Date: 2015-01-26 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 205.79, high: 206.1, low: 204.81, close: 204.97, volume: 117516800, daily change: -0.0055
News headlines:
MIDEAST STOCKS-Smooth Saudi succession, ECB easing may support Gulf
UPDATE 1-MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE, Qatar edge up after ECB easing
Got a spare billion? Investment bankers are keen to help
Got a spare billion? Investment bankers are keen to help
Should the euro zone really fear demon deflation?
Should the euro zone really fear demon deflation?
Austria FinMin says expects Swiss franc to weaken in longer term
U.S., India find workaround to seal civil nuclear deal: media
ECB's Mersch calls for European capital markets union
MIDEAST STOCKS-Abu Dhabi, Qatar rise; property stocks weigh on Dubai
Italy economy minister eyes "bad bank" to clean up risky loans
Top investors put pressure on Standard Chartered boss to resign -report
Italy economy minister eyes "bad bank" to clean up risky loans
CORRECTED-Industry jitters after SEC charges former S&P; staffer
Credit Suisse considering cost-saving measures after franc's rise -paper
UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Q4 net profit jumps 16 pct, hikes dividend
Swatch CEO says no changes to long-term strategy after SNB shock -paper
UPDATE 1-UAE bank ADIB eyes capital boost after 19.3 pct Q4 profit rise
U.S. and India: Two democracies can join to balance Chinaâs rise
Qatar's economy minister appointed chairman of stock exchange
Factbox: Obama and Modi unveil India nuclear trade breakthrough
Fines, reforms force Deutsche Bank to face tough strategy choices
Healthways Board Exploring Strategic Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value
Wall St Week Ahead-Eyes on Fed after ECB, other bank stimulus moves
Eyes on Fed after ECB, other bank stimulus moves
UPDATE 3-After Ebola, WHO to set up contingency fund, develop "surge capacity"
DEALTALK-Hong Kong tycoon's M&A; spree promises bumper year for Asia banks
India turns to corner shops, mobile phones for banking revolution
Hong Kong tycoon's M&A; spree promises bumper year for Asia banks
India turns to corner shops, mobile phones for banking revolution
Media Advisory: Ministers Van Loan and Lebel to Hold Media Availability
Media Advisory: Ministers Van Loan and Lebel to Hold Media Availability
GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, stocks fall as anti-austerity party wins Greek election
UPDATE 2-"We have a deal" - insurance may unlock India-U.S. atomic trade
'We have a deal': insurance may unlock India-U.S. atomic trade 
DIARY- Top Economic Events to Feb 10
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Feb 10
RPT-INVESTMENT FOCUS-Market inflation bets signal early faith in ECB QE scheme
China train maker CNR says secures 30 deals worth $3.9 bln
China train maker CNR says secures 30 deals worth $3.9 billion 
AXIS Capital Provides Information on Expected Fourth Quarter 2014 Results
PRECIOUS-Gold rises towards $1,300 as Greek vote sparks safe-haven demand
Samsung Elec to be main chip supplier for next iPhone-S.Korea paper
Majority of BOJ members say oil plunge benefits economy: December minutes
PHILIPPINES PRESS-UCPB sale faces new stumbling block - BusinessWorld
VIETNAM PRESS-Cbank has room to lower interest rates in 2015 - Vietnam Economic Times
BOE's Forbes hints rates could rise sooner than expected -WSJ
BOE's Forbes hints rates could rise sooner than expected: WSJ
Freeport Indonesia copper exports seen declining over next 6 months
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 26
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 26
VIETNAM PRESS-C.bank might raise credit growth target in H2 2015 - Dau Tu
PRESS DIGEST-China - Jan 26
India turns to corner shops, mobile phones for banking revolution
UPDATE 2-Japan exports grow most in year, signalling steady recovery from recession
Japan exports grow most in year, signaling steady recovery from recession
FOREX-Euro hits 11-year low as Greek leftists sweep to power
Factbox: U.S. refinery worker proposals and past negotiations
China's Dalian Wanda to invest $1 bln in Sydney property development
SoftBank to sell 450 bln yen 7-yr subordinated bond to retail investors
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Jan 26
UPDATE 1-SoftBank to sell $3.8 bln bond to retail investors
BRIEF-Nanning Sugar expects to swing to loss in 2014, bonds face warning risks
SoftBank to sell $3.8 billion bond to retail investors
Short-dated JGBs firm, longer bonds hit by high volatility
Market Chatter- Corporate finance press digest
European pension funds lobby Oracle on pay, governance
'We have a deal': insurance may unlock India-U.S. atomic trade 
China stocks edge up, Hong Kong can't gain traction
China developer Kaisa's bonds up on buyout reports
BRIEF-Ningxia Qinglong Pipes gets govt approval to set up private bank with partners
UPDATE 1-China's Dalian Wanda to invest $1 bln in Sydney property developmentDesigns Emerge for Brooklyn Park Project
Zions Posts Profit, Slashes CDO Holdings
Carnival in Talks on China Cruise Joint Ventures
Citigroup Trailblazer Flaherty to Retire
Houlihan Lokey Lured to Australia
Emerging Markets Buy More Gold
Chairwoman of Sareb, Spain’s ‘Bad Bank,’ Leaves Firm
Financial Briefing Book: News Digest
Corporate Watch: News Digest
The Big Number: News Digest
For New Revenue-Recognition Rules, It’s Ready vs. Not
WikiLeaks Wants Google Answers on Giving Staff Data to U.S.
