Date: 2015-02-09 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 206.56, high: 207.24, low: 204.92, close: 205.55, volume: 125672000, daily change: -0.0028
News headlines:
MIDEAST STOCKS-Stronger oil may support Gulf markets
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Alibaba's Ant Financial to buy 25 pct of India's One97
UPDATE 2-China's imports slump, capping dismal Jan trade performance
Alibaba's Ant Financial to buy 25 percent of India's One97
UPDATE 1-MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf mkts rise after oil rally; Dubai's DAMAC jumps
Echoes of the 1990s in Ukraine as financial crisis bites
G20-Spurring growth centre stage as finance chiefs meet in Istanbul
Santander plans retail-targeted bond sale
China's deepsea gas find holds over 100 bcm reserves - state media
China's imports slump, capping dismal January trade performance
Greek standoff with euro zone a risk to Britain's economy: finance minister
Qatari bank Al Khaliji seeks shareholder nod for $1.75 bln bond plan
Gulf institutional funds favour Japan, Asia, shun Europe - Pictet
Gulf institutional funds favor Japan, Asia, shun Europe - Pictet
Bumpy stock market leads to surprise drop in hedging with VIX options
Bumpy stock market leads to surprise drop in hedging with VIX options
INSIGHT-Growing U.S. hog herd, flat Chinese demand slams pork prices
G20 finance chiefs to focus on fewer growth priorities
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets rise after oil's rally
G20 finance chiefs to focus on fewer growth priorities
Growing U.S. hog herd, flat Chinese demand slams pork prices
Greek finance minister says euro will collapse if Greece exits
UPDATE 2-G20-Spurring growth centre stage as finance chiefs meet in Istanbul
Spurring growth center stage as finance chiefs meet in Istanbul
Currency-hedged ETFs in vogue as investors clamor for more
UPDATE 1-Greek finance minister says euro will collapse if Greece exits
Warren Buffet faces pressure for more disclosure-FT
Warren Buffet faces pressure for more disclosure: FT
U.S. scrutiny of Barclays and UBS widens forex trading probe -FT
U.S. scrutiny of Barclays and UBS widens forex trading probe: FT
Greek finance minister says euro will collapse if Greece exits
REFILE-Best party mood for oil traders since 2008 price crash
Best party mood for oil traders since 2008 price crash
RPT-UPDATE 1-Taiwan turns to Chinese shipper for help with port in disputed waters
Beyond the breach: cyberattacks force a defence strategy re-think
In Macau, casino titans join China reform wagon
India's economic growth seen rising through fog of data
Beyond the breach: cyberattacks force a defense strategy re-think
In Macau, casino titans join China reform wagon
Malaysia's CIMB says to close Australian investment banking ops
Australia shares set for cautious start, China worries weigh
UPDATE 1-Malaysia's CIMB to shut Australian investment banking operations
Malaysia's CIMB to shut Australian investment banking operations
Investment fund Cevian now Volvo's biggest shareholder: paper
Morgan Stanley aims to sell stake in Lansdowne Partners - WSJ
Morgan Stanley aims to sell stake in Lansdowne Partners: WSJ
Japan Dec current account surplus 187.2 bln yen - MOF
RPT-Japan Dec current account surplus 187.2 bln yen - MOF
DIARY- Top Economic Events to Feb 20
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Feb 18
Altegrity Implements Pre-Negotiated Financial Restructuring Plan by Commencing Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganizaton
Credit Suisse plans to launch specialty finance company -WSJ
DIARY-Malaysia 2015 corporate earnings
FOREX-Dollar holds gains after US jobs data rekindles Fed rate hike views
PRECIOUS-Gold gains as weak China data hits Asian shares
Australia shares snap 12-day winning streak on weak China data
THAILAND PRESS-Bank headquarters shut down by blaze -The Nation
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Feb 9
China's Alibaba to invest $590 mln in smartphone maker Meizu
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Feb 9
UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse to launch specialty finance company -WSJ
Credit Suisse to launch specialty finance company: WSJ
UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley aims to sell stakes in Lansdowne, Avenue
