Date: 2016-06-01 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 210.56, high: 210.69, low: 209.18, close: 209.84, volume: 109879400, daily change: -0.0019
News headlines:
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - May 31
BRIEF-Shenghua Entertainment Communication to pay 2015 dividend on Aug. 2
China shares jump on rising foreign interest; Hong Kong benefits
BRIEF-Gazprombank Q1 net result turns to profit of RUB 8.73 billion
UPDATE 1-India's Sun Pharma forecasts annual sales below estimates, shares fall
BRIEF-Dale Capital reports FY group loss from continued operation of $89,445
Goldman Sachs raises odds of China share inclusion in MSCI indexes to 70 pct
Dismay in oil Twitterverse upon popular U.S. crude trader's exit
Foreign fund inflows into China stocks jump as MSCI decision looms
Goldman Sachs raises odds of China share inclusion in MSCI indexes to 70 percent
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen steady at open
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on May 31
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen steady at open
Proxy firm backs Oil Search takeover of InterOil
Hong Kong home prices tick up in April but still down 5.6 pct on-year
Proxy firm backs Oil Search takeover of InterOil
BRIEF-Foxsemicon Integrated Technology to pay 2015 dividend on July 13
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 31
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday
BRIEF-Wuhan East Lake High Technology Group to provide 976 mln yuan loan guarantee for unit
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 31
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - May 31
BRIEF-Neo Technical System announces exercise of 1st bonds with warrants
BRIEF-SIGFOX and Atari announce partnership
BRIEF-Brain sees EBIT break-even in 2017/18
BRIEF-Tokyo Reit sells trusted beneficial rights of property for 5,010 million yen
BRIEF-Ichigo forms business alliance with Es-con Japan
BRIEF-AvangardCo Investments Public Q1 net loss narrows to $4.0 million
BRIEF-Aeon Reit Investment completes acquiring real estate at 6.41 bln yen
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 31
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf bourses poised to end the month with losses
European Factors to Watch-Equity futures edge higher
BRIEF-COMPTA turns to net loss of 19,600 euros in Q1
BRIEF-FinTech Global buys property for 600 million yen
BRIEF-Monitise says talks regarding possible disposal of content business now ceased
Petra Diamonds says finance director to step down, names CFO
JGBs flat, underpinned by solid demand at 2-year sale
German stocks - Factors to watch on May 31
BRIEF-Tsukada Global Holdings unit to invest in BT KALAKAUA
BRIEF-First Quantum says completed new term loan and revolving credit facility
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares firm but set for near 2 pct monthly loss
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 31
BRIEF-Daisui to offer off-floor distribution of 150,000 shares
S.Korean stocks end at 4-wk high, finish May slightly weaker
BRIEF-Nomura Real Estate Master Fund to sign commitment line of 40 bln yen
Fed fears force investors out of Asia
BRIEF-Credit Bank of Moscow Q1 profit for the period up at RUB 1.66 billion
BRIEF-Nexyz.Group buys 228,600 shares back for 175.5 mln yen
BRIEF-Himiko to delist from Tokyo Stock Exchange as a result of takeover bid by Japan-based company
Australia shares end down on lack of direction from U.S. markets
PRECIOUS-Gold inches up but heading for biggest monthly decline in six
BRIEF-Volksbank Voralberg e Gen swings to FY 2015 net loss of EUR 9.246 mln
BRIEF- Shanxi C&Y; Pharmaceutical Group to invest 7 mln yuan to set up unit
BRIEF-Kyland Technology says China Development Fund to invest 45 mln yuan in its unit
BRIEF-Pietro to issue new shares through public offering and private placement
BRIEF-Shenzhen Mindata Holding to invest 170 mln yuan in Shenzhen technology firm for 15 pct stake
South Africa's rand steadies as traders await crucial data
Chinaâs sports deals hit the hogwash jackpot
BRIEF-Youji to offer off-floor distribution of 280,000 shares
BRIEF-Yoshicon completes repurchasing 79,200 shares
BRIEF-ExeoTech Invest Q1 EBITDA loss widens to SEK 2.5 million
European shares set for best month since October
China stocks close up, investors eye mainland MSCI inclusion
Concern over China insurance rules ahead of talks with U.S.
BRIEF-WSE resumes trading of West Real Estate as of May 31
BRIEF-Egypt's SODIC posts decline in Q1 net profit to 54.655 mln Egyptian pounds
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
Concern over China insurance rules ahead of talks with U.S.
