Date: 2015-12-30 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 206.51, high: 207.79, low: 206.47, close: 207.4, volume: 92640700, daily change: 0.0107
News headlines:
PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - Dec 29
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Dec 29
Djibouti's economy to grow by 6.5 pct in 2016 - IMF
Australia, NZ shares rally after Christmas break
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets may react positively to Saudi budget
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen slightly higher at open
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 29
SE Asia Stocks-Most up in holiday-thinned trade; Philippines down
JGBs edge down as stocks strengthen
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen slightly higher at open
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rise as crude prices stabilise
PRECIOUS-Gold up on softer dollar but oil weakness caps gains
BRIEF-Lontrue to buy technology company
China index: Economy suffers winter blues
Evergrande says to buy $3.2 bln China property assets
Tech giants spot opportunity in forecasting China's smog
Evergrande says to buy $3.2 billion China property assets 
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen slightly higher at open
German stocks - Factors to watch on December 29
China stock markets steady after c.bank pledges "flexible" policy
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 29
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 29
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
BRIEF-Tongwei to invest in ecological project worth about 2.4 bln yuan
BRIEF-Sanan Optoelectronics to acquire stake in integrated circuit firm
BRIEF-HTC sells Taiwan property assets for T$6.1 bln
Hong Kong shares close tad higher, helped by calmer mainland market
BRIEF-WSE suspends trading of Budopol-Wroclaw and Clean&Carbon; Energy for 3 months
China smog: big business for U.S. tech firms
European shares propped up by firmer financial stocks
China December official PMI likely to show fifth month of contraction
China to 'wait and see' if Japan sincere on 'comfort women' issue
BRIEF-WSE suspends trading of EFH and Ampli for 3 months
European stock markets lifted by firmer financial shares
UPDATE 3-Deutsche Bank to sell stake in China lender for up to $4 bln
Deutsche Bank to sell stake in China lender for up to $4 billion
BRIEF-China IC Fund to invest in stake in Tianshui Huatian Tech's unit
Arab sovereign wealth fund exodus just beginning
BRIEF-Your Image leaves NewConnect High Liquidity Risk segment
Spanish bonds outperform as leftist alliance looks unlikely
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stabilising oil lifts European shares and bond yields
China c.bank to launch macro prudential assessment system in 2016
FOREX-Swedish crown soars, yuan hits 4-1/2-month low in offshore trade
BRIEF-Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery to acquire US firm Thermal Dynamics Int'l
Trading on Fridays needed to move Israel to MSCI Europe index
China regulator warns insurers over risks from stock buying spree
Reuters Business News Schedule at 0930 GMT/0430 AM ET
BRIEF-Motoricus leaves NewConnect High Liquidity Risk segment
Large China smelters to cut 200,000 T spot copper sales in 2016: source
BRIEF-Seven Principles completes capital increase
UPDATE 1-China cbank deputy governor appointed head of FX regulator - report
UPDATE 1-China clears state-owned transport, logistics firms' tie-up in restructuring drive
SE Asia Stocks-Most up; Philippine index posts 2015 loss
China's capital restores regular heating after natural gas squeeze
Tech giants spot opportunity in forecasting China's smog
EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging FX, stocks weaken; budget sinks Saudi bourse
BSE Sensex ends with marginal gains in tepid trade
China sets 2016 energy consumption targets -Xinhua
BRIEF-Copenhagen Network in talks over potential takeover offer
Not so shiny: a bad year for commodities
BRIEF-Hubei Century Network Technology's share trade to debut on Dec 31
BRIEF-Zhonghong to issue debt financing instruments, medium-term notes, commercial paper
BRIEF-Yunnan Hongxiang Yixintang Pharma plans financing via bond, share issue
Spanish bonds outperform as leftist alliance looks unlikely
BRIEF-Sichuan Jiuyuan Yinhai Software's share trade to debut on Dec 31
UPDATE 1-China c.bank to launch new macro-prudential regime to curb risks
China central bank to launch new macro-prudential regime to curb risks
BRIEF-Liaoning Cheng Da to halt share trade on Dec 30 pending announcement
Investors shun corporate investment grade, emerging debt -BAML
FOREX-Yuan hits 4-1/2-month low in offshore trade, Swedish crown soars
