Date: 2016-02-03 00:00:00
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News headlines:
COLUMN-Japan may ultimately follow own advice to China - capital controls: James Saft
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Feb 2
Fitch: China Fishery's Rating Remains at 'C' as it Enters Grace Period
China policy bank to lend $144.4 bln for shanty town rebuilding in 2016
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Feb 2
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf may consolidate after oil, Asian bourses weaken
FOREX-Yen firmer as weak oil curbs risk sentiment, Aussie sags
UBS posts best profit since 2010, ups dividend
BRIEF-Luzerner Kantonalbank FY net profit down 0.9 pct at CHF 180.1 mln
BRIEF-Bucher Industries FY 2015 net sales down at CHF 2.49 bln
Spin-off or sale? Yahoo turnaround plan in focus as earnings awaited
GSK and J&J; back $1 bln biotech spin-off from Index Ventures
A new global oil deal could draw lessons from 1998
BRIEF-Innolux posts Q4 financial results
BRIEF-Investors House sells commercial real estate in Pori
BRIEF-Zueblin Immobilien Holding calls EGM and proposes reverse stock split
Wall Street loses Iowa election kickoff
BRIEF-Swedbank proposes lower dividend
Australia shares slump, NZ soft as weak data weighs on sentiment
Swedbank Q4 profit below forecast, lowers dividend
REFILE-India finmin Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower
Japan's Nomura Holding's Q3 profit nearly halves as retail revenue drops
Indian markets weaken after RBI holds key rates steady
RBI's Rajan says will ensure plentiful liquidity in Indian banking system
Wacker Chemie beats forecasts on weak euro, chemicals demand
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 2
Fearing lean times, U.S. companies tighten purse strings
BRIEF-National Australia Bank announces delay in launching CYBG IPO
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower, focus on earnings
BRIEF- Biodue FY 2015 revenues from sales and services up 12 pct yoy
PRECIOUS-Gold hits three-month high on shaky global economy
India cbank plans to ease rules for start-ups to access funds
RPT-Foreign companies bet on China's consumers as industry slows
Danske Bank Q4 pretax profit beats forecast, launches share buy-back
BRIEF-Miraculum preliminary Q4 revenue up 42 pct yoy
BRIEF-Basware targets annual net sales of EUR 220-280 mln by 2018
Australia central bank sits tight, gives nod to global risk 
Australia central bank holds rates, hopeful on growth
BRIEF-Basware Q4 operating profit rises to EUR 4.3 million
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf edges down in early trade as oil sags
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Feb 2
BRIEF-3i Infrastructure on track for 7.25p 2016 dividend
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Feb 2
China stocks gain over 2 pct in thin trade, led by small-caps
BRIEF-Bgeo Group announces merger of BOG's corporate banking and investment management businesses
German stocks - Factors to watch on February 2
TABLE-Foreign trading in South Korean stocks
UPDATE 1-Danske Bank Q4 tops forecast, hikes payout to shareholders
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 2
WRAPUP 2-China shares end higher, yuan fixed firmer
BRIEF-Presspublica raises its stake in ComPress SA to 50.002 pct
China shares end higher, yuan fixed firmer
New Indian rule backfires, boosts unofficial gold trade
UPDATE 1-Swedbank lowers dividend as trading, loan losses weigh
Super models, super heroes add up to Super strange Media Day
New Indian rule backfires, boosts unofficial gold trade
BRIEF-Immofinanz announces share buyback 0.06 eur/shr dividend
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 2
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen opening lower, focus on earnings
BRIEF-Axiare Patrimonio's assets market value at 858.8 mln euros at end-Dec
BRIEF-Lark.pl consolidates shares, trading suspended Feb. 12-24
Indian shares down; bargain buying lifts banks after cenbank policy
Investment acronyms shift from optimism to angst
Hong Kong shares end lower despite rebound in mainland stocks
Vietnam shares drop 0.8 pct, energy stocks lead fall
BRIEF-Sainsbury's says confident investors will back Home Retail deal
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE: Mixed day in Asia on low volumes
BRIEF-Old Mutual Wealth to buy Singapore-based adviser AAM Advisory
Bond yields slip with oil as Draghi re-affirms policy rethink
BRIEF-Yapi Kredi Koray REIT FY net profit down at 5.8 mln lira