BRIEF-Teamax Smart City Technology to sell units stakes for 64.8 mln yuan
BRIEF-Digital Magics launches Yoagents platform
BRIEF-Haiwan International Development appoints Chen Yingjun as head of finance and accounting
China QFII quota rises to $81.10 bln at end-May - FX regulator
AIA, Prudential, others weigh bids for Thai SCB's insurance unit stake-sources
BRIEF-Jazz Pharmaceuticals to acquire Celator Pharmaceuticals for $30.25 per share
BRIEF-3I Group says invests 181 mln euro in Schlemmer
BRIEF-Compucase Enterprise to pay 2015 dividend on Aug. 16
FOREX-Dollar heads for best month in 6 on rate hike expectations
UPDATE 3-China's HNA to buy Virgin Australia stake as Air New Zealand looks to exit
China's HNA to buy Virgin Australia stake as Air New Zealand looks to exit
BRIEF-Wuhu Shunrong Sanqi Interactive Entertainment Network Technology to pay 2015 dividend on June 6
BRIEF-Cube System to repurchase 600,000 shares for 400 mln yen
BRIEF-Cube System to buy back 600,000 shares for 400 mln yen
China Resources Land issues first panda bond by a property firm
European stock markets slip but stay set for third month of gains
AIA, Prudential, others weigh bids for Thai SCB's insurance unit stake - sources
BRIEF-Inflexion secures commitments of 250mln stg for each Inflexion Enterprise and Supplement Fund IV
BRIEF-Beijing Kunlun Tech to issue up to 960 mln yuan commercial paper
Bank of Italy chief warns Italy's debt may not fall this year
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE: Market picks up as U.S. returns from holiday
India looking at "significant" stressed-assets fund - junior fin min
UPDATE 1-China steel, iron ore futures post worst month on record; agriculture firmer
China to "pressure" U.S. on maritime issues, paper says
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares set for monthly gains, dollar buoyed by Fed outlook
BRIEF-Harakosan cancels business alliance with FinTech Global
Britain's FTSE index edges lower as miners slip
BRIEF-Hubei Jiuzhiyang Infrared System's share trade to debut on June 2
BRIEF-Jiangsu Dagang plans industry buyout fund worth 5 bln yuan with partners
Hong Kong April yuan deposits fall to lowest since August 2013
BRIEF-New Huadu Supercenter to sell entire 19.5 pct stake in real estate company at 780.2 mln yuan
BRIEF-China Nepstar Chain Drugstore reports Q1 earnings per share $0.01
Fed rate hike would impact Russia less than other emerging markets - Russian c.bank
BRIEF-bmp Holding Q1 revenue up at 4.25 mln euros
BRIEF-Asia Growth Capital to change its name into Daikokuya Holdings Co.,Ltd. since Aug. 1
BRIEF-YY Inc Q1 earnings per ADS RMB3.65
BRIEF-Towerjazz announces completion of non-convertible unsecured bonds institutional tender
BRIEF-Uniqure Q1 loss per share EUR0.83
Hong Kong Exchange Fund assets at HK$3.5 trln end-April - HKMA
BRIEF-Cairn Capital and CPPIB enter into agreement with Globalworth Real Estate
BRIEF-Red Eagle Mining Corp quarterly loss per share $0.00
Indian shares edge down, but head for third straight monthly gain
BRIEF-Zalando will invest profits in coming years in growth
BRIEF-Moody's says negative outlook on China's banking system driven by challenging operating environment
BRIEF-Eagle graphite inc appoints Alan Grujic as interim CFO
TABLE-Tosei Reit Investment -6 MTH forecast
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-Japan to lend $4.2 bln to Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka fin min
BRIEF-Wuhan DDMC Culture to invest 100 mln yuan to set up sports development firm
Yuan posts 2nd biggest monthly fall as Fed rate view heats up dollar
Hong Kong's drawndown mortgage loans fall 30.9 pct in April vs March
UPDATE 1-San Miguel: PLDT-Globe deal enough to recoup telecoms investment
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong home prices tick up in April but still down 5.6 pct on-year
BRIEF-Apex Biotechnology says 2015 dividend record date June 30
BRIEF-Tibet Galaxy Science & Technology scraps asset restructuring plan
Malaysia's April broad money up 1.5 pct on year - c.bank
Fitch: India Bank Credit Profiles at Risk Under Heavy Losses
Deutsche Boerse could be target if LSE merger fails - D.Boerse CEO
Fed fears force investors out of Asia
UPDATE 1-India looks to launch stressed-debt fund, minister says
Egyptian pound stable at Tuesday's auction and on black market
