Date: 2016-08-09 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 218.4, high: 218.52, low: 217.74, close: 218.05, volume: 39906500, daily change: -0.0006
News headlines:
Canada seizing more suspect money from Chinese travelers
Canada seizing more suspect money from Chinese travelers
Thai referendum passing good for economy, investment: central bank chief
S&P; upgrades S.Korea's long-term sovereign credit rating to AA
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Aug 8
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug 8
BRIEF-Binjiang Real Estate to issue 2016 first tranche of bonds worth up to 3 bln yuan
UPDATE 1-S&P; upgrades S.Korea's long-term sovereign credit rating to AA
China stocks rise despite weak trade data; Hong Kong up
SE Asia Stocks-Higher on upbeat U.S. jobs data; Thai shares hit 16-mth high
BRIEF-Hareon Solar Technology units to invest 51 mln yuan to set up two firms
BRIEF-Shenyang Commercial City to take out 200 mln yuan loan from Shen Zhen Maoye Trade Building
Amazon Japan raided on suspicion of antitrust practices -Nikkei
As deadline nears, Indonesia yet to decide on Freeport copper export extension
UPDATE 2-Disappointing China July imports suggest cooling domestic demand
BRIEF-Qunxing Toys scraps asset restructuring plan
BRIEF-Shanghai Pret Composites to apply for 200 mln yuan comprehensive credit line
MIDEAST STOCKS-Firmer oil, Asian bourses may support Gulf equities
BRIEF-Lancy Co revises share private placement size to 822.04 mln yuan
BRIEF-SZZT Electronics to buy 8.3 pct stake in Shenzhen tech firm for 30 mln yuan
BRIEF-SZZT Electronics to set up cloud computing unit with registered capital of 100 mln yuan
Kim's hands-off approach keeps economy afloat
China says pressure on exports likely to ease at the start of fourth quarter
BRIEF-Bingchuan Network sets IPO pricing for its Shenzhen IPO
BRIEF-LSF6 Europe Financial Holdings launches offer to shareholders of IKB Deutsche Industriebank
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks jump to 1-year highs as yield hunt spreads
BRIEF-Sonaecom to invest in three venture funds of Novo Banco
BRIEF-Urovo Technology's share trade to debut on Aug 9 in Shenzhen
BRIEF-Revenio Q2 operating profit up at EUR 1.7 million
German stocks - Factors to watch on August 8
Nikkei hits 1-week high on strong US jobs data, weaker yen
BRIEF-Oxford Nanopore Technologies licenses Xbrane Biopharma's protein production technology
RPT-Monte dei Paschi woes add up to large fees for investment banks
BRIEF-YouGov sees FY trading slightly ahead of board's previous expectations
BRIEF-Astmax forms capital and business alliance with Yahoo Japan
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug.8
BRIEF-Siliconware Precision Industries to sell entire stake in investment company at T$378 million
BRIEF-IKB Deutsche Industriebank supports public tender by LSF6
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug. 8
India's NSE index hits 15-1/2 month high on strong US jobs data
BRIEF-Fortune Information Systems to pay 2015 dividend on Sep. 10
JGBs slip in line with Treasuries, higher equities
Australia shares end higher with help of banks, miners
PRECIOUS-Gold slips to 1-wk low as US jobs data boosts rate-hike prospects
RPT-UPDATE 1-Italian banks may face rising funding costs after DBRS review
BRIEF-Taiwan's ASE posts 0.4 pct fall in July sales
BRIEF-Fortis issues 3.5 bln won worth of convertible bonds
China stocks rise despite weak trade data; Coal, property shares jump
China stocks rise despite weak trade data; Coal, property shares jump
European stocks buoyed by rise in banking shares
BRIEF-Contrel Technology completes new share issuance for T$390 mln
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
Euro zone yields rise as U.S. jobs data, DBRS' Italy review bite
MIDEAST STOCKS-Qatar, Saudi edge up, UAE slips on profit-taking
