Date: 2016-01-05 00:00:00
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News headlines:
Anti-China publisher vanishes in Hong Kong
BRIEF-Jingxin Pharmaceutical signs agreement to invest in Israel's Mapi
REFILE-Fidelity drops credit card partners American Express, Bank of America
BRIEF-Jiangsu Aucksun plans to invest 1.5 bln yuan in integrated circuit chip production
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 4
BRIEF-Furui Medical Science terminates assets restructuring plan
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Jan 4
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Monday
China shares slump 7 percent, trading halted for rest of day
MIDEAST STOCKS-Global markets, Saudi-Iran tensions to hurt markets
BRIEF-HC SemiTek plans to invest about 6 bln yuan in LED projects
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower
New World Development plans to take China unit private - Bloomberg
Australia shares start 2016 on a tepid note
Nikkei opens the year with biggest one-day slide in 3 months
New World Development plans to take China unit private: Bloomberg 
BRIEF-Selvaag Bolig sells homes for NOK 3.2 billion in 2015
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower
MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE markets open lower on global slide, Saudi-Iran tensions
Indian state-run banks likely sold dollars to stem rupee fall - traders
China stocks slump 7 pct on opening day of 2016, trading halted for first time
State-run banks likely sold dollars to stem rupee fall - traders
Foreign trading in Japan stocks for latest week
BRIEF-Aurelius concludes disposal of hotel property portfolio
BRIEF-Cofinimmo sells its stake in Silverstone SA/NV
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares, currencies tumble; oil jumps at start of 2016
Big oil to cut investment again in 2016
PRECIOUS-Gold up on safe-haven bids as stocks, dollar slide on Mid-East tensions
Southeast Asian stocks track broader decline; Singapore sheds early gains
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 4
German stocks - Factors to watch on January 4
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Monday
UPDATE 1-MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE, Qatar drop on global slide, Saudi-Iran tensions
European Factors to Watch-Equity futures fall sharply
Potential Malaysia bauxite ban to chip away at China stockpiles -industry
UPDATE 3-Japan leadership pledges bolder steps to hit price growth target
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
Indian stocks hit near 2-week low on China sell-off
JKX Oil urges investors to vote against Proxima proposals
BRIEF-JKX Oil & Gas JKX Oil urges investors to vote against Proxima proposals
BRIEF-Wifog Holding December revenue up by 8 pct since previous month
BRIEF-Fujian Zhangzhou Devt cuts share issue size to up to 850 mln yuan
Hong Kong says "no indication" China involved in case of missing booksellers
BRIEF-Loulis Mills: Grinco Holdings to invest EUR 1 mln in Indian market
Hong Kong stocks post biggest fall in 3 months as China shares tumble
European shares fall sharply as weak China data hits markets
JKX urges investors to reject Proxima proposals
Indian stocks extend losses, fall 2 pct on China sell-off
BRIEF-Jiangling Motors' vehicle sales up 10.5 pct in Dec
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE-China welcomes new year with equity crash
BRIEF-Guoyuan Securities scraps share issue due to changes in capital markets
Euro zone bonds start 2016 strongly on safe-haven bids
BRIEF-Joeone gets approval to issue up to 1.6 bln yuan bonds
European shares drop sharply as weak China data hits markets
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks open 2016 on back foot on China data, oil rises
BRIEF-EE says CEO Olaf Swantee will step down after BT takeover
Weaker miners after China factory data drag down FTSE
BRIEF-China's Future Land wins land auction worth 889 mln yuan in Hangzhou
FOREX-China sell-off sends yen, Swiss franc soaring
BRIEF-Shanghai Pudong Bank's preliminary 2015 net profit up 7.6 pct
BRIEF-Sundy Land Investment's unit wins residential site for 330 mln yuan
BRIEF-Dalian Dayang Trands' shares to halt trade pending announcement
E.ON splits businesses in step toward spin-off
CORRECTED-PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 4
China's capital sees small improvement in air in 2015: government bureau
