Date: 2014-10-27 00:00:00
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MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - October 26
MIDEAST STOCKS-Global backdrop positive, but SABIC earnings miss forecast
UPDATE 1-Jordan's Housing Bank nine-month profit up 14.5 pct
Raise UK interest rates now, says Bank of England policymaker
REG-KBC Group : KBC exceeds ECB's asset quality review and stress test thresholds and maintains strong buffer
BRIEF-ECB tests find 855 mln euro shortfall at Ireland's PTSB
UK's Lloyds Banking Group narrowly passes EBA stress test
BRIEF-Irish fin min says PTSB to raise capital in H1 2015
BRIEF-Piraeus Bank capital shortfall wiped out by restructuring
REG-Danske Bank PLC : Danske Bank Plc performs well in stress test, exceeding ECB thresholds
BRIEF-Greece's National Bank fails ECB stress test
BRIEF-French biggest banks pass ECB tests
REG-Dexia :Conclusions of the comprehensive assessment by the European Central Bank
Monte Paschi among 4 Italy banks short of capital after ECB tests
Monte Paschi has 2.1 billion euro shortfall after EU stress test: Bank of Italy
Hong Kong exchange CEO says stock link-up still awaiting green light
REUTERS SUMMIT-As oil price slides, Gulf's private business may benefit
As oil price slides, Gulf's private business may benefit
The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV passes European Central Bank Comprehensive Assessment Exercise
Commerzbank assets take 1.5 bln euro hit at end-2013 in ECB test
Equivio and Nuix Announce Technology Integration and Partnership
Commerzbank assets take 1.5 billion euro hit at end-2013 in ECB test
ECB stress test results will ensure credit supply - Constancio
UPDATE 1-Slovenia's NLB, NKBM to cover capital shortfall from profits
Exclusive: Salesforce to make big push into healthcare industry
ECB stress test results will ensure credit supply: Constancio
Monte Paschi has hired advisers for capital options-source
SEB results from ECB and EBA asset quality review and stress tests
UPDATE 2-Indonesia president appoints technocrats to top economic posts
Developer Vanke's margins shrink as China property slump deepens
ECB worried about euro zone's lack of real growth - Constancio
ECB worried about euro zone's lack of real growth: Constancio
REG-COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF RCI BANQUE BALANCE SHEETS, ECB ACKNOWLEDGES THE FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF RCI BANQUE
REG-Banco Comercial PortuguÃªs, S.A., informs about Bank Millennium Poland results in the first nine months of 2014
REG-Banco Comercial PortuguÃªs, S.A., informs about anticipation of the earnings presentation for the 3rd quarter 2014
BRIEF-PTSB sees residual capital shortfall at about 125 mln eur
REG-Banco Comercial PortuguÃªs, S.A., informs about earnings release as at 30 September 2014
REG-Banco Comercial PortuguÃªs, S.A., informs about consolidated earnings presentation as at 30 September 2014
Dutch banks asset value lowered by 3.8 bln, no cash requirements
RPT-UPDATE 2-Indonesia president appoints technocrats to top economic posts
PRESS DIGEST-SUNDAY BRITISH BUSINESS - OCTOBER 26
Factbox: Twenty-five banks fail Europe's 'stress test'
GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-Federal Reserve to take away the punch bowl
UPDATE 1-Ireland's PTSB plans capital raise after stress test fail
Federal Reserve to take away the punch bowl
UPDATE 1-Dutch banks asset value lowered by 3.8 bln, no cash requirements
Dutch banks asset value lowered by 3.8 billion, no cash requirements
SupermicroÂ® Exhibits New X10 6U 28x DP E5-2600 v3 MicroBlade and 1U 3x GPU SuperServerÂ® for Exploration Geophysics at SEG 2014
MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets recover further, Saudi up despite SABIC's Q3 miss
REG-Groupe BPCE : The ECB stress tests confirm the financial strength of Groupe BPCE
UPDATE 1-Portugal's BCP fails ECB test, says no need to raise capital
Monte Paschi looking at strategic options after failing ECB tests
Cyprus says bank results can expedite lifting of capital controls
Investors welcome Europe's bank tests as step in right direction
REFILE-Investors welcome Europe's bank tests as step in right direction
UPDATE 1-Cyprus says bank results could expedite end of capital controls
UPDATE 1-German banks fare better than expected in ECB test
Cyprus says bank results could expedite end of capital controls
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Look to energy names for global demand clues
Comprehensive Assessment Shows Robust European Banking Sector
UPDATE 2-Monte Paschi has biggest capital gap in ECB tests, may seek merger
Monte Paschi has biggest capital gap in ECB tests, may seek merger 
Energy stocks attractive after steep sell-off: Barron's
INTERVIEW-Olympics-FIS president warns FIFA over clash with 2022 Winter Games
Bull: Early redemption of bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares (OCEANEs) due January 1st, 2033
Eastern Europe in focus amid bank test failures and extra losses
Eastern Europe in focus amid bank test failures and extra losses 
Oil's slide a blow, not a boon to Asian refiners
Novartis announces divestiture of influenza vaccines business to CSL for USD 275 million
REG-Novartis announces divestiture of influenza vaccines business to CSL for USD 275 million
Gunvor, once top Russian oil trader, seeks to divest from country
UPDATE 1-Gunvor, once top Russian oil trader, seeks to divest from country
