Date: 2016-01-27 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 188.42, high: 190.53, low: 188.02, close: 190.2, volume: 141036800, daily change: 0.0136
News headlines:
U.S. securities class actions rebound to 7-year high
Companies have environmental "blind spot" in supply chains -study
U.S. securities class actions rebound to 7-year high
COLUMN-The 'Fed put' to be tested: James Saft
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Jan 26
UPDATE 1-Hyundai Q4 profit slips as U.S. discounts, emerging market slowdown bite
Hyundai fourth-quarter profit slips as U.S. discounts, emerging market slowdown bite 
UPDATE 1-Thai Dec exports shrink at fastest pace in years, outlook weak
China's state media warns Soros on betting against yuan, HK dollar
SE Asia Stocks-Mostly down on global growth concerns ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets may sell-off as oil falls below $30
China threatens sanctions against U.S. companies: Is this the future?
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 26
BRIEF-Siemens healthcare ops post double-digit growth in China - CEO on CNBC
Nikkei tumbles as oil worries prompt investors to cash in on bounce
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan. 26
BRIEF-China's Didi Kuaidi partners with China Merchants Bank
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Jan 26
BRIEF-Twinlight Finance stake in Centurion Finance up at 74.5 pct
China shares stumble as oil slips back below $30 a barrel
BRIEF-Energiedienst Holding FY EBIT down at EUR 50.4 mln
PRECIOUS-Gold jumps to near 3-month top as stocks, oil tumble
BRIEF-Ferratum plans to acquire FCB Firmen-Credit Bank GmbH
Russia's Polyus Gold secures $2.5 bln financing from Sberbank
BRIEF-Jenoptik sees moderate 2016 organic sales, earnings growth
BRIEF-Russia's Nord Gold says Q4 revenue up 4 pct yr/yr
BRIEF-Axis Q4 operating profit rises
China stocks slump over 6 pct in late selling frenzy
BRIEF-Byggmax Q4 sales rise, cuts dividend
BRIEF-CMC Markets says London IPO priced at 235-275p/shr
UPDATE 1-Weak Singapore Dec factory output may lead to downgrade in Q4 GDP
Dixons Carphone edges up profit forecast on strong Christmas
BRIEF-Card Factory like-for-like store sales growth of 2.8 pct in 11 months to Dec.31
BRIEF-Solutions 30 FY revenue up 12.2% at 125.1 mln euros
BRIEF-Stock Spirits sees 2015 FY EBITDA in upper half of 50-54 mln euros range
German stocks - Factors to watch on January 26
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 26
BRIEF-Marston's says performance in financial year to date is encouraging
Sun International says Nigerian authorities probing investment
BRIEF-Online estate agent Purplebricks' first-half revenue jumps 
BRIEF-Intermediate Capital AUM rises 5 pct in the quarter ended Dec. 31
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen lower as oil slides
Malaysia's central bank says pilgrimage fund addressed risk management issues
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan. 26
RPT-Malaysia's central bank says pilgrimage fund addressed risk management issues
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday
BRIEF-Forever Entertainment's "Surfingers" to debut on Steam platform on Jan. 27
Fitch: Probe into Future Land Chairman Has No Immediate Impact on Ratings
GLOBAL MARKETS-China rout, oil gloom deepen losses in Asian shares
BRIEF-Blue Cap invests in gold business
BRIEF-NanoRepro signs distribution agreement with ExpoTest for Belarus
UPDATE 1-Dixons Carphone edges up profit forecast on strong Christmas
BRIEF-Agencja Rozwoju Innowacji signs LOI with Patent Fund 
UPDATE 1-LG Display Q4 profit tumbles to lowest in nearly four years as panel demand weakens
Hong Kong shares end down over 2 pct on late China slide, slumping oil prices
BRIEF-Indonesia mining services firm Ancora submits debt restructuring proposal to CIMB Niaga
LG Display Q4 profit tumbles to lowest in nearly four years as panel demand weakens
UPDATE 5-Oil extends slide below $30 on oversupply, weak China data
Siemens says China software demand strong, automation capex weak
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE: Markets weaker, but funds still holding cash
