Date: 2016-05-26 00:00:00
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News headlines:
Tech billionaire Thiel backing wrestler Hogan's Gawker lawsuit - Forbes
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - May 25
China state-owned firms' profits down 8.4 pct year-on-year in January-April
BOJ ready to ease if FX moves affect price goal: Kuroda
Reuters Business News Schedule at 0430 GMT/00.30AM ET
BRIEF-Chang Wah Electromaterials to pay 2015 dividend on July 20
China, HK shares rebound on strong global markets, analysts wary of outlook
Indonesia c.bank sees possibility of monetary easing in June
BRIEF-JMC Electronics to issue 10 mln new shares for operation funds enrichment
BRIEF-Chipsip Technology to withdraw private placement of 30 mln new shares disclosed on May 13
ECB's Nowotny says sees no major problems from possible Brexit
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday
BRIEF-Solteq announces growth strategy for 2016 - 2019
BRIEF-Therametrics holding to sell its CRO business to Accelovance
BRIEF-Fuyao Glass Industry Group issues 300 mln yuan worth super short-term debentures
BRIEF-Pivotal Fund says FY net rental income rises 56.7 pct
SE Asia Stocks-Most rise as strong U.S. data boosts risk appetite
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 25
BRIEF-Sichuan Changhong Electric to sell assets for 483 mln yuan
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 25
Novartis says confident in peak Entresto sales of around $5 bln
MIDEAST STOCKS-Global bourses, oil to support Gulf
BRIEF-Cleantech Invest becomes shareholder in ResQ Club
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding likely to enter court receivership-lead creditor
BRIEF-Beijing Hualu Baina Film & TV to pay 2015 dividend on June 1
FOREX-Dollar edges lower, remains underpinned by robust U.S. housing data
BRIEF-PCB announces possible takeover bid from Celesio
Indian banks still resisting rate cuts as liquidity row with RBI drags on
RPT-Stung by loss of secrecy at home, Swiss banks run into trouble in Asia
BRIEF-Beijing Kunlun Tech to apply for comprehensive credit line of 100 mln yuan
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 25
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - May 25
BRIEF-Rosenbauer International Q1 revenues down at 172.0 million euros
BRIEF-Advanced Media appoints Avantia GP as new auditor
Indian banks still resisting rate cuts as liquidity row with RBI drags on
M&S; says turnaround plan to hit profit in short term
BRIEF-Hilton Food says trading from Jan 3 till date inline with board's expectations
BRIEF-Entra: New bond issues
BRIEF-WSE to suspend trading of Midas' shares as of May 25
BRIEF-Glintt Q1 net profit up 3 percent vs year ago
BRIEF-Hogkullen Q1 profit from property management SEK 10.0 million
German stocks - Factors to watch on May 25
BRIEF-China Chuanglian acquires shares in Shenzhen Chuanglian Xinghui for RMB 5 mln
TABLE-United Urban Investment -6 MTH forecast
BRIEF-CBL & Associates Properties addresses "allegations" in media coverage
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares gain, dollar firm as US data soothe rate fears
TABLE-United Urban Investment -6 MTH forecast
BRIEF-Allenex: Last day of trading in Allenex share to be June 8
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on May 25
Nikkei hits near 1-month high on weaker yen; Sony soars on outlook
BRIEF-Cxense signs agreement with Japanese internet wholesaler
BRIEF-Schoeller-Bleckmann CEO says Q2 bookings continue to be weak
BRIEF-R&I; affirms Press Kogyo's rating at "BBB" and stable outlook
Outsourcing firm Serco forecasts higher full-year profit
PRECIOUS-Gold drops to seven-week low on Fed rate hike prospects
BRIEF-Mediclinic International FY revenue rises
BRIEF-Nanorepro starts cooperation with Glenmark in South Africa
BRIEF-Nordkom Q1 EBITA swings to profit of SEK 0.2 million
From hinterland to wonderland: China's 'teapot' refinery boomtowns
Dixons Carphone sees profit at top half of forecast on strong UK trading
UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 25
RPT-Top banks gain from discontent over hefty LME fee increases
BRIEF-MTN Group says EBITDA margin remains under pressure
BRIEF-Hoist Finance: conditional acceptance of notes tendered pursuant to tender offer
Euro zone growth faces downside risks: Bank of Spain chief
China stocks give up gains amid yuan depreciation worries
BRIEF-Advantest adjusts conversion price of 2019 due Euro Yen- denominated convertible bonds
European shares hit new 4-week high, Novo Nordisk leads
BRIEF-Bank Saint Petersburg Q1 profit for period RUB 1.2 billion, doubled versus year ago
