Date: 2016-06-08 00:00:00
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News headlines:
Republican leader proposes weakening Dodd-Frank, spotlights U.S. political divide
COLUMN-Fed to move post big vote, and I don't mean Brexit: James Saft
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - June 7
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - June 7
UPDATE 1-Apple sells 30-year bond in Taiwan at 4.15 pct yield -sources
Apple sells 30-year bond in Taiwan at 4.15 percent yield - sources
NZ central bank tipped to hold rates, easing expected this year
Taiwan stocks hit seven-week high; techs, banks up
REFILE-China to give 250 bln yuan RQFII investment quota to U.S. - c.bank vice gov
China's yuan fixing regime becoming more stable and transparent - c.bank vice governor
RPT-India seen keeping interest rates steady as Rajan waits for rain
BRIEF-Beijing Shiji Information Technology's unit plans to take eFuture private
China stocks dip but Hong Kong gains as US rate hike fears ease
FOREX-Dollar wallows near 4-week lows as Yellen sounds cautious note
BRIEF-Hubei Century Network Technology to pay 2015 dividend on June 16
ANZ markets Australia's first offshore AT1 notes
UPDATE 1-Weak U.S. jobs spoil BOJ's hopes of immediate Fed help on yen
BRIEF-Investis says plans IPO, targets raising 150 mln Sfr
SE Asia Stocks-Higher on Yellen's comments, easing concerns over Fed rate rise
BRIEF-Hubstyle May 2016 net sales up 93 pct yoy
Verizon to submit $3 billion bid for Yahoo's internet business: WSJ
BRIEF-Bakkafrost says to invest DKK 2.2 billion by 2020
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - June 7
BRIEF-Solstad Offshore ASA announces comprehensive new financing plan
European Factors to Watch-Shares head for steady open
GIC, ADIA invest $230 mln in Indian renewable energy firm Greenko
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on June 7
BRIEF-Fujian Sunnada Communication to invest 100 mln yuan to set up unit
Saxo Bank to raise margin on pound ahead of Brexit vote
BRIEF-Nairobi Securities Exchange appoints Samuel Kimani as new chair of board
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-China to grant U.S. 250 bln yuan RQFII investment quota - c.bank vice gov
BRIEF-Excellence to pay FY 2015 dividend of 0.13 zloty per share
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi bourse may edge up after reform announcement
BRIEF-D. Carnegie & Co divests property to tenants
Swiss Treasury offers 0 pct bond maturing 2029
BRIEF-R&I; affirms Megmilk Snow Brand's rating at "BBB+" and says stable outlook
BRIEF-Gottex Fund Management Q1 fee-earning assets at $7.26 bln
BRIEF-Sino reports 44,948 trades in May, down 14.3 pct yoy
BRIEF-Huapont Life Science to invest 200 mln yuan to set up unit
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rise, dollar eases as Yellen green-lights risk
BRIEF-Beijing North Star Says 2015 dividend payment date
Saxo Bank to raise margin on pound ahead of Brexit vote
German stocks - Factors to watch on June 7
BRIEF-Royal Dutch Shell updates BG deal synergies target to $4.5 bln in 2018
S.Korean won, stocks end at multi-week highs as Fed turns cautious again
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on June 7
BRIEF-D. Carnegie buys all of Fastighets AB Balder shares in Amasten
BRIEF-MTI announces private placement of 1.15 mln treasury stock
BRIEF-Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic to pay 2015 dividend on June 15
REFILE-India central bank may supply dollars during FCNR redemption
BRIEF-China Merchants Securities to establish 50 securities sales department
BRIEF-Global View adjusts 2015 dividend to T$3 per share
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on June 7
Chinese investors should not get board seats on Taiwan chip firms -TSMC chief
Chinese investors should not get board seats on Taiwan chip firms - TSMC chief
UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on June 7
BRIEF-Banco Popular says Banque Federative Du Credit Mutuel will underwrite shares it owns for capital raise
PRECIOUS-Gold dips but remains near 2-week highs on Fed caution
BRIEF-Taiwan's ASE posts 11.8 pct fall in May sales
BRIEF-Sberbank 5-month net profit to RAS up at RUB 184.32 billion
BRIEF-Hangzhou CNCR-IT to pay 2015 dividend on June 14
China stocks end flat despite gains in most Asian markets
