Date: 2016-02-16 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 184.96, high: 186.65, low: 183.96, close: 186.63, volume: 127632400, daily change: 0.0206
News headlines:
China stocks fall as market reopens; Hong Kong shares rebound
Australia sees nascent growth in Islamic finance despite tax concerns
BRIEF-China TransInfo Technology plans to set up micro-credit firm with partners
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Feb 15
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Feb 15
Australia, NZ shares bounce on miners and takeover rally
Hong Kong's BEA rejects activist investor Elliott's demand for bank sale
MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets set to rise in global bounce; strong UAE earnings
BRIEF-Rockcastle Global Real Estate Company declares interim distribution of $0.04631 per share
UPDATE 2-China Jan exports, imports shrink much faster than expected
China's yuan hits strongest level in 2016 on weak dollar and firmer midpoint
China crude oil imports fall in January from record high
ECB in talks with Italy over buying bundles of bad loans - Treasury
Malaysia faces spike in risks as central bank chief retires, gas markets tank
Iran offers mining riches post-sanctions, but investors cautious 
BRIEF-FinTech Group enters strategic partnership with Morgan Stanley
BRIEF-Clas Ohlson Jan sales growth lags forecasts
BRIEF-Selvaag Bolig Q4 EBITDA drops to NOK 95.4 million
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen higher at open
Indonesia export, import slump deepens; central bank may cut rates 
Nikkei shrugs off weak GDP to stage dramatic rally
MIDEAST MONEY-Defying global slump, Iran stocks soar on sanctions relief
RPT-Iran offers mining riches post-sanctions, but investors cautious
BRIEF-Quanta Computer's Jan sales down 14.3 pct
BRIEF-DBV Technologies cash position at year-end 2015: 324.0 mln euros
BRIEF-Cleantech Invest portfolio in strong revenue growth, share issue and listing on FN Stockholm
BRIEF-JR Invest Q4 net profit up at 4.5 mln zlotys yoy
BRIEF-Akcept Finance Q4 net profit down at 35,381 zlotys
Australia sees nascent growth in Islamic finance despite tax concerns
BRIEF-Air Market Q4 net loss at 1.2 million zlotys
UPDATE 3-Japan economy shrinks more than expected, highlights lack of policy options
Q&A-Body; Shop concocts new formula for making money while protecting the planet
RPT-Africa's big cities offer investors hope in hard times
RPT-INSIGHT-Stress and the City: Britain's bank workers buckle under pressure
BRIEF-Bertrandt Q1 revenue up 10.6 pct at EUR 243.2 mln
UPDATE 1-India's Snapdeal raises $200 mln, giving it $6.5 bln market value
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Feb 15
Body Shop concocts new formula for making money while protecting the planet
BRIEF-Good Idea Q2 2015/2016 net loss widens to 234,965 zlotys
Stress and the City: Britain's bank workers buckle under pressure
Snapdeal raises $200 million, giving it $6.5 billion market value
BRIEF-Asustek Computer's Jan sales up 0.9 pct
BRIEF-Taiwan's ASE posts 9.3 pct fall in Jan sales
BRIEF-Amino Technologies says CFO steps down
BRIEF-Revenio Q4 operating profit stable at EUR 1.2 million
China stocks end down, pare losses on stronger yuan
European Factors to Watch-Equity futures point to strong open
Indian stocks jump after selloff seen as overdone
TABLE-Frontier Real Estate Investment -6 MTH results
BRIEF-City of London Investment FUM at $3.8 bln at December-end
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Feb 15
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
Boeing sees new aircraft demand worth $550 bln in SE Asia in 20 yrs
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Philippines' San Miguel says no longer selling $500 mln banking stake
