05-Feb-2015 15:58

Productivity in U.S. Drops as Hours Jump by Most in 16 Years - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/productivity-in-u-s-drops-as-hours-jump-by-most-in-16-years

Fewer Americans Than Forecast Filed Jobless Claims Last Week - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/fewer-americans-than-forecast-filed-jobless-claims-last-week

British telecoms giant BT finalizes $19B takeover deal - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/02/05/bt-ee-takeover-deal/22914825/

Massive data hack of health insurer Anthem potentially exposes millions - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/02/05/massive-data-hack-of-health-insurer-anthem-exposes-millions/

Greek banks hit after ECB snub, Athens rejects 'blackmail' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKBN0L81FH20150205

Under Armour Posts 31% Revenue Growth, Buys MyFitnessPal For $475 Million - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2015/02/04/under-armour-posts-31-revenue-growth-buys-myfitnesspal-for-475-million/

Oil rises back towards $56, outlook still fragile - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0L907420150205

US trade deficit widens; weekly jobless claims up modestly - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0L91UE20150205

Twitter CEO 'ashamed' of response to abuse - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/05/twitter-ceo-abuse/22915289/

05-Feb-2015 14:57

Despite Recalls, GM Pays Workers Big Bonus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/gm-reports-2-8-billion-profit-in-2014.html

Euro zone growth prospects brighten slightly - EU Commission - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-economy-forecasts-idUSKBN0L912C20150205

BT Agrees to Buy UK's Largest Mobile Operator EE - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/europe/ap-eu-britain-bt.html

Greek banks hit after ECB snub, Athens rejects 'blackmail' - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-greece-idINKBN0L81FH20150205

Teva Pharmaceuticals profit rises, but sales fall - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/teva-pharmaceuticals-profit-rises-but-sales-fall-2015-02-05?link%3DMW_latest_news

UPDATE 1-Michael Kors profit forecast disappoints as discounts weigh - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/michaelkors-results-idUSL4N0VF5FN20150205

Staples, top rival agree to unite as sector convulses - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/04/staples-buy-rival-office-depot/Lw2QwcYrqfbN8OFI4oq4pN/story.html?rss_id%3DTop-GNP

Massive breach at health care company Anthem Inc. - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/04/health-care-anthem-hacked/22900925/

Pfizer to Buy Hospira for $15 Billion as Drug Maker Looks to Expand Revenues - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-buy-hospira-a-drug-maker-for-15-2-billion-in-cash/

Oil prices rise slightly after heavy losses - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-keeps-pitching-lower-after-four-day-rally-fizzles-out-2015-02-05

05-Feb-2015 13:56

Ford adds jobs, bumps pay - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press :: http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_27461548/ford-adds-jobs-bumps-pay

UPDATE 3-Volvo hikes trucks outlook after construction slide stymies Q4 profit - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/volvo-results-idUSL6N0VF0KY20150205

Despite Recalls, GM Pays Workers Big Bonus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/gm-reports-2-8-billion-profit-in-2014.html

Twitter boss admits firm is failing victims of trolling - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31146659

Massive breach at health care company Anthem Inc. - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/04/health-care-anthem-hacked/22900925/

Euro zone growth prospects brighten slightly - EU Commission - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-eurozone-economy-forecasts-idUSKBN0L912C20150205

BT Agrees to Buy UK's Largest Mobile Operator EE - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/europe/ap-eu-britain-bt.html

Pfizer to acquire Hospira in a deal worth about $17 billion - Fortune :: http://fortune.com/2015/02/05/pfizer-to-acquire-hospira-in-a-deal-worth-about-17-billion/

05-Feb-2015 12:55

German factory orders post strong rise in December - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/05/german-factory-orders-post-strong-rise-in-december/

Fitch: China's RRR Cut Less of an Easing Than it Appears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/fitch-chinas-rrr-cut-less-of-an-easing-t-idUSFit91303820150205

Despite Recalls, GM Pays Workers Big Bonus - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/business/gm-reports-2-8-billion-profit-in-2014.html

Oil rises back toward $55, outlook still fragile - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-markets-oil-idUSKBN0L907420150205

ECB's ban on Greek bonds hits Europe, Greece slumps - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0L901H20150205

BT Seals $19 Billion EE Deal - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/bt-group-buys-ee-for-19-billion-1423121770