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
BRIEF-Novartis CEO: Willing to sell Roche stake without premium
Euro zone needs powerful finance minister: ECB's Villeroy
BRIEF-GF Securities issues corporate bonds worth 5 bln yuan
JGBs eases as stocks surge, wary ahead of G7 and sales tax decision
Mediclinic reports rise in FY underlying earnings
BRIEF-Xiamen C&D;'s unit wins bid for Suzhou site for 3.2 bln yuan
BRIEF-Sanei Architecture Planning to offer off-floor distribution of shares at 1,164 yen per share
Russia FinMin says no need to top up Eurobond issue
BRIEF-Shanxi Zhengdong Pharma to boost unit's registered capital by 119 mln yuan
BRIEF-KNF allows re-materialisation of shares of Duon, GKI Kompleks and PFH
UPDATE 1-Obvion plans Europe's first Green ABS bond
BRIEF-Tower Property Fund to raise 820 mln rand via bookbuild
BRIEF-Moody's says stable fundamentals drive positive, albeit slower rental growth expected in Nordic real estate
Hong Kong shares post best gain in 6 weeks but sustainability in doubt
Russian FinMin may tap intl debt markets again before year-end-RIA quotes VTB CEO
Tokyo 2020 payments probe team established
BRIEF-Anhui Xinhua Media's controlling shareholder plans exchangeable bonds issue
Egyptian exchange postpones Beltone Financial capital raise -statement
South Africa cbank demands tighter cyber security after Japan ATM heist
UPDATE 1-China to encourage domestic airlines to go overseas - regulator
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf bourses rise in early trade, Saudi petchems lead
BRIEF-Property Lease Fund decides to file for opening of accelerated arrangement proceedings
BRIEF-Plyus Bank FY 2015 net result turns to loss of RUB 234.3 million
BRIEF-Duzhe Publishing to invest 200 mln yuan in property insurance firm with partners
Britain's FTSE climbs as banks and miners rise, M&S; slumps
German firms don't seem unsettled by Brexit possibility economist
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE: Asian credits tighten on rallying regional markets
Energy and banking stocks boost European shares, M&S; slumps
UPDATE 2-Outsourcing firm Serco forecasts higher full-year profit
RPT-Investors bank on bookies for Brexit trends as pollsters sow confusion
HIGHLIGHTS-EU finance ministers' comments on Greek debt deal
BRIEF-Shanghai Amarsoft Information and Technology to pay 2015 dividend on May 30
Regulators step up pressure on Asian banks
UPDATE 1-China's Peak Sport says may be taken private, shares soar
MOVES-Macquarie appoints new head of cash trading in Europe
BRIEF-Xinjiang Yilite Industry to pay 2015 dividend on June 1
BRIEF-Tsann Kuen China Enterprise sells Shanghai-based unit
BRIEF-Property Lease Fund FY net result swings to loss of 4.2 mln zlotys YoY
Global watchdog says shadow-banking supervision too patchy
Deutsche Bank eyes transaction banking boost from Asia
UPDATE 1-South Africa's Lewis Group says slowing economy hits earnings
French drugmaker Sanofi to step up push into China
Austria's FACC, hit by cyber fraud, fires CEO
Global watchdog says shadow-banking supervision too patchy
Moody's downgrades Macau rating as gambling sector slumps
BRIEF-Microsoft to streamline smartphone hardware business, cut up to 1,850 jobs
BRIEF-Nantong Fujitsu Microelectronics to pay 2015 div on May 31
Austria's FACC, hit by cyber fraud, fires CEO
BRIEF-Shenzhen Worldunion Properties Consultancy to sell Qingdao-based unit at 35.1 mln yuan
BRIEF-Exor sees net debt falling to 2.9 bln euros in 2017
China to raise retail fuel prices by up to 210 yuan per ton: NDRC
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks climb as Brexit, Grexit risks ease
New Russian Eurobond issue's price up more than 1 percentage point - traders
UPDATE 1-Novartis willing to sell Roche stake without demanding premium - CEO
BRIEF-India cabinet approves increase in foreign direct investment in Yes Bank
Telstra says $1.6 billion Autohome stake sale is being challenged by minority shareholders
Novartis willing to sell Roche stake without demanding premium - CEO
Tanzania plans to invest $1.9 bln in year in energy projects by 2025
CEE MARKETS-Polish 10-year yield touches 3-week high on politics
BRIEF-Ennoconn to issue 4.5 mln new shares for operation funds enrichment
TABLE-Thailand's main exports and markets in April
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
MOVES-Andrew Stancliffe to head Macquarie Securities' Europe cash trading
Nigerian stocks jump to 19-week high after central bank FX shift
BRIEF-Telecom Italia CEO says not right time to wonder whether to sell Brazil asset
