20-Dec-2013 08:18

UPDATE 1-Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/usa-fiscal-idINL2N0JY21E20131219

Red Lobster to Be Split From Darden's Empire - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/darden-to-spin-off-of-red-lobster-amid-shareholder-pressure/

BOJ Keeps Record Easing as Fed Taper Helps Weaken Yen: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/boj-keeps-policy-unchanged-as-fed-tapering-helps-weaken-yen.html

Administration opens first hole in health law mandate - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-health-law-hole-20131219,0,4556490.story

UPDATE 2-China money rates continue climb despite c.bank attempts to comfort - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/markets-china-bonds-idINL3N0JZ0AV20131220

Data breach at Target highlights crooks' cunning, patience - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1220-target-theft-20131220,0,4570236.story

Asian Stocks Drop Amid Chinese Funding-Cost Concerns - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/asian-stocks-decline-paring-weekly-gain-ahead-of-boj.html

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

NJ unemployment drops as 31K leave labor force - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-12-19/nj-unemployment-drops-as-31k-leave-labor-force

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 07:17

Congress Is Warned Anew Not to Breach Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/congress-is-warned-anew-on-debt-ceiling.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Georgia's jobless rate declines - Savannah Morning News :: http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2013-12-19/georgias-jobless-rate-declines

Asian Stocks Decline as China Money Rates Climb; Gold Rallies - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/dollar-holds-advance-as-gold-slides-asian-index-futures-mixed

Red Lobster owner looking to unload chain - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/20/darden-looking-spin-off-sell-red-lobster/Zvw24C4AOe8vUaeSYpUXjI/story.html

Administration opens first hole in health law mandate - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-health-law-hole-20131219,0,4556490.story

Japan Holds Steady on Rates - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/21/business/international/japan-holds-steady-on-rates.html

Bernanke's 11th hour pivot smoothes path for Yellen at Fed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-usa-fed-yellen-idUSBRE9BI14920131220

Fury and Frustration Over Target Data Breach - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/target-security-breach-affects-40m-cards-21282785

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 06:16

UPDATE 1-Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/usa-fiscal-idINL2N0JY21E20131219

An Easing of Rules on Charges by Amex - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/an-easing-of-rules-on-charges-by-amex.html

Fired Microsoft manager, pal, charged with insider trading - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022493824_microsoftinsiderxml.html

Feds offer another break to people losing health coverage - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101288047

UPDATE 6-Target cyber breach hits 40 mln payment cards at holiday peak - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/target-breach-idUSL3N0JY2H020131220

FOREX-Dollar buoyant as Fed taper lifts US Treasury yields - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/markets-forex-idUSL3N0JZ0YR20131220

Bay State's jobless rate now higher than US - Boston Herald :: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/12/bay_state_s_jobless_rate_now_higher_than_us

Darden may ditch Red Lobster, nix Olive Garden expansion plans - AGBeat :: http://agbeat.com/business-news/darden-may-ditch-red-lobster-nix-olive-garden-expansion/

Facebook, Zuckerberg Selling 70 Million Shares In Secondary Offering - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/12/19/facebook-zuckerberg-selling-70-million-shares-in-secondary-offering/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 05:15

Congress Is Warned Anew Not to Breach Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/congress-is-warned-anew-on-debt-ceiling.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

An Easing of Rules on Charges by Amex - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/an-easing-of-rules-on-charges-by-amex.html

Red Lobster to Be Split From Darden's Empire - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/darden-to-spin-off-of-red-lobster-amid-shareholder-pressure/

Target data theft fuels new worries on cybersecurity - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-cyber-crime-20131220,0,4776140.story

China Everbright Bank Shares Fall on Trading Debut - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/19/china-everbright-bank-shares-fall-on-trading-debut/

BOJ Keeps Record Easing as Fed Taper Helps Weaken Yen: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/boj-keeps-policy-unchanged-as-fed-tapering-helps-weaken-yen.html