Hess Cuts 2015 Capital and Exploratory Spending
Fed Aims to Hasten Payments
Credits & Debits: News Digest
Open Hog Pens Raise Farmers’ Costs
Citizens Financial Earnings Rise on Loan Strength
U.S. Steel to Curb Operations at Three Plants
United Tech Cuts Outlook
Post to Buy MOM Brands for $1.15B
TE Connectivity Nears Deal to Sell Network Arm
Walgreen Names Alliance Boots Executive as CFO
Game Over for Struggling Mattel CEO
PepsiCo Expands Stevia-Sweetened Cola Distribution
Texas Instruments Profit Up Sharply
Euro Gains Ground on Dollar
Oil Prices Ease
Teva: FDA Approves Generic Version of AstraZeneca Heartburn Drug
Pork Prices Drop as Hog Herds Recover
Ex-Lehman Trader Continues Bonus Fight
Pfizer to Cut Prevenar 13 Price Again
Activist Hedge Fund Elliott Has Big Stake in Informatica
Procter & Gamble Cleans House
Natural Gas Falls Despite Storm
Copper Rebounds on Weaker Dollar
Asia’s Insurers Sing for Sales
Gold Falls as Greece Fears Subside
S&P Cuts Russia Rating to Junk
Norfolk Southern Revenue Slips
The Business Side of Animal Rights
Proxy Battle Puts Focus on DuPont Earnings
Dana Sells Venezuelan Plants
Ocwen Rejects Investor Allegations
GE Vice Chairman: GE Portfolio ‘Has Never Had More Clarity’
BP Freezes Pay Amid Oil’s Drop
Caesars Debates Creditors Over Bankruptcy Court
A Portfolio to Match Clients’ Religious Values
Wall Street Braces for NYC Blizzard
Markets Take Greek Result in Stride
Energy Transfer Partners, Regency Energy Partners to Combine
Generation of Long-Lasting Mideast Rulers Produced Stability—and a Mess
European Eyewear Retailer Plans to Raise $1.2 Billion in IPO
Bombardier Selling Aviation Training Business
Family Dollar’s December Sales Improve
Uniqlo to Enter Canadian Market
Russia’s SB Bank Stops Withdrawals
Brazil’s Oi Sees €6 Billion Gain From Sale
Ontario Pension Fund Leader Calls All Asset Classes ‘Expensive’
Sika Says Controlling Family Can’t Call EGM
Brookdale Shares Fall on Earnings Warning
European Regulators Pressure Big Banks to Increase Capital
Sunac China in Talks With Kaisa
Big Brokerages Hanging On to Their Dominance
Delhaize Lifted by ‘53rd Week’
Tesla to Roll Out New Models in China
W.W. Grainger Cuts Outlook On Canada, Currency Weakness
Packaging Merger to Create $16 Billion Firm
Malaysia Airlines Website Hacked
Cliffs Natural Resources Eliminates Dividend to Repay Debt
Lakes Entertainment, Golden Gaming to Merge
D.R. Horton Results Top Expectations
Thai Airways to Cut Routes
HSBC Loans $9 Billion For Hutchison’s O2 Bid
Marubeni Slashes Forecast on Crude Fall
German Business Confidence Exceeds Expectations
Asian Shares Pare Earlier Losses
Yuan Falls Sharply
Markets Get Bumpier as Fed Withdraws Safety Net
CMO Digest: News Digest
Market direction: Fall