Regulators to up pressure on Asian banks
SE Asia Stocks-Strong U.S. home sales data boosts risk appetite
BRIEF-TCL plans to issue up to 5 bln yuan worth of commercial paper
BRIEF-Waterland Financial Holdings appoints Qiu Ming'en as head of finance
BRIEF-Evine Live reports Q1 loss per share $0.09
BRIEF-Fun Yours Technology to issue 1,517,000 new shares
Uniqlo's Yanai says revamping U.S. operations a top priority
BRIEF-Manz and Shanghai Electric join forces in solar technology development
REFILE-Property loans, the glass chin of China banks
Property price growth accelerates in Irish capital
Exclusive: ECB credit buying to start small, betting on issue boom - sources
BRIEF-New Millennium Iron appoints Howard Lutley as non-executive chair of board
BRIEF-Jones Energy says may offer Class A shares of up to $73 mln - SEC filing
Property loans, the glass chin of China banks
BRIEF-Beijing Kunlun Tech completes issuing 2016 1st tranche corporate bonds of 730 mln yuan
Citi tops Euromoney global FX poll again, but big banks lose grip
BRIEF-Jones Energy Holdings files for mixed shelf of up to $150 mln - SEC filing
EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks hit one-week high, Turkey assets fall
BSI Singapore shutdown a wake-up call for private banks in Asia
EU to probe deeper relations between web platforms and businesses
China's economic planning body invites Citigroup to discuss foreign debt risks
Nigeria one-month naira forward down 3.1 pct after FX shift
BRIEF-China's Greenland Holdings adjusts private placement plan
BRIEF-Meihua Holdings' shares to resume trade on May 26
BRIEF-Exelon announces outcome of 2019-2020 PJM capacity auction
BRIEF-Autohome appoints Houlihan Lokey (China) Ltd as financial advisor
Britain's FTSE climbs as banks and oil companies rise, M&S; slumps
BRIEF-Rejji Hayes gets promoted to CFO for ITC Holdings
French bankers try to reassure Senate over tax havens
BRIEF-Kenon Holdings says Kallpa GeneraciÃ³n SA has issued $350 mln senior unsecured notes
BRIEF-Nestle exec says to launch open innovation platform in june for entrepreneurs
EBRD says ready to issue bonds in Azeri manats this year
European shares hit 4-week high, boosted by banks and oil
China's economic planning body invites Citigroup to discuss foreign debt risks
UPDATE 1-Rusnok to lead Czech central bank, pledges FX policy continuity
BRIEF-Shanghai Kaichuang Marine's share trade to resume on May 26
UPDATE 1-CEE MARKETS-Polish bonds rebound on solid auction
BRIEF-Advanced Semiconductor Engineering's shares to halt trade pending announcement
China president urges faster reforms to unleash growth drivers
BRIEF-QC Holdings Q1 revenue $31.7 million
Factbox: Greek deal offers quick debt smoothing, longer term relief
BRIEF-Soligenix says receives additional NIAID funding
REFILE-Bank of Montreal profit dips, sets aside more loan-loss funds
FOREX-Dollar strong at 2-month highs on Fed rate view
India's markets regulator to draft proposals on high frequency trading soon
Citi tops Euromoney global FX poll again, but big banks lose grip
BRIEF-Deutsche Telekom CEO says well positioned for European consolidation
BRIEF-BMO Financial increases common share dividend
Uniqlo's Yanai says revamping U.S. operations a top priority
MOVES-ABN AMRO rejigs Asia debt solutions team
US STOCKS-Futures track rise in global equities, oil
BRIEF-Cleanventure plans capital increase to take over German Investment Management Holding
BRIEF-Heroux-Devtek Q4 earnings per share $0.25
UPDATE 1-UK banks must change to end customer alienation: policymaker
CANADA STOCKS-Futures higher as oil nudges $50 per barrel
Analysts split over Swiss franc direction in next half year - survey
EU unveils plans to boost e-commerce, overhaul broadcasting rules
BRIEF-Land Securities names Carter as senior independent director
BRIEF-Dycom Industries sees Q1 2017 revenue growth in mid to high teens vs 2016
UPDATE 1-With ECB powers limited, Europe needs more integration - policymakers
BRIEF-Maoye Commercial's share trade to halt from May 26 pending announcement
Swiss cabinet again swings budget axe
New Vietnam PM says won't pursue military buildup in South China Sea
BRIEF-Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology plans subsidiary in South Korea
BRIEF-Join In signs MOU to invest in Israel's Eyesight Mobile Technologies
Trump unlikely to be able to renegotiate climate deal: U.N. climate chief
BRIEF-Legend Capital to unload up to 43.2 mln shares in Yingjia Distillery in 12 mths
Swiss gov't finds central bank has enough firepower for challenging time
Is Greek debt deal really a breakthrough?