BRIEF-Jiangling Motors's vehicle sales down 26.35 pct in Jan
BRIEF-Fujian Septwolves plans share buyback, sets aside provision for asset impairment
China to boost crackdown on illegal rare earth mining
UAE bank NBAD to meet fixed income investors from Feb. 8 - leads
BRIEF-Shenzhen Sunline Tech to raise up to 480 mln yuan in private placement
Suzuki says sees threat in some markets from Toyota's Daihatsu buyout
BRIEF-Lock-up period for Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town's 2.8 bln shares to end
BRIEF-Danske Bank CEO says has no plans for sale of Northern Ireland unit
Hong Kong Dec retail sales fall 8.5 pct yr/yr, worst in nearly a year
Givaudan cautious on China, emerging markets after Q4 acceleration
China c.bank eases down payment rules for homebuyers in some cities
Slump in BP knocks Britain's FTSE 100
UPDATE 1-India cbank plans to ease rules for tech start-ups to access funds
Israel-China private equity fund raises over $200 million
HK regulator censures Goldman in 2014 Wing Hang advisory role
Sainsbury's bets on Argos takeover for digital age
BRIEF-Guangdong Wenshi Food to raise up to 1.2 bln yuan in private placement
Fitch: Islamic Banking Is Dominant in Saudi Arabia
FOREX-Yen firmer as weak oil curbs risk sentiment, Aussie sags
Raiffeisen CEO fuels speculation of merger with parent RZB
China Bluestar's newly appointed CEO to focus on growth, profitability
India cenbank's Rajan says to review liquidity framework over next few months
RBI's Rajan says to review liquidity framework over next few months
BRIEF-Solvesta announces change of CFO as of Feb. 15
Brazil's ItaÃº sees provisions soaring, weak credit growth this year
BRIEF-Jinzi Ham's trading of shares to halt pending acquisition plan
Foreign investors welcome to take part in Russian privatisation - Kremlin
BUZZ-TalkTalk: top of FTSE 250 as turns a corner after cyber attack
BRIEF-Dalian Zeus Entertainment's shares to halt trading pending acquisition plan
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong 2015 retail sales in biggest decline in 13 years
UPDATE 1-China defends law enforcers as U.S. calls for clarity on booksellers
Fitch: Revised Model-Based Market Risk Rules Costly for Banks
EU watchdog considers action against "closet" tracker funds
China defends law enforcers as U.S. calls for clarity on booksellers
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong's SFC censures Goldman for 2014 Wing Hang advisory role
EU watchdog considers action against 'closet' tracker funds
Hong Kong's SFC censures Goldman for 2014 Wing Hang advisory role
BRIEF-Chunxing Precision Mechanical's share trade to halt from Feb 3 pending announcement
S&P; cuts BHP credit rating, dividend cut seen as inevitable
Infineon warns second-quarter profitability to be hit by pricing pressure
Egyptian pound steady at forex sale, stronger on black market
Indian stocks end lower; private banks lead fall
UPDATE 1-China cuts down payment requirements again to stimulate property sector
UK watchdog sounds warning note over spread betting sales
BRIEF-Infineon CEO says to actively participate in chip sector consolidation
Sensex ends lower; private banks lead fall
BRIEF-Beate Uhse sees FY 2015 EBIT loss at EUR 15 mln - EUR 13 mln
Elbit Systems, KBR win 500 mln pound UK Defence Ministry contract
PRECIOUS-Gold hits new three-month high as global economy concerns persist
RBI plans to ease rules for tech start-ups to access funds
China piles money into banks for New Year
SE Asia Stocks-Retreat on oil price concerns, mixed fund flows
BRIEF-Guangdong Kaiping to withdraw delisting risk warning after returning to profit
Dubai's Union Properties says in talks with banks to borrow $202 mln
UPDATE 2-Wacker Chemie shares hit 2-1/2 year low on pricing pressures
European shares led lower by BP and UBS
UPDATE 1-UK watchdog fires warning shot at spread betting firms
BRIEF-Everbright Securities gets approval as market maker for Shanghai 50 ETF options trading
SNB's Jordan says franc remains 'significantly overvalued,' ready to intervene
BRIEF-Ningbo Joyson Electronic plans overseas acquisitions
BRIEF-Numis says deal pipeline, including fund raising and M&A;, strong for coming year
MOVES-Macquarie Investment names Greselin head of Italian distribution
Confidential wage information in EEOC proposal could be vulnerable - lawyers
BRIEF-Industrial Securities plans share buyback worth up to 1.5 bln yuan
Class action based on SEC probe is revived against CVB Financial
Sterling rises on draft proposals for keeping Britain in EU
