Monday, February 1, 2016

02-Feb-2016 08:32

Consumer Spending Cooled in December as Americans Padded Savings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/consumer-spending-cooled-in-december-as-american-padded-savings

UPDATE 4-Abbott says to buy diagnostic test maker Alere for $5.8 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/alere-ma-abbott-idUSL3N15G4EE

UPDATE 1-Fed's Fischer says persistent volatility could harm US - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-fed-fischer-idUSL2N15G1L7

China shares stage tentative bounce, yuan fixed firmer - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-markets-idUSKCN0VA18X

Asian shares slip as crude resumes drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/global-markets-idUSKCN0VB028

Uber drivers' rates protest takes to the SF streets - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/02/uber-drivers-rates-protest-sf/

Spin-off or sale? Yahoo turnaround plan in focus as earnings awaited - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/yahoo-results-preview-idUSL2N15G21R

Alphabet is poised to be world's most valuable company - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-alphabet-earnings-20160201-story.html

A new global oil deal could draw lessons from 1998 - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/opec-russia-deal-idUSL8N15C4YX

Asian Stock Markets Mostly Lower as Oil Extends Fall - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/02/02/world/asia/ap-financial-markets.html

02-Feb-2016 07:31

Construction Spending In 2015 Hits Highest Level In Eight Years - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2016/02/01/construction-spending-inches-up-in-december-as-2015-ends-10-5-higher-than-year-before/

UPDATE 1-Fed's Fischer says persistent volatility could harm US - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-fed-fischer-idUSL2N15G1L7

The Stock Market: Time to Panic! Or Time to Buy!? - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bradford-m-pine-/the-stock-market-time-to-_b_9132536.html?utm_hp_ref%3Dbusiness%26ir%3DBusiness

Alphabet, Google's Parent Company, Grows Briskly to Close in on Apple - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/technology/alphabet-earnings-google.html

Alere Inc. purchased for $5.8 billion by Abbott - The Boston Globe :: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/02/01/abbott-buy-medical-test-maker-alere-for-billion/UlDMh4249m28KDlitA0oWO/story.html

China shares stage tentative bounce, yuan fixed firmer - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-markets-idUSKCN0VA18X

Yahoo to cut 15 pct jobs, close several units - WSJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-yahoo-redundancies-idUSKCN0VA335

Kuroda Surprise Poses $250 Billion Question for Japanese Banks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-02/kuroda-surprise-poses-250-billion-question-for-japanese-banks

Oil falls on China economic woes, rising OPEC supply - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/global-oil-idINKCN0VB01T

Uber drivers' rates protest takes to the SF streets - Engadget :: http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/02/uber-drivers-rates-protest-sf/

02-Feb-2016 06:30

Consumer Spending Cooled in December as Americans Padded Savings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/consumer-spending-cooled-in-december-as-american-padded-savings

UPDATE 1-Fed's Fischer says persistent volatility could harm US - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-fed-fischer-idUSL2N15G1L7

US Stocks End Near Flat, Pausing After Big Rally - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-struggle-for-direction-1454318140

Uber drivers in NYC protest company's fare cut - Atlanta Journal Constitution :: http://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/top-news/uber-drivers-in-nyc-protest-companys-fare-cut/nqG3M/

Alphabet, Google's Parent Company, Grows Briskly to Close in on Apple - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/technology/alphabet-earnings-google.html

UPDATE 3-China court fines OSI, jails employees over food safety scandal - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/osi-china-trial-idINL3N15G339

Alere Inc. purchased for $5.8 billion - The Boston Globe :: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/02/01/abbott-buy-medical-test-maker-alere-for-billion/UlDMh4249m28KDlitA0oWO/story.html

Yahoo to cut 15 pct jobs, close several units - WSJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-yahoo-redundancies-idUSKCN0VA335

Kuroda Surprise Poses $250 Billion Question for Japanese Banks - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-02/kuroda-surprise-poses-250-billion-question-for-japanese-banks

Oil falls on China economic woes, rising OPEC supply - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/global-oil-idINKCN0VB01T

02-Feb-2016 05:29

Consumer Spending Cooled in December as Americans Padded Savings - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/consumer-spending-cooled-in-december-as-american-padded-savings

UPDATE 1-Fed's Fischer says persistent volatility could harm US - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-fed-fischer-idUSL2N15G1L7

US Stocks End Near Flat, Pausing After Big Rally - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-struggle-for-direction-1454318140

Asian shares slip as crude resumes drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-markets-idUSKCN0VB021

Uber Drivers in New York City Protest Fare Cuts - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/nyregion/uber-drivers-in-new-york-city-protest-fare-cuts.html