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi flat as some blue chips bought; Egypt pulls back
CORRECTED-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 4
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 4
Ugandan shilling weakens on higher demand for dollars
BRIEF-Adidas says China unit net sales hit 2 bln euros in 2015
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Nov retail sales dive, string of falls the longest in 13 yrs
China markets tank as 2016 trade begins
Dixon: EU enters brave new world of bank bail-ins
EU enters brave new world of bank bail-ins
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong says "no indication" China involved in case of missing booksellers
China c.bank lends 135 mln yuan via standing lending facility in Dec
China central bank lends 100 bln yuan via medium-term facility in Dec
UPDATE 2-JKX urges investors to reject Proxima proposals
China c.bank: outstanding pledged supplementary lending unchanged at 1.08 trln yuan in Dec
Games-Japan to bid for 2026 Asian Games
SE Asia Stocks-Malaysia, Singapore lead regional fall amid weak China
India's NSE falls most in over 4 months on China sell-off
BRIEF-Anhui Shanying Paper terminates plan to invest in Bank of Jiaxing
Hong Kong says 'no indication' China involved in case of missing booksellers
BRIEF-Property developer Join In to acquire stakes in Wingtech Communications via cash, assets swap
Nifty falls most in over four months on China sell-off
EMERGING MARKETS-Chinese collapse, Saudi nerves ensure bumpy start to 2016
Hundreds in Tokyo pray for business prosperity
Alibaba's Ant Financial says seeking funds ahead of planned IPO
Stubborn oversupply through 2016 to curb oil price recovery: poll
BRIEF-Shanghai Jiaoda Onlly's units to acquire 9.4 pct stake in China NT Pharma
REFILE-China stocks rout on first market day of 2016 trips national trading halt
WRAPUP 1-CEE factory output grows steadily, unfazed by China worries
Alibaba's Ant Financial says seeking funds ahead of planned IPO
European shares fall after disappointing Chinese data
IMF head visits Nigeria as president seeks way out of economic crisis
BRIEF-Guangzhou Auto gets regulatory approval for 4.1 bln yuan convertible bonds
CEE factory output grows steadily, unfazed by China worries
BRIEF-Jinke Property to issue up to 10 bln yuan bonds
BRIEF-COFCO Property's unit to buy Prized Developments for 611 mln yuan
BRIEF-DMG Entertainment to raise up to 2.5 bln yuan in private placement
Q&A;: Ropes & Gray's Andrew Thomases and Stephen Baughman on patent trends for 2016
Week Ahead in Employment: Jan. 4, 2016
Week Ahead in Consumer Banking: Jan. 4, 2016
GLOBAL MARKETS-China sell-off leads to a poor start for world stocks in 2016
Week Ahead in Intellectual Property: Jan. 4, 2016
BRIEF-Vtron Technologies' shares to halt trade pending announcement
Week Ahead in Bankruptcy: Jan. 4, 2016
Euro zone bonds open 2016 on firm ground thanks to safe-haven bid
BRIEF-Cybergun to issue 4,363,635 new shares on Alternext Paris - Euronext
BRIEF-India to sell 140 bln rupees of bonds on Jan. 8
US STOCKS-Futures sharply lower after selloff in Chinese stocks
FTSE dragged down by mining shares after disappointing China factory data
BRIEF-China Vanke posts 2015 contract sales, A-share buyback
Lipper fund flows IG US$1.656bn outflow; HY US$114.1m inflow
BRIEF-Alert Steel says business rescue practitioner lodges claim on behalf of co
Sri Lankan shares slip from 1-month high; financials lead
CANADA STOCKS-Futures indicate poor start to 2016
FOREX-China sell-off sends yen, Swiss franc soaring
BRIEF-EC2 lowers FY 2015 forecast, raises FY 2016 and FY 2017 revenue forecast
MOVES-BNP Paribas Securities appoints Philippe Benoit Asia Pacific head
BRIEF-BME Dec. equities trading volume down 16.3 pct yoy
UPDATE 1-UK economy leans on consumers as manufacturing slips again
Fed funds effective rate drops below Fed's target range on Dec 31
MOVES-Investec hires Richard Morgan for institutional sales group
GM, Lyft announce $500 mln investment by automaker and strategic alliance
BRIEF-Edip Gayrimenkul secures EUR 7 mln credit
Lonmin says third-largest shareholder divests stake
Fitch Rates Kuwait's Burgan Bank 'A+'; Outlook Stable
UPDATE 1-Fed funds effective rate drops below Fed's target range on Dec 31
US STOCKS-China rout spooks Wall Street
Fed funds effective rate drops below Fed's target range on December 31
CORRECTED-BRIEF-APR investors vote for buyout offer-related management arrangements