RPT--Spin-off or sale? Yahoo turnaround plan in focus as earnings awaited
UPDATE 3-BP reports biggest ever annual loss
India cbank governor says 'not too worried' about value of rupee
Anglo American risks eviction from FTSE 100 in March
BRIEF-Regulator to halt review of Shenzhen Infogem's private placement plan
UPDATE 3-Sainsbury's bets on Argos takeover for digital age
US STOCKS-Futures slump as oil prices fall further
Expert views: RBI keeps repo rate on hold as expected
RBI's Rajan says will ensure plentiful liquidity in Indian banking system
Bond yields slip with oil as Draghi re-affirms policy rethink
RPT-SNB's Jordan says franc remains 'significantly overvalued,' ready to intervene
CANADA STOCKS-Futures lower on weak oil prices
BRIEF-Banca IFIS proposes FY dividend of EUR 0.76 /shr
UPDATE 1-Emerson Electric's profit hit by strong dollar, oil slump
PRECIOUS-Gold steadies near three-month high as global economy concerns persist
Emerson Electric's profit hit by strong dollar, oil slump
Russia's Norilsk Nickel's board approves participation in Global Palladium Fund
FOREX-Yen rises as global mood sours again
BRIEF-Cencosud sees revenues of $16 bln in 2016
UPDATE 1-Swiss franc still 'significantly overvalued', SNB's Jordan says
Lesson from UBS: Whoâd be an investment bank CEO?
UPS fourth quarter profit surges
COLUMN-Japan may ultimately follow own advice to China - capital controls: James Saft
Fiat Chrysler monthly U.S. auto sales up for 70th straight month
Floor getting lower for Chinese yuan
UBS investment bank hurt by energy losses, weak equities
Options show investors bet on more Swiss franc weakness
GSK and J&J; back $1 billion biotech spin-off from Index Ventures
BRIEF-Last day of trading Berlin IV A/S shares to be Feb 18
BRIEF-InternetQ approached by Toscafund, Penta Capital and CEO about possible offer
Israel faces large 2017 budget hole -central bank
U.S. fed funds rate rises from 1-month low
BRIEF-KTG Agrar FY 2015 EBITDA up at EUR 25 mln
BRIEF-Guangdong Bobaolon to raise up to 988.5 mln yuan in private placement
Azeri cenbank says reserves tumble by 65 pct to $4.4 bln y/y on Feb. 1
BRIEF-Azeri cenbank says reinstates licence of NBC bank
EU proposals give UK more autonomy on financial rules
Pentagon reshaping spending amid changing security environment -U.S. defense chief
OECD warns of weaknesses behind Israel's high-tech economic success
A new global oil deal could draw lessons from 1998
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open lower as oil prices weigh
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks snap winning streak as oil pressure returns
UPDATE 4-UBS wealth management outflows take shine off profit jump
Singapore freezes BSI banker's accounts as part of 1MDB probe-sources
Oil woes could make Venezuela restructure China debt: Barclays
AMG says no legal exposure related to junk bond fund collapse
After climate summit, this year's green bond issuance could exceed $50 billion -Moody's
Think long term - Larry Fink's message to CEOs
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls as crude oil prices, stock market losses weigh
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens lower as oil prices fall
Russian c.bank considering increase of risk weighting on FX loans
More central bank rate cuts coming before any hike
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as lower crude oil prices weigh on energy, financials
TREASURIES-Yields drop to nine-month lows as oil prices resume slide
BRIEF-Wild Bunch implements cash capital increase
U.S. natgas futures down over 6 pct for 2nd day on warm forecasts
UPDATE 2-UPS profit jumps on better margins, gives robust outlook
UBS wealth management outflows take shine off profit jump
REUTERS AMERICA NEWS PLAN FOR TUESDAY FEB 2
US STOCKS-Wall St opens lower as oil prices continue to weigh
EEX exchange looks beyond freight to steer through dry shipping storm
U.S. corporate liquidity stress highest since 2009 -Moody's
Exclusive: New European, U.S. data transfer pact imminent - sources
Mexico's central bank sells $200 mln after peso slump
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken as oil slumps again
BRIEF-Wojas Jan. 2016 revenue up 14.9 pct yoy
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Exxon's profit tumbles 58 percent, slashes capex by one-quarter
CANADA STOCKS-Energy stocks lead broad TSX fall as oil price drops
UPDATE 1-AMG executives downplay impact of junk bond fund collapse
ExxonMobil profit plunges 58 pct.
