Date: 2016-01-07 00:00:00
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News headlines:
Politics: Marketplace of ideas now just a marketplace
China's Xinhua: North Korea nuclear test runs counter to goal of denuclearisation
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks buffeted by China worries, N.Korea nuclear test
Australia shares end lower for 4th day; N.Korea tensions in focus
MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets may be weak on global equity, oil worries
UPDATE 1-GM China auto sales rise 5.2 pct in 2015
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Jan 6
UPDATE 2-S.Korea financial authorities hold emergency meetings after N.Korea nuke test
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Jan 6
Nikkei hits 2-1/2 month low on China worries, N Korea uncertainty
TABLE-Japan Prime Realty Investment -6 MTH forecast
European Factors to Watch-Shares set to fall
Nissan says China 2015 sales up 6.3 percent year-on-year
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 6
Hong Kong business numbers the worst since SARS
German stocks - Factors to watch on January 6
China's shipping bankruptcies likely to surge as dry-bulk rates plunge - report
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Australian electronics collapse highlights risks of PE turnarounds
BRIEF-Euronext says Dec avg daily volume on equity index derivatives down 20 pct
TABLE-Mori Hills Reit Investment -6 MTH forecast
SE Asia Stocks-Mixed; Indonesia near 6-wk high amid foreign buying
BRIEF-Card Factory names Karen Hubbard as CEO, says trading in line
JGBs gain, 5, 10-year yield hits 1-year low on risk reduction
UPDATE 1-German stocks - Factors to watch on January 6
China stocks bounce on hopes for extended ban on big share sales
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 6
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains to third day on safe haven demand
BRIEF-Neovacs secures EUR 5 mln from public funding program "Investments for the future"
BRIEF-Hugo Games sees 2016 net revenue to grow over 10 times
European Factors to Watch-Shares set to fall with focus on China and N.Korea
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
Hong Kong on holiday health alert after China bird flu death
BRIEF-Indonesia's XL Axiata plans to sell 2,000-2,500 telco towers-CFO
Kazakhstan to privatise dozens of large companies by 2020
UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 6
BRIEF-Shanghai Tianchen plans investment unit
ECB policy at least until March 2017, possibly longer - Praet
After record year for M&As;, privatisation to sustain Vietnam's deals blitz
BRIEF-Strategic Investments 2015 pre-tax profit DKK 44 mln
BRIEF-China's Thaihot in agreement with partners on Shanghai property project
UPDATE 1-Kazakhstan to privatise dozens of large companies by 2020
Hong Kong share index falls to 3-month low on weak private sector activity
Shuttered up: As China slows, Hong Kong company closures hit record
Miners lead European shares lower as China angst resurfaces
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's XL Axiata to sell 2,000-2,500 telecom towers - CFO
New Worldâs new $2.8 bln buyout looks a lot safer
BRIEF-China Real Estate wins bid for sites in Chongqing for 4.5 bln yuan
BRIEF-Regulator halts review of Baiyang Investment's private placement application
UPDATE 1-No "plan B" for ECB despite still low inflation -Praet
Indian shares fall to 3-wk low tracking regional markets
REFILE-WRAPUP 3-China stocks rise but offshore yuan hits new low
China December data likely to reinforce concerns about 2016 outlook
Euro zone business growth picks up in December as firms take on staff: PMI
No 'plan B' for ECB despite still low inflation: Praet
China concerns resurface, weakening European stocks
Fitch Affirms OP Financial Group's Ratings; Withdraws Ratings
Indian rubber hits 6-1/2 year low tracking global market- dealers
China stocks rise but offshore yuan hits new low
Standard Chartered among banks in China forex ban -sources
ECB flags banks' business model as key risk area; eases focus on capital
UPDATE 1-India hospital chain surges in market debut as investors bet on demand
BRIEF-Guangdong Zhengye Technology gets regulatory approval to acquire assets
Narayana Hrudayalaya surges in market debut as investors bet on demand
Indian refiners need to invest $4.5 bln to produce Euro VI fuel by 2020- minister
Miners drag down Britain's FTSE on mounting China concerns
BUZZ-Ladbrokes: Up as Numis says Gala deal to boost stock
Georgia forex reserves up to $2.521 bln in Dec - central bank
Nevsky Capital founders call time on $1.5 billion hedge fund
REFILE-FOREX-Yuan reaches record low in New Year sales