SoftBank to purchase up to $4.4 bln of own shares, its biggest buyback
BRIEF-Dase Q4 revenue up at 957,895 zlotys
BRIEF-Crossject signs industrial partnership with Cenexi
BRIEF- Xplus Q4 net profit down at 586,718 zlotys
UPDATE 1-New Zealand Inc on M&A; radar after $1.33 bln deals
WRAPUP 3-China shares resume with modest losses, yuan firms despite trade slump
China January exports, imports shrink much faster than expected
China shares resume with modest losses, yuan firms despite trade slump
BRIEF-Taiwan's Compal Electronics posts 18.4 pct fall in Jan sales
Israel's Leumi, Harel to partner in 8 bln shekel mortgage venture
MIDEAST STOCKS-Real estate firms buoy Qatar, UAE sluggish
BRIEF-Rocket Internet to use up to EUR 150 mln for buyback of convertible bonds
Cementing value: Singapore REITs ride to 5-year yield high amid market jitters
METALS-London copper, nickel surge as China reopens
BRIEF-Raisio Q4 EBIT swings to profit of EUR 5.7 million
PRECIOUS-Gold slides 2 pct on China return, rebound in stocks
BRIEF-Alda Q4 net profit up at 248,000 zlotys
BRIEF-Harvest signs strategic technological partnership with Budget Insight
Hong Kong shares jump over 3 pct on global market bounce
RPT-INVESTMENT FOCUS-Market turbulence raises worries of third crisis wave
BRIEF-Monte dei Paschi leads banks higher in early trade, Fiat also up
Ratings agency says Hong Kong developers can withstand 30 pct price drop
SE Asia Stocks-Rebound with Asia, oil prices; Singapore leads
India cenbank chief Rajan says not in favour of devaluing exchange rate
European shares rise sharply at open led by banks
India's JSW eyes port asset acquisitions, to cut steel unit debt -CFO
BRIEF-Korbank Q4 revenue up at 3.1 mln zlotys
BRIEF-Materials Industry, partners to invest at least 1.5 bln yuan in hospital project
BUZZ-Hammerson: strong FY rental income buoys stock
BRIEF-KP Inkaso WEC Q4 net profit down at 12,272 zlotys
REFILE-UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 15
REFILE-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 15
Azeri cenbank sells $32.1 mln on forex market on Monday
Investors brace for Hong Kong land sale as property market shows cracks
Investors brace for Hong Kong land sale as property market shows cracks
Stronger yuan sends Bund yields higher, eases pressure on periphery
AIRSHOW-Boeing sees new aircraft demand worth $550 bln in SE Asia over 20 yrs
Japanese banks rush to cut deposit rates ahead of BOJ going negative
Boeing sees new aircraft demand worth $550 billion in Southeast Asia over 20 years
Global slowdown fears overshadow Singapore aviation show 
BRIEF-Qingdao Doublestar gets regulatory approval to issue bonds
BRIEF-Hainan Haiyao to set up industry fund worth 2 bln yuan with partner
Japan ready to work with G7 to soothe markets-sources
BRIEF-Merit Invest Q4 net loss shrinks to 4,028 zlotys
BRIEF-Hangzhou Tigermed's shares to halt trading pending acquisition plan
Negative rates to cut major Japan bank profits by 8 pct this yr-S&P;
Britain's FTSE rises as Reckitt rallies
BRIEF-Mauritius Secondary Industries reports qtr-ended Dec. 31, 2015 revenue of 3.1 mln rupees
BRIEF-Oddo secures 97 percent in BHF Kleinwort Benson shares
FOREX-Yen and euro sink as China and Japan ease global nerves
Bank of England too soft on banks' capital buffers - commission head
Shell pursues transition plan after sealing $53 bln BG deal
UPDATE 1-SoftBank to repurchase up to $4.4 bln of own shares in biggest buyback
BRIEF-E-Kiosk Q4 net profit up at 391,757 zlotys
European shares sharply higher led by banks, French telecoms
China Jan FDI up 3.2 pct y/y to $14.1 bln - Commerce Ministry
UPDATE 1-India's JSW eyes port asset acquisitions, to cut steel unit debt -CFO
SoftBank to repurchase up to $4.4 billion of own shares in biggest buyback
BRIEF-Revitum Q4 net profit falls to 28,375 zlotys yoy
