Date: 2012-12-26 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 142.48, high: 142.56, low: 142.19, close: 142.35, volume: 53874600, daily change: -0.0031
News headlines:
China shares slip from near six-month high, property sector bucks trend
China's money rates edges up, stable money rates expected
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 26
FOREX-Yen sinks to lowest since April 2011 as Abe takes power
GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen falls, Nikkei surges as Japan gets a new government
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - 26
China eyes modest recovery, rising risks - Vice FinMin
JGBs fall, with 10-year yield hitting 2-month high
China shares eke out 3rd straight daily gain, hover at July highs
CCID Consulting: Standards, Guidepost for Healthy and Sustainable Development of China`s Cloud Computing Industry
PRECIOUS-Gold slips on U.S. budget woes, jewellers buy
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, bonds, rupee, swaps at 0723 GMT
China shares eke out 3rd straight gain, property strong again
2013 will be a stock pickers market: Rabobank
Four Seasons Financial Education Offers Fiscal Cliff Control for Companies
Next Generation Trust Services Starts 2013 with New Strategic Alliances, Continues Free Educational Seminars for Investors
C&E; Industry Outlook and Company Valuation
TEXT-S&P; summary: European Financial Stability Facility
China revises down third-quarter capital account deficit
STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Krungsri cuts AIS to 'hold'; seen overvalued
Turk Telekom signs $600 mln loan deals with China Development Bank
Moody's affirms A2/Prime-1 ratings of Mizuho Securities
DIARY-S&P; 500 EARNINGS WEEK AHEAD
DIARY-S&P; 500 EARNINGS MONTH AHEAD
TEXT-S&P; summary: QBE Hongkong & Shanghai Insurance Ltd.
Japan's MUFG to become strategic investor in VietinBank
TEXT-S&P; ratings - Commercial International Bank (Egypt) S.A.E.
TEXT-S&P; ratings - National Bank of Egypt
TEXT-S&P; cuts Egyptian Banks to 'B-/C' after sovereign action
China consumers driving economic rebound -survey
Bloomberg Businessweek Acknowledges Allied Wallet's Global Vision
Majority of Canadians Plan to Open Their Wallets on Boxing Day in 2012
China consumers driving economic rebound: survey
UPDATE 1-Grounded Kingfisher lacks funding plan -India minister
Indian shares post biggest daily gain in Dec; foreign flow strong
Grounded Kingfisher lacks funding plan -India minister
REG-International Endesa Enersis Significant Event December 21, 2012
Brazil real gains as central bank sells U.S. dollars
DIARY - Switzerland - Corporate events to Jan 31, 2013
US STOCKS-Futures edge up ahead of 'cliff' talk resumption
DIARY - European Market Holidays to December 2013
DIARY - Asian Market Holidays to December 2013
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, bonds, rupee, swaps at close
Brazil real gains on cenbank intervention
New Japan PM Abe says will pursue bold monetary policy
Zillow to Participate in Citi's 23rd Annual Global Internet, Media, and Telecom Conference; to Reschedule Investor Day
NQ Mobile Security(TM) and Family Guardian(TM) Selected as Top 25 Apps in the 2013 Mobile Apps Showdown at CES
Rialto Capital Announces First Closing of Second Real Estate Investment Fund
Economists Expect 2012 Housing Momentum To Carry Into 2013
Spectrem Affluent Investor Confidence Index (SAICI(R)) Gains 4 Points Despite Uncertainty
BMO's Financial Tip of the Week: Volunteer This Holiday Season
New Japan PM Abe says will pursue bold monetary policy
US STOCKS-Futures edge higher ahead of 'cliff' talk resumption
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at the 31st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Wealthy Americans Identify Top National Priorities in Northern Trust Survey
December 20, 2012 Trading Market Activity
CIBL Announces Final Results of Its Tender Offer for Shares of ICTC Group
U.S. home prices rose in October-S&P;
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets
INTL FCStone Securities Inc. Arranges $35 Million of Junior Notes for South Street Securities
IDC Forecasts Worldwide Semiconductor Revenues Will Grow 4.9% and Reach $319 Billion in 2013
MISCOR Group Reports New Financing Arrangement with PNC Bank, N.A.