BRIEF-Swiss Prime Site launches about 250 mln CHF convertible bond
BRIEF-Hangzhou Shunwang Technology to issue private placement new shares for 2 bln yuan
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
BRIEF-Taiwan's ASE posts May sales down 11.8 pct y/y
China, U.S. agree to push for IMF reforms for emerging economies-vice premier
BRIEF-Guangzhou Haoyun Security Technologies to pay 2015 dividend on June 16
Benchmark JGBs edge down, long ends firm after strong 30-year sale
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi edges up after economic reform announcement
BRIEF-Sundy Land's unit plans to invest 500 mln yuan in asset mgt JV
FOREX-Australian dollar jumps 1 pct after shift in tone from RBA
China to continue market-based currency reform, promote yuan trading in US-Lew
Fitch: HK Banks' Mainland China Exposure Remains a Key Risk
BRIEF-Shanghai Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone Development to sell 49 pct stake in mansion development company
METALS-London copper slips from 4-wk high on slow demand, but weaker dollar supports
UPDATE 2-India's Rajan looks for room to cut interest rates, sees inflation pressures
BRIEF-China's Industrial Securities posts May net profit
UPDATE 1-UK competition watchdog raises some concerns over ICAP-Tullett deal
BRIEF-SDIC Essence's securities unit posts net profit for May
Alibaba's Ma hopes affiliate Ant Financial will list in Hong Kong
BRIEF-Orient Securities posts net profit of 118.4 mln yuan in May
BRIEF-United Urban Investment prices new units issuance
Alibaba's Ma hopes affiliate Ant Financial will list in Hong Kong
BRIEF-Sintesi 9-month 2015 net loss narrows to EUR 0.6 mln
BOJ's new index shows modest pickup in Japan consumption
Weak U.S. jobs spoil BOJ's hopes of immediate Fed help on yen
BRIEF-GMO Internet completes acquisition of GMO-Z com NetDesign Holdings
Hong Kong shares gain over 1 percent as fears of US rate hike fade
BRIEF-Fitch HK banks' mainland China exposure remains a key risk
UPDATE 1-EU business lobby warns stalled reforms driving China pessimism
China gold reserves keep steady at 58.14 mln fine troy ounces in May
China forex reserves fall to $3.19 trillion, lowest since Dec 2011
RPT-China forex reserves fall to $3.19 trillion, lowest since Dec 2011
BRIEF-Wells Fargo Securities names Alicia Reyes head of EMEA
Dovish Yellen brings comfort to peripheral bond markets
MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE and Qatar gain ground as global mood improves
BRIEF-WSE suspends trading of Topmedical till July 7
BRIEF-HANSOL PNS to divest investment business into Hansol Holdings
BRIEF-Shenzhen Jiawei Photovoltaic Lighting adjusts private placement of new shares for acquisition and fund raising due to 2015 dividend payment
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE: Markets get traction from Yellen comments
Commodity strength lifts Britain's FTSE again
Japan asks banks if willing to lend to govt at negative rates -sources
BRIEF-Shenzhen Zqgame's shares to halt trading from June 8 pending major plan
Japan asks banks if willing to lend to government at negative rates: sources
BRIEF-WONIK HOLDINGS to raise 551.54 bln won via public offering
CEE MARKETS-Currencies test multi-week highs, Budapest stocks rise
BRIEF-BenQ Medical Technology says 2015 dividend record date is July 10
Big mergers drive UK takeover deal values to highest since financial crisis
Czech central banker: negative rates a possibility to discourage speculative capital
UPDATE 2-China tells U.S. to play constructive South China Sea role
BRIEF-Business-Intelligence of Oriental Nations' shares to halt trade
BRIEF-S&P-Indonesia;'s benchmark-size euro-denominated notes rated 'BB+'
BRIEF-Powertech Technology to pay 2015 dividend on Aug. 1
Indian shares rise after cenbank keeps rates steady
REFILE-BRIEF-Poly Real Estate's contract sales up 5.3 pct yuan in May
China c.bank lends $31.7 bln via MLF, rates unchanged
UPDATE 2-Taiwan's May exports contract for 16th month, slump not over yet
UPDATE 1-UK banks, regulators need to do more on transparency, MP says
BRIEF-Kee Tai Properties says 2015 dividend record date is July 12
BRIEF-Tangel Publishing gets regulatory approval for asset acquisition
Bank of Spain predicts economic growth of 2.1 pct in 2018
Property group Investis plans Swiss IPO
EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks at 5-week highs as Fed comments cheer