BRIEF-Biogened Q4 net profit down at 487,861 zlotys
Indian shares end 2.6 pct higher led by banks
SE Asia Stocks-Most up; Singapore posts best gain since Oct 2011
Nifty ends 2.6 percent higher, led by banks 
Russia's Gazprombank to get Mechel's Elga in exchange for some of debt to Sberbank - sources
BRIEF-Equitier unconsolidated Jan. revenue down at 39,000 zlotys
UPDATE 1-Sembcorp Marine posts first quarterly loss, warns of long downturn
BRIEF-Berentzen Gruppe proposes increased dividend for FY 2015
BRIEF-Enl reports qtr-ended Dec 31, 2015 turnover of 3.63 bln rupees
EMERGING MARKETS-Turkey hit by security fears, bucks China-led EM uptrend
China dampens gold's rally as peak demand period wraps up
China dampens gold's rally as peak demand period wraps up
CORRECTED-China banks' bad loans at 1.27 trln yuan by end 2015, NPL ratio rises to 1.67 pct
BRIEF-Shanghai Pudong Dev Bank's shares to halt trading from Feb 16 pending announcement
BRIEF-Orzel revokes its financial forecast for FY 2015 
BRIEF-Gansu Huangtai Wine-Marketing to halt share trade from Feb 16 pending announcement
BRIEF-01Cyberaton reports FY net loss of 2.0 million zlotys
China's military sets up anti-corruption hotline
BRIEF-Fujian Cosunter Pharma's share trade to halt from Feb 16 pending announcement
BRIEF-Athos Venture Capital Q4 net result turns to profit of 40,555 zlotys
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-UAE's Aldar Properties manages stock release as market slows
UPDATE 1-China commercial bank bad loans reach 10-year high in December
Brazil's inflation and GDP outlook worsen in central bank poll
M&A; in the spotlight amid robust quarter for Brazil exchanges
Garrett-Cox to leave Alliance Trust Investments in March
Britain's FTSE rises as Reckitt rallies
Euro zone inflation expectations lift off record lows on stronger yuan
BRIEF-Ningbo Joyson Electronic to raise up to 8.6 bln yuan in private placement
Pets are comforting, but shares of pet-focused companies may not be
N.Y. stockbrokers to face trial in SEC insider trading case
UPDATE 1-Bundesbank cuts German inflation forecast after oil dip
BRIEF-Internet Union Q4 net profit at 155,497 zlotys
BRIEF-Sare allots 31,741 series C shares under its debut on WSE's main market
FOREX-Yen and euro sink as China and Japan ease global nerves
Nigeria's 'bad bank' AMCON seeks to sell Keystone Bank
N.Y. stockbrokers to face trial in SEC insider trading case
Property firm IndoSpace to invest $1 bln in India over 5 years
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares climb as firmer Chinese yuan eases deflation fears
Indian central bank to hold its horses while others bolt
European Investment Fund to provide guarantees for Leumi tech loans
BRIEF-NTT Communications Deutschland to pay EUR 7.11 per share to minority shareholders of NTT Com Security
BRIEF-SFD Jan. 2016 revenue up 23 pct yoy
Bundesbank warns Germany property is overpriced
BRIEF-Eurocent Q4 net profit rises to 1.4 mln zlotys yoy
Global shares climb as firmer Chinese yuan eases deflation fears
MIDEAST STOCKS-Loan-deposit shift boosts Saudi; most markets firm
RPT-UPDATE 2-Peru's economy surprises with 3.26 pct growth in 2015 on Dec surge
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong's BEA rejects activist investor Elliott's demand for bank sale
European stocks rise sharply as banks and telecoms stocks climb
Chinese premier says economy faces great challenges, new uncertainties
Hong Kong's BEA rejects activist investor Elliott's demand for bank sale
BRIEF-Bio Planet Q4 net profit down at 222,744 zlotys
Solar tower poised to energize market
Kuwait c.bank engineers ease of pressure on dinar -bankers
UBS rates bankers' behaviour in performance review revamp -sources
UBS rates bankers' behavior in performance review revamp: sources