UPDATE 1-China Shanxi large coal miners can extend debt maturities - Xinhua
CEE MARKETS-Currencies cling to multi-month highs as data-heavy week starts
European stocks lifted by rise in banking shares
BRIEF-Ningbo Tech-bank's average hog selling prices down 0.6 pct m/m in July
RPT-Trading places: clutch of new metal hires signals bet on recovery
UPDATE 2-BOJ board divided on whether monetary easing has limits-July mtg summary
FOREX-Dollar adds to gains vs yen after stellar U.S. jobs data
Bank of Nova Scotia planning to exit Taiwan market -Taiwan govt sources
BRIEF-Copper Mountain Mining posts second quarter loss of $0.02 per share
BRIEF-Beijing Capital Development's Jan-Jul contract sales up 164 pct
BOJ board divided on whether monetary easing has limits: July meeting summary
Junk bond financings rebound as Asian yields hit 3-year lows
BRIEF-Nanoco Group says royalty payment from DOW higher than first royalty
Nasdaq Dubai to open equities futures market
Fed's Powell urges patience on U.S. rates, citing growth risks
CORRECTED-As Yahoo Messenger shuts down, oil traders bid a fond farewell
BRIEF-Shenyang Jinbei Automotive's vehicle sales down 32.6 pct in July
BRIEF-Shanghai New Culture Media Group says coupon rate of 4.49 pct for 2016 1st tranche public corporate bonds
BRIEF-KNF approves Everest Investments' prospectus for WSE's main market listing
Hong Kong shares rise to 8-month high as global risk appetite improves
Fed's Powell urges patience on U.S. rates, citing growth risks
BRIEF-Ichigo Hotel Reit Investment plans new shares' issuance
BRIEF-DASAN Networks to issue 28 bln won worth of convertible bonds
Sentix index bounces back from Brexit shock in August
BRIEF-China's Thaihot Group unit signs contract to buy stake in property developer
Oil traders prepare fond farewells to Yahoo Messenger
BRIEF-Northeast Securities issues 2016 3rd tranche short-term financing notes of 2 bln yuan
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar gain as payrolls fuel risk-on trades
BRIEF-Xinhu Zhongbao plans asset-backed securities products worth up to 1.6 bln yuan
BRIEF-Lepu Medical Technology Beijing issues 2016 1st tranche short-term financing notes of 600 mln
BRIEF-WSE suspends trading of Fenghua Soletech, Reinhold Europe and Global Trade
BRIEF-Unit of China Real Estate's controlling shareholder wins property  project
BRIEF-Shenzhen Dvision Video Communications plans buyout fund with partners
UPDATE 2-Amazon Japan raided on suspicion of antitrust practices -Nikkei
Amazon Japan raided on suspicion of antitrust practices: Nikkei
EU banks should hold extra capital against Estonia exposure: ESRB
Corporate Indonesia gears up for consumer demand revival
EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks at 1-yr high, currencies firmer after US data
Chinese developer Greenland Holdings says new rules on share issues may slow projects
Britain's FTSE creeps up to 13-month high, boosted by Barclays
Britain's fintech sector seeks light at end of Brexit tunnel
REFILE-COLUMN-LNG producers' quandary: embrace or rage against new market structure - Russell
Samsung Biologics likely to seek IPO approval this week-bourse officials
Trump to outline economic policy as he seeks to regain momentum
UPDATE 2-Taiwan ends 17-month streak of falling exports, but outlook cloudy
REFILE-UPDATE 1-German industry output rounds out weak Q2 with rebound in June
SE Asia Stocks-Rise on strong US jobs data; Thailand outperforms
India's NSE index hits 15-1/2 month high on strong US jobs data
BRIEF-Chaun-Choung Technology to pay 2015 dividend on Sep. 14
BRIEF-China Life Insurance announces resignation of CFO
Britons will decide how to spend $1.3 bln shale gas fund
French central bank sees third quarter GDP growth at 0.3 percent in first estimate
BRIEF-BMC Stock Holdings Q2 adjusted non-GAAP EPS $0.32
REFILE-Malaysia's EPF to allocate up to $7.4 billion for Islamic fund in 2018