BRIEF-Bastei Luebbe says Daedalic Entertainment secures broad financing
UPDATE 1-Ghana to issue $2 bln bond to help clear power firms' debt
India cbank's Rajan says to focus on meeting 5 pct inflation aim by March end
CORRECTED-China central bank allows entry of foreign bank card firms
BRIEF-CMC Magnetics to retire treasury stock
BRIEF-inVentiv Group intends to apply to list common stock on NYSE
HK jeweller Chow Tai Fook profit plummets, sees tough year ahead
Indian shares end higher as cenbank leaves rates unchanged
BRIEF-Cyprus Stock Exchange lifts suspension of Vireta Investments PLC trading
BRIEF-Global Market Group files for withdrawal of U.S. IPO plans
China, U.S. agree to push for IMF reforms for emerging economies: vice premier
China tells U.S. to play constructive South China Sea role
BRIEF-Carl Icahn reports 15.24 pct stake in Hertz Global Holdings
EU business lobby warns stalled reforms driving China pessimism
BRIEF-HD Supply Holdings Q1 loss per share $0.07
BRIEF-Guangzhou Hongli Opto-Electronic boosts unit's capital by 417.1 mln yuan
BRIEF-Advanced Drainage Systems announces an increase in quarterly cash dividend
BRIEF-Fun Yours Technology issues new shares for T$100,122,000
BRIEF-Navistar International qtrly earnings per share $0.05
BRIEF-Monster Digital sees IPO of 2.5 mln shares of its common stock
Epic says Tata 'short on facts' in effort to escape trade secret damages
FOREX-Australian dollar jumps 1 pct after shift in tone from RBA
BRIEF-Lazard Asset Management announces expansion of multi asset offerings
Wall Street hopes software helps it hire loyal bankers
DEALTALK-Viacom investors look beyond Dauman, betting on suitors
BRIEF-Hainan HNA Infrastructure Investment gets reglatory approval for asset acquisition
India cenbank chief wary of banks taking majority in stressed-debt funds
BRIEF-Aeolus Tyre's shares to resume trading on June 8
BRIEF-Shanghai Chengtou plans to invest up to 750.2 mln yuan in Western Securities
India central bank chief wary of banks taking majority in stressed-debt funds
BRIEF-Iao Kun Group Holding Co Q1 loss per share $0.06
BRIEF-Michaels Cos Q1 adj earnings per share $0.36
UPDATE 2-China's May forex reserves fall to lowest since Dec 2011
BRIEF-Zhong Zhu plans to invest 500 mln yuan to set up hospital management firm
BRIEF-Chang Chun Eurasia's shares to resume trading on June 8
US STOCKS-Futures up after Yellen eases worries over economic health
CANADA STOCKS-Futures up as U.S. rate hike hopes recede, oil gains
BRIEF-Claude Mongeau to step down from his role leading CN
BRIEF-Huatai Securities' net profit at 315.8 mln yuan in May
BRIEF-Vince Holding Q1 loss per share $0.05
UPDATE 1-RIT Capital drops plans to buy UK investment firm Alliance Trust
BRIEF-Stein Mart revises preliminary Q1 2016 earnings results
BRIEF-Guoyuan Securities' share trade to halt pending share issue plan
Fitch Affirms EI Towers at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
COLUMN-Fed to move post big vote, and I don't mean Brexit: James Saft
BRIEF-Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones to place new shares at 5,400 peso
CEE MARKETS-Zloty hits 8-week high, awaiting fx mortgage bill
BRIEF-United International Enterprises: Key management transactions at DKK 18.8 million
BRIEF-GRG Banking Equipment's share trade to halt pending investment plan
RPT-Swiss franc hits 5-week high, some cite Polish loan risks
BRIEF-China's MLS scraps plan to issue commercial paper due to volatile markets
BRIEF-Shenzhen Aisidi to issue up to 1 bln yuan commercial paper
U.S. TIPS breakeven rates rise with oil futures
BRIEF-Ralph Lauren says will cut workforce, close some store - SEC Filing
BRIEF-Pioneer Property Group unit contemplates new unsecured bond issue
BRIEF-Galmed Pharmaceuticals expands ongoing phase IIb arrest study to China
BRIEF-Teck Resources announces early results of cash tender offers
BRIEF-TPG Specialty Lending sends letter to TICC Capital questioning its strategy of insider share purchases
Swiss manufacturers cut jobs that sector warns won't come back
Swiss manufacturers cut jobs that sector warns won't come back
SNB may have intervened less in May despite reserve rise - analysts
WTO chief warns of Brexit risk to UK's competitiveness
S&P; warns of wave of rating cuts if interest rates rise
WTO chief warns of Brexit risk to UK's competitiveness
