 0.27% - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/international-markets/european-stocks-hold-gainseyesecb-dax027_1145688.html

Walmart Takes on Amazon in Latest Website Remodel - The Hoops News :: http://www.thehoopsnews.com/2014/08/04/498/walmart-takes-on-amazon-in-latest-website-remodel/

US Stock-Index Futures Up as Portugal Announces Bailout - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-04/u-dot-s-dot-stock-index-futures-rise-as-investors-await-earnings

Michael Kors Stays Hot As Sales, Profit Soar - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/michael-kors-stays-hot-as-sales-profit-soar-1407151457

04-Aug-2014 14:09

Euro-zone producer prices rise in June - MarketWatch :: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/euro-zone-producer-prices-rise-in-june-2014-08-04?link%3DMW_latest_news

Hong Kong shares end up, Chinese banks and energy firms strong - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/markets-hongkong-stocks-close-idINH9N0Q400620140804

A glance at new changes at Walmart.com - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/a-glance-at-new-changes-at-walmartcom/2014/08/04/2259bb3a-1bc4-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html

Niger Delta oil - Shell ignores horrendous pollution - The Ecologist :: http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2501331/niger_delta_oil_shell_ignores_horrendous_pollution.html

UPDATE 4-Oil steadies around $105 but surplus still weighs - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/markets-oil-idINL4N0QA14L20140804

Pound Below 100-Day Average as PMI Data Fails to Reignite Rally - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-04/pound-below-100-day-average-as-pmi-data-fails-to-reignite-rally

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Banco Espirito Santo's Resolution Plan - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/raoulruparel/2014/08/04/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-banco-espirito-santos-resolution-plan/

HSBC Chief Warns of Growing Risk Aversion Among Bankers - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/hsbc-posts-fall-in-half-year-profit-1407141175?mod%3Deurope_home

UPDATE 1-Germany says halts Rheinmetall defence deal with Russia - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/rheinmetall-germany-russia-idUSL6N0QA21520140804

04-Aug-2014 13:08

Hong Kong stocks rebound as financials rally - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hong-kong-stocks-rebound-as-financials-rally-2014-08-04?link%3DMW_latest_news

McDonald's to resume sale of full menu in China this week - The Malay Mail Online :: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/world/article/mcdonalds-to-resume-sale-of-full-menu-in-china-this-week

UK Homebuilding Expands at Fastest Rate Since 2003 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/u-k-homebuilding-at-decade-high-in-biggest-pickup-since-crisis.html

Germany Blocks Rheinmetall Sale of Russian Combat Center - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/germany-blocks-combat-training-center-for-russia.html

Banco Espirito Santo Junior Bonds Slide as Bailout Forces Losses - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-03/portugal-takes-over-banco-espirito-santo-in-6-6-billion-bailout.html

Crude Oil Futures Flat as Prices Fail to Move Despite Middle East Unrest - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/crude-oil-futures-flat-as-prices-fail-to-move-despite-middle-east-unrest-1407148799

HSBC's First-Half Profit Fall 12% on Investment Bank - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/hsbc-s-first-half-profit-fall-12-on-investment-bank.html

A glance at new changes at Walmart.com - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/a-glance-at-new-changes-at-walmartcom/2014/08/04/2259bb3a-1bc4-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html

Pickups, cars dominate Top 20 sales list for July - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/08/02/20-top-sales-auto-chart-best-suvs-pickups/13481027/

Not so golden: Wealth gap lasting into retirement - The Trentonian :: http://www.trentonian.com/business/20140803/not-so-golden-wealth-gap-lasting-into-retirement

04-Aug-2014 12:07

Activists decry slow cleanup in Niger Delta - Al Jazeera America :: http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/8/4/activists-decry-cleanupnigeriadelta.html

Germany Blocks Combat Training Center for Russia - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/germany-blocks-combat-training-center-for-russia.html

China's Stocks Rise to Eight-Month High as Chalco Rallies - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-03/china-s-stocks-rise-as-financials-rally-on-soe-reform-prospects

Stocks tempered by Argentina default, Portugal - Appeal-Democrat :: http://www.appeal-democrat.com/business/national/stocks-tempered-by-argentina-default-portugal/article_b747b294-97da-5234-850d-edd76a4b8833.html

Banco Espirito Santo's Junior Bonds Drop as Investors Face Loss - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/banco-espirito-santo-s-junior-bonds-drop-as-investors-face-loss.html

Wal-Mart's website to customize shopping experience based on purchase ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/04/wal-mart-website-to-customize-shopping-experience-based-on-purchase-search/

Brent Trades Near Four-Month Low Before Economic Data; WTI Holds - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-03/wti-trades-near-six-month-low-before-economic-data-brent-holds

HSBC warns of rising risk aversion among staff - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5160331a-1bb9-11e4-adc7-00144feabdc0.html

Pickups, cars dominate Top 20 sales list for July - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/08/02/20-top-sales-auto-chart-best-suvs-pickups/13481027/