China stocks rout on first market day of 2016 trips national trading halt
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens amid reduced risk appetite
MIDEAST STOCKS-Region hit by global sell-off, Saudi-Iran tensions
BRIEF-Brimstone Investment sees negative HEPS for 2015
Poor start for world stocks in 2016
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St starts 2016 in the red after China rout
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on Chinese data, risk reduction
FTSE dragged down by mining shares after disappointing China factory data
US STOCKS-China rout spooks Wall Street
ISM manufacturing index 48.2 in December - ISM
Swedish cbank takes step closer to currency intervention
Gold jumps 2 percent as stocks drop, MidEast tensions flare
FOREX-Dollar index trims gain after ISM U.S. factory data
BRIEF-Esoft Systems appoints Frank Jensen new group CFO
BRIEF-Fast Finance establishes new wholly-owned unit FF Inkaso
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as China weighs, gold miners rally
TREASURIES-Yields fall after China rout sparks global growth worries
REFILE-PwC says economic impact from December's UK storms could top $4 bln
Emerging markets see weakest flows since financial crisis-IIF
Emerging markets see weakest flows since financial crisis: IIF
European shares down sharply on disappointing Chinese data
GLOBAL MARKETS-China selloff sparks gloomy 2016 start for stocks
UPDATE 1-Global aerospace, defense sector to grow 3 pct -report
Global aerospace, defense sector to grow 3 percent: report
U.S. Treasury to sell $45 billion in bills this week
Barclays plans to shut India equities business - sources
US STOCKS-Wall Street reels under China shock
FOREX-Dollar falls on China stock market rout
UPDATE 1-Swedish central bank takes step closer to FX intervention
Fed's Williams sees three to five rate hikes this year--CNBC
RPT-UPDATE 1-Global ETF industry grabs record cash in 2015 -BlackRock
WRAPUP 3-China, euro zone and U.S. manufacturing suggest global economy still fragile
Lloyds appoints new head of bond syndicate
China, euro zone and U.S. manufacturing suggest global economy still fragile
UPDATE 1-Fidelity drops credit card partners American Express, Bank of America
UPDATE 1-Euro zone bonds open 2016 on firm ground thanks to safe-haven bid
BRIEF-Bank of Ireland confirms redemption of remaining 2009 preference stock
Technology can help banks do a hard reset on costs
UPDATE 1-Fed's Williams, unfazed by China, sees 3-5 rate hikes this year
Peru's economy likely grew 3.3 pct in Dec on year -finance minister
Fed's Williams, unfazed by China, sees 3-5 rate hikes this year
FTSE dragged down by mining shares after disappointing China factory data
UPDATE 1-Barclays to shut Indian equities in costs drive -sources
China stocks rout on first market day of 2016 trips national trading halt
METALS-Copper starts 2016 on soft footing after bleak China data
U.S. seen growing 0.7 percent in fourth quarter: Atlanta Fed
European shares down sharply on disappointing Chinese data
GLOBAL MARKETS-China selloff sparks gloomy 2016 start for stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street reels under China shock
MOVES-Oppenheimer & Co appoints Joan Khoury as marketing chief
Apple shares off but weather U.S. market selloff
GMâs $500 mln Lyft stake hedges against techâs rise
Jana Partners hedge fund ends 2015 down 5.4 pct -investor update
Brazil issues nearly $10 bln in debt for central bank portfolio
Fidelity dumps AmEx and B of A
Fed's Mester says not worried by Chinese stock plunge
Fed's Mester says not worried by Chinese stock plunge
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Year's best U.S. global stock fund sees emerging markets rallying in 2016
Year's best U.S. global stock fund sees emerging markets rallying in 2016
FOREX-Yen rallies on global stock market rout
Syncrude's oil sands output down 26 percent in December
U.S. crude stocks probably dipped last week 
PRECIOUS-Gold jumps 2 pct as stocks drop, Middle East tensions flare
UPDATE 1-Jana Partners hedge fund down 5.4 pct in 2015 -investor update
Jana Partners hedge fund down 5.4 percent in 2015: investor update
Mutual funds run by stockpickers fall short in 2015, extend losing streak
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Tuesday, Jan 5
Mutual funds run by stockpickers fall short in 2015, extend losing streak
Analysis: Cosby faces big financial threat from civil lawsuits - legal experts