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2013 note calendar
BH Telecom sees pretax profit flat in 2012, 2013
FOREX-Yen falls to 20 month low on new prime minister, euro firmer
US STOCKS-Wall St to open up ahead of 'cliff' talks restart
Fiscal Cliff Stock Report: Groupon Inc, Cellceutix Corporation, World Moto, Orcale Corporation
Egypt pound falls as devaluation fears spread
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT - Wall St inches up as Obama to return to 'cliff' debate
Lipper's municipal bond fund index is higher
Majic Wheels Corp and Carbonomics Moving Forward With Carbon Credits
UPDATE 1-U.S. home prices rose for 9th straight month-S&P;
Sustained Recovery in Home Prices According to the S&P;/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices
3XSQ: Hope and change on Wall Street?
Leading Tech Analyst Said 'Sell' Apple When It Traded Above $700; Latest Reports Outline New Direction for Apple Stock
New Millennium Bank Enters Into Order With The FDIC
The Paychex Top 13 in `13: Potential Regulatory Changes Every Small Business Needs to Know About in the New Year
CORRECTED-US retail sales creep higher in weak holiday season-early data
U.S. natural gas futures hold modest gains as cold moves in
DX.com: Another Unprecedented Discount Offer
BRIEF-FINRA orders Pruco Securities to pay more than $10.7 million restitution over mutual fund pricing
DocuTech Takes Lead on National Mortgage Initiatives
GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen down as Japan gets a new government; US shares gain
US STOCKS-Wall St flat ahead of 'cliff' talks restart
TREASURIES-Bond prices rise on consumer, fiscal worries
Turkey's Halkbank says to issue forex bonds worth $2 bln
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Declares Dividend
U.S. dollar hits more than two-year high vs yen
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT - Down on soft retail data, "cliff" worries suspected
GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen down on Japan's new govt; US shares slip
TREASURIES-Bond prices gain on consumer, fiscal worries
REFILE-Stern Advice: Your one-week year-end 'fiscal cliff' money plan
Top Five Volume Stocks -Wednesday 26th December Focus: Cellceutix Corp, World Moto Inc, AMR Corp, Amarantus Biosciences, Southridge Enterprises
Trading at Noon: Retail sector drags U.S. stocks down
Merrill DataSiteÂ® Virtual Data Room Honored as "Global M&A; Advisor M&A; Product/Service of the Year"
US STOCKS- Wall St sags,'cliff' angst steals retailers' Christmas
UPDATE 1-Egyptian pound falls on devaluation talk
Brazil central bank to sell up to $2 bln on Dec. 27
RPT-FOREX-Yen slides to two-year low on Japan easing view, euro firmer
EPR Properties CEO David Brain Appears on CNBC`s "Closing Bell"
GLOBAL MARKETS-Retailers lead US shares lower; yen hits 2-yr low
Your one-week year-end "fiscal cliff" money plan
Secure Files Services and Google Apps Support Business Growth for Merrimack Mortgage Company
US STOCKS-Retailers lead Wall St lower, 'cliff' still a concern
Peru's cenbank buys $40 million, sol ends at strongest level in 16 yrs
Techquity: Amazon falters, cloud troubles
Edmunds.com Predicts 2013 Sales Trends: Growth of New Car Sales Will Slow, Used Car Prices Will Fall
COMMODITIES-Oil highest in weeks in thin trade, wheat slumps
Putnam Announces Dividend Rates for Open-End Funds
GLOBAL MARKETS-Retailers lead US shares lower; yen hits 2-yr low
U.S. appeals court revives workplace cybertheft lawsuit
Factbox: Biggest U.S. news events of 2012
Western Copper and Gold has experienced unusual trading activity
Mailman Group establishes venture fund to break startups out of the box
U.S. appeals court revives workplace cybertheft lawsuit
PRECIOUS-Gold up in thin post-Christmas trade;US budget in focus
Investment banks facing slump in once-promising emerging markets
FOREX-Yen slumps versus dollar, euro on policy easing view
Fitch: Outlook Stable for Brazilian Homebuilding in 2013
U.S. charges analyst in IBM insider trading case
TREASURIES-Prices gain as U.S. fiscal deadline approaches
U.S. Day Ahead: It's back to scaling the cliff