BRIEF-Thermon Group Holdings names Jim Pribble Senior VP, Global Corporate Development
Sappeers.com shares surge on debut day
G7 search for holy grail: growth
Fiat Chrysler has no agreement to sell stake to China's GAC
ECB should not consider 'helicopter money': economists
BRIEF-Augusta Q1 earnings per share $0.001
BRIEF-Eaton Vance Q2 earnings per share $0.48
BRIEF-Medivation says urges stockholders to reject Sanofi's attempt to replace co's board of directors
UPDATE 2-South Africa central bank urges vigilance after Standard Bank hit by ATM heist in Japan
US STOCKS-Wall St looks set to extend rally as oil rises
South Africa central bank urges vigilance after Standard Bank hit by ATM heist in Japan
BRIEF-203 Web Group: 203 Creative sells whole stake in Right Route
Factbox: Climate change proposals for Exxon, Chevron shareholders
BRIEF-Bank Saint-Petersburg lowers expected loan portfolio growth in 2016
SEC investigating Alibaba's accounting practices
BRIEF-Nestle cfo says not sure buying chinese jv partners would lead to big synergies
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms with oil ahead of Bank of Canada rate decision
BRIEF-Brookfield Asset commencing a public offering of $350 mln of notes due 2026
BRIEF-Macrolink Real Estate to issue 3-year bonds worth 1 bln yuan
BRIEF-StealthGas Q1 earnings per share $0.02
BRIEF-Baker Hughes announces tender offers for certain outstanding debt securities
BRIEF-Eero says it secured a $50 mln round of funding led by Menlo Ventures
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St extends gains as oil prices rise
BRIEF-Argonaut Gold issues 1.3 mln flow-through common shares on a private placement basis
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf rises on back of oil, global mood
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises, led by energy as oil approaches $50 per barrel
UPDATE 2-Strong German business, consumer morale boost hopes for growth
Commodities shipping firms struggle to ride out worst downturn on record
BRIEF-Global Cosmed management to recommend not to pay FY 2015 dividend
Commodities shipping firms struggle to ride out worst downturn on record
UPDATE 1-India's L&T; looks at new markets, forecasts faster order growth
Nigeria's lawmakers summon central bank governor and finance minister over FX shift
IPO seen valuing Italy's ENAV at up to 2 bln euros - sources
BRIEF-Bayer & Monsanto to engage soon in negotiations to see if they can reach a deal - CNBC, citing sources
US STOCKS-Wall St rallies as higher oil boosts energy stocks
REFILE-Trump, aiming to offset money disadvantage, escalates Clinton attacks
UPDATE 1-Saxo warns clients it may hike margin deposits around Brexit vote
BRIEF-Miner NWR's OKD unit has registered three indicative financing offers
Mexico current account deficit narrows in first quarter
BRIEF-XPEL Technologies names Barry Wood CFO
BRIEF-E Media Holdings says full year revenue up 1.7 pct
Global slowdown maybe but not in Germany
BRIEF-Siliconware Precision Industries applies for halt of trading of shares
BRIEF-ICP Group to recommend FY 2015 dividend of 0.09 zloty/shr
BRIEF-UK's CMA extends reference period regarding Celesio-Sainsbury's deal to Aug 8
CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits seven-month high as BMO, energy shares gain
RPT-UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada holds rates, fires set to hurt quarter
Britain's FTSE climbs as banks and oil companies rise, M&S; slumps
Lloyds bank shares reach break-even point for UK government sale
French bankers try to reassure Senate over tax havens
French economy minister slams STMicroelectronics management
TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices slip on stock gains, rate hike view
European shares hit 4-week high, boosted by banks and oil
UPDATE 2-Nigeria stocks, bonds rise after FX shift aimed at luring investors
Russia's Alfa bank says invested into Russia Eurobond - TASS
UPDATE 4-Jeweler Tiffany posts steepest sales drop since financial crisis
UPDATE 1-Tech billionaire Thiel backs wrestler Hogan's Gawker lawsuit - Forbes
FOREX-Dollar gains against yen, steady against euro on Fed bets
Dollar gains against yen, steady against euro on Fed bets
BRIEF-Hanseyachts 3rd quarter 2015/2016 total revenues up at EUR 33.0 mln
BRIEF-S&P; revises Tsesnabank outlook to negative