UPDATE 1-Japan current account surplus shrinks to smallest in 2014
Japan current account surplus shrinks to smallest in 2014
Morgan Stanley aims to sell stakes in Lansdowne, Avenue
BNK Petroleum Inc. Announces Senior Credit Facility Increase
Alibaba Group Announces US$590 Million Strategic Investment in Meizu
JGBs retreat after solid jobs report hits U.S. Treasuries
Nikkei steady after strong U.S. jobs data; Chinese data dents sentiment
India's economy seen rising through fog of data
India Morning Call-Global Markets
COLUMN-China trade data shows impact of commodity price slump: Russell
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Feb 9
TABLE-Indian banks' refinancing with RBI rises to 73.60 bln rupees
Firm that vetted Snowden files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
TABLE-India cbank says banks' cash balances fall to 3.38 trln rupees on Feb 3
FOREX-Dollar pulls back after jobs-inspired rally, Greece back in focus
China launches first equity options, investors bet stock prices to rise
China launches first equity options, investors bet stock prices to rise
Market Chatter- Corporate finance press digest
Alibaba's Ant Financial valued at $30 bln amid funding talks-Caixin
Alibaba's Ant Financial valued at $30 billion amid funding talks: Caixin
BCBG Max Azria Group, LLC Revamps and Strengthens Its Capital Structure and Brings in New Investment
BRIEF-XiAn Minsheng to acquire properties for a combined 1.78 bln yuan via cash, share issue
UPDATE 2-Alibaba places China smartphone business bet with $590 mln Meizu deal
China shares rebound as first stock options debut, Hong Kong fall
Alibaba places China smartphone business bet with $590 million Meizu dealStock Sales by DuPont CEO Raise Eyebrows
Oil-Price Rebound Predicted
Newark Plots Sweet Valentine Deals
Europe’s Budget Car Brands Gaining Share
Plunge in Oil Prices Unlikely to Last Much Longer, IEA Says
Port Employers Accuse Union of ‘Reckless’ Demands
Janus Sees Smallest Inflows Into Fund Since Gross Arrived
Turkish Lira Sinks to New Low
The Holy Grail of Welding
Credits & Debits: News Digest
Reform of Medicare, Social Security Stalls
For Encana, Glut Worries Aren’t Over
Corporate Watch: News Digest
Tribune Bets on Dramas, Not Reruns
Central Bankers Bash ‘Audit the Fed’ Bill
It’s No Fun Making Toys in USA
Funai to Sell Kodak Printers
FHA Looks to Ease Banks’ Worry on Mortgage Mistakes
Mexican Auto Industry Accelerates in 2015
Gap, Aéropostale Raise Outlook
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks End Lower
Madoff Victims Begin Receiving Payout
Raiffeisen Bank to Refocus After Loss
RadioShack Cleared to Continue Sales
Corvex Pushes for Board Changes at American Realty
Cotton Jumps on Lower Forecast for U.S. Plantings
Raymond James Recruits Two RBC Advisers
Dollar Weakens Against Yen, Euro
S&P Cuts Ratings of Oil-Dependent Countries
Coca-Cola’s Watered-Down Performance
Banks Forced to Shake Up Analyst Research
Oil Rises on Optimism For Higher Demand, Lower Supply
G-20 Overshadowed by Greek Impasse
Oaktree’s Net Declines; First Closing for Distressed Fund ‘Days Away’
Ohio to Join Suit Against Brazil’s Petrobras
BlackRock Reports 5.4% Stake in Ford
McDonald’s Stumbled Last Month
Greece Casts Shadow Over European Markets
Banks to Charge for Forex Trading at Fix
SEC Advances Hedging Rule
Germany Enjoys Record Year for Trade
Canadian National Railway Says Ahead of Required Grain Shipment Volumes
‘Debriefing’ a Divorce Settlement
Japan May Be Exception to Piketty’s Thesis
Masco Reports Better-Than-Expected Profit
India’s Trade Ministry Seeks Sharp Cut in Gold Import Tax
Burned Out Advisers No Help to Clients
Manitowoc Reaches Settlement With Icahn
Apple Plans Debut Swiss Franc Bond Sale
American Airlines Raises Fuel-Cost Guidance, Traffic Falls in January
C&J Energy, Nabors Cut Deal Price
LaSalle, CIC Buy Tokyo Commercial Complex
Nissan Powered by Strong U.S. Sales
Hasbro Hurt by Foreign Exchange
Lund Takes Helm at BG Group
OECD: Eurozone Growth Set to Pick Up
OECD Warns on Reform Slowdown
Asian Shares Mixed
Airport Walkouts Disrupt German Travel
Alibaba Invests in Chinese Smartphones
Sam Smith, Beck Claim Top Grammys
Lending Club, Small U.S. Banks Plan New Consumer-Loan Program
HSBC Hit by Fresh Details of Tax Evasion Claims
Market direction: Rise