White House Eases More Health Law Rules - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/us/politics/white-house-exempts-some-from-health-law-penalties.html

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

NJ unemployment drops as 31K leave labor force - News & Observer :: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/19/3472922/nj-unemployment-drops-as-31k-leave.html

20-Dec-2013 04:14

Congress Is Warned Anew Not to Breach Debt Ceiling - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/congress-is-warned-anew-on-debt-ceiling.html?hpw%26rref%3Dbusiness

Markets telling tales of taper - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101287604

Dow inches up to record close on quiet trading day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131220

Difference Between Olive Garden and Red Lobster? Rich People - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-410522/

An Easing of Rules on Charges by Amex - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/an-easing-of-rules-on-charges-by-amex.html

Target data theft fuels new worries on cybersecurity - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-target-cyber-crime-20131220,0,4776140.story

Senate heads into bitter final days of 2013 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-congress-nominations-20131220,0,5928269.story

Tech stocks: Zuckerberg to sell some Facebook shares - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/19/tech-stocks-facebook/4123101/

NJ unemployment rate drops sharply as fewer people look for work; more jobs ... - The Republic :: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/90b8c805d6be40669a07cbcc510a022a/NJ--NJ-Unemployment

About 25000 in Illinois to benefit from Ocwen mortgage settlement - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-ocwen-to-reduce-mortgage-principal-issue-refunds-in-settlement-20131219,0,1886351.story

20-Dec-2013 03:13

Zuckerberg to Pocket $1 Billion in Facebook Stock Sale - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-409717/

NYC Council passes plastic foam, e-cigarette bills - Houston Chronicle :: http://www.chron.com/news/science/article/NYC-Council-passes-plastic-foam-e-cigarette-bills-5079815.php?cmpid%3Dusworldhcat

Microsoft Manager, Friend Accused by US of Insider Trading (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/microsoft-manager-friend-accused-by-u-dot-s-dot-of-insider-trading

Target says PINs not stolen, but credit card info was - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/19/target-credit-debit-card-data-breach/4125231/

Mortgage manager in $2B deal over loan abuses - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/19/mortgage-manager-iloan-abuses/4132723/

Darden Looking to Spin off or Sell Red Lobster - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/darden-spin-off-sell-red-lobster-21273832

How William Morris/Silver Lake Won IMG - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-410269/

US STOCKS-Dow inches up to record close on quiet trading day - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/markets-usa-stocks-idINL2N0JY1WD20131219

Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE9BF1FW20131219

Nike Profit Tops Estimates as New Products Help Sales (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-19/nike-profit-tops-analysts-estimates-as-new-products-help-sales

20-Dec-2013 02:12

Facebook's Zuckerberg buying super-voting shares - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Facebook-s-Zuckerberg-buying-super-voting-shares-5079488.php

Dow inches up to record close on quiet trading day - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE9BC0GG20131220

For Target's Shoppers, a New Holiday To-Do List - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/business/for-targets-shoppers-a-new-holiday-to-do-list.html

Red Lobster to be thrown overboard by Darden - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/12/19/darden-red-lobster-spinoff/4129107/

Previously Owned Home Sales in US Drop for Third Month - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/sales-of-previously-owned-homes-in-u-s-drop-for-third-month.html

NJ unemployment rate drops to 7.8 percent in new report - NJBIZ :: http://www.njbiz.com/article/20131219/NJBIZ01/131219676/NJ-unemployment-rate-drops-to-78-percent-in-new-report

Nike Profit Up 40% on Widespread Sales Growth - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303773704579268601066679332.html

Ex-Microsoft exec charged with insider trading - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/investing/microsoft-insider-trading/

Mortgage servicer accused of 'systemic misconduct' - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/19/real_estate/ocwen-mortgage/

Obama administration says US debt ceiling could be hit in February - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE9BF1FW20131219