BRIEF-China lending li jingping, co's current president, chief executive officer and director, will assume role of chairwoman of company
BRIEF-China Evergrande to buy shares in Langfang Devt in next 12 months
BRIEF-Tucows Q2 earnings per share $0.39
BRIEF-Sanchez Energy Q2 loss per share $3.20
BRIEF-Shanghai Shenhua to buy 80 pct stake in auto investment firm for 1.6 bln yuan
China needs housing space 'the size of Singapore' each year till 2030 -Fitch
BRIEF-Tonix Pharmaceuticals Q2 loss per share $0.50
BRIEF-Hexagon Q2 core earnings just lag forecasts
BRIEF-The RMR Group acquires Tremont Realty Capital
BRIEF-Ceragon Networks reported Q2 rev $70 million
BRIEF-ITG July 2016 U.S. trading volume was 2.2 billion
BRIEF-Evergrande's units bought 5 pct stake China Vanke from Jul 25 to Aug 8
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock markets and U.S. dollar both climb as "risk-on" mode dominates
BRIEF-Easterly government Q2 adjusted FFO per share $0.29
BRIEF-Lock-up period for Tsinghua Tongfang's 127.7 mln shares to end
Trump would freeze new federal regulations, revive Keystone -speech
Bankrupt Gawker seeks to hire investor as special counsel
Week Ahead in Intellectual Property: Aug. 8, 2016
Week Ahead in Energy and Environment: Aug. 8, 2016
Week Ahead in Bankruptcy: Aug. 8, 2016
BRIEF-Platform Specialty raises lower end of FY 16 EBITDA forecast
US STOCKS-Futures rise as jobs data boosts investor sentiment
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures edge higher as oil price strengthens
BRIEF-Ebix reported Q2 EPS $0.70
BRIEF-Allergan Q2 non-GAAP earnings per share $3.35
BRIEF-American Realty Capital Global Trust II to merge with Global Net Lease
BRIEF-Altisource Asset Management Q2 loss per share $0.23
New spyware detected targeting firms in Russia, China - Symantec
BRIEF-Tetra Technologies Q2 adjusted loss per share $0.15
TIAA to acquire EverBank for about $2.5 bln
BRIEF-Great Southern Bancorp to offer subordinated notes
BRIEF-Erste Group Bank decides to consent to optional redemption of hybrid capital issues
BRIEF-Guotai Junan Securities to issue up to 8 bln yuan bonds
BRIEF-Bancorp entered into securities purchase deal
BRIEF-Serengeti announces completion of oversubscribed equity financing
BRIEF-Riverstone Energy to sell stake in Rock Oil Holdings to SM Energy
Week Ahead in Consumer Banking: Aug. 8, 2016
RPT-COLUMN-LNG producers' quandary: embrace or rage against new market structure - Russell
RPT-Canada seizing more suspect money from Chinese travelers
RPT-Brazilian corruption probes, bankruptcies spawn insurance boom
BRIEF-Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. reported Q2 EPS ($0.10)
BRIEF-Schouw & Co: Incuba Invest divests shares in Scandinavian Micro Biodevices
UPDATE 1-Romanian central bank cuts inflation forecasts
BRIEF-Hexagon CEO says U.K. sales have stabilized in Q3 after Q2 hit by Brexit fears
UPDATE 1-UK consumer spending picks up in July, business confidence still weak - surveys
BRIEF-Global Partners Q2 sales $2.1 billion
BRIEF-Hainan Yatai Industrial Development appoints Wang Kaixuan as CFO
BRIEF-Emerge Energy reports Qtrly revenues $24.8 million
UK consumer spending picks up in July, business confidence still weak: surveys
UPDATE 1-Hexagon CEO says saw U.K. sales recovery in July after Q2 hit by Brexit fears
BRIEF-Marriott International updates on China's Ministry Of Commerce review
BRIEF-Exterran Corp divests non-core asset in Italy
BRIEF-NXP announces launch of senior unsecured notes offering
BRIEF-PGS Software's prospectus for listing on main market approved
Brazil's Cemig to sell assets, CEO says -newspaper
BRIEF-TPG Specialty Lending provides update on TICC Capital Corp
Mexico files for two-part US dollar bond offering:filing
BRIEF-Payment Data Systems names Louis Hoch President, CEO