FOREX-Dollar index ticks up after U.S. productivity data
Global coordination needed to deal with steel overcapacity - China vice finmin
Egyptian pound stable at Tuesday's auction, stronger on black market
BRIEF-Hunan TV & Broadcast's share trade to resume on June 8
COLUMN-London Metal Exchange faces new challenge, this one from its own members: Andy Home
BRIEF-Core-Mark Holding sees 2016 earnings per share of $2.31-$2.46
GLOBAL MARKETS-Soothing Fed sounds send stocks to 5-week high
Global coordination needed to deal with steel overcapacity: China finance minister
Standard Bank cautious on Mozambique due to debt concerns
BRIEF-ICE says Bank Of Communications approved to participate in IBA gold auction
BRIEF-Simulations Plus Q3 revenue $5.96 million
Investors lukewarm on Saudi reform plan, fear hit to economy
BRIEF-Winall Hi-tech's major shareholder and partners violated laws during stake increase
Republican leader proposes weakening Dodd-Frank, spotlights U.S. political divide
REFILE-BRIEF-Sichuan Hejia to issue 500 mln yuan 3-year bonds
BRIEF-WL Ross Holding announces additional financings
BRIEF-Tongding Interconnection Information to buy two tech firms for 1.5 bln yuan
BRIEF-Manulife announces USD senior notes issue in Taiwan
YOUR MONEY-Reading into the millennial book-buying boom
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher on Yellen speech, oil rise
UPDATE 1-Standard Bank cautious on Mozambique due to debt concerns
COLUMN-Oil market is back in balance: Kemp
BRIEF-Sorrento, 3Sbio announce CAR-T joint venture in China
BRIEF-ALPS announces liquidation of one fund of ALPS ETF trust
UPDATE 1-Wall Street hopes artificial intelligence software helps it hire loyal bankers
Reading into the millennial book-buying boom
Nissan bets on Datsun again to crack India's small car market
UPDATE 1-Security fears take shine off Turkey's once-booming private equity market
TREASURIES-Bonds steady as Fed rate view in focus
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil climbs above $50 a barrel
UPDATE 4-US presses China to reduce barriers for foreign business
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St flat as healthcare drag offsets energy gains
BRIEF-Trader Media East Ltd names Kamil N. ÃzÃ¶rnek as CEO
UPDATE 2-China commits to curbing steel capacity - U.S. Treasury's Lew
Brazil cenbank chief nominee says low inflation key to recovery
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises to 9-month high, led by energy and financial stocks
Wall Street hopes artificial intelligence software helps it hire loyal bankers
BRIEF-Aegon OFE acquires 7.1 pct stake in Auto Partner
US STOCKS-Oil, tech boost S&P; and Dow, healthcare caps Nasdaq gains
Sovereign wealth funds throw funding lifeline to tech ventures
Indonesia to raise 3bn through dual-tranche bond offering
BRIEF-Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust increases public offering size
Viacom investors look beyond Dauman, betting on suitors
BRIEF-IvanhoÃ© Cambridge cuts stake in Cominar REIT to slightly above 5 pct
Fitch Affirms Gulf Investment Corporation at 'A-'; Outlook Stable
FOREX-Australian dollar jumps on RBA view, sterling rises
BRIEF-Brown Capital Management reports 6.02 pct passive stake in Inogen Inc as of May 31
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi up after reform announcement; rest of region strong
Zimmer props up spine device business with $1 billion LDR buy
Pengxin eyes purchase of Brazilian bank BI&P;, sources say
BRIEF-Release of Canada Ivey purchasing managers index delayed
BRIEF-Northstar Asset Management asks Facebook investors to vote for resolution to recapitalize stock
CANADA STOCKS-TSX extends 9-month high as energy stocks rise with oil
German 10-year Bund yield hits new record low - Tradeweb
U.S. says China agrees to allow foreign investors more equity in investment firms
Brexit fears knock UK bank spreads
U.S. says China agrees to allow foreign investors more equity in investment firms
Apart from hiring, a lot of U.S. economic data still flashing green
BRIEF-Van Lanschot revised price guidance 15.50 euros - 16 euros per share - Bookrunner
MOVES-BNY Mellon unit names new director of manager research and monitoring
ECB's Villeroy rules out additional monetary measures for now
BRIEF-Lloyd Fonds looks to resume dividend payments