Fidelity drops credit card partners American Express, Bank of America
GLOBAL MARKETS-China selloff sparks gloomy 2016 start for stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St falls sharply after China selloff
TREASURIES-Yields fall after China rout sparks global growth worries
FOREX-Yen rallies on global stock market rout after Chinese data
Yen rallies on global stock market rout after Chinese data
SEC not required to make firms disclose political contributions: judge
Top Clinton aide blasts Sanders' Wall Street proposals as "hands-off"
TRLPC: Leveraged lending pulls US syndicated loan volume down 6% in 2015
Chile's Falabella says will invest $4 bln in region in 2016-2019
Global worries whack stocks
TRLPC: Leveraged lending pulls U.S. syndicated loan volume down six percent in 2015
Reaction to China data overblown-Chris Rupkey
Speculators trim U.S. dollar bets in latest week-CFTC, Reuters data
S.China Sea tensions surge as China lands plane on artificial island
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St begins year sharply lower after China selloff
Speculators turn net long in U.S. 10-year T-note futures -CFTC
MOVES- Oppenheimer, Lloyds Bank Commercial, CRT Capital Group
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as financials weigh, gold miners rally
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
GLOBAL MARKETS-China selloff sparks gloomy 2016 start for stocks
UPDATE 1-Speculators cut back U.S. dollar bets in latest week-CFTC, Reuters data
UPDATE 11-Oil down; China, Wall St tumble erase early rally on Middle East
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ slumps most in 2 weeks amid global caution
Oil down; China, Wall Street tumble erase early rally on Middle East
US STOCKS-Wall St begins year sharply lower after China selloff
Australia shares set to drop on China worries
Wealth Management News - January 4
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on weak global data, gold miners cushion the blow
Stocks stumble into 2016
Australia's Dick Smith fails to secure lenders' support
Hedge fund views cheap Carlyle stock a 'no-brainer' bargain
Hedge fund views cheap Carlyle stock a 'no-brainer' bargain
China stocks rout on first market day of 2016 trips national trading halt
Wall Street begins year sharply lower after China selloff
Cybersecurity chatter at CES
China selloff sparks gloomy 2016 start for stocks
China stocks rout on first market day of 2016 trips national trading halt
U.S. FERC seeks changes to Midwest power auction, investigates Dynegy
UPDATE 2-Brazil issues nearly $10 bln in debt for central bank portfolio
Brazil issues nearly $10 billion in debt for central bank portfolio
UPDATE 2-Top Clinton aide blasts Sanders' Wall Street proposals
Top Clinton aide blasts Sanders' Wall Street proposals
Top Clinton aide blasts Sanders' Wall Street proposals
India's TCS joins auction for Dell's Perot Systems -sources
India's TCS joins auction for Dell's Perot Systems: sources
Wall Street begins year sharply lower after China selloff 
Ally Financial turns down Lion Point request to explore alternatives
Progressive Waste Solutions exploring sale - Bloomberg
Progressive Waste Solutions exploring sale: Bloomberg
Ally Financial turns down Lion Point request to explore alternatives
Brazil's Log-In confirms Manabi proposal to buy majority stake
Brazil's Log-In confirms Manabi proposal to buy majority stake 
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares stagger, yearn for China support
Asia shares stagger, yearn for China support
Fed's Williams repeats view that rate hikes not best tool for fighting bubbles
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Jan 14
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Jan 15
Wall Street begins year sharply lower after China selloff 
UPDATE 1-Peru's economy likely grew 3.3 pct in Dec on year -finance minister
FOREX-Yen stands tall against dollar, euro, as global equities extend losses
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 5
Fed's Williams repeats view that rate hikes not best tool for fighting bubbles
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains on stock rout, Middle East tensions
UPDATE 1-Ally Financial turns down Lion Point request to explore alternatives
China's Century Huatong says main investor extends share sale ban after market slide
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 5