First Indy 500 sellout brings security questions
BRIEF-AT&T; interested in buying Yahoo's internet business - Bloomberg
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil gains on inventory data, lifts stocks
BRIEF-Russia's Sberbank CFO: could raise dividend payout but not in short term
Turkish investment climate, not just presidency, a priority: finance minister
Fitch: US Forecasts Cut but Near-term Emerging Market Growth Pressure Eases
Goldman raises U.S. Q2 GDP view after trade data
BRIEF-Reserve Capital declares 2015 dividend
US STOCKS-Wall St up as banks rally on prospects of higher rates
AT&T; bids for Yahoo's internet business - Bloomberg
Goldman raises U.S. second-quarter GDP view after trade data
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens on oil, less dovish than expected Bank of Canada
French poultry firm LDC sees tougher year ahead
Britain's 'In' campaign has highest lead since January - JPMorgan poll analysis
Britain's 'In' campaign has highest lead since January: JPMorgan poll analysis
BRIEF-ASOS says founder Nick Robertson to sell 1.3 mln shares
Emerging-market mutual funds take in most U.S. money in a year -ICI
UPDATE 3-Russia talks up foreign interest in Eurobond, investors sceptical
Brexit one of bigger risks to EU economy, says euro zone head
MOVES-Credit Suisse names Patry vice chair of LevFin capital markets
BRIEF-Spice Private Equity: Proposes to AGM to renew authorized share capital
UPDATE 2-Crude oil inventories slump the most since April as imports fall
Britain's FTSE climbs as banks, oil companies rise, M&S; slumps
UPDATE 2-AT&T; bids for Yahoo's internet business - Bloomberg
BSI Singapore shutdown a wake-up call for private banks in Asia
U.S. fund company Vanguard appoints Michael Rollings as CFO
BRIEF-S&P; affirms UniCredit's rating, outlook stable
Fed's Kashkari calls negative interest rates 'perverse'
MOVES-Thomas Moore to join Invesco's Henley fixed interest investment team
EMERGING MARKETS-Brazilian stocks up after lawmakers approve budget deficit
AT&T; bids for Yahoo's internet business: Bloomberg
TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices flat ahead of 5-year note sale
Fed survey lays bare U.S. economic divide
BRIEF-PPL Corp says continues to expect compound annual earnings growth of 5 to 6 pct through 2018
European shares hit 4-week high, boosted by banks and oil
Emerging-market mutual funds take in most U.S. money in a year: ICI
UPDATE 2-Sberbank lands record profit on back of improved Russian economy
BRIEF-Colonial proposes capital increase to fund investments
LPC: Unitranches grow in volatile market
BRIEF-Wellesley bancorp, inc. announces increased cash dividend and appointment of CFO
Royal London says backs Bayer-Monsanto deal if priced at $130-$135/share
UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia investors defy critics and back CEO pay package
Royal London says backs Bayer-Monsanto deal if priced at $130-$135 per share
Exxon shareholders OK measure that could put climate expert on board
UPDATE 1-U.S. fund company Vanguard names Michael Rollings finance chief
U.S. fund company Vanguard names Michael Rollings finance chief
US STOCKS-Gains in financial, energy stocks lift Wall St
U.S. 5-year Treasury note sale fetches strongest bid since 2014
Don't feel forced to go into risky assets - advisor
U.S. Fed awards $65.8 billion in reverse repos
Fitch Rates Coca-Cola's Benchmark Issuance 'A+'; Outlook Negative
BRIEF-Seibu Holdings Inc will maintain 15% minimum investor payout ratio beginning in fiscal year ending march 2018 - Nikkei
Fed's Kashkari calls negative interest rates 'perverse'
BRIEF-China Recycling Energy announces 1-for-10 reverse stock split
BRIEF-Exxon CEO says high debt levels muddy potential shale acquisitions
UPDATE 1-Ex-Canada PM Harper to quit politics, go into business -source
UPDATE 2-Nestle seeks cost savings to cope with tougher markets
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil climbs on inventory data, boosts stocks
Blue Elephant to buy loans again from Prosper Marketplace after pause
BRIEF-Moody's: Chicago's new pension funding for laborer plan reduces insolvency risk
Fitch Rates Ventas' Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
Blue Elephant to buy loans again from Prosper Marketplace after pause