India starts talks on new potash import contracts -industry officials
Scotiabank profit higher on Canada, international strength
UPDATE 1-Russian c.bank: Fed rate hike would impact Russia less than other EMs
CORRECTED-SE Asia Stocks-Cautious ahead of U.S. econ data, Yellen's speech next week
SE Asia Stocks-Flat to lower ahead of U.S. economic data
Indian shares edge down, still end May as Asia's best
BRIEF-China Yuchai International announces management change
BRIEF-Marvipol management proposes FY 2015 dividend of 0.11 zloty/shr
UPDATE 1-Japan to lend Sri Lanka $4.2 bln to help shore up forex reserves
BRIEF-Bank of Nova Scotia reports Q2 earnings of C$1.23 per share
CEE MARKETS-Polish short-term bonds ease ahead of inflation data
UPDATE 1-China's stocks post biggest rise in 3 months on expected MSCI inclusion
BRIEF-WP AG: Cross Industries will own 4,991,832 shares of WP AG
BRIEF-Atkore sees IPO of 12 mln shares to be priced between $20-$22/shr
CORRECTED-BRIEF-Bank Of Nova Scotia Q2 earnings per share C$1.23
Fitch: Hong Kong Banks Can Withstand Severe Shocks, Test Shows
China's stocks post biggest rise in 3 months on expected MSCI inclusion
BRIEF-E-Commerce China Dangdang agrees to be taken private for US$556 mln
BRIEF-Genovate Biotechnology to pay 2015 dividend on Aug. 5
BRIEF-Too early to say if Pernod FY 16/17 China sales to pick up-Asia boss
BRIEF-Cobalt International Energy appoints Timothy Cutt as CEO
Microsoft CEO visiting China as anti-trust probe nears third year
Lab stocks Quest, LabCorp shine as testing outlook brightens
RPT-Dismay in oil Twitterverse upon popular U.S. crude trader's exit
BRIEF-Eastern Gold Jade plans buyout fund worth 2 bln yuan with partners
Microsoft CEO visiting China as anti-trust probe nears third year
UPDATE 1-Euro zone yields rise as deflation reprieve signals ECB rethink
Modest inflation, improved lending give ECB breathing space
BRIEF-Stock levels in China "close to normal level"-Pernod Asia CEO
UPDATE 1-China to "pressure" U.S. on maritime issues, paper says
Turkish banks' Jan-April net profit 10.97 bln lira-banking watchdog
China to 'pressure' U.S. on maritime issues, paper says
Q&A;: David Kappos on the 'mess' of Section 101 in patent law
BRIEF-ICBC's chairman resigns as he reached retirement age, unit plans financial holding company
Week Ahead in Energy and Environment: May 31, 2016
Week Ahead in Intellectual Property: May 31, 2016
Britain's FTSE index set to post fourth consecutive month of gains
Week Ahead in Products Liability: May 31, 2016
Week Ahead in Consumer Banking: May 31, 2016
FOREX-Dollar heads for best month in six on rate hike expectations
Week Ahead in Bankruptcy: May 31, 2016
BRIEF-Strategic Investments starts new share repurchase program
Shareholders and unsecured creditors slam Horsehead's disclosure
BRIEF-Fitch says India bank credit profiles at risk under heavy losses
KfW swamped with interest for negative-yielding five-year bond
US STOCKS-Futures flat as rate hike expectations firm
Turkish central bank to maintain tight monetary policy stance, remains cautious on inflation
CANADA STOCKS-Futures slightly higher ahead of GDP data
BRIEF-Magal Security Systems says Q1 revenue rose 7.2 pct to $12.6 mln
BRIEF-Pioneering Technology Qtrly loss per share $0.00
Saudi's Bank Al Jazira prices 2 bln riyal capital-boosting sukuk -source
REUTERS SUMMIT-Budapest bourse says central bank could sell its stake in 5 years
BRIEF-Cloud security innovator Avanan names Steven Toole chief marketing officer
BRIEF-Shareholders resolve to rematerialise Epigon's shares
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares set for monthly gains, dollar's rally stalls
Once bitten, twice shy: Investors seek protection in Bund options
MOVES-Bank of America names Regulla co-head investment banking Germany
MOVES-Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ names new CEO for EMEA
BRIEF-Guangdong Zhengye Technology's shares to resume trade on June 1
BRIEF-Shenzhen Sunline Tech to unload stake in China Union Loyalty
TABLE-UAE April inflation rises to 1.6 pct
UPDATE 3-Rocket Internet's sales growth slows as seeks to stem losses
Fed, China fears force investors to check out of Asia
BRIEF-Jiangsu bicon pharmaceutical says it plans to issue up to 2 bln yuan commercial paper
BRIEF-China United Network Communications' unit gets regulatory approval for bonds issue