Fundamentals for China's long-term economic development unchanged: vice premier
German two-year yields hit new low as March ECB cut almost priced in
FOREX-Yen and euro outperform as stocks and oil slide
UPDATE 4-McDonald's wins with all-day breakfast, China back on track
McDonald's wins with all-day breakfast, China back on track
BRIEF-Tongfang Guoxin Electronics' unit to invest in Taiwan's Powertech Technology
BRIEF-Beijing Enlight Media sees 2015 net profit up, unit to invest in Coveredge
Fitch: Shift to Tier 1, 2 Cities Pushes China Home Sales to New High in 2015
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi, Egypt fall as oil, global bourses decline
WRAPUP 5-China shares end at 14-month lows after late selling frenzy
BRIEF-Beijing Capital sees 2015 net profit up 20-30 pct
BRIEF-Rtx Q1 EBIT up at DKK 12.1 million
Standard & Poor's downgrades Asia-Pacific energy firms as oil prices tumble
China's gold imports via Hong Kong rebound in 2015
BRIEF-Shanghai AJ's preliminary 2015 net profit up 8.7 pct
BRIEF-China Pacific Insurance sees 2015 net profit up about 60 pct
BRIEF-China Int'l Travel Service's preliminary 2015 profit up 9.4 pct
BRIEF-Huatai Securities sees 2015 net profit up 130-150 pct
Jumpy investors send China shares spiralling
BRIEF-Beijing Urban Construction's consortium wins land auctions for 4.2 bln yuan
BRIEF-Property developer Zhejiang Guangsha to swing to net loss in 2015
UPDATE 1-China oil demand to grow 4.3 percent in 2016 -CNPC research
Standard & Poor's downgrades Asia-Pacific energy firms as oil prices tumble
BUZZ-UK Banks: UBS cuts targets
Low interest rates challenge EU pensions - watchdog
UPDATE 1-Thai mobile firm AIS to spend $1.1 bln on 3G, 4G expansion
Boosting economy is way to beat extremism -Iran president
Gold eyes 2016 rebound on slower rate hikes, Chinese demand - GFMS
EMERGING MARKETS-Oil price slide, China growth worries push stocks lower
China to investigate new energy vehicle fraud, tighten norms- Finance Minister
China to investigate new energy vehicle fraud, tighten norms: Finance Minister
Britain's FTSE slips as oil price, China concerns hit commodities
Egyptian pound steady at forex sale, weaker on black market
Russia's VTB may spend $0.5-$1 bln to buy back Eurobonds in Q1-VP
Nord Gold hopes to move under UK jurisdiction by end-2016
UPDATE 1-China Dec gold imports through Hong Kong highest since 2013
Russia's VTB may spend $0.5 billion to $1 billion to buy back Eurobonds in Q1
Kazakh sovereign fund prepares for weaker oil, tenge
MOVES-Unigestion appoints fundamental analyst
Irish central bank increases 2015 GDP growth forecast to 6.6. percent
China's economic fundamentals remain sound - stats bureau chief
BRIEF-Jianmin Pharma signs agreement to invest in US firm FE3 Medical
Fitch lowers NZ govt bonds outlook to stable, maintains sovereign AA rating
Global economic environment to have greater impact on China in 2016: Premier
SE Asia Stocks-Flat-to-weaker, global growth concerns weigh on marekts
BRIEF-Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharma's prelim 2015 net profit up 6 pct
Siemens says China software demand strong, automation capex weak
Norwegian banks must prepare for rising loan losses -finmin
Transaction costs for trading G10 currencies rose in 2015 - ITG
Credit Suisse cuts oil price forecasts by more than $10 on supply glut
Relativity tangles with Netflix as Chap. 11 plan confirmation nears
BRIEF-Guotai Junan Securities' preliminary 2015 net profit up 132.3 pct
BRIEF-Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion's shares to halt trade pending share issue plan
BRIEF-XiAn LONGi Silicon Materials to invest in two projects worth 3.4 bln yuan
BRIEF-Beijing Forever Technology to halt assets restructuring plan
INTERVIEW-Kazakh sovereign fund prepares for weaker oil, tenge
J&J; sales fall on strong dollar
BRIEF-Shenzhen Zero-seven probed for possible violation on information disclosure
UK interest rate markets hint at chance of BoE cut -dealers
UK interest rate markets hint at chance of BoE cut: dealers
BRIEF-Czech O2 says sustainability was key factor in dividend proposal
KKR invests in cloud company Jitterbit
KKR invests in cloud company Jitterbit
P&G; Q2 sales drop 8.5 pct on strong dollar