UPDATE 1-Philippine bank used in Bangladesh heist wins shareholder support
Uganda shilling eases slightly after central bank rate cut
BRIEF-Saratoga Investment announces special dividend
BRIEF-KBW appoints R.J. Grant as director of equity trading
BRIEF-Taichung Commercial Bank to pay 2015 dividend on Oct. 5
BRIEF-Hexagon CEO says acquisition prices currently at all-time high
COLUMN-London Metal Exchange cuts fees, but is it too little too late? Andy Home
UPDATE 2-Uganda cuts interest rates again as inflationary pressures ease
Fitch Places BMPS Covered Bonds Rating On Watch Evolving
US STOCKS-S&P; 500 set to open at record high after jobs data
CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar adds to gains vs yen after stellar U.S. jobs data
BRIEF-IES Holdings Q3 earnings per share $0.50
BRIEF-Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Q2 adjusted FFO $0.21/shr
BRIEF-CTBC Financial Holding units to stop fully acquiring Malaysia Branch of Royal Bank of Scotland
BRIEF-Investors Real Estate Trust hires Mark Decker Jr as chief investment officer
CORRECTED-COLUMN-Hedge fund short covering probably accounts for oil rally: Kemp
BRIEF-Howard Hughes quarterly EPS $0.16
BRIEF-Nortek Q2 earnings per share $1.14
BRIEF-Scintilla to acquire Scilex Pharmaceuticals
BRIEF-Berkshire Hathaway files for potential notes offering; size not disclosed
BRIEF-Kaimei Electronic to merge with investment unit
BRIEF-Ebix Q2 earnings per share $0.70
UPDATE 1-Russia says investigating iPhone price-fixing allegations
REFILE-Three more blue chips pile into ebullient sterling market
BRIEF-Berkshire hathaway files for potential notes offering
Saxo Bank's July trading volume jumps 60 percent
Trump would freeze new federal regulations, revive Keystone: speech
UPDATE 3-Japan urges China not to escalate East China Sea tension
BRIEF-Tsang Yow Industrial unit to buy 25 pct stake in Business International Corp.
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P; 500 hits record intraday high after jobs data
BRIEF-Johnson Outdoors Q3 earnings per share $0.68
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises to new 1-year high, led by energy stocks
China imports suggest cooling domestic demand
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ unchanged vs broadly stronger greenback as oil rallies
BRIEF-Cowen Group appoints Matt Baldassano as Managing Director, Head Of Global Securities Finance
FOREX-Dollar extends gains as strong jobs data raises rate-hike hopes
US STOCKS-S&P; 500 opens at record high on oil gains, jobs data
Riverstone Holdings to sell Rock Oil for $980 million
Viewsroom: U.S. election, European banks, Uber-Didi
BRIEF-WSE plans to roll over debt of 120 mln zlotys
U.S. to auction $16 million worth of bitcoin from various cases
CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits year-high as resource stocks gain
MIDEAST STOCKS-Qatar, Egypt rise to multi-month highs; petchems support Saudi
Bank of Canada backs small business fund by lenders-report
CEE MARKETS-Currencies give up some ground as data-heavy week starts
BRIEF-ICE Eris Euribor, GBP LIBOR interest rate futures reach monthly volume of 8,185 contracts for July
BRIEF-Delek US Holdings says forecast 2016 capital spending of $63.9 million
BRIEF-Tray.IO Inc says it has sold $5 million in equity financing
Books on Mexico's two-part US dollar bond sale near US$6bn: lead
TREASURIES-Long-dated yields nose higher, touch 2-week high
Fitch: With U.S. Hotels at Peak, CMBS Being Watched with a Wary Eye
BRIEF-Konecranes: European Commission approves proposed acquisition of Terex's MHPS business
Fitch: U.S. REITs Surge, Private Label RMBS Sputter in Low Rate Environment
BRIEF-Vakif REIT Q2 net profit down at 5.1 mln lira
U.S. to sell $55 billion in 4-week bills this week
Reuters Lifestyle & Entertainment, August 8, 1500 GMT/1100 ET
Fitch: Is Retail the Next Shoe to Drop for U.S. CLOs?