China's Xi says to strengthen supply-side structural reform: Xinhua
U.S. Stock futures fall 1 percent on worrying news on China, North Korea
Indian refiners need to invest $4.5 billion to produce Euro VI fuel by 2020 - Nitin Gadkari
SE Asia Stocks-Mixed; Singapore at 3-month low on weak oil shares
No sign of economy rebalancing in latest China PMIs
China's state stockpiler set to begin copper purchases - sources
BRIEF-VietinBank 2015 pretax profit up 0.8 pct y/y
Britain says bookseller abduction would be "breach" in China's rule of Hong Kong
BRIEF-Fujian Dongbai to raise up to 1.3 bln yuan in private placement
BRIEF-Changjiang Securities removes chairman from post
Education group Graham targets growing cyber learning market
Education group Graham targets growing cyber learning market
Exclusive: Verizon launches auction to sell data centers - sources 
UPDATE 1-ECB says low bank profits bigger worry than capital
EMERGING MARKETS-China equity, FX uncertainty pushes EM stocks to 6-1/2-yr low
Message apps pose growing risk for China securities regulator
Shuttered up: As China slows, Hong Kong company closures hit record
BRIEF-Talkweb Informaton System's shares to halt trading from Jan 7 pending announcement
Sharjah to meet investors ahead of potential dollar sukuk - leads
Nasdaq and Tel Aviv team up to support Israeli growth firms
BRIEF-Shanghai Chengtou gets approval to acquire assets, share trade to resume on Jan 7
Nasdaq and Tel Aviv team up to support Israeli growth firms
BRIEF-Winsan Shanghai Medical's share trade to halt from Jan 7 pending announcement
German Bund yields at lowest since ECB's Dec 3 easing meeting
BRIEF-China Merchants Shekou sees 2015 net profit up about 49.4 pct
US STOCKS-Futures fall on China worries, N.Korea nuclear test
RPT-U.S. 'alt' mutual funds, pitched for safety, carry risk of their own
Israel's Ceva expands into growing market for auto safety chips
Brazil's UTC renegotiates debt in midst of scandal - Folha
Israel's Ceva expands into growing market for auto safety chips
ECB says low bank profits bigger worry than capital
FOREX-Yuan sinks to record low in New Year selloff
Starboard seeks change in Yahoo management, board
CANADA STOCKS-Futures trade lower with focus on China, N.Korea
BRIEF-Perfect World Pictures to acquire domestic Internet tech firm
INSIGHT-Why I can't buy Minion toys with Chinese yuan
Stocks hit by China woes, nuclear test
Why I can't buy Minion toys with Chinese yuan
Monsanto's profit falls on lower seed prices, strong dollar
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil bashed by China worries, N.Korea nuclear test
Euro zone growth shows December pick-up
COLUMN-U.S. manufacturing slowdown stokes fears about oil demand: Kemp
COLUMN-U.S. manufacturing slowdown stokes fears about oil demand: Kemp
UPDATE 1-Changjiang Securities removes chairman amid probe
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open lower on China, N.Korea worries
Omani central bank announces new reserve buffers, may force capital increases
European stocks hit 3-week low as China concerns resurface
Improving U.S. jobs market seen boosting wages: Moody's Zandi
Lion Point says disappointed over Ally Financial's response
U.S. private sector adds most jobs in a year in December: ADP
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi tumbles on oil price, Egypt caught in global slide
MOVES-Deutsche Bank UAE head leaves to join investment firm
Wall Streetâs pay reveal has germ of a good idea
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Walls St opens lower on China, N.Korea worries
FOREX-Dollar index adds gains after U.S. ADP jobs data
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls, losses include 2.5 percent drop in energy stocks
Miners drag down Britain's FTSE as China concerns mount
UPDATE 1-Kenyan shilling steady, shares nudge higher
US STOCKS-Wall St opens sharply lower on China, N.Korea worries
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken on China, N. Korea worries
BRIEF-Northcote says financial director Daniel Jorgensen steps down
UPDATE 7-Top Apple supplier plans rare holiday as output fears rattle investors
Ireland appoints banks for 10-year euro benchmark bond
U.S. services sector growth slowed in December
PRECIOUS-Gold hits 7-week high as worries over China hurt stocks
Gold hits four-week high as worries over China hurt stocks
BRIEF-Holosfind to issue 1,851,852 new shares on Alternext Paris - Euronext
BRIEF-Holosfind to issue 2,275,000 new shares on Alternext Paris - Euronext
TREASURIES-Yields fall as low inflation outlook hints at dovish Fed
Chinese stocks: canary or elephant for world markets this year?