BRIEF-Lock-up period for Industrial Bank's 2.9 bln shares to end
European stock markets lifted by firmer financial shares
US STOCKS-Futures rise as Brent steadies above 11-year low
BRIEF-ExeoTech Invest strengthens balance sheet, carries out set-off issue
Italy's Renzi doesn't see scope for lots more privatisations
BRIEF-Madkom leaves High Liquidity Risk sector 
Turkey cenbank expects inflation indicators to remain elevated - minutes
UPDATE 1-China sees energy consumption rising in 2016 -Xinhua
China sees energy consumption rising in 2016: Xinhua
BRIEF-China Vanke clarifies media reports
BRIEF-Chongqing Dima's shares to halt trade
UPDATE 1-Friday trading needed for Israel to join MSCI Europe index
Investment bank says bankrupt Axion has tried to silence it
YOUR MONEY-Retirees see economy glass as half empty
Portugal regulator suspends Novo Banco securities, awaits information
BRIEF-Wuhan Sante Cableway to acquire eco-tech firm for 2.5 bln yuan
Retirees see economy glass as half empty
BRIEF-Pan Africa Insurance Holdings says profit for year ending Dec. 31, 2015 is expected to be more than 25% lower than profit reported last year
UK GAS-Prices jump as cold forecasts snap bearish streak
UPDATE 1-China Vanke says may issue new shares amid row with top investors
BRIEF-Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc reports year ended Sept. 30, 2015 revenue of 1.4 bln naira
BRIEF-Takeover bid for Spadel falls short of squeeze out threshold - Euronext
Fitch: Non-Core Asset Sales Crucial for Brazilian Corporates into 2016
BRIEF-Anbang Insurance increases stake in Xinjiang Goldwind Sci & Tech
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies up as oil steadies in thin pre-holiday trade
US STOCKS-Indexes set for higher open as crude prices steady
BRIEF-Afone to distribute interim cash dividend - Euronext
BRIEF-Tethys Petroleum says may not secure alternative funding if Olisol placing does not complete
BRIEF-Biokhimik plans share capital increase
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher as crude steadies
BRIEF-Russia-focused Eurohem secures project financing worth 557 mln euros
US STOCKS-Indexes higher as crude prices recover slightly
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as mining stocks, Valeant weigh
UPDATE 1-Samsung ups investment in southern Vietnam project to $2 bln
Barclays in $13.75 mln U.S. settlement over mutual funds
Spanish two-year yields fall as leftist alliance looks unlikely
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms as crude oil prices rebound
TREASURIES-Bond yields edge up, traders eye U.S. 5-year auction
BRIEF-Eurobrokers sells its entire 35% stake in REMACO SA for EUR 175,000
BRIEF-EC2 signs 738,000 zloty deal
UPDATE 1-Barclays in $13.75 mln U.S. settlement over mutual funds
Barclays in $13.75 mln U.S. settlement over mutual funds
FOREX-Dollar gains vs euro on risk appetite, oil gains lift ruble
Russia to rewrite space programme as economic crisis bites
UPDATE 1-South Africa's rand gains, stocks slump for second day straight
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stabilising oil lifts shares and bond yields
Breakingviews: Worst CEO job in 2016
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls amid weak resource stocks, slump in Valeant
US STOCKS-S&P; 500 turns positive for year; tech stocks rally
Russia to rewrite space program as economic crisis bites
U.S. home prices rise slightly in October, top forecast 
Barclays in $13.75 million U.S. settlement over mutual funds
European stock markets lifted by firmer financial shares
US STOCKS-Tech rally drives indexes; S&P; 500 positive for year
Russian finance ministry says prepared support measures for VEB bank - Interfax
BRIEF-Daniel Stewart Securities names Peter Ward as non-exec chairman
Bank of Portugal to impose capital buffers for banks from 2017
PRECIOUS-Gold climbs on firmer oil, but heads for third annual decline
Gold climbs on firmer oil, but heads for third annual decline
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Wednesday, Dec 30
Brazil's BNDES eases credit limits for Finame program
US STOCKS-Apple and Amazon push S&P; 500 over 1 percent higher
U.S. SEC releases report on Aug. 24 stock market volatility
U.S. SEC releases report on Aug. 24 stock market volatility
ETFs tracking China's onshore markets struggle to find an audience
Star Wars may pass $2 billion globally - Dergarabedian
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stabilizing oil lifts shares and bond yields
ETFs tracking China's onshore markets struggle to find an audience
FOREX-Dollar gains vs euro on risk appetite, oil gains lift ruble
Stabilizing oil lifts shares and bond yields
TREASURIES-Bond yields rise after weak 5-year auction in sharp selloff
LIVESTOCK-Profit-taking undercuts CME live cattle futures