BRIEF-Meda says August 23 last trading day at Nasdaq Stockholm
BRIEF-Ajolico Trading stake on Intercontinental drops to 71.4 pct
BRIEF-Bluemountain Capital Management, LLC reports 25.8 pct stake in SAExploration Holdings
BRIEF-Allergan reports Q2 non-GAAP earnings per share of $3.35
Zell's Equity International to invest $125 mln in BTG Pactual's Estapar
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-U.S. to auction $1.6 million worth of bitcoin from various cases
Disappointing China July imports suggest cooling domestic demand
London Metal Exchange has no plans for further fee cuts
BRIEF-Alarko REIT Q2 net profit flat at 9.9 mln lira
EU mergers and takeovers (Aug 8)
Britain's FTSE creeps up to 13-month high, boosted by Barclays
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar climbs on rate-hike bets; oil extends rally
Breakingviews: A lesson in bank M&A;
BRIEF-Ageas completes its 250 million euros share buy-back programme
EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam stocks, currencies rise on global risk appetite
REFILE-UPDATE 1-New spyware detected targeting firms in Russia, China - Symantec
New spyware detected targeting firms in Russia, China: Symantec
UPDATE 3-Brazil's JBS shares rise as investors see progress in reorganization
European stocks edge up, lifted by financials
BRIEF-Sobi's CEO divests a portion of shares
METALS-Copper up, but China demand worry keeps it near 4-week low
BRIEF-Spherix issues shareholder update
UPDATE 2-U.S. to auction $1.6 million of bitcoin from various cases
REFILE-Olympics-Swimming-Chinese daily calls Australia "uncivilized" as swim row boils over
Farm tech investment drops off after record year
MOVES-Raymond James to partner with WealthSource
BRIEF-TMX Group Equity reports financing statistics for July 2016
BRIEF-Flotek Industries says it has sold $30.7 million in equity financing
UPDATE 1-ECB credit buying hits 15 bln euros in 2 months after weekly jump
BRIEF-CVI Investments reports 5.5 pct passive stake in Adamis Pharmaceuticals
BRIEF-Dow Chemical CEO says expects annual sales in China increasing to $20 bln in 20-25 yrs - Nikkei
U.S. to auction $1.6 million of bitcoin from various cases
Trumping the economy
BRIEF-Blackrock's Turnill says market volatility seen moving higher as U.S. presidential election approaches
BRIEF-Scotiabank confirms office in Taiwan being shut
US STOCKS-Wall Street steps back from record highs
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil jumps on OPEC hopes; dollar climbs again
S&P; affirms Chicago's rating in wake of pension funding plan
S&P; affirms Chicago's rating in wake of pension funding plan
Hedge fund number to shrink, first drop since crisis -Barclays
Hedge fund number to shrink, first drop since crisis: Barclays
UPDATE 3-Scotiabank plans Taiwan exit as Asia revamp continues
FOREX-Dollar gains as strong jobs data boosts Fed hike bets
Dollar gains as strong jobs data boosts Fed hike bets
Scotiabank plans Taiwan exit as Asia revamp continues
U.S. bank deal provides a timely reminder on M&A;
Fitch Affirms TIAA's Ratings Following Everbank Acquisition Announcement
PRECIOUS-Gold steadies as post-payrolls data dip loses steam
TREASURIES-Benchmark yields edge higher, touch 2-week high
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St dips as healthcare decline offsets oil gains
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends at over 1-year high as energy stocks jump
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil jumps on OPEC hopes; dollar firms vs yen
U.S. housing agencies would need more taxpayer funds in a crisis -regulator
LendingClub posts bigger loss; says CFO resigns
Oil jumps on OPEC hopes; dollar firms vs yen
Clinton: Trump wants to ârepackage trickle-down economicsâ
BRIEF-CAI International Q2 revenue $71.6 mln versus I/B/E/S view $69.5 mln
US STOCKS-Wall Street takes tiny step back from record highs
BRIEF-Mannkind Corporation reports 2016 Q2 financial results
BRIEF-Idi Inc qtrly loss per share from continuing operations $0.15
BRIEF-Pure Technologies announces second quarter 2016 results