WRAPUP 2-Weak U.S. productivity likely to remain a drag on profits
UPDATE 5-China gives U.S. investment quota for first time to deepen financial ties
MOVES-BNP Paribas Securities names new UK, Middle East, South Africa head
US STOCKS-S&P; nears record high on oil rally, healthcare curbs Nasdaq
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise to 5-week high on Fed view, higher oil prices
China gives U.S. investment quota for first time to deepen financial ties
Valeant cuts forecasts again
U.S. 1-month bills sold at lowest rate in 5 weeks
BRIEF-Fog Pharmaceuticals Inc says has raised $7.4 mln in equity financing - SEC Filing
BRIEF-Uniqa to sell about 17.4m shares in Erste Group Bank - bookrunner
UPDATE 3-German Bund yield hits record low as political risks mount
Mexico cenbank can up rate irrespective of Fed: Deputy Gov Guzman
Fairway Energy to go public in 2016, eyes crude storage auction
UPDATE 1-Sterling recovers from three-week lows after new Brexit polls
Swiss wealth managers could benefit from a Brexit - BCG
Delayed euro zone deposit insurance scheme increases risks - ECB supervisor
INTERVIEW-Millennium bcp has no plans to raise capital - CEO
BRIEF-Cpi Property Group raises 18.5 million euros
BRIEF-Activist hedge fund TCI builds Yahoo stake - Sky News
Polish president's adviser: cost of FX loans bill to be spread over years
BRIEF-DMS announces reverse stock split
US: China should lower business barriers
METALS-Fund selling hits copper, losses cushioned by soft dollar
MOVES-BMO Global Asset Management names Richard Wilson CEO
Veneto Banca warns about liquidity in IPO prospectus
Britain's FTSE rises for third day as energy stocks climb
No consolidation of French telecoms market in the short term-Orange CEO
Sovereign wealth funds throw funding lifeline to tech ventures
UPDATE 1-Egypt central bank injected $15.694 bln into banks in Nov-April
UPDATE 1-EIA sees 2016 U.S. natgas production, consumption at record highs
BRIEF-Best Efforts Bank places in full BO-01 series bonds
BRIEF-Yossi Willi Management delivers request to BSD Crown Ltd
Mexico cenbanker flags emerging market risks ahead of Fed moves
US STOCKS-S&P; just shy of record on oil rally, biotechs curb Nasdaq
FBI warned U.S. banks on cyber attacks after Bangladesh heist
UPDATE 1-Euro zone rules on government debt risk should change slowly: ECB
U.S. regulators warn banks on cyber controls after Bangladesh heist
U.S. 3-year notes sold at highest yield since March
Fed awards $49.91 billion in reverse repos
BRIEF-Swisscom's Fastweb,Iliad said to bid for Italian mobile assets - Bloomberg
UPDATE 2-Swiss and UK watchdogs quiz Credit Suisse over Mozambique debt
Club Med back on expansion path with China's Fosun - CEO
Brazil's Senate committee confirms Goldfajn as central bank chief
CORRECTED-Two companies avoid charges for bribing Chinese officials, return profits, in U.S. SEC case
Synthetic drugs pose alarming U.S. overdose risk -DEA chief
BRIEF-Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ plans to quit as primary dealer of Japanese bonds - Nikkei
Elliott Management takes stake in homebuilder PulteGroup-CNBC
BRIEF-Uniqa Versicherungsverein Privatstiftung sold shares in Erste Group Bank at 22.50 euros/share - Bookrunner
Lending Club to cut lending to riskier borrowers, raise rates
BRIEF-LendingClub adjourns 2016 annual stockholder meeting
Synthetic drugs pose alarming U.S. overdose risk: DEA chief
FBI warned U.S. banks on cyber attacks after Bangladesh heist
UPDATE 1-Veneto Banca warns on liquidity in prospectus for share sale
UPDATE 3-Brazil cenbank nominee vows to cut inflation to target rate
FOREX-Australian dollar surges on RBA view, sterling gains
UPDATE 2-China opens its markets to foreign bank card companies
Brazil cenbank nominee vows to cut inflation to target rate
UPDATE 2-Brazil's Vale back in market after long hiatus
China opens its markets to foreign bank card companies
PRECIOUS-Gold eases, but holds near 2-week high on Fed rate caution
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise to 6-week high on Fed view, higher oil prices
TREASURIES-Prices gain on Fed rate view, three-year auction soft
UPDATE 2-U.S. warns banks on cyber threat after Bangladesh heist
UPDATE 4-Republican's plan to revamp Dodd-Frank highlights U.S. political divide
US STOCKS-S&P; edges closer to record high; energy shares lead