Daimler Sees Profit Rising 10% as GLE Anchors New Lineup - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/daimler-fourth-quarter-profit-beats-estimates-on-s-class-demand

Euro zone growth seen higher - but no champagne yet - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102399808

Cigna Profit Jumps on Growth in Fees, Premiums - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/cigna-profit-jumps-on-growth-in-fees-premiums-1423135463?tesla%3Dy

Health insurer Anthem hit by massive cybersecurity breach - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-anthem-cybersecurity-idUSKBN0L907J20150205

05-Feb-2015 11:54

Daimler sees Q4 adj. EBIT rise on Mercedes sales gains - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/daimler-results-idINFWN0VF00320150205

Fitch: China's RRR Cut Less of an Easing Than it Appears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/fitch-chinas-rrr-cut-less-of-an-easing-t-idUSFit91303820150205

Twitter Keeps Adding Features to Prove It Isn't Completely Dysfunctional - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/twitter-keeps-adding-features-to-prove-it-isn-t-completely-dysfunctional

BT to buy mobile firm EE for £12.5bn - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31144009

Oil Prices Slightly Higher After Heavy Losses - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-prices-slightly-higher-after-heavy-losses-1423131055

German factory orders post strong December rise on increasing domestic and ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/05/german-factory-orders-post-strong-december-rise-on-increasing-domestic-and/

EU Raises Growth Forecasts, Cuts Inflation Outlook - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/eu-raises-growth-forecasts-cuts-inflation-outlook

Greek banks hit as Europe stands firm over bailout - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/05/news/economy/greece-europe-markets/

Health insurer Anthem hacked; data on millions of patients, employees exposed - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-anthem-hacked-20150204-story.html

GM profit falls on recall costs - Livingston Daily :: http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/05/gm-profit-falls-recall-costs/22911461/

05-Feb-2015 10:53

Six surprises from January auto sales - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/04/six-surprises-january-auto-sales/22801329/

GM 2014 profit falls 26 percent to $2.8B on recall costs - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/05/profit-falls-percent-recall-costs/vkvMidN0yjq7dJzXWFQShN/story.html

Ending an era, CME Group to shutter most futures pits - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/cme-group-closure-idINL1N0VE36F20150205

Weatherford to cut 5000 jobs as it fights oil slump - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/us-weatherfor-redundancies-idUSKBN0L90EG20150205

Oil extends declines on inventory concerns - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102398439

Twitter's slowing growth rate weighs on CEO - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/twitters-slowing-growth-rate-weighs-on-ceo-2015-02-05

UPDATE 3-US health insurer Anthem hit by massive cybersecurity breach - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/anthem-cybersecurity-idUSL4N0VF1OV20150205

Chinese stocks fall despite bank reserve ratio cut - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/06fbfc3e-ac67-11e4-9aaa-00144feab7de.html

BT to buy mobile firm EE for £12.5bn - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31144009

Under Armour buys mobile fitness apps for US$560mil - The Star Online :: http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-News/2015/02/05/Under-Armour-buys-mobile-fitness-apps-for-$560-mln/

05-Feb-2015 09:52

Six surprises from January auto sales - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/04/six-surprises-january-auto-sales/22801329/

GM 2014 profit falls 26 percent to $2.8B on recall costs - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/02/05/profit-falls-percent-recall-costs/vkvMidN0yjq7dJzXWFQShN/story.html

Ending an era, CME Group to shutter most futures pits - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/05/cme-group-closure-idINL1N0VE36F20150205

Report: Twitter CEO says 'we suck' at policing trolls - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Report-Twitter-CEO-says-we-suck-at-policing-6063533.php

Asia stocks mostly lower on Greece, oil; PBoC in focus - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102398432

Insurance giant Anthem hit by massive data breach - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/04/technology/anthem-insurance-hack-data-security/

Oil keeps pitching lower after four-day rally fizzles out - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-keeps-pitching-lower-after-four-day-rally-fizzles-out-2015-02-05

NY health exchange hits 2M enrollees - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/NY-health-exchange-hits-2M-enrollees-6063834.php

Amid contract negotiations, employers warn West Coast dockworker lockout ... - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/02/04/amid-contract-negotiations-employers-warn-west-coast-dockworker-lockout-could/

BT Agrees to Buy U.K. Wireless Carrier EE for $19 Billion - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-05/bt-agrees-to-buy-u-k-mobile-phone-carrier-ee-for-19-billion