FOREX-Yen and euro give up gains as oil slide stops
BRIEF-Searainbow Holding's shares to halt trade pending announcement
BRIEF-Suning Commerce posts profit forecast for 2015
BoE would reveal financial stability precautions after Brexit vote - Carney
U.S. securities class actions rebound to 7-year high
BRIEF-Fujian Guanfu Modern Household Wares' shares to halt trade
UPDATE 1-EU Commission handling of bailouts was weak, inconsistent -auditors
UPDATE 1-Euronext says to launch European sugar futures at end-2016
Report warns oil industry to reform
UPDATE 1-Irish central bank increases growth forecast for last year
Irish central bank increases growth forecast for last year
BRIEF-Shanghai Haishun's IPO 4,495.4 times oversubscribed in online tranche
Azerbaijan registers prospectus for $500 mln in short- and mid-term govt bonds
German two-year yields hit new low as March ECB cut priced in
US STOCKS-Futures gain after oil prices rise
BRIEF-All Winner Technology to raise up to 1.16 bln yuan in private placement
Suicide note found after ex-head of China's Changjiang Securities dies in fall-Xinhua
Billionaire Fredriksen forms ship broker with Arctic Securities
CANADA STOCKS-Futures gain as oil edges higher
Egypt raises cap on FX deposits for food, capital machinery, manufacturing components, medicine
Post-it notes maker 3M's quarterly sales fall 5.5 percent
UPDATE 1-Two more Azeri banks lose licences as central bank consolidates sector
BRIEF-Fujian Guanfu Modern Household Wares's shares to halt trading
Azerbaijan's anti-crisis defences larger than dwindling reserves imply
Investment inflows into Brazil soar as external gap meets forecasts
Dubai proprety developer Deyaar Q4 net profit rises 14 pct
COLUMN-The 'Fed put' to be tested: James Saft
Goal on energy for all must be met ahead of 2030 deadline: CEO
COLUMN-Lower oil prices are exaggerating the appearance of volatility: Kemp
Big Pharma's bet on Big Data creates opportunities and risks
Big Pharma's bet on Big Data creates opportunities and risks
BoE's Carney says Brexit fears could pose current account deficit risk
WEF creates task force with Carney, Rajan to study global financial system
U.S. fed funds rate holds at 7-year high
Germany to invest 130 bln euro on defence - govt sources
Slovak central bank leaves counter-cyclical capital buffer for banks at zero
HSBC board to meet, China's role in Hong Kong a factor in HQ debate
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi, Egypt edge up as oil rebounds; other Gulf mkts slip
UPDATE 2-Georgia's c.bank chief says lari to stabilise in near future
UPDATE 1-Investment inflows into Brazil soar, external gap meets forecasts
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fight back as oil pinballs back above $30
Nigeria central bank keeps benchmark interest rate at 11 pct - governor
Markets slide on 'circle of bad news'
US STOCKS-Indexes set to open higher as oil recovers slightly
Netanyahu says to minimize future limits on Israeli cyber exports
ECB's balance sheet expanded last week
Russia's Putin: good reserves, moderate govt debt mean economic situation can be rectified in 2016
BoE's Haldane says world economy could slow but unlikely to contract
UPDATE 1 -Mexico November retail sales expand at fastest pace in 3 months
Russia's Putin: good reserves, moderate government debt mean economic situation can be rectified in 2016
BRIEF-First Quantum says on track to cut its net debt position
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as crude oil prices rise on deal hopes
BoE's Forbes predicts 'abysmal' fourth-quarter productivity data for UK 
High-tech "incubator" nurtures Gaza start-ups with industry's help
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St higher as oil recovers slightly
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises as energy shares gain with oil price rise
Hedge funds betting against China eye "Soros moment"
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies strengthen as oil rises above $30
US STOCKS-Indexes up on strong earnings, rising oil prices
New Irish mortgage rules will moderate house prices - central bank
World Bank slashes 2016 oil price forecast
China's abandoned factories