BRIEF-Evli Bank to buy Evli Alexander Management for EUR 6.6 mln
UPDATE 1-Gazprom sees no need for Europe price war, no U.S. LNG threat
BRIEF-Shanghai Oriental Pearl Media's controlling shareholder plans virtual reality JV
BRIEF-CareDx and QIAGEN enter into commercial collaboration
Iran minister says U.S. must assure banks trade is allowed
BRIEF-Innovium raises over $50 mln in funding
BRIEF-India cenbank says FIIs/RFPIs can invest up to 62 pct under PIS in Axis Bank
Russia's NLMK hires organisers for dollar-denominated Eurobond - source
U.S. TIPS breakeven rates steady after April PCE data
BRIEF-Dynasty Mining says engaged financial advisor to assist in strategic review
Greece, lenders at odds over loose ends in reform programme
Negative talk about whether negative rates really work on the rise
BRIEF-Sino-Global says enters strategic partnership with Shandong Hi-speed TEU Logistics
BRIEF-American Superconductor reports Q4 loss per share $0.25
UPDATE 1-German minister says shouldn't discuss 'fantasy proposals' for Brexit scenario
Deutsche Bank may resolve some large litigation issues in summer -CEO
India's economic growth surges in March quarter
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher on robust consumer spending data
BRIEF-Scotiabank expects 4-5 pct cut in branches in next 2 years
MOVES-HSBC names ex-UBS banker as chief operating officer of investment bank
CANADA STOCKS-TSX set for higher open after GDP data
BRIEF-Singulus Technologies implements capital reduction
BRIEF-Platinum Equity to buy Electro Rent
Vista Equity Partners to buy Marketo for $1.79 bln
BRIEF-Tuscany Energy qtrly loss per share $0.10
Valeant's former CEO may remain as consultant through 2017
BRIEF-Vista Equity Partners to buy Marketo for $1.79 bln
BRIEF-Real Holding i Sverige Q1 operating loss widens to SEK 3.5 million
BRIEF-Tsakos Energy Navigation Q1 earnings per share $0.25
UPDATE 1-Vista Equity Partners to buy Marketo for $1.79 bln
Mozambique currency hits record low on default fears
UPDATE 2-Canada Q1 economic pick-up disappoints, weakness seen ahead
BRIEF-Lingo Media qtrly earnings per share $0.00
UPDATE 3-Scotiabank misses estimates as energy loans turn sour
BRIEF-Moody's says Ukraine's banking system outlook changed to stable from negative
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens after Canada's GDP data disappoints
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher on strong spending data
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises as higher oil supports energy stocks
Vista Equity Partners to buy Marketo for $1.79 billion
BRIEF-ElringKlinger expects FY 2016 EBIT between EUR 160-170 mln
MOVES-HSBC hires UBS's Cronje as investment bank COO
BRIEF-Valeant's former CEO may remain as consultant through 2017
Fitch Publishes Presentation On Belarusian Banking Sector
MIDEAST STOCKS-Bourse indexes diverge but end the month at a loss
US STOCKS-Wall St edges up as spending data firms rate hike view
BRIEF-Nvest Financial Hldgs sees fy HEPS up 16.8 pct
Pernod says too early to predict China sales rebound
BRIEF-Nordicom: exclusive agreement with Kvalitena as potential investor
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Ex-Barclays banker arrested in U.S. on insider trading charges
BRIEF-UK's CMA to look into Leidos Holdings, Lockheed Martin deal
BRIEF-Allergan acknowledges Carl Icahn investment - CNBC
Algeria dinar's fall hits finances, but may bring reserves benefits
UPDATE 1-Dismay in oil Twitterverse upon popular U.S. crude trader's exit
MOVES-Citi appoints Morgan McKenney cash management head in TTS business
Institutional investors see blockchain potential, yet to commit: survey
CEE MARKETS-Bonds ease on Fed hike expectation, Polish CPI
MOVES- HSBC, Citi, BofA, Deutsche Bank, MUFG, Santander
ICBC setting up $1.1 bln Europe fund to tap new overseas markets
CORRECTED-MOVES-Cree retires from Deutsche Bank's SSA business
Britain's FTSE index set to post fourth consecutive month of gains
BRIEF-Cadbury Nigeria says FY pretax profit 1.58 bln naira vs 2.39 bln naira a year ago
Czech Moneta aims for revenue growth within 3 years after IPO
Fidelity Contrafund cuts Chipotle stake by 21 percent
UPDATE 2-Surging growth helps India retain fastest growing economy tag
UPDATE 2-Bank of Italy calls for state intervention in bank crises