BRIEF-Earthstone Energy Inc Reports Q2 2016 results and reaffirms guidance for 2016
BRIEF-Form Holdings to buy XpresSpa
BRIEF-State National reports Q2 earnings per share $0.24
BRIEF-Intrusion Q2 revenue $1.6 mln vs $2.1 mln
UPDATE 3-Tyson Foods projects record profits, shares hit high
BRIEF-Caretrust REIT Q2 adjusted FFO per share $0.27
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ stabilizes vs broadly stronger greenback as oil rallies
BRIEF-Wells Fargo asset management-co, analytic investors signed agreement for WFAM to buy Analytic
Prosecution says ex-Wall Street banker lied in insider trading trial
BRIEF-DCB Financial Corp posts Q2 earnings per share $0.04
Prosecution says ex-Wall Street banker lied in insider trading trial
CANADA STOCKS-Energy gains push TSX to highest close in over a year
BRIEF-Achaogen reports Q2 2016 financial results and provides corporate update
BRIEF-Cui Global Q2 loss per share $0.07
BRIEF-Owens Realty Mortgage reports Q2 adj. FFO per share $0.53
BRIEF-Hallmark Financial reports	Q2 earnings per share $0.06
BRIEF-American Science reports Q1 earnings per share $0.01
BRIEF-Neophotonics Q2 non-gaap earnings per share $0.15
BRIEF-Enanta Pharmaceuticals Q3 loss per share $0.06
BRIEF-Rapid7 sees 2016 non-gaap net loss per share $0.95-$0.87
UPDATE 2-Mexico returns to dollar bond market with blowout trade
Prosecution says ex-Wall Street banker lied in insider trading trial
BRIEF-Global Eagle sees FY revenue of $545-575 mln
U.S. housing agencies would need more taxpayer funds in a crisis: regulator
Financial services firm TIAA to buy EverBank for about $2.5 billion
UPDATE 2-Financial services firm TIAA to buy EverBank for about $2.5 bln
BRIEF-Jumei International Holding says it has entered into definitive agreements for investing about rmb100 million in a venture capital fund
BRIEF-United States Steel Corp announces common stock offering
Stocks retreat from record highs
BRIEF-Turtle Beach Corp Q2 loss per share $0.86
Dechert hires antitrust partner from Hughes Hubbard
BRIEF-Semtech Corp completes divestiture of Snowbush IP business
BRIEF-Biostage says files for stock shelf of up to $20 million - SEC filings
BRIEF-BNY Mellon says had total net exposure to Ireland, Italy and Spain of $5.3 bln at June 30
BRIEF-GP Strategies Dan Friedberg has stepped down from board
BRIEF-Navigator Holdings Q2 earnings per share $0.20
BRIEF-Thompson Creek reports Q2 2016 financial results
BRIEF-Colony Capital Q2 core FFO per share $0.75
BRIEF-NXP Semiconductors announces pricing of senior unsecured notes offering
BRIEF-Earthlink Q2 earnings per share $0.04
BRIEF-Sina reports second quarter 2016 financial results
BRIEF-Green Brick Partners posts Q2 earnings per share $0.14
BRIEF-Yahoo updates on undistributed foreign earnings
BRIEF-Nevro reports Q2 loss per share $0.31
BRIEF-Newtek Business Services posts Q2 net investment loss $0.28/shr
EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico, Colombia pesos firm on oil, risk appetite
BRIEF-Horizon Global Q2 earnings per share view $0.39 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
BRIEF-Cohen & Steers preliminary AUM of $61.5 bln as of July 31
BRIEF-Main Street Capital Corp Q2 net investment income of $27.6 mln
BRIEF-Otter Tail Corp announces Q2 earnings, reaffirms 2016 earnings guidance range board of directors declares quarterly dividend
BRIEF-Adams Resources Q2 earnings per share $0.81
UPDATE 2-News Corp revenue rises unexpectedly, snaps five quarters of declines
BRIEF-Rignet Inc qtrly loss per share $0.27
BRIEF-MGT Capital Investments says sold about $2 mln in unsecured promissory notes
News Corp revenue rises unexpectedly, snaps five quarters of declines
BRIEF-Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc reports Q3 loss per share $0.05
BRIEF-Park West Asset Management says 5.3 pct passive stake in Stamps.com
BRIEF-Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp Announces Q2 2016 financial results
BRIEF-Appfolio FY2016 revenue view $102.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
BRIEF-Atlantic Power qtrly loss per share $0.15
Wall Street takes tiny step back from record highs