Bank 'living wills' light on information, but reveal problems -U.S. monitor
Mexico cenbank holds 2016 growth view, trims 2017 outlook
Fed's Kaplan sees role for fiscal policy, looser bank regulation
Bank 'living wills' light on information, but reveal problems -U.S. monitor
Bank 'living wills' light on information, but reveal problems: U.S. monitor
UniCredit to discuss on June 1 choice of headhunter for new CEO
Wells Fargo stays coy as investment bank grows
Trump economic plan like "trickle-down on steroids": Clinton
US STOCKS-Wall Street ascends for a second day
FOREX-Dollar falls vs euro on profit taking; Fed rate-hike bets cool
Dollar falls vs euro on profit taking; Fed rate-hike bets cool
CORRECTED-Dollar stores' results may shelter battered retail shareholders
Dollar stores' results may shelter battered retail shareholders
Takata hires Lazard Ltd as financial advisor to consider restructuring alternatives
Special Report: Industry helps Chinese game their way into and through U.S. colleges
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
MOVES- Macquarie, Credit Suisse, ABN AMRO
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Energy leads as Wall Street extends rally
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Credit Suisse names Patry vice chair of LevFin capital markets
BRIEF-SS&C; announces two-for-one stock split
BRIEF-Pure Storage Q1 revenue $139.9 million
CANADA STOCKS-TSX scores a 9-month high, led by energy and financials
Wealth Management News - May 25
US STOCKS-S&P; 500 ascends 2 percent in two days
Exclusive: Bangladesh probes 2013 hack for links to central bank heist
BRIEF-Guess? Inc Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.23
UPDATE 1-Mexico's Carstens sees no peso attack, as bets recede on rate hike
CORRECTED-PRECIOUS-Gold drops to 7-week low on Fed rate hike prospects
Trump, aiming to offset money disadvantage, escalates Clinton attacks
BRIEF-Urbanimmersive posts quarterly loss per share of $0.01
EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks up after lawmakers OK budget deficit
Stocks rally for second day
BRIEF-Lionsgate Entertainment reports qtrly earnings per share of $0.07
For some U.S. companies, millennials are giving way to Generation Z
CANADA STOCKS-TSX scores a 9-month high, led by energy and financials
UPDATE 1-LPC: Unitranches grow in volatile market
Funding battle begins with U.S. House bill on regulators, agencies
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil nears $50/barrel on inventory data, boosting stocks
LPC: Unitranches grow in volatile market
BRIEF-OpenText prices senior unsecured fixed rate notes
BRIEF-NetApp posts Q4 non-gaap EPS of $0.55
BRIEF-Raymond James Financial April securities commissions and fees of $290 mln
Funding battle begins with U.S. House bill on regulators, agencies
UPDATE 4-Bank of Montreal to axe 4 pct of workforce, warns on loans
CORRECTED-TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices fall on stock gains, profit-taking
BRIEF-Energy Leaders Plus Income Fund announces overnight offering
New York REIT to buy nearly all JBG properties
UPDATE 3-Exxon shareholders pass measure that may put climate expert on board
BRIEF-New York REIT to buy nearly all JBG properties
Funding battle begins with House bill on regulators, agencies
SAFT-ON-WEALTH-The downward spiral of IPO generations
BRIEF-Raging Capital Management reports 9.1 pct passive stake in Ashford
UniCredit to discuss on June 1 choice of headhunter for new CEO
BRIEF-Ovascience says commenced public offering of common stock
For some U.S. companies, millennials are giving way to Generation Z
Column: The downward spiral of IPO generations
Indy 500 security revved up for 100th running
BRIEF-Chinook Energy to sell some Alberta assets
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms on oil, less dovish than expected Bank of Canada
BRIEF-Brookfield Asset Management prices $500 mln notes offering
U.S. opposes $50 million bail for Turkish-Iranian gold trader
COLUMN-Billionaire backing of Hogan won't upend $140 mln Gawker verdict: Frankel
Fed survey lays bare U.S. economic divide
Chilean retailer Cencosud sees big yearly jump in 1st qtr profit
UPDATE 1-New York REIT, JBG combine to form $8.4 bln real estate company
BRIEF-Rubicon Project says CFO resigns, names interim CFO
