31-Jul-2014 08:29

Bank of America Hit With $1.3 Billion Penalty for Mortgage Fraud - NBCNews.com :: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bank-america-hit-1-3-billion-penalty-mortgage-fraud-n169261

TAKE A LOOK-Asia GDP: Taiwan growth quickens, heightens rate hike risk - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/asia-economy-gdp-idINL4N0PZ1LK20140731

Key Takeaways From Samsung Earnings Call - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-593570/

Siemens Profit Beats Estimates Helped by Costs Cuts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-31/siemens-profit-beats-estimates-helped-by-costs-cuts

Scripps, Journal to merge broadcast operations, spin-off newspapers - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/scripps-journal-comm-idUSL2N0Q607S20140731

Fed nods to firmer inflation, still focused on labor weakness - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/usa-fed-idINKBN0FZ1GQ20140730

Dollar shines, US yields surge on upbeat US data - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0G00DP20140731

Alibaba's possible investment to value Snapchat at USD10bn - Asia First Financial Intelligence Limited :: https://www.asia-first.com/newsletter/alibabas-possible-investment-to-value-snapchat-at-usd10bn.html

Argentina braces for market reaction to second default in 12 years - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/us-argentina-debt-idUSKBN0G00DX20140731

REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, Treasuries yields gain after strong US GDP - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/markets-global-idINL6N0Q556520140730

31-Jul-2014 07:28

Snapchat in talks with Alibaba after snubbing Facebook - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Snapchat-in-talks-with-Alibaba-after-snubbing-5657842.php

Bank of America ordered to pay damages of $1.27 billion for Countrywide fraud - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/bank-of-america-ordered-to-pay-damages-of-127-billion-for-countrywide-fraud/2014/07/30/d62faa0c-1813-11e4-9349-84d4a85be981_story.html?tid%3Dpm_business_pop

Bullish dollar retains bulk of gains on US growth - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101881195

DWP behind on water main replacements - Los Angeles Daily News :: http://www.dailynews.com/government-and-politics/20140730/dwp-behind-on-water-main-replacements

Fed Tunes Into Yellen Still Playing the Blues on Labor Market - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-30/fed-tunes-into-yellen-still-playing-the-blues-on-labor-market.html

Pipeline Protest Reaches State House; Governor 'Skeptical' of Company's ... - New England Public Radio :: http://nepr.net/news/2014/07/31/pipeline-protest-reaches-state-house-governor-skeptical-of-companys-suggested-route/

Samsung Electronics says its 2Q profits plunge 20 percent - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/30/samsung-electronics-says-its-2q-profits-plunge-20-percent/

EW Scripps and Journal Communications to Merge, Then Spin Off Newspapers - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/31/e-w-scripps-and-journal-communications-to-merge-then-spin-off-newspapers/

Argentina falls into default after talks fail - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/07/30/argentina-debt-talks/13379983/

As US economy accelerates, Fed remains cautious - CapitalGazette.com :: http://www.capitalgazette.com/wire/nation/as-us-economy-accelerates-fed-remains-cautious/article_58d22cc2-fa8a-5155-8f37-90a4bdaf3e85.html

31-Jul-2014 06:27

Snapchat in talks with Alibaba after snubbing Facebook - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Snapchat-in-talks-with-Alibaba-after-snubbing-5657842.php

UCLA flood from water line rupture is red flag for LA infrastructure - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/cityhall/la-me-ucla-flooding-20140731-story.html

Dollar Holds Longest Yen Gains Since 2005 After US GDP - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-30/dollar-heads-for-longest-yen-gains-since-2001-after-gdp

Journal Communications, EW Scripps agree to combine, swap - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-journal-communications-ew-scripps-20140730,0,1818917.story

Q. and A.: Exploring What's Behind the Battle Over Argentina's Debt - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/q-a-whats-behind-the-battle-over-argentinas-debt/

Fed Tunes Into Yellen Still Playing the Blues on Labor Market - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-30/fed-tunes-into-yellen-still-playing-the-blues-on-labor-market.html

As US economy accelerates, Fed remains cautious - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-07-30/us-economy-grew-at-strong-4-percent-rate-in-spring

Samsung sees tough second half after Q2 profit slips - Reuters India :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/samsung-results-idINKBN0G008V20140731

US STOCKS-S&P 500 turns higher after Fed statement - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0Q52BO20140730

Twitter's surge revives valuation debate - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-twitter-results-20140729,0,4639386.story

31-Jul-2014 05:26

Dovish Fed takes edge off dollar rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0FX1CM20140730

Snapchat in talks with Alibaba after snubbing Facebook - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Snapchat-in-talks-with-Alibaba-after-snubbing-5657842.php

Bouncing Back, Economy Grew 4% for Quarter - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/31/business/economy/us-economy-grew-4-in-second-quarter.html

