Date: 2014-10-20 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 188.42, high: 189.75, low: 187.62, close: 188.47, volume: 214625000, daily change: 0.0118
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MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - October 19
Global Sources' China Sourcing Fair gifts and home series opens today
MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets may rebound on bullish global lead
UPDATE 1-MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai jumps after global markets rebound; Arabtec surges
Markets may have over-reacted to slowdown-Bank of England's Haldane
Markets may have over-reacted to slowdown: Bank of England's Haldane
As IPO markets stumble, private equity buyers prepare to swoop
As IPO markets stumble, private equity buyers prepare to swoop
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders With Losses on Their Investment in Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline -- FBC
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders With Losses on Their Investment in Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline -- MBII
PayPal Co-Founder Meets Press to Talk Future of Technology, Diversity, & Immigration Reform at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Political worries grow for UK, forecasters say
REFILE-The $40 bln jet buying spree - IndiGo's big bet
The $40 billion jet buying spree - IndiGo's big bet
Blackstone's Wien expects U.S. markets sell-off to abate
Blackstone's Wien expects U.S. markets sell-off to abate
Germany's Schaeuble wants more investment but no new debt
Germany's Schaeuble wants more investment but no new debt
PRESS DIGEST-SUNDAY BRITISH BUSINESS - OCT 19
China says it's hard to resume cyber security talks with U.S. 
MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets rebound as global bourses rally on earnings, sentiment
Abu Dhabi's Gulf Capital $750 mln fund to invest in 10-12 firms
Abu Dhabi's Gulf Capital $750 million fund to invest in 10-12 firms
Credibility meets compromise in Europe's bank stress test
Credibility meets compromise in Europe's bank stress test
StanChart readies to close thousands of UAE accounts as US deadline looms
Chinese loan to Argentina expected in November - newspaper
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Beyond earnings, buybacks to give market support
Peer-to-peer lender Lending Club picks NYSE for IPO -FT
Global Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Market is Expected To Reach $79.11 Billion at a CAGR of 5.0% By 2020: Grand View Research, Inc.
Peer-to-peer lender Lending Club picks NYSE for IPO: FT
RPT-Companies look for more fairness as China eyes legal reforms at key meeting
S.Korea economy lifted by switch away from deposit based rentals
South Korea economy lifted by switch away from deposit based rentals
Honeywell Global Business Aviation Forecast Sees 4 Percent Average Annual Industry Growth Over Next Decade
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses In Excess Of $1,000,000 From Investment In GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. To Contact Brower Piven Before The December 8, 2014 Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Cl
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses In Excess Of $100,000 From Investment In EveryWare Global, Inc. To Contact Brower Piven Before The December 8, 2014 Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Class Action
Australia shares seen climbing on bargain-hunting, M&A; activity
Czech c.bank governor: economy still below potential -paper
Henry Schein Enters Japan With Investment in Iwase Dental Supply
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Launches An Investigation Into The Proposed Sale Of Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. And Encourages Investors To Contact The Firm For Additional Information
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Launches An Investigation Into The Proposed Sale Of Penford Corporation And Encourages Investors To Contact The Firm For Additional Information
Microsoft plans to launch smartwatch within weeks -Forbes
Microsoft plans to launch smartwatch within weeks: Forbes 
Hong Kong crisis deepens after weekend clashes, talks set for Tuesday
RPT-Hong Kong crisis deepens after weekend clashes, talks set for Tuesday
Hong Kong crisis deepens after weekend clashes, talks set for Tuesday
Australia seeks to raise up to $4.8 bln in Medibank IPO - prospectus
Australia seeks to raise up to $4.8 billion in Medibank IPO: prospectus
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Oct 20
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Oct 20
Blackwell Global Chooses FlexTrade for White Label FX, Precious Metals Trading & TCA
DIARY - Emerging Markets Economic Events to Oct 31
DIARY- Top Economic Events to Oct 31
PHILIPPINES PRESS-Cbank to cap banks' property lending - Inquirer
FOREX-Dollar gains as stocks rise, yields fall after upbeat data
PRECIOUS-Gold eases as dollar, equities recover on strong U.S. data
