Date: 2013-12-26 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 182.54, high: 183.01, low: 182.53, close: 182.93, volume: 45368800, daily change: 0.0022
News headlines:
TABLE-Indian banks' refinancing with RBI rises to 449.99 bln rupees-cbank
CHINA MONEY-Regulators in uphill battle to boost blue chips as retail investors dominate
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Dec 26
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 26
Nikkei vaults to 6-year high, driven by retail investors
BRIEF-India cbank to conduct 14-day term repo auction for 390 bln rupees on Fri
SE Asia Stocks-Most up; Thai stocks retreat amid political chaos
Russia bets on sweeping reform to revive ailing space industry
Regulators in uphill battle to boost blue chips as retail investors dominate
FACTBOX-China's new rules to boost blue-chip stocks
China shares fall on lingering liquidity worries
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
CORRECTED-PRECIOUS-Gold steady, but set for biggest annual loss in three decades
UPDATE 1-China turns away US distillers grains over GMO, more rejections expected -trade
PRECIOUS-Gold steady, but set for biggest annual loss in three decades
BRIEF-Shanghai Jiabao Industry's unit wins land auction in Kunshan for 686 mln yuan
BRIEF-India's cabinet approves higher foreign holding in Axis Bank
E3 Investment Group Concludes Successful First Asian Roadshow and Secures an Investor From a Failed Regional Center Project
Russia bets on sweeping reform to revive ailing space industry
Nuts2Invest.com Launches On-line Personal Investor Portfolio Management Solution that is Customizable, Robust, & at No Cost for 401k, IRA, College 529 & Mutual Funds
BRIEF-Shanghai government to buy back Jinshan Development's land for 158 mln yuan
Zambia's inflation inches up to 7.1 pct y/y in December
BRIEF-Citic Securities appoints Liu Lefei, son of politburo standing committee member, as director
China lets bank wealth products buy preferred shares
Thai stocks slide after election delay recommended
DIARY - Western European Corporate events from Dec 26
DIARY -  Western European Non-Earnings events from Dec 26
Platinum Equity to Sell NESCO to Energy Capital Partners
TABLE-Saudi Nov M3 money supply growth rebounds to 13.5 pct
Singapore's Hao Yuan Investment to lead $2.4 bln development in Iskandar Waterfront
China approves pilot to open mobile telecoms market, boost competition
BRIEF-Shanghai Pudong bank opts to redeem 8.2 bln yuan subordinate bonds
China approves pilot to open mobile telecoms market, boost competition
SE Asia Stocks-Thai stocks falter amid poll delay risk; others up
I'm a celebrity... Get me out of Chinese government promotions
UPDATE 1-Lafarge sells gypsum stake to Etex for 145 mln euro
BRIEF-Dongling Grain plans forex, commodities derivatives trades in 2014
India Advantage Fund Limited: Net Asset Value as at 24 December 2013
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, bonds, rupee, swaps, call at close
CardCash.com Announces Gift Card "Cash Out Awareness Month"
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of The Jones Group, Inc. - JNY
DIARY-S&P; 500 EARNINGS MONTH AHEAD
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rise Following Taper Announcement
US STOCKS-Futures higher, but trading expected to be light
BRIEF-Zhangjiang Hitech plans property sale worth 641 mln yuan
Daily Trading Update: Ford Motor, General Motors, Tesla Motors, and Kandi Technologies
REITs' Market Movers: Ventas, Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Hospitality Properties Trust, and Corporate Office Properties Trust
Information Technology Sector Technical Data: Akamai Technologies, TripAdvisor, KLA-Tencor, and Broadridge Financial Solutions
Technicals Before the Market Bells: Marsh & McLennan, Aon PLC, Arthur J Gallagher & Co., and Willis Group Holdings
Market Technicals on Thursday: Quest Diagnostics, Santarus, Isis Pharma, and Community Health Systems
Market Technicals Simplified: Crown Castle Intl., Google, Qlik Technologies, and Lexmark Intl.
Consumer Staples Sector Stock Coverage: Wal-Mart Stores, The Fresh Market, Copart, and Lumber Liquidators Holdings
Market Trend Highlights: PACCAR, Wabash National, Navistar Intl., and Oshkosh
Information Technology Sector Technical Data: Akamai Technologies, TripAdvisor, KLA-Tencor, and Broadridge Financial Solutions
AAAResearchReports.com Technical Input: Royal Bank of Canada, East West Bancorp, Protective Life, and PartnerRe
Technical Briefing on Health Care Sector: Gilead Sciences, Halozyme Therapeutics, NPS Pharma, and InterMune
Semiconductors Industry Technical Update: SunEdison, InvenSense, Camtek, and China Sunergy
Market Indicators for Today: Chimera Investment, Annaly Capital Management, Cole Real Estate Investments, and MFA Financial
AAAResearchReports.com Daily Briefing: Best Buy, GameStop, RadioShack, and Conn's
Technical Research Highlights: KBR Inc., Caesars Entertainment, Ingram Micro, and Liquidity Services
United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Vale sells Fosbrasil stake to Israel Chemicals for $52 mln
US STOCKS-Futures edge higher, post-holiday trading seen light
Envestnet To Hold 2014 Market Outlook Webinar On January 8Th
US STOCKS-Futures point to slight gains at open
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Tufco Technologies, Inc.