Not so golden: Wealth gap lasting into retirement - seattlepi.com :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Not-so-golden-Wealth-gap-lasting-into-retirement-5665503.php

04-Aug-2014 11:06

Not so golden: Wealth gap lasts into retirement - Maryville Daily Times :: http://www.thedailytimes.com/business/not-so-golden-wealth-gap-lasts-into-retirement/article_5c2a5f5f-f670-5cb5-ae19-b429b74d5a69.html

Wal-Mart's website to personalize shopping - WHP Harrisburg :: http://www.local21news.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/27f9808c-www.local21news.com.shtml

Fosun to Buy Roc for $442 Million, Spelling Horizon Deal End - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-03/fosun-buys-roc-oil-for-a-474-million-ending-horizon-merger-plan.html

Asian shares on defensive, dollar nurses losses - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFKBN0G40I620140804

European shares halt sell-off; Portugal in focus - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/markets-europe-stocks-idUSL6N0QA1S520140804

China's Stocks Rise to Eight-Month High as Chalco Rallies - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-03/china-s-stocks-rise-as-financials-rally-on-soe-reform-prospects

HSBC says reform pressures unprecedented as H1 profits drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/hsbc-results-idUSFWN0Q900320140804

Asian stocks boosted by US jobs data - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-08-03/asian-stocks-boosted-by-us-jobs-data

Market Basket employees holding strong - The Salem News :: http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1927904612/grocery-employees-holding-strong

Toyota dreams of green car future, but tied to gas-guzzler present - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/03/toyota-results-idUSL4N0Q70Y820140803

04-Aug-2014 10:05

Toyota dreams of green car future, but tied to gas-guzzler present - Business Standard :: http://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/toyota-dreams-of-green-car-future-but-tied-to-gas-guzzler-present-114080400202_1.html

Asian stocks boosted by US jobs data - Chron.com :: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Asian-stocks-boosted-by-US-jobs-data-5666140.php

Not So Golden: Wealth Gap Lasting Into Retirement - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/golden-wealth-gap-lasting-retirement-24825450

Wal-Mart's website to customize shopping experience based on purchase ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/08/04/wal-mart-website-to-customize-shopping-experience-based-on-purchase-search/

Asia shares mixed geopolitical risks, weak global data - Argyll Free Press :: http://argyllfreepress.com/2014/08/04/asia-shares-mixed-geopolitical-risks-weak-global-data/

Germany nixes Russia military simulator deal - KMPH Fox 26 :: http://www.kmph.com/story/26186851/germany-nixes-russia-military-simulator-deal

Fosun to Buy Roc for $442 Million, Spelling Horizon Deal End - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-03/fosun-buys-roc-oil-for-a-474-million-ending-horizon-merger-plan.html

China's Stocks Rise to Eight-Month High as Chalco, Citic Rally - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/china-s-stocks-rise-as-financials-rally-on-soe-reform-prospects.html

UPDATE 1-Brent edges over $105 but surplus oil still weighs on prices - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/markets-oil-idUSL4N0QA14L20140804

Portugal's Bonds Advance After Banco Espirito Santo Rescue Deal - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/portugal-s-bonds-advance-after-banco-espirito-santo-rescue-deal.html

04-Aug-2014 09:04

Slot machine maker Scientific Games to buy rival Bally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/01/us-ballytechnologies-offer-idUSKBN0G13XV20140801

Toyota reaps profits thanks to gas guzzlers, but betting big on green cars - Firstpost :: http://firstbiz.firstpost.com/corporate/international/toyota-profits-thanks-to-gas-guzzlers-but-bets-big-on-green-cars-92610.html

Not so golden: Wealth gap lasts into retirement - Maryville Daily Times :: http://www.thedailytimes.com/business/not-so-golden-wealth-gap-lasts-into-retirement/article_5c2a5f5f-f670-5cb5-ae19-b429b74d5a69.html

China's Stocks Rise Most in Week on SOE Reform as Brokers Rally - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-03/china-s-stocks-rise-as-financials-rally-on-soe-reform-prospects

Asian shares on defensive, dollar nurses losses - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/04/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0G401R20140804

Fosun Edges Out Competitor for Australia's Roc Oil - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/markets/SS-2-5/SS-2-595991/

Portugal Announces $6.6 Billion Espirito Santo Rescue - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-03/portugal-takes-over-banco-espirito-santo-in-6-6-billion-bailout.html

TOP Oil Market News: WTI Trades Near Lowest Price in Six Months - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-04/top-oil-market-news-wti-trades-near-lowest-price-in-six-months.html

P&G To Divest More Than Half Of Its Brands - Bidness Etc :: http://www.bidnessetc.com/23511-pg-to-divest-more-than-half-of-its-brands/

Pickups, cars dominate Top 20 sales list for July - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/08/02/20-top-sales-auto-chart-best-suvs-pickups/13481027/