Pakistan central bank to phase in new Islamic finance rules
Pakistan central bank to phase in new Islamic finance rules
Fitch:  New Rule to Curb Chinese Insurers' Exposure to Trust Products
REFILE-China's JD.com starts operations in $1 billion warehouse, land push
Taiwan stocks rebound; TSMC, Hon Hai, food makers jump
KSEI, Indonesia's Central Securities Depository, Selects Nasdaq's X-stream CSD Solution
KSEI, Indonesia's Central Securities Depository, Selects Nasdaq's X-stream CSD Solution
Australia & NZ shares jump 1 pct, M&A; activity, solid US data help
Australia set to help China seize assets of corrupt Chinese officials-paper
Australia set to help China seize assets of corrupt Chinese officials: paper
China's JD.com starts operations in $1 billion warehouse, land push
NCKU Startup Showcase Highlights Nine Innovative Plans
JGB yields pull back from lows as Tokyo stocks rally
UPDATE 1-Qatar fund to buy stake in HK department store operator for $616 mln
INDIA PRESS-BSNL may seek 20 bln rupees grant to give up a part of spectrum - Economic Times
RPT--Nikkei on track for biggest daily gain since June 2013 on upbeat U.S. data
GLOBAL MARKETS-Japanese stocks lead sharp Asia rebound as US data reassures
INDIA PRESS-Three fund houses in race to manage coal miners' PF corpus - Economic Times
Avanti Mining Issues Shares in Lieu of Cash for   Interest Payable Under Terms of RCF Bridge Loan and RCF Preconstruction Loan
Nikkei on track for biggest daily gain since June 2013 on upbeat U.S. data, GPIF
CBS shares could gain 25 percent - Barron's
India Morning Call-Global MarketsChina Growth Slowest in Five Years
Adidas CEO Faced With Choice on Reebok
China Housing Sales Fall
Anyone Want an Arena? Forest City Seeks Sale of Barclays Center Stake
Demand Increasing for Third Avenue Office Space
Fed to Banks: Shape Up or Risk Breakup
CVS Plays Hardball With Rival Drug Chains
Zions Bancorp’s Profit Falls 14%
Sears Seeks New Cash Via Two Paths
Walgreen Says Ex-CFO Was Responsible for Financial Forecast
AbbVie, Shire Terminate Deal
Bargains Are Found in Russian Markets
De Blasio: J.P. Morgan Chase Tax Plan a ‘Nonstarter’
Samuel Wyly Files for Bankruptcy
Fired From Merrill, Two Advisers Land  at Stifel
Accounting Group Pushes Back Against Retirement Age Scrutiny
UPS Plans 4.9% Average Price Increase
FDA Panel Calls for Psoriasis Drug Approval
Dollar Weakens on Sluggish U.S. Inflation Expectations
Texas Instruments Forecast Tops Views
BOE Fixes Payment System
Fed’s Dudley: Bad Bank Behavior Could Drive Break Up
Chipotle Sees Sales Growth Slowing
Credits & Debits: News Digest
The Big Number: News Digest
Morgan Stanley Hires Advisers From Merrill, J.P. Morgan, UBS
Halliburton’s Earnings Rise 70%
Crude Falls on OPEC Production Concerns
Morgan Stanley Hires Advisers From Merrill, J.P. Morgan, UBS
Brazil’s Datagro Cuts 2014-2015 Center-South Sugar Forecast
Regulator: Pact With Lenders Could Expand Mortgage Access
U.S. Stocks: Tenacious or Teetering?
TPG to Take Majority Stake in Hollywood Powerhouse CAA
Verizon’s Bright Horizon
Gold Futures Pull Higher as Traders Seek Safe Harbor
Dexcom’s Remote Glucose-Monitoring Device Cleared
India to Auction 74 Coal-Mining Licenses
France Pressures Berlin for Stimulus Plan
Privately Funded Electricity Too Expensive for Uganda, President Says
Merrill Lures $500 Million-Plus Team From UBS
WTO Panel Finds U.S. Meat-Labeling Requirements Violate WTO Rules
EBA Says Bulgaria Central Bank Breached Deposit Law
ISS, in Switch, Backs Chiquita-Fyffes Deal
Madoff Trustee, Investor Reach Settlement
Africa’s Sugar Ambitions Sour
European Stocks Close Lower
Shipping Companies Committed to Servicing Countries Stricken by Ebola
U.S. Oil Exports Would Lower Gas Prices, GAO Says
Gridlock Could Prove Costly at Polls
Mitel Goes Public With ShoreTel Bid
ECB Starts to Buy Covered Bonds
PetMed Posts Lower Earnings
EU, China Complete Deal on Telecoms Equipment
Investor Group to Buy Cleco for $3.4 BIllion
Fujifilm to Boost Production of Antiflu Drug for Ebola Treatment
Mexico’s Alfa Plans Capital Increase to Finance Energy Projects
Valeant Pushes Business Strength
Voices: Todd Cipperman, on the Risks When Acquiring Another Firm
Advisory Firm Value in Eye of Beholder
Toyota Recalling 247,000 Vehicles for Air Bags
Genuine Parts Posts Higher Profit, Helped by Acquisitions
Apparel-Maker VF’s Profit Rises
Gannett Profit Surges After Belo Acquisition
Lufthansa Pilots to Expand Strike
Home Depot Names New U.S. Stores Head
Peabody Energy Loss Widens
BSkyB to Own at Least 69% of Sky Deutschland
NCR Cuts Guidance on Retail Weakness, Customer Data Fears
Platform Specialty Products to Buy Arysta
Canadian Pacific, CSX End Talks
Nutreco Agrees to SHV Takeover Offer
Boys’ Toys Bump Up Hasbro Profit
German Economy Expected to Slow
New Libor Administration Plan Detailed
Italy Launches New Inflation-Linked Bond
Electrolux Wrings Out Improved Profit
Central Bank Shifts Ruble Trading Band
Metro Hurt by Strong Euro
Big Number: A Dose of Perspective
Market direction: Rise