US money market assets rise in latest week: iMoneyNet
UPDATE 2-Weather drives U.S. natural gas futures to higher close
Investor-startup dating service AngelList channels $12.3M in investments in the last 30 days
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
S.Korea Jan manufacturing outlook jumps to 6-mth high
Synthesis Energy Systems to Focus on Maximizing Positive Financial Results in China Through Revised and Extended Agreement with Crystal Vision Energy
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St down for 3rd day, retail weak
DAILY DIGIT: 0.7% gain in home prices
U.S. charges analyst in IBM insider trading case
TEXT - S&P; affirms Aviva USA Corp ratings
BRIEF-VIX closes at highest level since July
NYSE short interest dips 0.5 pct in early December
US STOCKS-Wall St drops for 3rd day, led by retailers
CreditCards.com: Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Stability continues for credit card interest rates
NYSE short interest dips 0.5 percent in early December
FOREX-Yen falls sharply as Japan's Abe vows to weaken it
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Retailers lead US shares lower; yen hits 2-yr low
Retailers lead U.S. shares lower; yen hits two-year low
An investorâs guide to surviving the Series A crunch
Australia shares seen slipping on U.S. cliff worry
NASDAQ Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in NASDAQ Stocks as of Settlement Date December 14, 2012
US STOCKS-Wall St drops in thin session, led by retailers
UPDATE 4-U.S. retailers scramble after lackluster holiday sales
TEXT - S&P; cuts Guardian Industries rating to BBB-plus
Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $250,000 From Investment in Groupon, Inc. to Inquire About the Lead Plaintiff Position in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Before the February 19, 2013 Lead
Treasury unveils plan to buy time under debt ceiling
Factbox: Treasury's tools to delay hitting debt limit
VUANCE Reports Record Profit for 3Q and First Nine Months 2012
Fitch Places Energy Future & EFIH on Neg Watch; Exchange Offer Deemed a Distressed Debt Exchange
Nikkei seen testing 20-month high as yen weakens
Nikkei seen testing 20-month high as yen weakens
ExpressDomain.cn Launches the World's Cheapest Domain Service Provider
TEXT-S&P; Lowers Energy Future Holdings' Subs To 'CC'
FOREX-Yen flirts with 2-year lows on new Japan govt expectations
New study: Indecisive economic policy takes a lasting toll on financial markets
UPDATE 2-Chipmaker Marvell loses $1.17 bln patent verdict
Chipmaker Marvell loses $1.17 billion patent verdict
Market Vectors Income ETFs Announce 2012 Distributions
eHealth, Inc. to Present at the 31st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Wall Street drops in thin session, led by retailers
Global X Funds Declares Annual Distributions
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Confirms 2012 Fiscal Year Earnings
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Earnings
QVT Opposes Reappointing Investment Manager
Market Pulse: Japan Inc ending 2012 on a high
Guggenheim Investments Declares Monthly and Year-End Fixed Income ETF Distributions
UK on track to hit 2020 green energy targets -DECC
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Is Seeking More Cash For The Shareholders Of Westway Group, Inc. (WWAY)
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Is Seeking More Cash For The Shareholders Of Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (ASCA)
Malaysia-Market factors to watch on Dec 27
Seoul shares edge down as U.S. fiscal fears discourage investors
Nikkei hits 20-1/2-month high as yen weakens
Analysis: Amazon's Christmas faux pas shows risks in the cloud
MALAYSIA-PRESS-Sale of CIMB Aviva draws to a close-Business Times
PRECIOUS-Gold edges down, U.S. fiscal talks in focus
UK on track to hit 2020 green energy targets - DECC
Hong Kong shares may rise after 2-1/2 day Christmas holiday
Singapore Stocks - Factors to watch on Dec 27
UPDATE 3-Chipmaker Marvell loses $1.17 bln patent verdict
Unusual Market Activity For Capital Trust, Inc.