U.S. warns banks on cyber threat after Bangladesh heist
BRIEF-Raging Capital reports 9.3 pct stake in TheStreet
BRIEF-TMX Group provides May 2016 equity financing statistics
BRIEF-Exxon Mobil VP Chapman sells 12,000 shares of co's common stock
BRIEF-MCW Energy Group closes tranche of financing
Australian dollar surges on RBA view, sterling gains
Bankers try bond after lackluster response to Pemex asset loan
CANADA STOCKS-TSX boosted by energy stocks as crude prices hit 2016 high
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P; inches closer to record as energy leads
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
MOVES-BNY Mellon Wealth Management, BMO Global Asset Management
BRIEF-Flexion Therapeutics announces proposed public offering of stock
Brazil hedge fund Verde gains in May on global equity rally
US STOCKS-S&P; edges closer to record high; energy shares lead
BRIEF-SeaChange International reports Q1 GAAP loss per share of $0.28
BRIEF-E*TRADE financial announced launch of Adaptive Portfolio
Exclusive: F5 Networks hires Goldman to field takeover interest - sources
BRIEF-Dermira announces proposed public offering of common stock
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise to 6-week high on Fed view, higher oil prices
Global stocks rise to six-week high on Fed view, higher oil prices
BRIEF-Flexion Therapeutics expects to incur "significant losses for foreseeable future"
Buffett praises Amazon's Jeff Bezos, offers optimism for America
BRIEF-Pzena Investment Management says AUM at May end of $26.3 bln
BRIEF-Catabasis Pharmaceuticals says do not expect to invest further in CAT-2054
BRIEF-Ameris Bancorp appoints Dennis Zember CFO and COO
UPDATE 9-Oil hits 2016 high on U.S. draw forecasts, Nigeria woes
Fitch Affirms Royal Bank of Canada's Legislative Mortgage Covered Bonds at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
CANADA STOCKS-TSX's energy stocks, buoyed by oil prices, add to 9-month high
BRIEF-RA Capital increases passive stake in Ascendis Pharma to 11.6 pct - SEC filing
Buffett praises Amazon's Jeff Bezos, offers optimism for America
BRIEF-Pacific drilling regains compliance with NYSE continued listing requirements
BRIEF-Anthion Partners II LLC reports 6.1 pct stake in Torchlight Energy
Suncor Energy to raise C$2.5 billion to fund possible purchases
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil climbs above $50 a barrel
BRIEF-Resource Capital Fund announces acquisition of common shares in Canadian Zinc Corp
BRIEF-MTS Systems announces proposed public offering of common stock
BRIEF-Suncor energy announces $2.5 bln bought-deal common share financing
BRIEF-MCW Energy closes tranche of financing and announces shares for debt transactions
Brazil's Senate confirms Ilan Goldfajn as new central bank chief
BRIEF-Capital Southwest posts total investment income of $3.8 mln for quarter ended March 31
Brazil's Senate confirms Ilan Goldfajn as new central bank chief
Deutsche Boerse changes selection rules for German equity indexes
Deutsche Boerse changes selection rules for German equity indexes
BRIEF-Nanthealth announces closing of initial public offering
UPDATE 6-Valeant CEO cuts outlook for 'distracted' company, shares plunge
'I'm done': U.S. wealth managers may call it quits over regulatory load
Valeant CEO cuts outlook for 'distracted' company, shares plunge
Exclusive: Ousted CEO Laplanche studies LendingClub takeover - sources
S&P; edges closer to record high; energy shares lead
Canada's Reservoir Minerals says receives unsolicited financing proposal
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies surge on dovish Yellen, oil price rise
Fast-growing German software start-up Celonis raises first outside funds
Some investors say "don't panic" over Indian c. bank leadership
DEALTALK-Viacom investors look beyond Dauman, betting on suitors
Wall Street hopes software helps it hire loyal bankers
CORRECTED-EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies up on dovish Yellen; Colombia peso jumps
World Bank cuts global growth forecast on weak demand, commodity prices
Some investors say 'don't panic' over Indian central bank leadership
World Bank cuts global growth forecast on weak demand, commodity prices
BRIEF-Moody's - EMEA companies' liquidity remains strong overall
Trump criticizes GM for Mexico investments
Trump criticizes GM for Mexico investments