BRIEF-Pzena Investment Management says total AUM $26.7 bln, as of July 31
BRIEF-Computer Sciences Q1 earnings per share view $0.45, revenue view $1.91 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
BRIEF-Boston Properties prices $1 bln offering of senior unsecured notes
BRIEF-Maltese Capital reports 5.2 pct passive stake in Investar
BRIEF-Towerstream files for $20 mln common stock offering - SEC filing
BRIEF-Cubesmart announces pricing of public offering
BRIEF-Eagle Point Credit Company Inc Prices offering of unsecured notes
INSIGHT -Holy cows and Hindu crusaders cloud Modi's Indian reform drive
London Metal Exchange to launch gold spot, futures contracts
Holy cows and Hindu crusaders cloud Modi's Indian reform drive
PREVIEW-Olympics-Cycling-Froome gets another crack at gold in time trial
Cycling: Froome gets another crack at gold in time trial
Republican national security experts: Trump would be 'dangerous' president
China's Guangdong sets up tribunal to handle zombie firms - media
China's Guangdong sets up tribunal to handle zombie firms: media
BRIEF-Fortress Paper Q2 operating EBITDA of $6.3 mln
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Aug 18
BRIEF-Lendingclub says exploring adding additional sources, structures of capital to increase resiliency, diversity
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Aug 19
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Aug 9
BRIEF-Lendingclub says Bradley Coleman named interim CFO
FOREX-Dollar edges down, kiwi firm despite rate cut expectations
Japan's Brother Industries gains on higher earnings forecast
Japan's Brother Industries gains on higher earnings forecast
RPT-COLUMN-London Metal Exchange cuts fees, but is it too little too late? Andy Home
RPT-COLUMN-Hedge fund short covering probably accounts for oil rally: Kemp
PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady after recovering from 1-wk low
RPT-Corporate Indonesia gears up for consumer demand revival
China July inflation cools to 1.8 pct on-year, matching forecasts
BRIEF-ChineseAll Digital Publishing Group raises 2 bln yuan via placement
Australia sets up specialist cyber unit to trace terrorism payments
DIARY-Malaysia 2016 corporate earnings
UPDATE 3-ANZ 9-mth profit drops, shares jump on austerity measures
BOE's McCafferty says more rate cuts on way if economy worsens -Times
Financial stocks support flat Australia and NZ bourses
Australia sets up specialist cyber unit to trace terrorism payments
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Aug 9
ANZ 9-month profit drops, shares jump on austerity measures
Nikkei little changed, Brother surges, strong yen hits drugmakers
Taiwan stocks flat; Cathay Financial up on earnings
FOREX-Dollar wobbles, kiwi steady despite rate cut expectations
Trump seeks a campaign reset with Detroit economic speech
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Aug 9
FOREX-Sterling slides, dollar steady on Fed rate hike views
BRIEF-Silicon Power Computer & Communications to pay 2015 dividend on Sep. 14
Developer Evergrande nudges up stake in China Vanke to 5 pctAustralia RBA Gov Stevens Backs Current Inflation Target
China Shares Flat as Traders Chew on Inflation Data
Japan Core Machinery Orders Rebound in June
Oil Prices Largely Muted in Early Trade; U.S. Data in Focus
RockYou to Lay Off 62 Employees
Delta Equipment Malfunction Triggered Loss of Power
SunPower to Cut 15% of Workforce
Meal Kit Startup Plated Eats Up $21M
Silicon Valley Startup Auris Surgical Grabs $49M for Medical Robotics
Carriers’ Pacts Leave Delta Riders in Lurch
SolarCity Losses Widen on Higher Expenses
Nasdaq Notches Another All-Time High
Whistleblowers Poised to Collect $100 Million
Yelp Raises Revenue Projection
Roundup of Form D Regulatory Filings--Aug. 9
WeWork Misses Mark on Some Lofty Targets
Wound Care Provider Woundtech Closes $40M Series A
Myriad Genetics Shares Fall Amid Dour Outlook
Jet Deal No. 1 for New York’s Largest Venture Exits
Container Store’s Quarterly Loss Narrows Amid Cost-Cutting Push
Gawker, Daily Mail Near Defamation Suit Settlement
Mylan Backs Year View After Sales Rise 8%