BRIEF-EO Networks Q4 net profit up at 490,685 zlotys
BRIEF-West Real Estate Q4 net result turns to profit 394,000 zlotys
Turkish bonds fall, CDS rise on Syria border tensions
BRIEF-Site reports Q4 net profit of 141,310 zlotys
UPDATE 1-India's exports shrink in January; RBI against devaluation
BRIEF-Evraz Highveld says business rescue practitioners to look at wind-down of co
BRIEF-Safari Investments RSA says Chairman Tsolo to resign
Britain's FTSE rises as Reckitt rallies
Investors return cautiously to gold after drubbing
Nakheel seeking 5 bln dirhams loan, first sizable borrowing since crisis
UK Faustian pact with banks has a grim logic
Pets are comforting, but shares of pet-focused companies may not be
Investors return cautiously to gold after drubbing
ECB can accept securities backed by bad loans as collateral, Draghi says
Norwegian industry sees challenging funding situation -industry minister
BRIEF-Comet Holding FY net income down at CHF 17.1 mln 
CORRECTED-Steel chiefs warn of environment, jobs damage from China imports
BRIEF-Sferanet Q4 net profit at 25,013 zlotys
ECB considers scrapping 500 euro note
BoE's McCafferty sees wage growth, inflation pushed out further in future: WSJ
European stocks rise sharply on banks, telecoms
ECB considers scrapping 500 euro note 
FOREX-Yen and euro sink as officials ease global nerves
PRECIOUS-Gold slips nearly 3 pct after best week in 4 years as stocks rebound
Gold slips nearly three percent after best week in four years as stocks rebound
BRIEF-Copernicus Securities Q4 net loss narrows to 772,950 zlotys
Euro zone inflation expectations lift off record lows on stronger yuan
Britain's FTSE rises as Reckitt rallies
UPDATE 1-Euro zone inflation expectations lift off record lows on stronger yuan
BRIEF-Soho Development Q1 net result turns to profit of 523,000 zlotys
BRIEF-Italian banking index rises 3.9 pct, Popolare Emilia ends up 10 pct
UPDATE 2-ECB ready to act, keeps eye on bank stocks, oil prices - Draghi
BRIEF-ASM Group Q4 net profit rises to 2.4 million zlotys
BRIEF-DAMF Invest buys 7.13 pct stake in Fly.pl 
BRIEF-Dogus REIT FY 2015 net profit up at 77.6 mln lira
ECB backs proposals to revive EU market for asset-backed securities
BRIEF-First Capital NAV at Dec. 31, 2015 at EUR 1.256/shr
Solar tower poised to energize market
UPDATE 1-BTG-owned Swiss bank BSI hires general counsel
BRIEF-Digigram FY revenue up at 7.2 mln euros
BRIEF-Wallix FY revenue rises 33 pct to 4.0 million euros
BRIEF-Focus Home Interactive FY revenue up at 69.1 million euros
Moody's downgrades Anglo American's debt to "junk"
UPDATE 1-Steel chiefs warn of environment, jobs damage from China imports
ECB backs proposals to revive EU market for asset-backed securities
BRIEF-Visiodent FY revenue down at 6.7 mln euros
German regulator to investigate 'closet index funds'
European shares rise as bank and telecom stocks jump
METALS-Copper, nickel rise on China stimulus hopes
BRIEF-Telestrada Q4 net profit up at 1.7 million zlotys
ECB can accept securities backed by bad loans as collateral, Draghi says
ECB ready to act, keeps eye on bank stocks, oil prices: Draghi
BRIEF-Rotopino.pl Q4 net result turns to profit of 137,000 zlotys
BRIEF-Innovative Commerce AS Q4 net loss shrinks to CZK 11,000
BRIEF-Streamwide FY revenue down at 8.6 million euros
Steel chiefs warn of environment, jobs damage from China imports
Legal complications to dull funds' appetite for new Russian bonds
BRIEF-Komputronik Q3 2015/2016 net profit down at 3.5 mln zlotys
BRIEF-Graphic Q4 revenue drops to 537,992 zlotys
UPDATE 1-Moody's downgrades Anglo American's debt to "junk"
UPDATE 1-Orange and Bouygues Telecom seen reaching a deal in March - sources
BRIEF-IBS Netshops.pl Q4 net profit up at 178,585 zlotys
Orange and Bouygues Telecom seen reaching a deal in March - sources