UPDATE 1-Canada's Reservoir Minerals says receives unsolicited financing proposal
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to June 17
DIARY-Top Economic Events to June 20
S.Korea to apply 60 pct fx liquidity coverage rule starting 2017 -sources
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - June 8
PBOC economist: yuan may rise or fall vs currency basket in mid term-paper
Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India
FOREX-Dollar bloc currencies buoyant; greenback treads water vs yen, euro
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - June 8
U.S. investors skeptical about China's move to widen markets
PBOC economist: yuan may rise or fall vs. currency basket in mid term-paper
U.S. investors skeptical about China's move to widen markets
BRIEF-Yahoo hires Black Stone IP to sell about 3k patents- CNBC, citing DJ
Japan's 20-year government bond yield hits record low
S.Korea govt, c.bank to create 11 trln won fund to support banks exposed to restructuring
PRECIOUS-Gold holds near 2-wk high, Fed in focus
China commits to curbing steel capacity: U.S. Treasury's Lew
U.S. presses China to reduce barriers for foreign business
Copper's contango returns after biggest inventory rise in a decade
Lured by hopes of easy money, amateur Chinese commodity traders lose their shirts
UPDATE 1-Bezos says Amazon to up India investment to $5 billion
Yahoo hires investment bank to sell about 3,000 patents -WSJ
Bezos says Amazon to up India investment to $5 billion
Yahoo hires investment bank to sell about 3,000 patents: WSJ
'I'm done': U.S. wealth managers may call it quits over regulatory load
BRIEF-Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development to buy unit for 8.9 mln yuan
Taiwan stocks hit more than two-month high; TSMC up
U.N. chief faced funding cut-off, fatwa risk over Saudis: sources
BRIEF-P2P Financial Information Service appoints Zhou Kejun as general manager
BRIEF-Yunnan Nantian Electronics Information says 2015 dividend payment date
BRIEF-Bluedon Information Security Technologies says 2015 dividend payment date
S.Korea announces plans to capitalise state-run banks, restructure shipyards
BRIEF-Kingray New Materials Science & Technology announces bankruptcy of unit
BRIEF-Harson Trading China says initial public offering
BRIEF-Sichuan Xunyou Network Technology says shareholder company to sell 3.9 pct stake in it
BRIEF-Synthesis Electronic Technology says shareholders to sell stake in it
BRIEF-Guosen Securities says shareholder change
Australia shares fall as rate views hit banks, NZ also down
BRIEF-Aisino adjusts share issue and fund raising plan for stake acquisition
China May exports fall 4.1 pct, more than forecast
BRIEF-Guotai Junan Securities issues 3 bln yuan worth super short-term debentures
BRIEF-Guangzhou Hongli Opto-electronic to invest 417.1 mln yuan in LED unit
BRIEF-Wuhan Tianyu Information Industry to pay 2015 dividend on June 16
China May exports in yuan terms up 1.2 percent year-on-year, imports up 5.1 percent
BRIEF-Shanghai Maling Aquarius says unit business halted
BRIEF-Royal Exchange sees possible further extension to release of 2015 audited financial statements
Japan Display's top investor, INCJ, to meet lenders - sourcesPhiladelphia City Council Supports Tax on Sweetened Drinks
New Zealand’s Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold For Now
L’Oreal Tries On Smaller Packets for Size in India
Colorado Has 40 Times More Natural Gas Than Previously Estimated
Sky TV in $2.44 Billion Merger Deal With Vodafone NZ
Roundup of Form D Regulatory Filings--June 8
Glencore to Sell 9.99% Stake in Agricultural Arm
Brazil Central Bank Leaves Selic Rate Unchanged
Boston Scientific to Restructure Operations
Corporate-Bond Yields Fall in Europe as ECB Starts Buying
ConAgra to Sell Ingredient Distributor to Platinum Equity
Oil Investor Still Bets on McClendon
Senate Panel to Question Cable-, Satellite-TV Executives
Customer-Service App Firm Helpshift Raises $23M Series B
New Rules on Retirement Advice Challenged in Another Lawsuit
Restoration Hardware Cuts Forecast
IRS Resumes Income-Validation Service That Hackers Penetrated
Chili’s Owner Brinker Reports Upbeat Sales Outlook
Transportation Secretary Says Consumers Should Know if Faulty Air Bags Are in New Vehicles
Performance Sports Group Cuts Guidance, Names CEO
