Wednesday, December 10, 2014

11-Dec-2014 08:49

Appeals Court Deals a Setback to US Crackdown on Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/appeals-court-overturns-2-insider-trading-convictions/

Alaska faces $3.5B deficit amid lower oil prices - Madison.com :: http://host.madison.com/news/alaska-faces-b-deficit-amid-lower-oil-prices/article_da573865-c62e-50fe-8f6b-f14382fc5bee.html

Walgreen says CEO to retire after Alliance Boots' merger - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/walgreen-ceo-idUSL1N0TU2RP20141211

Kentucky: No tax breaks for Noah's Ark project - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/us/article/Kentucky-No-tax-breaks-for-Noah-s-Ark-project-5948345.php

42.9 million Americans have unpaid medical bills - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/living/health-fitness/article4419419.html

Harvard professor apologizes over Chinese-food fight - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/10/donations-hungry-urged-amid-harvard-professor-chinese-food-fight/grehaVK4K86YKQjJcjgdMK/story.html

Oil is not what's greasing the stock market's skid - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/11/oil-is-not-whats-greasing-the-stock-markets-skid/

Australia's unemployment is highest since 2002 - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-30426343

Asia down as oil fall hits sentiment, dollar gets respite - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JP02I20141211

IPO Preview: Lending Club (LC) - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2747905-ipo-preview-lending-club?source%3Dgoogle_news

11-Dec-2014 07:48

EBay looking to trim thousands of jobs next year, report says - GeekWire :: http://www.geekwire.com/2014/ebay-looking-trim-thousands-jobs-next-year-report-says/

Appeals Court Deals a Setback to US Crackdown on Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/appeals-court-overturns-2-insider-trading-convictions/

McDonald's set to trim menu in bid to dump 'junk food' tag - TVNZ :: http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/mcdonald-s-set-trim-menu-in-bid-dump-junk-food-tag-6202606

LendingClub's big VC winners - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102249780

Kentucky drops tax incentives for planned Noah's Ark theme park - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-usa-religion-ark-20141210-story.html

Harvard instructor in fight with Chinese restaurant over $4 - Boston Globe :: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/09/harvard-business-school-professor-bill-dispute-with-chinese-restaurant-woburn/IJtM99XeiSh9mvBFeqw3ZL/story.html

Oil is not what's greasing the stock market's skid - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2014/12/11/oil-is-not-whats-greasing-the-stock-markets-skid/

Australia's unemployment is highest since 2002 - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-30426343

Asia down as oil fall hits sentiment, dollar gets respite - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JP02I20141211

Bank of Korea Mulls Cutting Growth Forecast as Headwinds Build - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-11/bank-of-korea-holds-rate-even-as-weak-yen-threatens-recovery.html

11-Dec-2014 06:47

Alaska expects larger budget deficit of $3.5 billion as price of state's lifeblood oil ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune :: http://www.startribune.com/nation/285442841.html

LendingClub's big VC winners - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102249780

Appeals Court Deals a Setback to US Crackdown on Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/appeals-court-overturns-2-insider-trading-convictions/

Airline group expects 2014 profits near $20 billion - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20141210-airline-group-expects-2014-profits-near-20-billion.ece

Stocks plunge as oil tumbles 4%; Dow down 268 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2014/12/10/stocks-wednesday/20186429/

Walgreen says CEO to retire after Alliance Boots' merger - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/walgreen-ceo-idUSL1N0TU2RP20141211

BOK keeps base rate unchanged at 2 pct - GlobalPost :: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/yonhap-news-agency/141210/bok-keeps-base-rate-unchanged-at-2-pct-2

Boston.com pulls story accusing prof of sending 'racist' emails - Boston Herald :: http://www.bostonherald.com/business/media_marketing/2014/12/bostoncom_pulls_story_accusing_prof_of_sending_racist_emails

Kentucky tourism head says Noah's Ark project no longer eligible for state tax ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/12/10/kentucky-tourism-head-says-noah-ark-project-no-longer-eligible-for-state-tax/

Asia down as oil fall hits risk sentiment, dollar struggles - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0JP02I20141211

11-Dec-2014 05:46

Bank of Korea Holds Rate Even as Weak Yen Threatens Recovery - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-11/bank-of-korea-holds-rate-even-as-weak-yen-threatens-recovery.html

What happens if you sue a restaurant over $4? - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/10/the-benjamin-edelman-question-what-happens-you-sue-restaurant-over/6Mq4vmLTRbsO3xDXLSvPrO/story.html?rss_id%3DTop-GNP

Oil Trades Near 5-Year Low as Saudis Question Need to Cut Output - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-11/wti-trades-near-61-as-saudis-question-need-for-production-cut.html

LendingClub's big VC winners - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102249780

Appeals Court Deals a Setback to US Crackdown on Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/appeals-court-overturns-2-insider-trading-convictions/

Airline group expects 2014 profits near $20 billion - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20141210-airline-group-expects-2014-profits-near-20-billion.ece