U.S. gasoline stocks surge most since 1993; oil inventories fall - EIA
JPMorgan's Dimon, others defeat Madoff fraud appeal
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as energy stocks slump, banks weigh
FOREX-Dollar steady on U.S. rate-hike view; yuan hits record low
Half of Italy's stock market now in foreign hands - study
JPMorgan's Dimon, others defeat Madoff fraud appeal
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks off on China, N. Korea worries; oil slumps
US STOCKS-Wall St falls on China worries, steep drop in oil
BRIEF-Alk Abello increases 2015 forecasts after high French sales
German Bund yields hit lowest since ECB's latest easing
Top Apple supplier plans rare holiday as output fears rattle investors
BRIEF-Societe LDC 9-month revenue up at 2.55 billion euros
UPDATE 2-Lagarde tells Nigerian lawmakers IMF does not back FX curbs
BRIEF-Merlin Entertainments says CFO Andrew Carr to retire in 2016
Mining stocks drag down Britain's FTSE as China concerns intensify
UPDATE 1-Activist hedge fund seeks more talks with U.S. auto loan firm Ally
Activist hedge fund seeks more talks with U.S. auto loan firm Ally
UPDATE 1-U.S. gasoline stocks surge most since 1993; crude draws down -EIA
U.S. manufacturing slowdown stokes fears about oil demand: Kemp
European stocks hit 3-week low on China concerns
Netflix launches in India, plans start at 500 rupees
BRIEF-EOS Imaging FY revenue up 9% at 21.8 million euros
United Technologies to take $870 million charge in fourth quarter 
JPMorgan's Dimon, others defeat Madoff fraud appeal
UPDATE 1-Netflix launches in India, plans start at 500 rupees
WRAPUP 3-Strong U.S. private payrolls data point to economy's resilience
Netflix launches in India, plans start at 500 rupees
Strong U.S. private payrolls data point to economy's resilience
UK bankers say EU has helped London financial centre thrive
US STOCKS-Wall St lower on China worries, steep drop in oil
UK bankers say EU has helped London financial center thrive
Automakers strike back at Silicon Valley disruptors
U.S. economy seen growing one percent in fourth quarter: Atlanta Fed
Foreign buyers look to ride out latest China share troubles
Foreign buyers look to ride out latest China share troubles  
Netflix launches in India, plans start at 500 rupees
North Korea bomb claim adds to market gloom
UPDATE 1-Canada's Imperial Metals latest to shutter some copper production
Automakers strike back at Silicon Valley disruptors
Netflix to stream in almost all countries, skips China
Chinese stocks: canary or elephant for world markets this year?