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises to 9-month high as commodities rally
TREASURIES-U.S. debt yields rise broadly after strong consumer spending data
BlackRock lowers outlook for U.S., European stocks
BRIEF-NVest Financial Holdings FY rev up 88 pct
YOUR MONEY-Couples get separation anxiety over financial planners
EMERGING MARKETS-Colombia peso weakens after cenbank back off intervention
UPDATE 1-Greece's Alpha Bank on profitable path as bad debt provisions fall
BRIEF-Crookes Brothers full-year headline earnings rise 37 pct
BRIEF-NBG Pangaea Real Estate Investment NAV per share on March 31 at EUR 4.74
Couples get separation anxiety over financial planners
UPDATE 2-Carl Icahn acquires 'large position' in Allergan, backs CEO
UPDATE 1-Sterling slides after polls show "Out" camp moving ahead
BRIEF-Sovereign Food Investments FY HEPS up 5 pct
Telecoms CEOs call for pro-investment reforms from the EU
Nigeria's Q1 trade account turns negative as oil prices fall
UPDATE 1-Fidelity Contrafund cuts Chipotle stake by 21 percent
Fidelity Contrafund cuts Chipotle stake by 21 percent
BRIEF-Olainfarm AS Q1 net profit shrinks 52% to EUR 3.1 million
US STOCKS-Dow and S&P; edge lower; health stocks prop up Nasdaq
BRIEF-Vet'Affaires to resume trading on June 1
GLOBAL MARKETS-Treasury yields rise on spending data, dollar gains
Deutsche Bank CEO says high profits now trigger 'red flags'
BRIEF-Pixel Holding becomes majority shareholder of Tessi
UPDATE 1-South Africa's rand recovers, helped by higher commodity prices
UPDATE 2-German yields fall as Brexit jitters lift demand for safe-haven bonds
UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi's ADFG, Al Mal Capital and Arqaam among Shuaa Capital bidders -sources
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank CEO says high profits now trigger 'red flags'
Deutsche Bank CEO says high profits now trigger 'red flags'
WRAPUP 2-U.S. consumer spending increase strongest in over six years
BRIEF-Icade issues 750 million euro bond
U.S. consumer spending increase strongest in over six years
UPDATE 2-Deutsche Boerse could become target if LSE deal fails -CEO
UPDATE 1-Greece, lenders at odds over loose ends in reform programme
CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar mostly flat as data fails to boost Fed rate hike bets
UPDATE 2-Medtronic gives cautious outlook, shares dip
Medtronic gives cautious outlook, shares dip
HSBC cutting 'dozens' of senior jobs in investment bank - sources
Bitcoin hits two-year high as yuan worries drive Chinese demand
BRIEF-Ito En Ltd's sales apparently grew 8% to around 465 billion yen for the year ended April 30 - Nikkei
US STOCKS-Wall Street lower as consumer stocks slip
BRIEF-Elbit Imaging Q1 consolidated revenues and gains rose to $26 mln
BRIEF-Hercules Offshore enters confidentiality agreements with certain holders of co's first lien indebtedness
Dismay in oil Twitterverse upon popular U.S. crude trader's exit
Russia-led economic bloc seeks trade deal with China
Jefferies hires two restructuring investment bankers
Goldman's Cohn defends bank's trading business amid revenue slump
Microsoft CEO visiting China
Financials and healthcare best bets for investors- Martiak
UPDATE 1-In rare compromise, Nigerian emerges as frontrunner for OPEC boss
In rare compromise, Nigerian emerges as frontrunner for OPEC boss
US STOCKS-Wall St falls as consumer, energy shares drag
PRECIOUS-Gold gains ground but still set for biggest decline in 6 months
Argentina's Cablevision mandates on new US dollar bond
UPDATE 1-Goldman's Cohn defends bank's trading business amid revenue slump
Goldman's Cohn defends bank's trading business amid revenue slump
UniCredit investors losing patience over hunt for new CEO - sources
BRIEF-Scotiabank CFO says higher energy loan losses may continue into 2017
FOREX-Dollar gains vs pound, euro as Brexit fears rise
BRIEF-RGM Capital LLC reports 9.64 percent stake in Sciquest as of May 30, 2016 - SEC filing
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks fall on economic worries, dollar firms
First Mortgage Corp, executives agree to settle SEC fraud charges
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St flat as energy offsets utilities' gain
BRIEF-Indigo Books And Music reports Q4 net loss per share $0.51