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
China eyes fiscal splurge to cushion reforms, slowing growth
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rallies, led by tech and energy
Security ramped up in Belgium
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as resource stocks drag, Valeant slumps
NZ shares climb to record; Australia stocks seen higher
US STOCKS-Apple and Amazon deliver rally on Wall Street
Apple and Amazon deliver rally on Wall Street
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as resource stocks drag, Valeant slumps
CORRECTED-CANADA FX DEBT-C$ rallies, tracking rebound in crude oil prices
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies flat-up as oil steadies in thin pre-holiday trade
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Jan 11
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Jan 11
UPDATE 1-Facebook must face shareholder class actions over IPO
Stabilizing oil lifts shares and bond yields
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 30
Fairchild gets revised offer from China Resources Microelectronics
Moody's downgrades Noble to junk as commodity rout deepens
FOREX-Australian, Canadian dollars hold gains on crude oil rebound
China central bank chief economist says RRR decisions must consider capital flow impact - report
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 30
JGBs edge lower as Tokyo stocks gain on oil rebound
Taiwan stocks up before holidays; techs jump
PRECIOUS-Gold treads water as dollar firms; poised for 3rd annual loss
SEC releases report on Aug. 24 stock market volatility
Nikkei up on Wall St rally, investors remain on edge over oil prices
Vietnam lists 17 sectors open for foreign investment - govt
China third-quarter capital and financial account surplus at $11.4 billion: FX regulator 
China November services trade deficit widens to $15.6 billion: FX regulator 
China c.bank temporarily suspends some FX business of several foreign banks - sources
FOREX-Dollar steadies, commodity currencies lose steam as crude rebound fizzles
China stocks fall on economy, share supply worries; HK also down
Indonesia's financial authority chief sees 2016 bank loan growth of 14.1 pct
UPDATE 1-Vietnam's FDI pledges dip, but actual inflows jump in 2015Crude Oil Prices Face More Downward Pressure
China Market Growing Pains Caused World of Hurt in 2015
ConocoPhillips, NuStar Set for First Exports of U.S. Crude
Air Canada Passengers Injured by Turbulence on Flight From Shanghai
DOJ Probes Blue Bell’s Response to Listeria Contamination
Wealthiest Americans Face a Bigger Tax Bite
Statoil Rig Workers Injured In North Sea Storm
Inside J.P. Morgan’s Deal With On Deck Capital
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks Slide Along With Oil
Biotech Linked to Martin Shkreli Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Icahn Wins Pep Boys Bidding War
Commodity Currencies Decline Along With Oil Prices
U.S. Stocks Decline
Energy Megadeals Were Scarce in 2015
Oil Prices Fall on Oversupply Anxiety
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Unexpectedly Rise
Natural Gas Sinks on Weather Outlook
Shell Pipes First Gas From Field off Ireland After Years of Setbacks
Copper Prices Close at Highest Level in Weeks
From Oil Glut to Shortage? Some Say It Could Happen
U.S. Natural Gas Inventories Expected to Decline
Working With the Changing Leadership of an Organization
European Markets Among World’s Top Performers in 2015
Coke Strike at Chicago Plants Ends With Tentative Pact
Lynn Tilton Battles Cayman Islands Directors on Zohar-I Bankruptcy
Bankers, Bulls and Activists: Finance Folks to Watch in ’16
SeaWorld Sues Over Orca Breeding Ban
Southwest Ground Workers To Vote on Tentative Labor Pact
Pending Home Sales Slip in November
Etihad Airways to Appeal Air Berlin Code-Share Ruling
Airbus Delays Delivery of First A320neo
Saudi Arabia Won’t Change Oil Production Policy
SunEdison Reaches Deal to Extinguish Debt
Hannon’s Take: Trapped in Transparency
Unconventional Monetary Policy’s Effects on Asset Prices
Larry Summers: What Bernie Sanders Gets Wrong—And Right—About the Fed
China Regulators Seek to Cover Risks Posed by Insurers
Congress’s Inane Scheme to Rob the Fed
Portugal’s Central Bank Backs Novo Banco Cash Injection
‘Target Date’ Funds Forced to Rethink Bond Holdings
Russia Manufacturing Activity Shrinks in December
Eurozone Private Sector Lending Picks Up
Julius Baer Has Agreement in Principle in U.S. Tax Probe
Weak Korean Factory Output May Spur Central Bank Action
PBOC Economist Cautions Against Excessive Reserve Ratio Cuts
Australian Dollar Up as Risk Appetite Returns
London Stocks Weighed by Lower Oil
Iron Ore Ends Bleak Year With a Bounce
Market direction: Fall