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens up, Dow heading for 6th day of gains
U.S. natgas futures slip; storage, weather limit downside
Emerging Markets Bonds Hold Pockets of Value Following Sell off Driven by Taper Expectations, Says Market Vectorsâ Fran Rodilosso
FOREX-Dollar climbs to 5-year high versus yen on Fed taper expectations
UPDATE 2-Mexico exports rise in November, imports wobble
U.S. holiday sales better than last year - MasterCard
US STOCKS-Wall St rises, Dow on track for 6th straight day of gains
EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks little changed in light volumes
TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yield up near 3 pct in post-holiday trade
ARDEN GROUP SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Arden Group, Inc. (ARDNA) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to TPG Capital
Pediapharm Inc to Begin Trading Under Symbol PDP on TSX Venture Exchange
Pediapharm Inc to Begin Trading Under Symbol PDP on TSX Venture Exchange
U.S. Treasury to sell $76 bln in bills
FOREX-Dollar rises to 5-year high vs yen on Fed taper expectations
Analysis: As Fed tapers, don't count out emerging market currencies
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Weekly Review 22-26 December 2013
Disclosure in accordance with the Law of May 2, 2007 - December 2013 Update on share capital, outstanding securities and voting rights
Fitch: U.S. High Yield Default Rate 1.5% - 2.0% in 2014
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund II Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund II Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund II Report Of Earnings
US STOCKS-Wall St rises; Dow set for 6th straight day of gains
Eaton Vance New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
Casting Blofeld: Wall Streetâs pitchfork mob needs new villain
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
MOVES-Mizuho Financial
REFILE-Fortress, Harbinger back LightSquared latest bankruptcy exit plan
TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yield edges up near 3 pct on light trade
Final Online Shopping Week Falls Short of Expectations as Shortened Holiday Calendar Weighs on Season-to-Date Growth Rates
OceanFirst Financial Corp. Schedules Earnings Conference Call
Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund Report Of Earnings
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund Report Of Earnings
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks, bond yields rise on Fed taper expectations
What's Old Is New and Technology Is Crucial for Job Hunting in 2014
Acquisition of Arden Group, Inc. by TPG Capital May Not Be in Shareholders' Best Interests
Cyberset Emphasizes Local Internet Marketing for Companies to Get Noticed Regionally
Platts Report: China Oil Demand Contracted 2.1% in November versus a Year Ago
Slim majority of German economic sectors optimistic heading into 2014 - survey
Putnam Announces Dividend Rates for Open-End Funds
Electronic Funds Transfer Industry Favors Real-time Settlement of Financial Transactionsâwith Some Conditions
MasterCard Brings the World to Times Square via #PricelessNewYear
Empire State Building IPO hurt investors, lawsuit claims
Empire State Building IPO hurt investors, lawsuit claims
US STOCKS-Retailers lead Wall St higher; Dow up for 6th day
For law firms, 2014 will be year of extreme change â and challenge
METALS-Copper gains on improving global economy, year-end covering
UPDATE 3-Weather, storage back U.S. natural gas futures gains
TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yield edges up near 3 pct on light trade
SAFT ON WEALTH-After go-go decade, farmland faces threats
FOREX-Dollar hits 5-year high vs yen as Fed, BOJ diverge
Small jet makers see big chance as China prepares to open skies
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. Announces Closing of $190 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
China's Third Plenum Outlined a New Road Map for Reforms
Photo Release -- Carolina Trust Bank Announces Ocheltree as New CEO
WPCS Announces Public Beta Release of BTX Bitcoin Trading Platform
Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund Announces Leverage Financing
Small jet makers see big chance as China prepares to open skies
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rises; Dow at record high for 6th day
UPDATE 1-Fortress backs new LightSquared bankruptcy exit plan
Fortress backs new LightSquared bankruptcy exit plan
Alliancebernstein Global High Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
INVESTOR ALERT Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation of TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. and Its Board of Directors In Connection With the Sale of the Company to Griffin Holdings, Inc. -- TFCO
AllianceBernstein Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
Wealth Management News - December 26
GLOBAL MARKETS- Another record for Dow; bond yields near 2-year high
Foreign central banks' US debt holdings - Fed
U.S. M-2 money supply rose $5.0 bln Dec 16 week
The Mexico Fund, Inc. Announces 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
U.S. Fed balance sheet expands in latest week
Alliance California Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
INVESTOR ALERT â THE JONES GROUP, INC.: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Investigates the Sale of THE JONES GROUP INC. to Sycamore Partners