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as financial stocks retreat
Study finds auto executives cooling toward acquisitions
BRIEF-First Republic Bank announces stock offering
TREASURIES-U.S. debt yields ease as equities fall
BRIEF-Quanex Building Products posts quarterly EPS of $0.11
BRIEF-Starbucks CEO on CNBC - Overstatement to say U.S. is heading to a recession
Wealth Management News - May 31
BRIEF-Innocoll holdings qtrly loss per share $0.97
US STOCKS-Wall St ends May with whimper as energy shares slump
BRIEF-Lorne Park Capital Partners appoints new CFO
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks fall on economic worries, dollar firms
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Bradesco stock slumps as CEO Trabuco accused in Brazil tax probe
BRIEF-Colliers International raises semi-annual dividend
U.S. stocks fall on economic worries, dollar firms
UPDATE 1-Veneto Banca sets IPO price with rescue fund's backstop
MOVES-Goldman CMBS banker Strain leaves firm
EMERGING MARKETS-Colombia peso weakens after cenbank backs off intervention
First Mortgage, executives to settle SEC fraud charges
UPDATE 1-First Mortgage, executives to settle SEC fraud charges
First Mortgage, executives to settle SEC fraud charges
BRIEF-Wolfden closes $357,500 non-brokered flow-through private placement
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as Canada's GDP data disappoints, oil falls
Softbank to sell $7.9 billion of Alibaba shares
BRIEF-CBS says shareholders reject proposal for greenhouse gas emission goals
Bank of America targets wealthiest clients with more advisers
REUTERS AMERICA NEWS PLAN FOR TUESDAY MAY 31/WEDNESDAY JUNE 1
Bank of America targets wealthiest clients with more advisers
UPDATE 1-Barrick Gold reaches $140 mln accord in U.S. investor lawsuit
BRIEF-Playboy Enterprises says Ben Kohn appointed interim CEO
CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns lower as financials fall; ends month 0.8 pct higher
The scourge of illegal gold mining
BRIEF-Eagle point credit company says announces offering of unsecured notes
BRIEF-Stieven Capital Advisors L.P reports 7.69 pct passive stake in First Internet Bancorp, as of May 23, 2016
BRIEF-Jeffrey L Feinberg reports 8.18 pct passive stake in Aqua Metals Inc, as of May 20, 2016
BRIEF-S&P-Jazz; Pharmaceuticals Plc ratings affirmed on Celator acquisition plan outlook stable
BRIEF-Forbes Energy Services hires advisors to explore strategic alternatives related to its capital structure
MEDIA-ECB's Nowotny sees no alternative to expansive policy -Die Presse
Viacom CEO, board face tough fight against Redstone - experts
Chinese investors eye property, airport and a lead mine in Bulgaria
Viacom CEO, board face tough fight against Redstone - experts
Bulgaria targets 20 percent rise in FDI this year to $2.1 billion: inward investment agency
Viacom CEO, board face tough fight against Redstone: experts
BRIEF-Nyx Gaming Group acquires Betdigital
BRIEF-China Finance Online says its Q1 revenue rose 124.2 pct to $30.7 mln
BRIEF-Morningstar Inc acquires InvestSoft Technology
Wall St. ends May with whimper as energy shares slump
China's banks ramp up compliance as global push hits snags
Bosses warn of Brexit impact, CBI survey shows outlook slipping
S.Korea May house prices rise at slowest pace in a year -Kookmin Bank
BRIEF-Pfizer prices $5.0 billion debt offering
BRIEF-Hanesbrands sees FY GAAP earnings per share $1.51 to $1.57
BRIEF-HP joins Coca-Cola, Microsoft in declining to donate to Republican National Convention-NYT
BRIEF-Northern Frontier Corp announces extension of waiver of financial covenants
China futures exchange says hedging activity caused flash crash
DIARY-Top Economic Events to June 15
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to June 10
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - June 1
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - June 1
FOREX-Dollar steps back from 2-month high, sterling fragile
Mixed results for hedge funds Greenlight, Third Point, Jana in May
UPDATE 1-Mixed results for hedge funds Greenlight, Third Point, Jana in May
Mixed results for hedge funds Greenlight, Third Point, Jana in May
Oil prices fall on rising Middle East output, China demand concerns
Japan business spending points to upward GDP revision but profits tumble