Yen hits 2-year low on new Japan govt expectations
EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American stocks flat with low volume
Hong Kong shares to open up 0.7 pct, Li & Fung jumps
UPDATE 2-Imminent threat of labor unrest averted at U.S. Northwest ports
TABLE-PBOC weekly open market operations at a glance
JGBs under pressure as 10-year yield inches up to 2-month high
Phillips Edison-ARC Shopping Center REIT Inc. Enters into a Revolving Credit Facility with KeyBank for up to $250 Million of Availability
Japan govt: Recent FX moves a reversal of one-sided yen rise
INDIA PRESS-Belgium's BDO International sells 10 pct JV stake to Indian partner-Economic Times
U.S. bond funds show weak turnout as munis suffer -ICI
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Westway Group, Inc. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to EQT Infrastructure II
India Morning Call-Global markets
FOREX-Yen hits 2-year low on new Japan govt expectations
Top 5 political moments rocking China in year of change
Brent holds near $111 on U.S. fiscal jitters; Japan supports
Ten-year JGB yields rise to three-month high
STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Amata Corp up after unit listing plan
Shanghai Futures Exchange to open up to foreign players
Hanwha SolarOne Enters into RMB 3.0 Billion Credit Agreement with Bank of Beijing
Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest
China Construction Bank investigates wealth management product dispute
China Construction Bank investigates wealth management product dispute
MARKET EYE-Indian bond yield eases as higher borrowing fears fade
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, bonds, rupee, swaps at 0415 GMT
TABLE-Long-term credit ratings for Kazakhstan banks
Hong Kong shares climb to near 17-mth high, China slips
Axtel Announces Offers to Exchange Any and All of Its Outstanding 7.625% Senior Notes Due 2017 and 9.00% Senior Notes Due 2019 for 7.00% Senior Secured Notes Due 2020, 7.00% Pesos-Denominated Senior Secured Convertible Dolla
Iron Ore-Shanghai steel futures rise on cost push, outlookNZD Down Late; Losses Pared
Yen Tumbles to a 27-Month Low
Japan Brokers Bet on Foreign M&A
PBGC to Take Over Hawker Pensions
Nokia's Lumia Offered at Discounts
W.W. Grainger to Settle Charges
China's Bond Business Is Booming
Analyst Named in Insider Case
Court Reverses $203 Million Order Against Wells Fargo
Steinway Ends Pact to Sell Band-Instrument Division
Branson Becomes Face of Health Flap
Consumer Debt Bubble Forms in South Africa
Medifast Acting Financial Chief to Resign
Hot Commodities: CFTC Staffers
Key U.S. ETFs Swoon Due to Apple, Not Politics
Oil Jumps 2.7%
Honda to Recall More ATVs
TD Ameritrade Backs Knight-Getco Deal
Duke Energy Buys Chilean Assets
Bearish Options Bets Pile Up Against Yen
Firms Struggle to Connect with Women
Yen Hits 27-Month Low Against Dollar
Finra Orders Pruco Securities to Pay Restitution
Newsweek Publishes Final Print Issue
IDC Trims Chip Revenue Outlook
Bridging the Gap Between Charity, Business
Nikkei Ends at Nine-Month High
A Cross-Border Retirement Without Tax Woes
A Cross-Border Retirement Without Tax Woes
India Rice Suppliers Seek More Time From Indonesia
India Gold Demand Flattens
CARE Shares Make Strong Debut
Philippines' Outsourcing Industry Threatened
Japan's REIT Market Poised for Hot 2013
Market direction: Neutral