Cameroon 2015 inflation rises to 2.7 pct yr-on-yr
Shell pursues transition plan after sealing $53 billion BG deal
Exclusive: CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail
Profit growth at Brazil's Banco Safra slows as defaults spike
Deutsche Bank carbon traders concealed information says prosecutor
BOJ launches negative rates, already dubbed a failure by markets
White House says expects China will support new sanctions on N.Korea
National Australia Bank Q1 cash profit up 8 pct
Results to steer Australia shares, NZ ticks higher
UPDATE 1-National Australia Bank Q1 cash profit up 8 pct
China seen boosting defence spending as South China Sea, reforms weigh
Technology helps keep miners afloat but prices under water
Japan oil refinery consolidation ends dominant era in oil markets
China seen boosting defence spending as South China Sea, reforms weigh
Wall St Week Ahead-Late-day buying could be start of turnaround
Late-day buying could be start of turnaround
Singapore's UOB Q4 net profit up 0.3 pct, beats expectations
FOREX-Dollar stands tall vs yen, euro as risk aversion eases
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Feb 27
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Feb 27
UPDATE 1-Singapore's UOB profit up 0.3 pct, says risks manageable
PRECIOUS-Gold keeps losses as equities rebound dents safe-haven demand
DIARY-Malaysia 2016 corporate earnings
China c.bank sets yuan mid-point slightly weaker after previous day's jump
Taiwan stocks extend gains; TSMC leads
China's Yabang defaults on short-term bill
BOJ's negative rates to keep money flowing through economy: Japan's Ishihara
COLUMN-China's steady commodity imports are remarkable in context: Russell
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Feb 16
Nikkei rises in choppy trade; SoftBank soars on share buyback plan
China Jan new yuan loans surge to 2.51 trln yuan, well above  forecasts
China Jan new yuan loans surge to 2.51 trln yuan, well above  forecasts
RPT-China Jan total social financing 3.42 trillion yuan
UPDATE 3-Venezuela names leftist businessman as economy VP, hard-liner out
Banks drag down Australian shares, NZ holds on to gains
Volatility spurring deeper cooperation with Japan - Australia foreign minister
Fitch Affirms New Zealand's Major Banks; Outlooks Remain Stable
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Feb 16
FOREX-Dollar stands tall vs yen, euro as risk aversion ebbs for now
Slumping NZ dairy prices ratchet risks for Australian banks
Coca-Cola hopes to refresh corporate Kangaroo market
Coca-Cola hopes to refresh corporate Kangaroo market
JGB yields dip as BOJ's negative rates policy comes into effect
Volkswagen China sales may rise in line with overall auto market in 2016 -exec
UPDATE 1-Paragon Offshore says debtholders support restructuring plan
China and Hong Kong stocks rebound, led by energy shares
China's yuan pares Monday's sharp gain after softer central bank midpointPBOC Injects $1.5 Billion in Short-Term Loans Into Banking System
Crude Prices Edge Up; Iraq, Iran Meeting in Focus
Apollo Takes New Tack on ADT Deal Financing
ANZ Profit Slips as Bank Cautions on Asia Credit Conditions
United Continental Mechanics Reject Tentative Labor Contract
Daimler Keeps Zetsche in Driver’s Seat
Liberty, Vodafone Hook Up for  Dutch Venture
Woodside Profit Slumps on Impairment Charges
U.S. Stocks Rally
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi, Russia Deal Disappoints
Men’s Wearhouse Continues to Be Hurt by Jos. A. Bank
Restaurant Brands Earnings Beat Expectations
Hormel Foods Reports Higher Profit, Lifts Guidance
Community Health Systems’ Shares Plunge After Weak Earnings
Fed’s Rosengren: No Rate Increase if Outlook Remains Uncertain
Pfizer to Pay $785 Million to Settle Medicaid Claims