Fed nods to firmer prices yet still focused on labor weakness - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0FZ24820140731

UCLA flood from water line rupture is red flag for LA infrastructure - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/cityhall/la-me-ucla-flooding-20140731-story.html

Journal Communications, Scripps Co. Announce Deal - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/journal-communications-scripps-announce-deal-24783123

Q. and A.: Exploring What's Behind the Battle Over Argentina's Debt - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/q-a-whats-behind-the-battle-over-argentinas-debt/

Twitter's surge revives valuation debate - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-twitter-results-20140729,0,4639386.story

UPDATE 1-Cargill, citing shrinking cattle herd, to shut Wisconsin beef plant - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/cargill-cattle-beef-idUSL2N0Q52SE20140730

Dow falls, but S&P 500, Nasdaq gain; economy grows in second quarter ... - The Plain Dealer :: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/07/dow_falls_but_sp_500_nasdaq_ga.html

31-Jul-2014 04:25

Milwaukee beef plant closing due to lack of cattle: UPDATED - WBAY :: http://www.wbay.com/story/26155449/2014/07/30/milwaukee-beef-plant-closing-due-to-lack-of-cattle

Dovish Fed takes edge off dollar rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0FX1CM20140730

Snapchat in talks with Alibaba after snubbing Facebook - SFGate :: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Snapchat-in-talks-with-Alibaba-after-snubbing-5657842.php

Bouncing Back, Economy Grew 4% for Quarter - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/31/business/economy/us-economy-grew-4-in-second-quarter.html

Fed nods to firmer prices yet still focused on labor weakness - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/us-usa-fed-idUSKBN0FZ24820140731

It's not just hedge funds that own Argentine bonds - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/its-not-just-hedge-funds-that-own-argentine-bonds-2014-07-29

Scripps, Journal Communications to Divvy Up Print, Broadcast Assets - Wall Street Journal :: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-593514/

Samsung Electronics' 2Q profit miss forecast - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-07-30/samsung-electronics-2q-profits-down-20-percent

Kraft Foods revenue rises modestly as price increases dent sales - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/31/us-kraft-results-idUSKBN0FZ2HG20140731

US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as Fed in no rush to raise rates - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/markets-usa-stocks-idINL2N0Q52T120140730

31-Jul-2014 03:24

Dovish Fed takes edge off dollar rally - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0FX1CM20140730

Snapchat Said to Have Had Talks With Alibaba on Potential Investment - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/snapchat-said-to-have-had-talks-with-alibaba-on-potential-investment/

Fed Tunes Into Yellen Still Playing the Blues on Labor Market - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-30/fed-tunes-into-yellen-still-playing-the-blues-on-labor-market.html

UPDATE 1-Kraft Foods quarterly net income down, revenue barely up - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/kraft-results-idINL2N0Q52UT20140730

CORRECTING and REPLACING Vector Group Reports Second Quarter 2014 ... - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/correcting-and-replacing-vector-group-reports-second-quarter-2014-financial-results-2014-07-30?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Argentina Declared in Default by S&P as Talks Fail With Elliott - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-30/argentina-defaults-according-to-s-p-as-debt-meetings-continue.html

Cargill to close facility in Milwaukee - WKOW :: http://www.wkow.com/story/26156568/2014/07/30/cargill-to-close-facility-in-milwaukee

UCLA: Pauley Pavilion Needs New Floor, Will Be Open For Basketball Season - CBS Local :: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/07/30/ucla-pauley-pavilion-needs-new-floor-will-be-open-for-basketball-season/

Bouncing Back, Economy Grew 4% for Quarter - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/31/business/economy/us-economy-grew-4-in-second-quarter.html

US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as Fed in no rush to raise rates - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0Q52ZW20140730

31-Jul-2014 02:23

UCLA flood: Estimate of gallons lost in main break doubles to 20 million - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ucla-main-break-gallons-lost-20-million-20140730-story.html

Snapchat could become latest start-up to reach a $10-billion valuation - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-snapchat-value-20140731-story.html

The 2.1% Expansion - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-2-1-expansion-1406762166

Fed's lasso won't corral bull market anytime soon - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2014/07/30/first-take-federal-reserve-minutes/13367127/

No deal: Argentina's default is imminent - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/30/investing/argentina-default-deadline/

Dollar pares gains after Fed statement shows steady dovish tilt - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0FX1CM20140730

Surge in Twitter Inc's stock revives valuation debate - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/global-markets/surge-in-twitter-incs-stock-revives-valuation-debate/articleshow/39328226.cms

BofA ordered to pay $1.3 billion over Countrywide lending program - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-bofa-countrywide-fine-20140731-story.html

US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as Fed in no rush to raise rates - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/30/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0Q52ZW20140730

Cargill to close Milwaukee beef plant - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cargill-milwaukee-slaughterhouse-20140730,0,3629819.story