Fed raised rates even as inflation debate continued
Brevan Howard's main hedge fund down 1.99 percent for 2015 -source
U.S. interest-rate futures contracts rise after FOMC minutes
Brevan Howard's main hedge fund down 1.99 percent for 2015: source
FOREX-Dollar index falls after Dec FOMC minutes
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Thursday, Jan 7
UPDATE 4-Activist investor turns up heat on Yahoo, seeks leadership change
Dollar index falls after December FOMC minutes
Chicago sets $500 million bond sale amid pension uncertainty
Top Apple supplier plans rare holiday as output fears rattle investors
Chicago sets $500 million bond sale amid pension uncertainty
Muni bond funds post biggest weekly inflows in over 6 years -ICI
Chicago sets $500 million bond sale amid pension uncertainty
UPDATE 1-Fed raised rates even as inflation debate continued -minutes
N.Y. Fed to publish data on U.S. bank rates on March 2
Factbox: Fed staff forecasts from FOMC minutes
N.Y. Fed to publish data on U.S. bank rates on March 2
PRECIOUS-Gold hits 7-week high as worries over China hurt stocks
U.S. gasoline stocks surge most since 1993; crude draws down: EIA
US STOCKS-Wall St adds to losses; energy weighs
BUZZ-Gaming ETF still slotted in bear-trend channel
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks off on China, N. Korea worries; oil tumbles
FOREX-Dollar slips on FOMC minutes; yuan hits record low
Dollar slips on FOMC minutes; yuan hits record low
Lamar in advanced talks to buy Clear Channel Outdoor assets-sources
TREASURIES-Yields fall as low inflation outlook hints at dovish Fed
Schwab 'robo adviser' grows to $5.3 billion in its debut year
RPT-After record year for M&As;, privatisation to sustain Vietnam's deals blitz
UPDATE 4-Valeant names interim CEO; timing of Pearson's return unknown
UPDATE 1-U.S. money market assets fall in latest week-iMoneyNet
Valeant names interim CEO; timing of Pearson's return unknown
Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Stocks drop on China, energy woes
CANADA STOCKS-TSX slumps as energy stocks hammered by falling oil
Mexico's central bank sells $200 mln after peso slump
Schwab 'robo adviser' grows to $5.3 billion in its debut year
UPDATE 9-Oil dives below $35, lowest in 11 years, as U.S. supply swells
Wealth Management News - January 6
MOVES-United Arab Bank, Changjiang Securities, Hymans Robertson
U.S. women-owned businesses growing but most are one-person firms - research
SAFT ON WEALTH-Clueless recession investing: James Saft
Australia shares to open lower on oil, Wall Street
US STOCKS-Wall St drops to 3-month low; China, energy weigh
Hong Kong on holiday health alert after China bird flu death
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slide on China, oil; N. Korea test adds to worries
Exclusive: Scotia in talks to sell part of commercial financing portfolio - sources
Midweek meltdown for stocks
Global stocks slide on China, oil; North Korea test adds to worries
World Bank cuts global economic growth outlook
U.S. women-owned businesses growing but most are one-person firms: research
Brazil studies bolstering credit to stoke economy -source
Brazil studies bolstering credit to stoke economy: source
Activist investor turns up heat on Yahoo, seeks leadership change
Morgan Stanley names Kelleher president; Fleming leaving bank: memo
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls for sixth straight session, energy stocks down 3.7 percent
Fed minutes: rate hike despite inflation worries
US STOCKS-Wall St drops to 3-month low; China, energy weigh
U.S. regulator warns mutual funds on mischaracterizing fees
U.S. regulator warns mutual funds on mischaracterising fees
Funds run by Brazil's GÃ¡vea post solid returns as currency bets pay off