Australia shares seen making modest gains ahead of Fed speech
China's overseas investment schemes set to freshen offshore yuan pool
China's overseas investment schemes set to freshen offshore yuan pool
London's finance firms hiring more female, overseas staff -study
DIARY - Top Economic Events to Nov 6
DIARY - Emerging Markets Economic Events to Nov 6
FOREX-Euro comes safely through ECB stress test
London's finance firms hiring more female, overseas staff: study
South Korea risks economic own goal as stimulus fuels debt binge
South Korea risks economic own goal as stimulus fuels debt binge
Goldman cuts WTI, Brent forecast by $15 for 2015
PRECIOUS-Gold slips for 4th day as stronger equities curb safe-haven bids
COLUMN-LME Week rings the changes for the world of metals: Andy Home
RPT-REUTERS SUMMIT-China's overseas investment schemes set to freshen offshore yuan pool
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Oct 27
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Oct 27
REFILE-CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-Online financing, rising costs squeeze profits at China's midsize banks
Online financing, rising costs squeeze profits at China's midsize banks
RPT-Developer Vanke's margins shrink as China property slump deepens
China shares fall more than 1 pct on Hong Kong-Shanghai stock connect uncertainty
INDONESIA PRESS-Indosat plans to issue bonds worth $830.6 mln by Dec -Investor Daily
Australia shares rise on optimism over U.S., European economies
China's overseas investment schemes set to freshen offshore yuan pool
Nikkei advances on weaker yen; investors await earnings season
PRESS DIGEST - China - Oct 27
Investor Presentation Update
India Morning Call-Global Markets
Mexico's Carstens sees rapid decline in inflation next year
AT&T; to sell up to $1.5 bln of bonds in Taiwan
FOREX-Euro comes safely through ECB stress test, Aussie up
China to improve intelligence coordination in terror fight
Fujifilm says to buy U.S. vaccine maker as Ebola spreads
BRIEF-China's Black Peony to issue 850 mln yuan bonds
Breakingviews: HK-Shanghai disconnect disappoints on reform
Fujifilm says to buy U.S. vaccine maker as Ebola spreads
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - October 27T-Mobile Adds Subscribers, But Loss Deepens
Wall Street Reins In Bullish Calls on Oil
U.S. Imposes New Sugar Tariffs, but Pact May Negate Them
Corporate Watch: News Digest
The Big Number: 10%
Credits & Debits: News Digest
Regal Entertainment to Consider Options
Property Watch: News Digest
Judge Cuts Damages Takeda, Lilly to Pay in Actos Case
Rising U.S. Life Spans Spell Likely Pain for Pension Funds
DuPont’s R&D at Center of Activist Fight
SEC Splits on BofA Business Curbs
AutoZone Investigated in California for Waste Storage, Disposal
Wright Medical, Tornier to Combine
Kohl’s Warns on Earnings
Universal Health Services Revenue Up 11%
Cliffs Natural Resources Swings to Loss
Citizens Financial Profit Rises 31%
Higher Drug Sales Buoy Amgen Results
Receptos Reports Promising Results for Ulcerative Colitis Drug
Schwab to Launch Robo-Advisory Service
General Growth Profit Rises
Clock Ticks for Storied Italian Bank
Venezuela Asks For Revision of  Exxon Arbitration Award
Hartford Financial Core Profit Rises 15%
Oneok Partners to Buy Permian Basin Assets
Dollar Drops as Market Readies for Fed Message
Facebook’s Friends Reassess Trends
Brazil’s Currency, Shares Plummet
Tesla Unveils New Lease Plan
Oil Sands Group Commits to Cutting Environmental Impact
BoE’s Shafik Says Fixing Markets ‘Essential’ to Restoring Trust
2014 vs. 2012: Two Portraits of Voters
Deutsche Börse Names Carsten Kengeter as CEO Successor
Cocoa Prices Drop
Deutsche Börse Profit More Than Doubles
Gold Eases Ahead of Fed Meeting
Nickel Near Eight-Month Low
IATA Seeks Air Security Revamp
Isolated Errors in EU Bank Tests
For Spain’s Banks, a Bigger Test Is Ahead
Coffee Prices Soar at Online Auctions
Recalls to Affect Auto Makers’ Profit Sharing
France Approves Numericable’s Acquisition of SFR
BayernLB Ex-CEO Found Guilty of Bribery
BHP to Sell Fayetteville Shale Gas Assets
European Bank Stress Tests Make ‘CoCo’ Bonds Sweeter
Europe Stocks Sag
Valeant Hints at Higher Allergan Bid
Investors Sour Further on Italy
Regulators Investigate Chrysler for Delaying Repairs on Truck Recalls
Kuwait Asks Chevron to Move Offices Out of Town in Neutral Zone
Hindustan Unilever Shares Slide Amid Sluggish Sales
Chiquita Agrees to Sale
Pending Home Sales Post Small Gain
Voices: Bruce Elfenbein, on Long-Term Care Insurance Alternatives
ECB Bought €1.7 Billion Covered Bonds Last Week
Merrill Lynch Units Fined $6 Million in Finra Settlement
A Client’s Struggle to Grasp Financial Concepts
CSL to Buy Novartis Influenza-Vaccine Unit for $275 Million
TNT Express Slumps to Loss
Saab Seals $5.44 Billion Jet Deal
Pfizer Ends Pact to Develop Remoxy
Seagate Technology Revenue Up 9%
Generics Again Hurt Merck Sales
Monte dei Paschi’s Stress-Test Failure Opens Door to Merger or Sale
ECB Says Most of Europe’s Banks Are Healthy
Gunvor Group Looks to Sell Its Russian Assets
Low Oil Prices Lure China Into Market
German Business Confidence Falters
Flybe in Talks to Take Over Regional Flights
Huntsman Posts Higher Earnings
eDreams Partially Settles Price Dispute
Malaysia Fund Eyes Port Deal
Eurozone Lending Stays Sluggish
Troubles in China Rattle Foreign Banks
Market direction: Rise