UPDATE 2-Nigeria central bank keeps benchmark interest, naira rate unchanged
World Bank slashes 2016 oil price forecast
Trading in Mexico's ICA suspended after shares rise over 12 pct
BRIEF-J&J; says valuations of potential acquisitions in 2015 were inflated
Fosun considers selling stake in German BHF Bank to Oddo
CANADA STOCKS-TSX gains as oil price rise boosts energy shares
UPDATE 1-WEF creates task force with Carney, Rajan to study global financial system
WEF creates task force with Carney, Rajan to study global financial system
AIG's massive overhaul
China's fickle fake stores cool on Apple - for now
Oil stocks to grow through 2016 as balance remains out of reach
Dubai exchange launches equity futures for U.S., Indian stocks
WEF creates task force with Carney, Rajan to study global financial system
Nigeria stocks end five-day rally as investors book profit
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil rise on hopes of crude output cut
Oil concerns bleeding into regional banks - Markit
TREASURIES-Bond prices steady as oil recovers slightly ahead of FOMC
Companies look beyond firewalls in cyber battle with hackers
Oil concerns bleeding into regional banks: Markit
Britain's FTSE rebounds as battered mining stocks rally
Corning expects LCD business to rebound from second quarter
UPDATE 2-Corning expects LCD business to rebound from second quarter
Companies look beyond firewalls in cyber battle with hackers
NYC's pension operations need to be brought into 21st century: comptroller
BRIEF-TSKB REIT FY 2015 net profit rises to 9.0 million lira
Investor Paulson's personal assets to back loan to hedge fund
BPER expressed interest in one of Italy's four rescued banks-source
UPDATE 2-Egypt raises cap on forex deposits for imports of essential goods
Investor Paulson's personal assets to back loan to hedge fund
Hedge funds betting against China eye 'Soros moment'
UPDATE 3-Boosting Middle East economy is way to beat extremism -Iranian president
UPDATE 1-BoE's Carney says Brexit fears could pose current account deficit risk
UPDATE 4-UK names BoE's Andrew Bailey as new head of financial industry watchdog
Trump says U.S. economy in a 'bubble' he doesn't want to inherit
Trump says U.S. economy in a 'bubble' he doesn't want to inherit
US STOCKS-Strong earnings, oil recovery drive indexes higher
FOREX-Dollar drags as oil rebound boosts loonie, sterling
Chinese firm unlikely to develop $2 billion Greenland iron ore mine soon: minister
Terex rebuffs takeover offer from China's Zoomlion-Bloomberg
U.S. 1-month bills sold at highest rate since 2013
BoE's Carney says Brexit fears could pose current account deficit risk
Commodities stocks help European shares to bounce back
Britain's FTSE stages mini-bounce as battered mining stocks rally
UPDATE 1-EU pension stress tests show hit from low interest rates
EU pension stress tests show hit from low interest rates
BRIEF-Freeport targeting $5 bln-$10 bln debt reduction - CEO Adkerson
BRIEF-Diaxonhit FY revenue down at 29.5 mln euros
BRIEF-Sidetrade FY revenue rises to 16.0 million euros
German two-year yields hit new low as March ECB cut priced in
EU mergers and takeovers (Jan 26)
DuPont sees no significant asset sales ahead of Dow merger-CEO
Pampa Energia debt shelf sparks M&A; talk
Fitch Affirms AIG's Ratings; Revises Outlook to Stable from Positive
OFFICIAL CORRECTION-Fintech start-up BlueVine raises $40 mln to expand online funding
Commodities stocks help European shares to close higher
Former Wall Street banker buys Phibro from Occidental Petroleum-FT
Former Wall Street banker buys Phibro from Occidental Petroleum: FT
WRAPUP 1-U.S. consumer, housing data underscore economy's resilience
Fitch Affirms Manulife Financial; Outlook Stable
Tough choices for Nigeria's central bank
US STOCKS-Strong earnings, oil recovery drive indexes higher
Fintech start-up BlueVine raises $40 million to expand online funding
Energy earnings will hint at who survives crude's rout
Energy earnings will hint at who survives crude's rout
U.S. two-year note supply fetches solid demand
UPDATE 2-DuPont CEO sees "very little" to concern regulators in Dow merger
UPDATE 2-Terex gets unsolicited offer from China's Zoomlion