Fed’s Rosengren Advises Against Rate Increase if Outlook is Uncertain
Energy Shares Still Draw Big Investors
New Drug Ads Tout Serious Conditions, Costly Treatments
Japan Machinery Orders Rebound in December
Oklahoma Asks Oil, Gas Firms to Cut Water Injections
Anglo American to Downsize Further After Steep Loss
Fed’s Kashkari: Break Up the Big Banks
Hhgregg CEO Dennis May Resigns
TransUnion Posts Profit, Issues Upbeat Forecast
The Plot to Kill the $100 Bill
Bankruptcy Protection Sought for Maple Bank’s U.S. Assets
Campbell Soup Boosts 2016 Outlook
Comerica Reduces Previously Released Quarterly, Annual Results
GAO Turns Down Boeing Protest Over Bomber Contract
Gauging the Impact of Macroprudential Tools
Argentina Reaches Deal on Bond Default Lawsuit
Potbelly Offers Rosy 2016 Outlook
Staples Agrees to Sell Some Contracts to Essendant
Crescent Communities Launching Home-Building Business
Devon Energy to Cut 20% of Workforce, Slash Dividend
Wal-Mart de Mexico Net Profit Falls
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks Rally
Financial Fines Declined in 2015
Orange Says Bouygues Talks to Take Several More Weeks
Express Scripts Reports Surprise Sales Dip, Soft Profit Outlook
Fossil Group Reports Better-Than-Expected Results
Cerner Adjusts Outlook Following Weaker Bookings
SEC Wraps Up Investigation Into Caterpillar Parts Business
Dodd-Frank Boosted Fed’s Rule-Making Pace
Central Banks as Lenders of Last Resort
U.S., Cuba Sign Deal to Reopen Air Travel Between Nations
Gogo’s Shares Plunge as American Airlines Looks to End Contract
Bombardier Earnings: What to Watch
Saudi, Russia, Qatar, Venezuela Agree to Freeze Oil Output
Wealth-Management Rules Have Shortfalls
Bundesbank Official Highlights Cyber Risks
Natural Gas Sinks on Warm February Forecast
Hong Kong’s Port Is Caught in a Storm
U.S. Dollar Strengthens
Telecom Italia to Invest Billions in Turnaround Effort
U.K. Banks Need Stronger Capital Buffers
SEC, CFTC Need More Funding, Liberal Group Says
Baxalta Reports Profit Decline
Brazil’s Pre-Salt Oil Field Could Be Open to Foreign Bids This Year
IMF Change Streamlines Lending to Countries
Iran Doesn’t Plan to Cap Oil Output
Words of Warning on CoCos
No Payout for Portuguese Bank CDS Holders
Puerto Rico Approves Bill to Restructure Power Company
Indian Central Bank Official: Tools to Address Crises Might Fall Short
German Court Again Hears Arguments on ECB’s Bond Program
Fed’s Harker: ‘Prudent’ to Hold Off on Rate Rises Until Inflation Picks Up
Say What? These Parents ‘Aren’t Going to Try’ to Save for College
U.S. Home Builder Sentiment Falls to Lowest Level Since May
Canadian Pacific Seeks U.S. Nod to Trust Structure in Norfolk Southern Takeover Plan
Tegna Reports Profit, Sales Declines
Manufacturing in New York Improves but Remains Weak
Genuine Parts Profit Hurt by Currency Rates
Asian Sky Still Bright, Plane Makers Say
Dollar Down Versus Yen After 2-Day Rebound
Spirit AeroSystems Names Tom Gentile Operating Chief
Stryker to Buy Physio-Control for $1.28 Billion
Apollo Strikes $6.93 Billion Deal to Buy ADT
India Reminds Vodafone to Pay $2 Billion in Taxes
Signet Jewelers to Delist from London Stock Exchange
Airbus to Decide on Larger Jet Soon
Zoetis Results Top Expectations
Douglas’ Take: Worries About Banks In A Negative-Rate World
Traders Fear Intrusion into Personal Data
European Car Sales Rise in January
U.K. Inflation Gathered Steam in January
The ECB and the Limits to QE
Japan’s Banks Brace for Hit to Core Business as Negative Rates Kick In
Sime Darby May Sell $500 Million in Real-Estate Assets
Airbus Bags Order for 14 A330 Jets
China Leads Gains in Asian Stocks
New Zealand Shares Close Higher
Bank of Korea Leaves Policy Rate Unchanged
Hong Kong Looks for Answers After HSBC Opts to Stay in London
The Yuan Leaps as Beijing Adjusts
Market direction: Rise