Wall Street Pushes Back on Proposed Compensation Rules
CVRx Secures $113M for Heart-Failure Treatment
Analysts Forecast 800,000-Barrel Fall in Crude Stocks
Fossil’s Sales, Earnings Slump
NRG Energy Makes Bid for SunEdison Wind and Solar Projects
Trump Wrongly Says Nation Is Short of Coal
Oil Falls on U.S. Production Forecast
New Money-Fund Rules: What Investors Need to Know
Cheniere Energy Reports Loss as Glut in Natural Gas Depresses Prices
Oil Rig Washes Aground on Scotland Shore
Valeant Posts a Loss and Says It Will Retool
Gold Prices Reverse Losses Amid Weaker U.S. Dollar
Dollar at One-Month High Against Pound
Analysts Seek Clarity on Alibaba’s Accounting Practices
Taylor Bean Comes Out Swinging in PwC Trial
Shares Fall as Scripps Networks Sees TV Distribution Fees Decline
A Fresh Approach to Regulation: Fostering New Players
Natural Gas Falls on Demand Concerns
Judge: Videogame Developer’s Push to Move Peak Hosting Suit Didn’t Violate Law
U.S. Crude-Oil Inventories Seen Down in Week
Bank of England Bond Buying Hits Early Snag
U.S. Productivity Fell for Third Straight Quarter
Logan’s Roadhouse Wins Approval to Tap Bankruptcy Loan
Appeals Court Upholds SEC’s In-House Court as Constitutional
EIA: Gasoline Prices to Fall Below $2 Per Gallon
Quick Hits: ECB Busy in Corporate Bonds; RBI’s Rajan Seeks Policy Transmission
Firm Retention Summary: Rotary Drilling Tools USA LLC
Munich Re Profit Falls as Natural-Disaster Payouts Jump
Norwegian Cruise Line Weakens Its Outlook
Delta Cancels 530 More Flights After Monday’s Meltdown
Voices: Corporate 529 College Plans Are an Easy Benefit to Implement
Bar-Code Company Zebra Reports Smaller-Than-Expected Sales Decline
Coach Reports Sales Growth
Trump’s Misguided Focus on Carried Interest
Charter Communications Results Boosted by Internet Revenue
Big Banks Team Up to Fight Cyber Crime
India Imposes Steel Import Duties
Exelon to Buy New York Nuclear Plant From Entergy
Tusk Energy Services Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
New York Fed: Credit-Card Use Increasing Among People with Low Credit Scores
Why Fund Investors Could Roil Bonds
Yemen’s Government Calls on IMF to Halt Dealings With Central Bank
Statoil Submits Plan to Develop Utgard Discovery in North Sea
The Fed’s Shifting Perspective on the Economy and Implications for Policy
E-Commerce Forces Shift in Warehouse Building
BIS Paper Looks at Low Long-Term Interest Rates as a Global Phenomenon
U.S. Postal Service Revenue Rises on Shipping Growth, but Losses Mount
U.S. Retail Sales Rise in Latest Week
Turkey Cuts Banks’ Lira Reserve Requirements
Eurozone Sets Out New Fiscal Targets for Spain and Portugal
Hortonworks Rival MapR Raises $50M in ‘Down’ Round for Big-Data Platform
Roundup of Form D Regulatory Filings--Aug. 8
Wayfair’s Loss Widens, Despite Sales Jump
Russia’s Central Bank Reduces Liquidity With Deposit Auction
Chain-Store Sales Grew Sharply in Latest Week
Cinemark Reports Drop in Attendance, Revenue
Cambridge’s Tech Hub Generates Successes and Growing Pains
Demos’s Take: With Money Transfers, Is Same-Day Fast Enough?
Dollar Stronger as Traders Await Fed News
Korean Beauty Startup Memebox Grabs $66M
Y Combinator-backed Konsus raises $1.5M
Broadcasting Startup NextVR Grabs $80M
Farmer’s Business Network Raises $20M to Bring Data Insights to Farms
Chernova’s Take: Partly Sunny Outlook for Solar Energy
Hilsenrath’s Take: Dollar Gives Fed Some Room to Breathe Easier
Demos’s Take: With Money Transfers, Is Same-Day Fast Enough?
Brazil’s Embraer To Adopt Voluntary Layoff Program
British Banks Ordered to Give Customers a Better Deal
U.K. Rate-Setter Hints At Fresh Cuts
Startups Cash Out Before IPOs As Venture Capitalists Turn Pickier
Altice Profit Rises on U.S. Cable Buys
Small-Business Sentiment Touches Year High in July
Asian Shares Gain on Talk of OPEC Meeting
RBI’s Rajan Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged in Last Policy Meeting
Ex-Im Bank Scouts Out Future Export-Financing Deals
Stech’s Take: How Weather Woes Hurt Companies
Stech’s Take: How Weather Woes Hurt Companies
Market direction: Neutral