Funds run by Brazil's GÃ¡vea post solid returns as currency bets pay off
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on China, N. Korea worries
BRIEF-Netflix CEO on China: 'we are very patient'
China goes underground to expand its strategic oil reserves
Fed raised rates even as inflation debate continued: minutes
China goes underground to expand its strategic oil reserves
Lamar in advanced talks to buy Clear Channel Outdoor assets: sources
UPDATE 2-Netflix goes global, reaches most countries except China
Netflix goes global, reaches most countries except China
Stocks battered by North Korea, China, oil
Pioneer's stock sale not an option for all US shale companies
Pioneer's stock sale not an option for all U.S. shale companies
FOREX-Yen surges on heightened risk aversion, Aussie hit hard
Yen surges on heightened risk aversion, Aussie hit hard
Wall Street drops to three-month low; China, energy weigh
UPDATE 2-Morgan Stanley names Kelleher president; Fleming departs
INSIGHT-A rebranded Saab at the centre of China's green car push
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Jan 18
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Jan 18
UK finance minister warns of 'dangerous cocktail' of threats for 2016
U.S. crude edges away from 2009 lows; huge storage glut means outlook remains bleak
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 7
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 7
PRECIOUS-Flight to safety keeps gold near 7-wk high as stocks retreat
UPDATE 3-Morgan Stanley names Kelleher president; Fleming departs
PwC in $55 million settlement with Madoff feeder fund investors
China bans prepaid card provider, warns non-bank financial firms
CORRECTED-Rockefeller's money manager to sell tech platform to Fi-Tek -sources
China bans prepaid card provider, warns non-bank financial firms
Rockefeller's money manager to sell tech platform to Fi-Tek: sources 
Morgan Stanley revamp puts a CEO on the market
China c.bank sets yuan midpoint 0.5 pct weaker, biggest daily fall since Aug devaluation
BRIEF-Taiji Computer raises share issue price
Yuan hits weakest since Feb 2011 on fresh low midpoint
BRIEF-Xiamen Xiangyu completes private placement of 1.5 bln yuan
Dollar/yen falls to 4-1/2-month low after weak yuan guidance
China stocks slump 7 pct, triggering circuit breaker
China stocks slump 7 percent, triggering circuit breaker
Taiwan stocks fall sharply following rout in Chinese shares, yuan
Yuan hits weakest since Feb 2011 on fresh low midpoint
Nikkei falls as yen gains strength, hurting exporters and blue chips
Australia shares hit 3-week low as China woes, weak data dampen spirits
FOREX-Yen surges, Aussie hit hard as yuan slide quickens
China to see a market-based yuan currency mechanism in 2016
China's securities regulator restricts big share sales as stocks nose dive
China's securities regulator restricts big share sales as stocks nose dive
World Bank cuts global economic growth outlook
China wants Party's voice "strongest in cyberspace"
Yahoo looking to slash 10 percent or more of its workforce - Business Insider
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore, Thailand lead declines on China selldownChina Drags Down Markets
First BOJ Opinion Summary Shows Concern Over Policy Tweaks
Holiday Sales Rise, but Not All Retailers Are Cheery
Javits Center to Expand, N.Y. Governor Says
Oil Prices Finish Below $34
Ex-CEO Charney Makes Bid For American Apparel
Constellation Brands Reports Profit Jumped
Why China Shifted Its Yuan Strategy, and How It Backfired
What Top U.S. Investors Are Saying About China
Millennial Shoppers Don’t Fit the Norm
Yuan’s Tumble Sends Tremors Through World Markets
United Faces Questions Over CEO’s Health
Wall Street Bonuses Shrink
Commodities Rout Forces Oil, Mining Firms to Cut Further
Container Store Swings to Loss