Walgreen says CEO to retire after Alliance Boots' merger - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/walgreen-ceo-idUSL1N0TU2RP20141211

Australia Adds Most Jobs in 2 Years as More Seek Work: Economy - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-11/australian-employers-add-more-jobs-than-forecast-in-november.html

Asia Stocks, Ringgit Drop After S&P 500 Falls; Bonds Gain - Bloomberg :: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-10/selloff-spreads-to-asia-after-s-p-500-drops-most-since-october.html

Asia down as oil fall hits risk sentiment - Independent Online :: http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/asia-down-as-oil-fall-hits-risk-sentiment-1.1793866

11-Dec-2014 04:45

After Merger, Chief to Leave Walgreen - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/11/business/after-merger-chief-to-leave-walgreen.html

What happens if you sue a restaurant over $4? - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/10/the-benjamin-edelman-question-what-happens-you-sue-restaurant-over/6Mq4vmLTRbsO3xDXLSvPrO/story.html?rss_id%3DTop-GNP

UPDATE 1-Bank of Korea holds rates in December, cut seen in early 2015 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/southkorea-economy-rates-idUSL3N0TU17620141211

Unemployment rate hits new 12-year high - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/business/business/national/2014/12/11/unemployment-rate-hits-new-12-year-high.html

Oil Trades Near 5-Year Low as Saudis Question Need to Cut Output - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-11/wti-trades-near-61-as-saudis-question-need-for-production-cut.html

Asia down as falling oil hits risk sentiment, dollar pressured - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-markets-global-idINKBN0JP02I20141211

LendingClub's big VC winners - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102249780

Appeals Court Deals a Setback to US Crackdown on Insider Trading - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/appeals-court-overturns-2-insider-trading-convictions/

Starboard Said to Amass a Big Stake in Staples - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/starboard-said-to-amass-a-big-stake-in-staples/

Airline group expects 2014 profits near $20 billion - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20141210-airline-group-expects-2014-profits-near-20-billion.ece

11-Dec-2014 03:44

Asia down as falling oil hits risk sentiment, dollar pressured - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/uk-markets-global-idUKKBN0JM01920141211

Airline profits rise as oil drops; Will fares fall, too? - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20141211_Airline_profits_rise_as_oil_drops__Will_fares_fall__too_.html

Harvard Business School professor apologizes for e-mail rant over a $4 ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/12/10/harvard-business-school-professor-apologizes-for-email-rant-over-a-4-overcharge/

After Merger, Chief to Leave Walgreen - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/11/business/after-merger-chief-to-leave-walgreen.html

Kentucky drops tax incentives for planned Noah's Ark theme park - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-usa-religion-ark-idUSKBN0JP06H20141211

Stocks could shake off oil funk - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102258247?trknav%3Dhomestack:topnews:3

LendingClub prices IPO at $15 a share - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102249780

McDonald's to trim menu, examine ingredients - The Detroit News :: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2014/12/10/mcdonalds-trim-menu-examine-ingredients/20199591/

Citigroup Braces for Big $2.7 Billion Legal Bills - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/citigroup-expects-2-7-billion-legal-charge-for-quarter/

Nick Denton Steps Down As Gawker's President - NPR (blog) :: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/12/10/369899173/nick-denton-steps-down-as-gawkers-president?utm_medium%3DRSS%26utm_campaign%3Dnews

11-Dec-2014 02:43

Gawker Founder Nick Denton Stepping Down as President - TheWrap :: http://www.thewrap.com/gawker-founder-nick-denton-stepping-down-as-president/

UPDATE 3-Insider trading cases face uphill path after convictions tossed - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/10/usa-insidertrading-appeal-idUSL1N0TU1TP20141210

Mcdonald's to Reduce Number of Menu Items - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/11/business/mcdonalds-to-reduce-number-of-menu-items.html

Christmas For Small-Cap Oil: How To Play Falling Oil Prices - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/christmas-for-small-cap-oil-how-to-play-falling-oil-prices-2014-12-10?reflink%3DMW_news_stmp

Congress considering plan to allow pension cuts - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/10/retirement/multiemployer-pension-cuts/

Markets Live: Shares fight back - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/business/markets-live/markets-live-shares-fight-back-20141211-3mam9.html

Hallmark Pulls Wrapping Paper After Woman Claims To See Swastika - FanSided :: http://fansided.com/2014/12/10/hallmark-pulls-wrapping-paper-woman-claims-see-swastika/

Harvard Business School professor apologizes for e-mail rant over a $4 ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/12/10/harvard-business-school-professor-apologizes-for-email-rant-over-a-4-overcharge/

Citigroup Braces for Big $2.7 Billion Legal Bills - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/citigroup-expects-2-7-billion-legal-charge-for-quarter/

Cheap gas is akin to a $60 billion tax cut - WPBF West Palm Beach :: http://www.wpbf.com/money/cheap-gas-is-akin-to-a-60-billion-tax-cut/30161422