Monday, May 18, 2015

19-May-2015 08:10

Take-Two up 7.3% after earnings; details pipeline, Asia plans (TTWO) - Seeking Alpha :: http://seekingalpha.com/news/2531236-take-two-up-7_3-percent-after-earnings-details-pipeline-asia-plans

Tokyo shares outperform after Dow, S&P close at records - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/asian-markets/tokyo-shares-outperform-after-dow-sp-close-at-records_1387428.html

Feds project Lake Mead below drought trigger point in 2017 - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/18/feds-project-lake-mead-below-drought-trigger/

Hong Kong stocks inch higher with tech shares up - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-82956/

Asian shares shrug off losses, Greek woes pressure euro - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idINKBN0O401C20150519

Endo International buying Par Pharmaceuticals in $8.05 billion cash-and-stock - Rapid News Network :: http://rapidnewsnetwork.com/endo-international-buying-par-pharmaceuticals-in-8-05-billion-cash-and-stock/21911/

Employers must monitor 401(k) fees, Supreme Court rules - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-court-edison-401k-fees-20150519-story.html

Ascena buying owner of Ann Taylor, Loft for around $2.16B - Huntington Herald Dispatch :: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/business/x1641591083/Ascena-buying-owner-of-Ann-Taylor-Loft-for-around-2-16B

Starbucks signs deal with Spotify - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D5%26objectid%3D11451216

WSJ: Apple Shelves HDTV Plan; Icahn Says Apple Shares 'dramatically ... - Nasdaq :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/wsj-apple-shelves-hdtv-plan-icahn-says-apple-shares-dramatically-undervalued-20150519-00006

19-May-2015 07:09

Jetliner makes emergency return to LAX after fuel spill at terminal - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-jet-emergency-landing-20150518-story.html

UPDATE 2-Urban Outfitters misses estimates as Anthropologie slows down - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/urban-outfitters-results-idINL3N0Y958P20150518

Endo buys Par Pharma for $8.05-billion amid deal hunt - The Globe and Mail (subscription) :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/us-business/endo-buys-par-pharma-amid-deal-hunt/article24475863/

China releases guidelines for economic reform priorities in 2015 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-china-reform-idUSKBN0O406Q20150519

Brazil's Petrobras output up 8.8 pct in April - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/brazil-petrobras-production-idUSL5N0YA01H20150519

Dow, S & P 500 close at record highs - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/dow-s-p-500-close-at-record-highs/story-e6frg916-1227359657150

Asian shares shrug off losses, Greek woes pressure euro - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

Feds Project Lake Mead Will Fall Below Drought Trigger Point By 2017 - CBS Local :: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2015/05/18/feds-project-lake-mead-will-fall-below-drought-trigger-point-by-2017/

Apple shelved plans to introduce TV set - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/apple-shelved-plans-to-introduce-tv-set/articleshow/47337845.cms

Starbucks signs deal with Spotify - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D5%26objectid%3D11451216

19-May-2015 06:08

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Endo International agrees €7bn buy of Par Pharmaceuticals in cash and stock - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/endo-international-agrees-7bn-buy-of-par-pharmaceuticals-in-cash-and-stock-331574.html

Why Some part-time Uber drivers are earning less money - TIME :: http://time.com/3883508/uber-drivers-fees/

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble on Greek woes, euro pressured - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/markets-global-idINL3N0YA01E20150519

Feds project Lake Mead below drought trigger point in 2017 - U-T San Diego :: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/18/feds-project-lake-mead-below-drought-trigger/

Rid of CDs, Starbucks teams up with Spotify - The Star Online :: http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-News/2015/05/19/Rid-of-CDs-Starbucks-teams-up-with-Spotify/

Tokyo shares outperform after Dow, S&P close at records - CNBC :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102688872

19-May-2015 05:07

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Feds Project Lake Mead Below Drought Trigger Point in 2017 - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/feds-project-lake-mead-drought-trigger-point-2017-31135829

Spotify Is Turning Starbucks Baristas Into Coffee Shop DJs - Wired :: http://www.wired.com/2015/05/starbucks-spotify/

Asian shares wobble on Greek woes, euro pressured - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O401E20150519