Fitch: Avon Lays Out Roadmap; Execution Risks Remain
Terex gets unsolicited offer from China's Zoomlion
China's fickle fake stores cool on Apple: for now
Facebook's price-earnings ratio near record low ahead of Q4 report
CORRECTED-Obama makes new push to expand retirement savings
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil jump on hopes of crude output cut
Facebook's price-earnings ratio near record low ahead of fourth-quarter report
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Wednesday, Jan 27
Big biotech profit reports could boost industry's swooning shares
UPDATE 4-P&G; core sales return to growth due to price hikes
P&G; core sales return to growth due to price hikes
BNSF announces 2016 capex of $4.3 bln vs. $5.8 bln in 2015
Obama makes new push to expand retirement savings
PRECIOUS-Gold at 12-week high on safe haven buying as Fed meeting begins
UPDATE 1-Bleak $30 oil outlook brings new round of energy spending cuts
Bleak $30 oil outlook brings new round of energy spending cuts
UPDATE 1-U.S. natgas futures little changed on mixed weather forecasts
UPDATE 1-Ontario pushes ahead with new government pension plan
U.S. business borrowing for equipment falls in December - ELFA
U.S. consumer, housing data underscore economy's resilience
U.S. business borrowing for equipment falls in December: ELFA
As ETFs explode in popularity, industry pioneer State Street lags
US STOCKS-Wall St jumps in 'schizophrenic' rebound fueled by oil
Trump drug cost comments raise new risks for pharma stocks
UPDATE 2-Lockheed seals services deal with Leidos, forecasts profit below view
Lockheed seals services deal with Leidos, forecasts profit below view 
LIVESTOCK-Equities upswing pulls CME live cattle futures higher
Trump drug cost comments raise new risks for pharma stocks
Trump drug cost comments raise new risks for pharma stocks
Norfolk Southern seeks to soothe investors amid freight woes
FOREX-Oil rebound boosts sterling, Canada's loonie vs dollar
TREASURIES-Bond prices rise on dovish Fed concerns, recovering oil
Britain's Metro Bank to list by end Feb at 24 pounds/share - Sky News
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
RPT-HSBC board to meet, China's role in Hong Kong a factor in HQ debate
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street rebounds, helped by oil, earnings
Fitch Solutions: AIG CDS at Widest Level in Two Years
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies as commodity prices drive gains for energy, mining stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil rally on hopes of crude output cut
Stocks, oil rally on hopes of crude output cut
Global stocks, oil rally on hopes of crude output cut
Stryker posts higher profit, names new CFO
Stryker posts higher profit, names new CFO
UPDATE 3-J&J; profit beats forecasts, helped by lower taxes, cost cuts
US STOCKS-Oil fuels 'schizophrenic' rebound on Wall Street
Wealth Management News - January 26
Factbox: U.S. crude-by-rail projects; Hearings set on Phillips 66, Valero projects
US STOCKS-Oil fuels 'schizophrenic' rebound on Wall Street
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rallies as commodity prices drive energy, mining stock gains
Noble Energy slashing dividend, capex as oil prices stay low
Noble Energy slashing dividend, capex as oil prices stay low
Stocks rally; Apple iPhone miss
Fitch: Declining Capital Markets Revenues Highlights Secular Issues in FICC Trading
Bearish views abound at elite hedge fund conference
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ stronger as oil prices jump on supply deal hopes
NYSE proposal to limit dark pool trading put under review by SEC
NYSE proposal to limit dark pool trading put under review by SEC
UPDATE 3-Fitch revises NZ outlook down to stable, maintains sovereign 'AA' rating
UPDATE 2-Italy does deal with EU on scheme to shed banks' bad loans
Oil fuels 'schizophrenic' rebound on Wall Street
Big biotech profit reports could boost industry's swooning shares
UPDATE 1-As ETFs explode in popularity, industry pioneer State Street lags
BOK chief-Need to scrutinise, respond more closely to China economy
As ETFs explode in popularity, industry pioneer State Street lags