HMG Strategy Closes 2013 With Exceptionally Strong Q4; Plans Dynamic 2014 Schedule of High-Impact CIO Executive Leadership Series
Tech Speaking and Awards Deadlines & Opportunities: 12/26/13
Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
China's CIC to back bid for Australia's Warrnambool - report
Guggenheim Investments Declares Monthly and Year-End Fixed Income ETF Distributions
US STOCKS-Retailers lead Dow, S&P; 500 to record closing highs
Instinet settles SEC charges it ignored 'soft dollar' red flags
Retailers lead Dow, S&P; 500 to record closing highs
Instinet settles SEC charges it ignored 'soft dollar' red flags
Australia shares may see 5th session of gain on Wall St, metals
WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. Announces Disposition of Securities in Response to Volcker Rule
FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end cheer lifts stocks
Yen out in the cold as year-end cheer lifts stocks
AWDR - Primary Insider Disclosure
COLEMAN CABLE SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Coleman Cable, Inc. (CCIX) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Southwire Co
China Finance Online To Announce 2013 Third Quarter and First Nine Months Financial Results on January 2
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares draw cheer from record-breaking Wall St
Asia shares draw cheer from record-breaking Wall Street
EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American stocks edge down on Fed view
Japan core CPI rises 1.2 pct yr/yr in November
RPT-Japan core CPI rises 1.2 pct yr/yr in November
REG-Octopus AIM VCT PLC : Net Asset Value
REG-Octopus Second AIM VCT plc : Net Asset Value
Japan civil service fund boosts allocation to stocks, lowers JGBs
UPDATE 1-U.S. money market funds attract $21.4 bln -Lipper
PRESS DIGEST- China - Dec 27
December 2013 Distributions for Market Vectors Bank and Brokerage ETF and Market Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF
December 2013 Additional Income Distributions for Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF and Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF
PRECIOUS-Gold steady in thin trade, but firm equities weigh
MALAYSIA-PRESS-Off market Maxis share deal for debt rating purposes- The Edge
PHILIPPINES PRESS-Yao group prepares for backdoor listing of beverage firm - Inquirer
Market Vectors ETFs Announce December 2013 Distributions
Nexon to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results<3659.T>
Fraser and Neave to return cash to shareholders via capital reduction
China 7-day repo opens lower at 5.06 pct
Australia shares rise to one-month high following Wall Street gains
INDONESIA PRESS-Indofarma sees 2014 revenue up 20 pct - Investor Daily
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 27
China Nov industrial profits rise 9.7 percent yr/yr
China foreign institutional investor quota at $49.7 bln at end 2013
UPDATE 1-Bega in talks with "non-Australian" investors on Warrnambool stake - source
Bega in talks with "non-Australian" investors on Warrnambool stake: source
DIARY - UK and Irish Corporate events from Dec 27,2013
International Finance Corp. to invest in China's interbank bond market
Chinaâs banks are coming â this time for real
India morning call-Global markets
FOREX-Yen out in the cold as year-end optimism lifts stocks
Asia Week Ahead: Nikkei ends the year with a bang
China blue chips rebound from near 5-month low; Hong Kong muted
S.Korea to lend up to $10 bln from FX reserves to local banks- officialTextron in $1.4 Billion Deal to Acquire Beechcraft
China's Oceanwide Buys L.A. Property
Sandy Forced Poor to Leave Illegal Units
Little-Known ISS Change Shakes Up Boards
Behind UPS's Christmas Snafu
Remember the Stranded Cruise Ship? And Horse Meat at IKEA?
Twitter Rally Picks Up Steam
Mom and Pop Wary of Stocks
Oleo e Gás Creditors Face Tough Decision
Bonus for Harbinger's Falcone Could Hit $20 Million
Holy Smokes: E-Cigarette Ads Debut on TV
A Metals Mother Lode Sits in Shadows
Turkish Lira Plunges on Political Turmoil
Inaccurate Swaps Data Bedevil Regulator
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks Extend Winning Streak
McDonald's Pulls Plug on Advice Website
Christmas Box Office Splintered
Oleo e Gas Is Said to Be in OSX Deal
Judge Blasts Lawyers for Benefiting More Than Clients
Recession Frays Ties at Spain's Co-ops
Copper Prices at Their Highest in 8 Months
Alydian Proposes Deadline for Bitcoin-Mining Rig Offers
China Banks Keep Fees Flowing
Delta Mistakenly Sells Rock-Bottom Fares
Court Gives Regulators Time to Respond in Volcker Case
Total Sells 15% Stake in Congo Unit
Lone Pine Requests U.S. Reorganization Confirmation
KidsPeace Files Plan to Settle $100 Million in Claims
LightSquared Files New Bankruptcy Exit Plan
Finra Fines Barclays Capital on Records
Voices: Trent Porter, on Taking On Young Professionals as Clients
Shell Renews Pennsylvania Land Option
Oil Futures End Higher
WSJ's 2013 Business News Quiz
Using One Gift to Provide for Two Generations
Bank Stocks Set to Outperform S&P 500
Tokyo Pushes to Invest Pension Fund More Broadly
In Retirement, Playing Stocks More Aggressively
Peru to Lower Commercial Bank Reserve Requirements
Aptalis Files for IPO
Hhgregg CFO Jeremy Aguilar to Resign Next Year
Heparin Maker Shenzhen Hepalink to Acquire U.S. Supplier
Alibaba to Offer Telecom Services in China
Notre Dame Turns Blue and Gold Into Green
Market direction: Neutral