Alphabet, Google's Parent Company, Grows Briskly to Close in on Apple - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/technology/alphabet-earnings-google.html

Alere Inc. purchased for $5.8 billion - The Boston Globe :: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/02/01/abbott-buy-medical-test-maker-alere-for-billion/UlDMh4249m28KDlitA0oWO/story.html

Oil falls on China economic woes, rising OPEC supply - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/global-oil-idINKCN0VB01T

AAA: Gas prices drop another three cents this week - Wicked Local Rockland :: http://rockland.wickedlocal.com/article/20160201/NEWS/160209315

Australia Holds Rates as Falling Currency Helps Fuel Job Gains - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-02/australia-holds-rates-as-falling-currency-helps-fuel-job-gains

02-Feb-2016 04:28

Yahoo to cut 15 percent jobs, close several units - WSJ - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/yahoo-redundancies-idINKCN0VA33R

US Stocks End Near Flat, Pausing After Big Rally - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-struggle-for-direction-1454318140

Questar and Alere Are Big Market Movers - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/02/01/business/ap-us-financial-markets-stocks.html

Uber Drivers in New York City Protest Fare Cuts - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/nyregion/uber-drivers-in-new-york-city-protest-fare-cuts.html

Alphabet, Google's Parent Company, Grows Briskly to Close in on Apple - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/technology/alphabet-earnings-google.html

Asian shares slip as crude resumes drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/global-markets-idUSKCN0VB028

Aetna Says Kentucky Is Only Area Where It's Made A Real Estate Commitment - Hartford Courant :: http://www.courant.com/business/connecticut-insurance/hc-aetna-leaving-hartford-20160201-story.html

Alere Inc (ALR) Rating Lowered to Neutral at Goldman Sachs - IRA Market Report :: http://www.iramarketreport.com/goldman-sachs-reiterates-neutral-rating-for-alere-inc-alr/33394/

Oil falls on China economic woes, rising OPEC supply - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-idUSKCN0VB01J

China shares stage tentative bounce, yuan fixed firmer - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-markets-idUSKCN0VA18X

02-Feb-2016 03:27

Will America's economy get dragged into recession? - WCVB Boston :: http://www.wcvb.com/money/will-americas-economy-get-dragged-into-recession/37754046

US Stocks End Near Flat, Pausing After Big Rally - Wall Street Journal :: http://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-struggle-for-direction-1454318140

Airlines restore tiny perks, like pretzels, to pacify fliers - Miami Herald :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article57801388.html

US oil falls on China economic woes, rising OPEC supply - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/global-oil-idUSKCN0VB01T

Lumber Liquidators to pay $10 million in timber-sourcing case - Washington Post :: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/lumber-liquidators-to-pay-10-million-in-timber-sourcing-case/2016/02/01/550908f2-c932-11e5-a7b2-5a2f824b02c9_story.html

Uber Drivers in New York City Protest Fare Cuts - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/nyregion/uber-drivers-in-new-york-city-protest-fare-cuts.html

Alphabet, Google's Parent Company, Grows Briskly to Close in on Apple - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/technology/alphabet-earnings-google.html

Asian shares slip as crude resumes drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/global-markets-idUSKCN0VB028

Aetna Says Kentucky Is Only Area Where It's Made A Real Estate Commitment - Hartford Courant :: http://www.courant.com/business/connecticut-insurance/hc-aetna-leaving-hartford-20160201-story.html

Goldman Sachs Reiterates Neutral Rating for Alere Inc (ALR) - IRA Market Report :: http://www.iramarketreport.com/goldman-sachs-reiterates-neutral-rating-for-alere-inc-alr/33394/

02-Feb-2016 02:26

Will America's economy get dragged into recession? - CNNMoney :: http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/01/news/economy/american-economy-manufacturing-consumer-recession/

Yahoo to cut 15 percent jobs, close several units - WSJ - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/yahoo-redundancies-idUSKCN0VA33R

UPDATE 4-Abbott says to buy diagnostic test maker Alere for $5.8 bln - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/alere-ma-abbott-idUSL3N15G4EE

Insurer Aetna lays out concerns about ACA exchange business - Miami Herald :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/article57757378.html

Cautious consumers hold back on spending in December as concerns rise about US economy - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-consumer-spending-20160201-story.html

US stocks pare losses to end flat - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-95915/

G-O-O-G-L-E Still Rules the Alphabet - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2016-02-01/down-to-earth-google-still-rules-pie-in-the-sky-alphabet

Airlines restore tiny perks, like pretzels, to pacify fliers - Miami Herald :: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article57801388.html

US oil falls on China economic woes, rising OPEC supply - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-idUSKCN0VB01J

Asian shares slip as crude resumes drop - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-markets-idUSKCN0VB021