UPDATE 2-AT&T; revenue below forecasts, shares fall
AT&T; revenue below forecasts, shares fall
Australia's Future Fund delivers 8.4 pct, lowest return since 2011
FOREX-Dollar awaits Fed outcome, Canada's loonie bounced around by oil
Oil explorer Cobalt must face securities fraud lawsuit - judge
UPDATE 2-Travel industry faces growing concern over Zika virus
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Feb 5
DIARY- Emerging Markets Economic Events to Feb 4
Two United Airlines investors raise stakes to influence company
Ackman acknowledges mistakes in 2015, details changes in portfolio
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 27
Four Chinese listed companies say major shareholders face margin calls
UPDATE 3-Apple sees first sales dip in more than a decade as super-growth era falters
UPDATE 1-Ackman acknowledges mistakes in 2015, details changes in portfolio
PRECIOUS-Gold holds near 12-wk high as dollar pressured ahead of Fed outcome
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 27
ANZ announces management shake-up, says aim to improve returns
China Dec industrial profits fall 4.7 pct y/y
China stats bureau chief said no basis for yuan depreciation 
Taiwan stocks rise; Apple suppliers up despite company's results
With China weakening, Apple turns to India
DEALTALK-Haier's GE unit buy highlights growing China M&A; maturity
UPDATE 1-China Dec industrial profits fall 4.7 pct, extend longest losing streak since 2011
UPDATE 2-Two United Airlines investors raise stakes to influence company
Two United Airlines investors raise stakes to influence company
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Jan 27
S.Korea to explore currency changes to qualify for MSCI advanced market index
Apple sees first sales dip in more than a decade as super-growth era falters
U.S. and China must find way forward on N. Korea, S. China Sea - Kerry
Chinese investors bargain-hunting for China shares, just not in China
Australia shares fall as oil retreats, NZ stocks edge up
Ackman acknowledges mistakes in 2015, details changes in portfolio
Factbox: Tim Cook comments on Apple prospects in China over the last year
Asia fuel oil market faces troubling 2016 after punishing 2015
COLUMN-Australia, Brazil boost China iron ore import share, but not enough: Russell
China stocks slump on margin call concerns; Hong Kong rebounds
Dollar awaits Fed outcome, Aussie firmer after inflation data  
FOREX-Dollar awaits Fed outcome, Aussie firmer after inflation data
UPDATE 3-Shares in Mexico's ICA suspended after jumping over 30 pct
BRIEF-Pz Cussons Nigeria reprots period ended nov 28, 2015 revenue of 30.61 bln nairaOil Prices Slide On Bigger U.S. Crude Inventories
U.N. Panel Recommends Ban on Lithium Batteries as Passenger Plane Cargo
Fortescue Shares Surge After Miner Cuts Debt
Oil Surges on Speculation of Production Cuts
PayPal Opens Venmo App to Online Stores as Results Beat Expectations
Chinese Citizen Admits Stealing High-Tech Seeds in U.S.
Theranos Lab Practices Said to Pose Risk to Patient Health
Canada Toughens Environmental Review for Two Pipeline Plans
Stocks Drop as Fed Signals Renewed Worry
Japan Retail Sales Down in December
Postal Savings Bank of China Taps Banks to Lead $10 Billion IPO
FTC Sues DeVry Education Over Allegedly Deceptive Ads
Qualcomm Posts 24% Profit Drop
Two-Person Board Committees Exist—Even at Some Big Firms
Companies Find Tech Talent In Robust Freelance Market
Discover Financial Profit Misses Expectations
Six Ex-Brokers Acquitted of Libor Rigging in London
Investors Hedge Bets on Crude-Oil Revival
Wary Fed Keeps Its Options Open
Mexican Government Considers Capitalization of Pemex
Wealthiest Pensioners Take Advantage of U.K. Reforms
Japan’s Public Pension Fund: Asset Managers Can Be Better Shareholders
Juniper Networks Tops Estimates But Warns of Uncertainty
U.S. Expects to Collect $1.36 Billion From Swiss Banks
Boeing Shares Fall Sharply Following Weak Forecast
Germany Approves Emissions Fix for First VW Diesel Model
Fortescue Iron-Ore Shipments Flat, Debt Down on Cost Cuts
BG Deal Caps Shell’s Big Gas Bet
Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet Leaving Company
Subprime Reasoning on Housing