Icahn says 'dramatically undervalued' Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-apple-icahn-idUSKBN0O31LU20150519

Why Some part-time Uber drivers are earning less money - TIME :: http://time.com/3883508/uber-drivers-fees/

Brazil's Petrobras Approves Sale of Up to $1 Billion in Debentures - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/brazils-petrobras-approves-sale-of-up-to-1-billion-in-debentures-1431962399

Dow, S&P close at record highs as rate-hike angst abates - Moneycontrol.com :: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/international-markets/dow-sp-close-at-record-highs-as-rate-hike-angst-abates_1387108.html

19-May-2015 04:06

Wall St. ends at new highs, dollar rallies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O300K20150518

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Union Sees Allies in Franchisees - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/union-tries-to-form-alliance-with-disgruntled-franchisees-1431978667

Stocks edge higher in quiet trading - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/stocks-edge-higher-in-quiet-trading/2015/05/18/04aef9bc-fd9e-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html

USDA allocates $21 million to help farmers, ranchers battle drought - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-usda-drought-funds-20150518-story.html

Dollar up on higher yield, euro bruised by Greek anxiety - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-markets-forex-idUSKBN0O401420150519

Spotify Is Turning Starbucks Baristas Into Coffee Shop DJs - Wired :: http://www.wired.com/2015/05/starbucks-spotify/

Icahn says 'dramatically undervalued' Apple should trade at $240 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/19/us-apple-icahn-idUSKBN0O31LU20150519

19-May-2015 03:05

Bright House Networks continuing discussions with Charter Communications - News 13 Orlando :: http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2015/5/18/bright_house_network.html

Wall Street Ends at New Highs, Dollar Rallies - Fox Business :: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/05/18/us-stocks-slow-start-seen-for-wall-street-but-strategists-upbeat-on-sp-500/

UPDATE 2-'Grand Theft Auto' publisher Take-Two's profit sails past Street - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/take-two-interac-results-idUSL3N0Y958920150518

Starbucks, Spotify team up with rewards plan - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/starbucks-spotify-team-up-with-rewards-plan-2015-05-18

Urban Outfitters misses estimates as Anthropologie slows down - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-urban-outfitters-results-idUSKBN0O325H20150518

USDA makes $21 million available to drought-stricken states, including Oregon - OregonLive.com :: http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2015/05/usda_makes_21_million_availabl.html

Postal Service offers tips to reduce postal dog bites - Washington Times :: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/18/postal-service-offers-tips-to-reduce-postal-dog-bi/

Stocks edge higher in quiet trading - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/stocks-edge-higher-in-quiet-trading/2015/05/18/04aef9bc-fd9e-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html

Behind Apple's Move to Shelve TV Plans - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-apples-move-to-shelve-tv-plans-1431992617

Feds project Lake Mead below drought trigger point in 2017 - Salon :: http://www.salon.com/2015/05/18/feds_project_lake_mead_below_drought_trigger_point_in_2017/

19-May-2015 02:04

Record number of travelers to fly this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-summer-airline-travel-20150518-story.html

High court rules employers have ongoing duty to monitor 401(k) fees - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/high-court-rules-employers-have-ongoing-duty-to-monitor-401k-fees/2015/05/18/328d276a-fd8e-11e4-8b6c-0dcce21e223d_story.html

Wall St. ends at new highs, dollar rallies - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/us-markets-global-idUSKBN0O300K20150518

US Home Builders' Confidence Falls for Fourth Time in Five Months - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-home-builders-confidence-falls-for-fourth-time-in-five-months-1431957653

DEALTALK-Abandoning Par IPO for $8 bln sale could help TPG with its own - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/05/18/parpharma-ma-endo-intl-idINL1N0Y90WY20150518

Charter and Bright House Pursuing Merger Even After Comcast's Failed Deal - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/business/media/charter-and-bright-house-pursuing-merger-even-after-comcasts-failed-deal.html

Urban Outfitters Margins Hurt By E-commerce - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/urban-outfitters-profit-falls-13-on-weaker-margins-1431981724

Carl Icahn says Apple remains vastly undervalued - Fox News Latino :: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2015/05/18/carl-icahn-says-apple-remains-vastly-undervalued/