MEDIA-China likely to increase fiscal support, gov't leverage  in 2nd half-China Securities Journal
Fitch: Chinese Life Insurers Make Riskier Bets as Revenue Jumps
Asian traders unload floating gasoline as market flips
BRIEF-Fitch - Chinese life insurers make riskier bets as revenue jumps
BRIEF-Tesla announces deferral of changes to UK credit facility
REFILE-PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains as dollar, Asian stocks weaken
BRIEF-Youji completes off-floor distribution of shares
BRIEF-WIZIT to establish joint venture in China
BRIEF-SHIFT establishes SHIFT SECURITY
China stocks mixed at open after Tuesday rally
CORRECTED-Mexico cenbank to weigh Fed move at its June policy meeting -Carstens
Australia economy outpaces global peers, rates seen on hold
UPDATE 1-Mexico cenbank to weigh Fed decision at its June policy meeting -Carstens
China factory slowdown worsens in May, hopes for quick recovery fade - Caixin PMI
BRIEF-Future Venture Capital establishes new fund
BRIEF-Zhejiang Starry Pharmaceutical to invest 18 mln yuan to set up JV with partners
Fitch Rates China State Construction Engineering Corp.'s Proposed USD Bonds 'A(EXP)'
Study finds auto executives cooling toward acquisitions
Nikkei falls as strong yen triggers profit-taking
BRIEF-Jiangsu Pacific Precision Forging says 2015 dividend payment date
Fitch: Wanda's Privatisation Plan Has No Immediate Rating Impact
BRIEF-Jinzi Ham to buy 10 percent stake in Zhejiang new energy firm
BRIEF-Hua Yuan Property says 2015 dividend payment date
BRIEF-Anhui Sun-Create Electronics says 2015 dividend payment date
BRIEF-China World Trade Center says 2015 dividend payment date
BRIEF-Amazon CEO says "Alexa could be the "search engine" of the future"-Recode
Mexico cenbank to weigh Fed decision at its June policy meeting - Carstens
China says there was no foreign currency hurdle in Zoomlion's bid for Terex
Australia, New Zealand shares ease on weakness in banks, miners
BRIEF-Amazon CEO says a billionaire should not be able to fund lawsuit to "kill Gawker"-Recode conf
Taiwan stocks hit more than 1-month high; weak manufacturing may erode gains
China factory activity expands again in May but at tepid pace - official PMI
COLUMN-Coal industry shouldn't get carried away with new-found optimism: Russell
BRIEF-Melco Holdings updates share repurchase status
U.S. chipmaker AMD expected to return to operating profit in H2 - CEO
BRIEF-China Quanjude (Group) to pay 2015 dividend on June 8
BRIEF-Wintime Energy raises 4.9 bln yuan via private placementBOJ Board Member Sato: Combination of QE, Negative Rates Not Sustainable
Glencore to Close Australian Coal Mine
Fossil Fuels’ Unpopularity Leaves a Mark
Rio Tinto Upbeat on Lithium
Investors Are Betting on China Stocks Again
Las Vegas Sands Case Draws Scrutiny to Gambling Industry
NantHealth Shares Price at $14 Each in IPO
How Amazon Has Diversified
The Case for Letting Wall Street Flourish
NYC Is Set to Vote on Apartment Towers in Brooklyn Park
Group Attacks CFPB’s Cordray for Alleged Political Ambitions
Box’s Shares Fall on Billings
Roundup of Form D Regulatory Filings--June 1
May U.S. Auto Sales Slump
Bud Light Toasts Same-Sex Weddings in New Ad
Uber Raises $3.5B From Saudi Fund
Too Much Bank Regulation? WSJ Readers Give Mixed Reviews
FDIC: Banks’ First-Quarter Results ‘Mixed’
Obama Blasts Attempts to Roll Back Dodd-Frank
E. coli Outbreak May Be Tied to General Mills’ Flour, CDC Says
OPEC Members Revive Idea of Production Ceiling
Dollar Hits Two-Week Low Against Yen
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks End Near Flat
Gambler Billy Walters Pleads Not Guilty in Dean Foods Insider-Trading Case
Oil Prices Rebound on OPEC Hope
PayPal Isn’t a Bank, But It May Be the New Face of Banking
U.S. Stocks Near Break-Even
U.S. Crude-Oil Supplies Expected to Show Decrease in DOE Data
Empresas Polar Secures Dollars to  Resume Beer Operations
P&G Chief Adds Chairman Role
Burkle, Yucaipa Hit With Lawsuit in Fresh & Easy Bankruptcy
Bundesbank Official: Time to Break Old Habits
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Index Rose in May
Michael Kors Sales Rise; Investment Spending to Increase
Fed’s Beige Book: ‘Tight Labor Markets’ Are Pushing Up Wages
Natural Gas Rises on Expectations of Strong Demand, Weaker Supply
A Lesson From the U.S. National Bank Era
Quiz: Is It a Bank or Utility?