Crown Castle Names New CEO, Lifts 2016 Guidance
Chicago Fed Studies Different Ways to Measure U.S. Government Debt
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks Lower After Fed Decision
Vertex Revenue Nearly Triples on Strong Drug Sales
MetLife CEO Warned Regulators in 2014 of Possible Breakup
FTC Sues DeVry Education, Alleging Deceptive Ads
Finance Watch
Texas Instruments Offers Disappointing Revenue Outlook
Italy Details EU Deal to Tackle Bad Bank Loans
Sticking to Its Data-Dependent Principles, Fed Punts
Las Vegas Sands’ Profit Drops on  Macau Weakness
Verso Lines Up Its Big Creditors for Debt-Equity Swap
McKesson Profit Rises on Lower Tax Rate
SanDisk Profit Falls but Still Tops Expectations
Pentagon Questions Future of Rocket Venture
Fiat Chrysler Profit Slumps on Charges
How Fed Statements Have Evolved Since September
JBS Shares Drop for Second Day After Chairman Charged
Fiat Chrysler Narrows Focus on Truck and SUV Market
Fed Emphasizes 2% Inflation Goal is ‘Symmetric’
Massachusetts Examining Gilead’s Hepatitis C Drug Pricing
FCC Proposes Giving Consumers More Choices for TV Set-Top Boxes
Remains of Samarco’s Collapsed Dam Unstable Because of Heavy Rains
New Zealand Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged, but Hints at Further Cuts
Dollar Weakens After Fed Statement
General Dynamics Boosted by Steady Gulfstream Jet Orders
Natural Gas Rises Again
Gold Prices Turn Higher
Repsol Swings to Loss in 2015
Voices: Getting Real About the Risk of a Financial Shortfall in Later Life
Text of Fed Statement
Analysts See U.S. Natural-Gas Inventories Declining
United Technologies’ Revenue Declines Across All Units
Federal Reserve Statement on Interest Rates
Hedge Funds’ Bets Against U.K. Blue Chips at Highest Since 2010
Canada Housing Agency Finds Overbuilding in Oil Patch
Former SEC Fund Chief Joins Law Firm
U.S. New-Home Sales Rise in December
Risk-Taking Incentives Seen Continuing if Fed Lifts Rates Gradually
Caterpillar Earnings: What to Watch
Potash Corp. Earnings: What to Watch
Deutsche Bank Hurt by Equity Derivatives, Structured Finance
ECB Contributed to Ireland’s Huge Bailout Cost, Report Finds
Anthem Medical Costs Rise
Wendy’s Investigating Reports of ‘Unusual Activity” on Payment Cards
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Surge
Biogen Results Top Expectations
Meredith Corp. Left at the Altar Again
Did the Fed Make a Rate-Hike Mistake?
Santander Profit Slumps on Charges
Panic May Be Warranted
The Federal Reserve May Have Made a Huge Mistake
VoxEU Posting Examines China’s Capital Flight and U.S. Monetary Policy
Textron Shares Drop After Unexpected Revenue Drop
AB InBev Seeks to Keep SABMiller’s Stake in China’s Snow Brand
SEC Chief: Board Diversity Is an Agency Priority in 2016
Dutch Central Bank Paper Looks at Why Risk Is So Hard to Measure
EU Set to Give Auto-Sector Watchdogs More Bite
Nexstar Reaches Deal for Media General Buyout
Commodities-Linked Currencies Up  Despite Lower Oil
Progressive Profit Falls 11%
Tiffany & Coty Will Produce, Distribute New Fragrance Brand
Cliffs Natural Reports 54% Drop in Revenue
Rogers Communications Profit Misses Expectations
Goldman Banker With Ties to Malaysia’s 1MDB Goes on Leave
German Government Trims Economic Growth Forecast
Hess Loss Deepens on Weakness in Energy Prices
St. Jude Medical Offers Weak Profit Outlook
Rockwell Automation Lowers Guidance
Booz Allen Slightly Beats Expectations
Tupperware Sales Fall on Strong Dollar
SunEdison Gives Greenlight Capital Board Seat
Gasoline is “Winning Clearly” Over Diesel, says Saras Director
Hilsenrath’s Take: Fed Open to Delay on Rates, But Too Soon to Telegraph It
Ferrari Reports 34% Net Profit Fall
Asian Shares Rise, but China’s Main Stock Benchmark Closes Slightly Down
China’s Capital Flight and U.S. Monetary Policy
Mini Soda Containers Keep Dollar Sales Afloat
Asian Bond Markets Becoming Sickly Thanks to Stock Slide
BASF Profit Skids on Low Oil Prices
RBS Warns of Loss on Raft of Charges
Why Money Has Been Leaving Hong Kong
Australian Inflation Surprise Dents Rate Cut Talk
Possible Easing Could Leave BOJ Short of Ammunition
New Zealand Shares Rise Slightly
Norfolk Southern to Cut Jobs, Rail Lines
Market direction: Rise