Goldman Sachs invests $66 mln in Indian hotel firm Samhi - statement
China stocks fall at market open after Monday crash
UPDATE 1-Venezuela's Maduro limits congressional oversight of central bank
China regulator may restrict stock sales by major shareholders
Australia, NZ shares falter on China growth woes
Taiwan stocks up on tentative buying after early losses; eyes on China, data
RPT-UPDATE 1-IBM veteran Steven Mills retires
UPDATE 1-China financial regulators support stocks with policy outlook, cash
Nikkei edges up as China stocks reverse course after rout
FOREX-Yen's rally stalls as slide in Chinese stocks halted for now
China central bank suspected to have intervened to support yuan: traders
Fairchild expected to say China Resources bid a superior offer - Bloomberg
Fairchild expected to say China Resources bid a superior offer: Bloomberg
China rail freight down 10.5 pct in 2015, biggest annual fall-Caixin
JGB yields drop to 1-year lows as risk aversion favours bonds
China stocks claw back some ground after plunge as regulators, cbank step in
China financial regulators support stocks with policy outlook, cash 
China central bank publishes nine new financial service standardsOil Prices Slightly Up; U.S. Crude Inventory Data in Focus
FCC Auction Holds Bonanza for Small TV Broadcasters
Saudi Arabia Cuts European Oil Prices as Middle East Tensions Grow
Banks Get Relief on Accounting Headache
Pressure Grows on Saudi Arabia to Ditch Dollar Peg
Younger Buyers Help Keep U.S. Car Sales Humming
Breen Dismantled Tyco, Now Turns His Hand to DowDuPont
Family Leave Gaining Momentum in the Workplace
Mutual Fund Vanguard Attracted Industry Record $236 Billion in 2015
Valeant to Tap New Leader While CEO Is Hospitalized
Beijing Muddles Markets With Mixed Signals
Rep. Steve Israel to Leave Congress at the End of 2016
Pimco’s Flagship Bond Fund Snaps Long Streak of Monthly Declines
21st Century Oncology Withdraws IPO
Sirius XM Added More Users Than It Forecast for 2015
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks Steady After China Turmoil
Yum Chairman Plans to Retire in May
Volkswagen Shares Fall on Fears of Bigger U.S. Penalty
U.S. Crude-Oil Stockpiles Seen Up in Week
Obama Gun Moves Seen Having Muted Effect on Industry
Can Clients Move Overseas Retirement Money to the U.S.?
Oil Slides to Two-Week Low on Signs of Weak Demand
IMF’s Lagarde Sees Disappointing Global Growth in 2016
Pioneer Natural Resources to Book $1 Billion in Write-Downs
Who Is Driving the Recent Decline in Consumer Inflation Expectations?
Sonic Profit Rises 24%
Dollar Soars to Strongest Since 2002
Goldman Sachs Shuffles Executives, Adds Another From Morgan Stanley
U.S. Stocks Steady After China Turmoil
J.P. Morgan Pays $48 Million to Close Regulatory Order on Mortgage Servicing
Natural Gas Prices Slip on Weather Outlook
Two Things That Don’t Usually Go Together: A Ferrari, Saving Money
Penguin Sells Self-Publishing Company
J.P. Morgan Fires KCG Holdings as Its NYSE Market Maker
Spirit Airlines Names Industry Veteran Fornaro as New CEO
Gold Prices Edge Up
Nike Gives $13.5 Million for University of Oregon Track Facilities
Copper Recovers After China Moves to Calm Markets
Lilly Issues Weak Financial Outlook
Vice News Reporter Released on Bail in Turkey
Wall Street Regulator to Examine Culture of Brokerage Firms
Mannkind, Sanofi End Diabetes Drug Deal
London Hedge Fund Nevsky Capital to Close
Sovereign-Wealth Funds to Invest $380 Million in Italian Property
Uncertainty About Stock-Selling Ban Clouds China’s Markets
NYC Business Activity Improves in December
Fed’s Williams: Rate Policy Isn’t Best Way to Maintain Financial Stability
U.S. Retail Sales Rise 2.9% on Year in Last Week of December
U.S. Chain-Store Sales Fall in Latest Week
Eurozone Inflation Remains Stubbornly Low
Fairchild Says Offer From Chinese Group Could Be ‘Superior Proposal’
KKR to Buy Retail Chain Mills Fleet Farm
China’s Wanda Nears Hollywood Deal
Hilsenrath’s Take: Should The Fed Tolerate Inflation Above 2%?
Orange Engages Bouygues in French Telecom Merger Talks
What the Latest Data Tell Us About the Fed’s Economic Assessments
Singapore Dollar Ends Lower
Why China’s Market Fell So Much
Asian Shares Fall Despite Chinese Regulators’ Move to Calm Nerves
China’s Central Bank Steps In to Prop Up Yuan
Philippine Central Bank: No ‘Strong Need’ to Change Policy Despite Inflation Pickup
Fewer Manhattan Apartments Sell for $10 Million and Up
Market direction: Fall