Ruby Tuesday’s Losses Deepened in Latest Quarter
Former McDonald’s Marketing Chief Joins Starbucks Board
Finish Line to Close 25% of Stores and Replace CEO
SFX Entertainment to Consider Bankruptcy Filing
Bed Bath & Beyond Profit Falls
Alcoa to End Operations at Two Plants
Junk-Bond Market Passes Key Test
Asian Morning Briefing: Dow Takes Sharp Drop
The Problem With Circuit Breakers
In Economic Data, Solid Reasons for Fed Hesitation
What Occupational Projections Say About Entry-Level Skill Demand
St. Louis Fed Finds Volatility in Volatility Indexes
Dollar Posts Gains on China Turmoil
PwC Agrees to Settle Madoff-Related Lawsuit
Boeing Delivers Record Number of Commercial Jets
Evans Says Low Inflation Means Fed Should Take It Slow
Gap December Sales Fall 5%
Helen of Troy Posts Stronger-than-Anticipated Profits
Mergers Likely Under the Antitrust Microscope in 2016
Advisers Work to Steady Anxious Investors
Natural Gas Prices Settle Up 5.1%
Media General, Nexstar, Meredith Stuck in Merger Standoff
Haven Assets Lose Luster as Refuge From Market Turmoil
Despite Turmoil, Traders Say Investors Not in Panic Mode
Shell Executives Try to Seal BG Deal
‘All Is Not Well’ in Global Economy, Warns Investor Gundlach
Marks & Spencer CEO to Step Down
Poloz: Economy Could Take Years to Adjust to Lower Commodity Prices
Norway Oil Fund Is Finding it Hard to Spend $6 Billion
Supervalu Files Plans to Spin Off Save-A-Lot Division
Gold Prices Rise Again
Renault-Nissan Gives Details on Autonomous Vehicle Plan
German Stock Market Hurt More Than Most by China’s Swoon
James Lomma, Owner of Crane in 2008 Collapse, Files for Bankruptcy
Zulily Recalls Pajamas Over Flammability Risk
Gulf Region’s Stock Prices Tumble on Oil’s Slide
Oil Could Sink Below $30 a Barrel
China’s Woes Unnerve an Expensive  U.S. Market
Interim Head of U.K. Regulator Rules Herself Out of Taking Role Permanently
Cargill Sales Fall 10% in Latest Quarter
Denmark’s Central Bank Raises Main Interest Rate
Barnes & Noble Core Holiday Season Same-Store Sales Rise
HSBC, Standard Chartered Caught in Cross Hairs of China Slump
China Casts Shadow Over World Food Markets
Perils of China’s Market Plunge
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell By 10,000 Last Week
China Securities Regulator to Suspend New ‘Circuit Breaker’ Mechanism
China Markets Closed for Second Time This Week
KB Home Profit Falls Short
Schnitzer Steel Loss Widens on Slumping Demand
Air China Orders Six B777-300ER Aircraft From Boeing
Brazil Stocks, Real Fall in Opening Trading
Fed’s Lacker Says Inflation is Main Driver of Rate Rise Pace
Allergan Inks $90 Million Deal for Anterios
Hudson’s Bay to Buy Online Retailer Gilt for $250 Million
Helping an Older Worker Trim Taxes
Eurozone Recovery Gained Momentum Toward Year End
Children’s Place Raises Earnings Outlook
J.C. Penney Reports 3.9% Rise in Holiday Sales
China’s Forex Reserves Fall by Record $107.9 Billion
GE Capital 2015 Divestitures Hit $157 Billion
China Concerns Trigger Copper Selloff
How to Bet on China When Trading Shuts Down
Japan’s Lixil Looks Inward for Growth
Hilsenrath’s Take: Fed Officials Don’t Sound So Confident About Inflation, Or Growth Risks
Low Energy Prices Drive Greenbrier to Record Revenue
How Important are Interest Rates for Exchange Rates?
Dollar Retreats Against Euro, Yen
Dollar Retreats Against Euro, Yen
The Global Monetary Non-System
South African Rand Plunges to Record Low
Norway Oil Fund Drops Chinese Company Over Corruption Fears
Brokerages Brace for a Wave of Departures
China Trading Halts for the Day, Asian Markets Slide
Oil, Industrial Metals Dragged Down by China’s Weakening Yuan
Australia Trade Deficit Narrows in November
Selling Pressure Eases in Hong Kong
529 Plans Open Doors to Disabled in Any State
Market direction: Fall