BRIEF-Centerpoint Energy to pay additional interest on some notes due 2029
Lawyer sues former partner under new federal trade secrets law
Australia shares set for firm start, NZ rises
BRIEF-Tidewater Q4 loss per share $1.74
BRIEF-HP Inc says "On track to reduce our cost structure by more than $1 billion in 2016" - Dion Weisler, CEO
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 26
BRIEF-Bristow qtrly net loss per share $0.72
Japan manufacturers' mood hits 3-yr low as yen rise bites - Reuters Tankan
New York REIT, JBG combine to form $8.4 billion real estate company
UPDATE 1-US Foods raises $1 billion in year's second largest IPO
BRIEF-Orion Energy postpones FY & Q4 financial results release
US Foods raises $1 billion in year's second largest IPO
Australia raises concerns over $6.5 bln Asciano buyout
Exclusive: In Ecuador cyber heist, thieves moved $9 million to 23 Hong Kong firms
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to June 8
DIARY-Top Economic Events to June 8
NY financial regulator gearing up to probe online lenders -source
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - May 26
S&P; 500 ascends 2 percent in two days
BRIEF-Moody's - China's authorities have tools to avert a financial crisis
FOREX-Yen jumps, markets jittery over Japan tax decision, Yellen speech
BRIEF-Sanei Architecture Planning offers off-floor distribution of shares at 1,164 yen per share
BRIEF-Shenzhen Keybridge to pay 2015 div on May 31
BRIEF-Qiming Information Technology to pay 2015 div on June 1
PRECIOUS-Gold edges up, but stays near 7-wk low on Fed rate hike outlook
DIARY-Malaysia 2016 corporate earnings
FOREX-Yen soars as markets jumpy over intervention risks, tax decision
Jiangxi Copper says China should prevent excess imports -exec
BRIEF-NSD repurchases shares at 1.5 bln yen
Column: China's nickel imports still flattering to deceive
China's yuan falls to 6th place among most-used world payment currencies - SWIFT
Column: Coking coal's sensible response to China's steel boom
Taiwan stocks fall on profit-taking
Nikkei edges up but wary of yen volatility
BRIEF-Shandong Tongda Island New Materials says 2015 dividend payment date
S.Korea Q1 household credit growth accelerates, fastest since late 2006
Australia shares falter on financials, retailers; NZ up
China's finance ministry misspent 332,000 yuan in first quarter: watchdog
Fitch: China Policy Stimulus Supports Near-Term Growth Prospects
UPDATE 1-China c.bank plans commercial paper exchange - newspaperOil Falls Below $50 on Profit-Taking; OPEC Meeting in Focus
Treasury Auctions Scheduled for Next Week
BHP Billiton Digs In at Vast Australia Copper Mine
Hensarling Presses Yellen to Respond to Stress-Test Audit
Japanese Consumer Prices Continue to Fall in April
Four Studios Won’t Honor Movie-Booking Practice
Bangladesh Inquiry Uncovers Cyberheist From 2013
Merge Labs Grabs $10M To Fuel Mobile VR Headsets
Roundup of Form D Regulatory Filings--May 26
Activist Ackman Tries Life as an Inside Man
Oil Prices Poised to Hit Sweet Spot
U.S. Companies Dial Back Their Investment
Sears Holdings Losing CFO Robert Schriesheim
Snapchat Valuation Nears $18B
LendingClub Talking With Citigroup About Loan Purchases
Dollar Stores Shine in Retail Tumult
Goldman Sachs to Stop Rating Employees With Numbers
Long-Delayed Commodity Trading Limits Move Toward Completion
BIS Unveils Global Code of Conduct for Foreign-Exchange Trading
Qualtrics Acquires Data Analysis Tool Statwing
Stocks Inch Lower After Two-Day Rally
The Take: Zenefits and Theranos Played Fast and Loose
Offshore Driller Rowan’s Executives to Take Pay Cut
OncoResponse Increases Series A Round to $12.5M With Baxalta Investment
Why ‘Helicopter Money’ Could Be Next Move for Desperate Central Banks
Dollar Falls as Investors Focus on Yellen, Mixed Data
Ulta Raises Outlook
The Risks of Central Banks’ Radical Treatments
Moving to a New Job: The Role of Home Equity, Debt, and Access to Credit
Asian Morning Briefing: Stocks Inch Lower After Two-Day Rally
GameStop Posts Decline in Revenue, Profit
Most Canadian Banks Post Stronger-Than-Expected Profits
Drivers Won’t Suffer at Gas Pump From Oil’s Rise
Natural Gas Falls as Heavy Supplies Weigh on Market
Oil Slips After Hitting $50 a Barrel
Agency Coordination Issues Hinder Macroprudential Responses
Oil at $50: Where Are Crude Prices Headed Next?