Dollar Falls as Rate-Rise Expectations Recede
S&P 500 Inches Toward Record
AmSurg, Envision Healthcare Hold Merger Talks
PepsiCo Weighs Another Fix to Diet Pepsi
UBS Will Cut Recruitment of New U.S. Brokers by 40%
Obama Vetoes Measure to Scrap ‘Fiduciary Rule’
Trust and the Financial System
Brexit: The Unintended Consequences
The Transmission of Federal Reserve Tapering News to Emerging Financial Markets
The UK Experience And Cyclicality in Banks’ Risk Appetite
Judge Bars Boris Berian From Running in Non-Nike Gear
Morgan Stanley Fined $1 Million for Client Data Breach
Oil Closes Above $50 for 2nd Day
Natural Gas Retreats on Bloated Stockpiles, Technical Trade
Regulators Need to Focus on Central Clearinghouses
Revenue Growth Picks Up in U.S. Services Sector
White House to Host Closed-Door Fintech Summit
Regulators Give Foreign Banks More Time on ‘Living Wills’
Aéropostale Battles Sycamore for Shot at Turnaround
U.S. Natural-Gas Inventories Seen Up in Week
Consumer Watchdog Bars the Door
Strong Dollar Threatens Global Financial System, BIS Official Warns
Oppenheimer to Pay $3 Million to Settle Case Over Nontraditional ETFs
P&G: One Tide Pod May Not Be Enough
The Startup With Man-Made Shooting Stars in Its Eyes
United Continental Shareholders Re-elect Board
Crash That Killed Aubrey McClendon Was Accident
Prosper Shuts Off Borrowers From Two Loan Marketing Sites
IMF: Oil-Exporting Countries Are Focusing on Cutting Spending
Spirit AeroSystems Names Tom Gentile CEO
Europe Infrastructure Plan Takes ‘Long Overdue’ Step Forward
NHTSA Won’t Block States from Setting Their Own Rules on Self-Driving Cars
Lululemon Athletica Revenue Tops Views
Prosper Shuts Off Borrowers From Two Loan-Marketing Sites
Skullcandy’s Founder Considering Potential Buyout Offer
Sorrell to Receive Pay Package Despite Revolt
Peanut Flour Prompts Pretzel, Cake Recall
Dell Plans $3.25 Billion Sale of Junk Bonds
Colorado Credit Union CEO Writes the Book on Marijuana Banking
Oil Gains Energy Market Share in Changing Landscape
U.S. Crude Supplies Fall; Fuel Inventories Rise
Poland’s Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
Japanese Bank Balks at Negative Rates
Janet Yellen and the Four Big Uncertainties
Abe’s Consumption Tax Decision
One Export Germany Shouldn’t Be Making
Williams Warns of Potential Dividend Trim
NBER Paper Examines the Fed’s Liquidity Facilities
German Companies Wary of U.K. Exit
Judge to Decide in Days on Expedited Process in Redstone Suit
Gazprom-Led Consortium Tenders Over $1 Billion Pipe-Laying Contract
Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management Head to Leave
Target Raises Its Dividend by 7.1%
Polycom Receives Updated Offer From Bidder Challenging Mitel Deal
Majority of Hungary Rate-Setters Favored Rate Cut, Minutes Show
Canada Building Permits Decline in April
Brown Forman’s Results Boosted by Divestitures
Volkswagen Gets Go-Ahead to Fix Another 1.1M Vehicles
Ford Sales in China Slip in May
China’s Corporate Bonds Too Murky for Many Investors
Synthetic-Biology Startup Ginkgo Bioworks Closes $100M Series C
Zinsli’s Take: Risk Aversion Pushes IPO Market From Bad to Worse
SundaySky Raises $30M Series D for Personalized Video Engagement
Amplitude Analytics Takes In $15M Series B
Building Robotics Raises $12M Series B for ‘Comfy’ Heating and Cooling
Micron Deal for Taiwan’s Inotera Delayed
ECB’s Hansson: Corporate Bonds Could Be More Effective in Boosting Inflation
Ackerman’s Take: Alarm Bells on Bond-Transparency Delays
Security Startup Cylance Nabs $100M at More Than $1B Valuation
Brazil’s Vale Raises $1.25 Billion from Overseas Bond Issue
Buell’s Take: Current ECB Confidence Masks Debate to Come
Ackerman’s Take: Alarm Bells on Bond-Transparency Delays
USD Falls; Canadian Dollar, Yen Outperform
Protesters in Hong Kong Target Lancôme
Villeroy de Galhau: Helicopter Money Would Do More Harm Than Good
LNG Players to Seek New Markets, IEA Says
OECD Indicators Point to Stable Global Outlook
Europe Prepares to Pick Who Can Run Greece’s Banks
Euro, Dollar Slide in Global FX Reserves
Asian Shares Mixed as China Stocks Retreat
Rosneft Net Profit Tumbles 75%
China Trade Data Disappoint, but Energy Stocks Save HK Market
Singapore Central Bank Aims to Improve Funding for Startups
China Exports Continue to Shrink as Demand Wanes
Survey Shows Rapid Growth in Online Shopping
Market direction: Neutral