Hawaiian Airlines Looks to Add Additional Asian Destinations
Congress Launches Inquiry Into N.Y. Fed Handling of Cyberheist
Bombardier Hopes Deal With Delta Will Boost CSeries Jets
Corning Completes Swap to Exit Dow Corning
Why Banks’ Appetite for Jumbos Is Growing
Airbnb Releases Tool to Complain About Bad Neighbors
UniCredit Hit by Departure of Two Board Members
Lululemon Founder Criticizes Company’s Management
Court Denies Tilton’s Challenge to SEC Case
Bradesco Seeks to Hire Lawyers to Defend Executives
There’s Little Positive About Negative Rates
How Men Can Pay a High Price for Taking a Part-Time Job
LSE, Deutsche Börse to Cut Jobs After Merger
Airbus Sees Oil Stable at Around $60 Per Barrel for Several Years
Fed’s Yellen to Give Policy Report to Congress June 21-22
OPEC’s Rituals Changing as a New Guard Takes Over
GE Says Welland, Ontario, Is New Home for Wisconsin Plant
Funding Snapshot: Docupace Raises $16.5M
Germany Seeks Rival to Chinese Bid for Robot Maker
PopSugar’s Snapchat Audience Is Growing, But Ad Revenue Is an Open Question
Saudi Aramco Signs Maritime Yard Agreement
J.P. Morgan Expects Trading Activity to Rise In Upcoming Quarter
‘Robo’ Adviser Wealthfront Expands Into College Savings
Perry Ellis Appoints Enright as Chief Operating Officer
More Than 50 Computer Breaches Reportedly at Fed From 2011 to 2015
Boingo Reaches Deal With Ides to Add Three Directors
Banks’ Embrace of Jumbo Mortgages Means Fewer Loans for Blacks, Hispanics
Judge Raps Dell on Buyout
Lands’ End Swings to a Loss
Cracker Barrel’s Revenue, Profit Increase
U.S. Retail Sales Rose in May -- Redbook
Mobile Marketing Platform Vibes Gets $45M Corporate Investment
ECB’s Lautenschläger Criticizes Lack of Harmonized European Bank Rules
Dollar Down Against Yen, Euro
Chain-Store Sales Rise in Latest Week
Iran Faces Financial Hurdles for Airbus Orders
Virtual-Reality Company uSens Picks Up $20M
Web Audience-Measurement Startup Raises $16.1M Series B
Cognical Connects With $12.5M
Venture Investors in Celator Pharma Rewarded for Taking the Long View
China’s Xiaomi to Buy 1,500 Patents From Microsoft
Spredfast Raises $50M Series F
Schlesinger’s Take: After the Payday Crackdown—What?
Hilsenrath’s Take: This Looks a Little Like Helicopter Money
Schlesinger’s Take: After the Payday Crackdown—What?
Canada Looks to Plain Packaging for Cigarettes
Asian Markets Stumble Despite Positive Data From China, Australia
Visium Considers Sale Amid Insider-Trading Investigation
Ahold Posts Sharp Rise in Profit
Swiss Economy Expanded Slightly in First Quarter
OECD Cuts Growth Forecasts
China Injected Billions Into Financial Markets in May
French New Car Sales Rose In May
Australia’s Economic Growth Hits 3½-Year High on Exports
Yen’s Climb Paused in May
Las Vegas Sands to Settle Suit Filed by Former Macau CEO
Peru’s CPI Increased 0.21% in May from April
South Korea’s May Exports Down Unexpectedly for 17th Month
Ionic Security Grabs $45M From Amazon, Goldman Sachs
Market direction: Neutral