Gawker Looking at Potential Sale After Hulk Hogan Verdict
Oceanwood Capital Calls for NH Hotel Group Chairman to Temporarily Stand Down
Ionis’s Shares Fall as Drug Stalls
Powell: Fed Could Raise Rates ‘Fairly Soon,’ but Sees Gradual Pace
Dollar’s Bump Higher Dents Some Hedge Funds
Airbnb Seeks Big Boost From Rio Olympics
Bristow Sees Drop in Energy-Related Work, May Cancel Helicopter Orders
Voices: Why You Should Hold Quarterly Check-In Calls With Clients
Mapping Collateral Flows
McDonald’s French Headquarters Searched in Tax Probe
Altria Sues U.S. to Keep ‘Black & Mild’ Cigar Name
Starboard Calls for Depomed Board Overhaul
Pending Home Sales Highest in Decade
The New Oil Traders: Moms and Millennials
Chico’s Unveils More Cost-Cutting Efforts
K.C. Fed Manufacturing Index Still Points to Contraction
China’s Finance Ministry Sells Debut Offshore Renminbi Bond
Bangladesh Hack Investigators Examining More Cyberattacks
Abercrombie’s Sales Slip as Fewer Shoppers Visit Its Stores
Investors Shrug Off Possibility of Britain Leaving the EU
Funding Snapshot: Norsk Titanium Raises $10M
Durable Goods Rose 3.4%, But Demand Still Soft
Shares in Spain’s Banco Popular Plunge on $2.8 Billion Rights Issue
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall for Second Straight Week
ECB Expected to Reinstate Waiver on Greek Bonds
Wendy’s Makes New CEO Official
EU Clears HeidelbergCement’s Deal to Buy 45% Stake in Italcementi
Ukraine’s Central Bank Cuts Rates
Sears Eyes Outside Deals for Key Brands as Revenue Falls
Dollar Tree Raises Yearly Guidance
Fed’s Bullard Sees More Factors Favoring Gradual U.S. Interest Rate Increases
Signet Gives Mostly Weak Outlook; Profit Rises 24%
Accel-KKR Provides Growth Equity to Marketing Company ClickDimensions
TD Bank Profit Climbs 10%
Dollar General Tops Views Amid Continued Sales Improvement
Profiting From Politics Proves Challenging for Startups
Gigster Opens Fund to Support Its Freelancers in Retirement
Meural Raises $3M To Bring Digital Art Into Homes
Lightbend Raises $20M Led by Intel Capital
AmpMe Raises $8M Series A to Blast Your Next Dance Party
Burlington Stores Raises Outlook, Profit Rises 46%
IPO Hurdles Sting China’s Startups
Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Plans $1.5 Billion Hong Kong IPO
OPEC Zeroes In on New Leader
Ackerman’s Take: Support Erodes for Ever-Bigger SEC Budgets
Royal Bank of Canada Posts Better-Than-Expected Profit
Hong Kong’s Nan Fung Group Looks to Step Up Tech, Life Science Investments
Ackerman’s Take: Support Erodes for Ever-Bigger SEC Budgets
Open-Source Software Companies Try a New Business Model
CIBC Raises Dividend; Profit Tops Expectations
Hilsenrath’s Take: Fed Appears To Be Getting Growth Pickup It Wanted
Once Bullish, Miners Turn Bearish on Metals Prices
GE to Supply Engines for South Korea’s New Fighters
Iran’s Oil Deals Hit Banking Snag
Cetera Brokerage of Former RCS Faces Lingering Problem
Credit Unions, Community Banks Duke It Out Over Planned Rule
Credit-Union Regulator: Changes to Population Cap on the Table
Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara Posts $6.7 Million Loss
Hungary Central Bank Firm on End to Rate-Cut Cycle
Asian Markets Edge Up as Oil Breaches Key Level
U.S. Lessons for the Eurozone
Yen Strengthens Against Dollar Despite Fed-Rate Expectations
Australian Companies Less Downbeat on Investment
Regeneron Named as Science Talent Search Sponsor
Wells Fargo to Offer Low-Down-Payment Mortgages Without FHA Backing
Market direction: Neutral