AMG executives downplay impact of junk bond fund collapse
COLUMN-China tackles smog with help from the World Bank: Kemp
UPDATE 2-Givaudan staying tuned on emerging markets after year-end sales rally
CORRECTED-France's Total buys stakes in solar power start-ups
FOREX-Dollar falls against euro, yen on risk aversion, dovish Fed view
UPDATE 2-Baxter forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates
Greece's NBG sells stake in funds to Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs
Baxter forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates
Newly released documents show profit-seeking behind price hikes at Turing, Valeant
ON THE MOVE-RBC Wealth hires three advisers from Jefferies
Italy minister says foreign players can help bank stability-sources
UPDATE 1-More central bank rate cuts coming before any hike
More central bank rate cuts coming before any hike
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil prices slump, returning pressure to global stocks
Exxon, tops in stock buybacks, now saving its cash
REFILE-Ferrari gives cautious forecast for 2016, shares drop
US STOCKS-Wall St dips as oil extends selloff
Bond yields slip with oil as Draghi re-affirms policy rethink
UPDATE 3-Michael Kors surprises with strong holiday quarter, shares jump
UPS profit jumps on better margins, gives robust outlook
Online sales, internal fixes to lift UPS despite U.S. economy: CFO
REUTERS AMERICA NEWS PLAN FOR TUESDAY FEB 2
UPDATE 2-Royal Caribbean forecasts profit below estimates, shares drop
Corporates turn to private placements as public primary dries up
BRIEF-Exxon headcount is down about 20 pct over the last 5 years-exec
U.S. T-bills sold at lower interest rates
Trump presidency faces longer odds after Iowa, betting sites say
EU to step up checks on Bitcoin, prepaid cards to fight terrorism
Investors turn backs on LatAm oil names
Trump presidency faces longer odds after Iowa, betting sites say
Trump presidency faces longer odds after Iowa, betting sites say
BRIEF-CFAO 9-month net income group share down at 63.6 million euros
U.S. corporate liquidity stress highest since 2009: Moody's
BRIEF-Unibail-Rodamco FY recurring net profit in line with estimates at 1.03 bln euros
UPDATE 2-ADM profit down on weak ethanol, exports; shares plunge
BRIEF-Visiativ FY revenue up 67% at 82.7 million euros
BRIEF-PCAS FY net sales up 7.7% at 179.1 million euros
LVMH CEO expects another economic crisis but unsure when
Draegerwerk slashes dividend on disappointing earnings, restructuring
Morgan Stanley in $63 million deal with FDIC over mortgage bonds
Fed's George sees more rate hikes coming despite market swings
UPDATE 3-Exxon slashes spending after smallest profit in years
Fed's George sees more rate hikes coming despite market swings
Alphabet overtakes Apple in market value - for now
Documents show profit-seeking behind price hikes at Turing, Valeant
Fitch: Activists Change Tack with US Financial Institutions
UPDATE 1-Ferrari gives cautious forecast for 2016, shares slide
Ferrari gives cautious forecast for 2016, shares slide
RPT-UPDATE 1-Ferrari gives cautious forecast for 2016, shares slide
UPDATE 4-Pfizer 2016 forecast disappoints
Pfizer 2016 forecast disappoints
U.S. CEOs unleash recession fears in earnings calls
U.S. CEOs unleash recession fears in earnings calls
UPDATE 2-Documents show profit-seeking behind price hikes at Turing, Valeant
Documents show profit-seeking behind price hikes at Turing, Valeant
Alphabet overtakes Apple in market value - for now
Chipotle stock up ahead of quarterly report
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Wednesday, Feb 3
UPDATE 2-LVMH delivers growth with resilient sales outside China
Massachusetts pension fund hires hedge funds SECOR, East Lodge
LVMH delivers growth with resilient sales outside China
UPDATE 2-Rouhani invites U.S. firms to invest in changing Iranian economy
Rouhani invites U.S. firms to invest in changing Iranian economy
VIX much spike higher for flush the market needs - Colas
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S., European stocks slide as oil tumbles again
YOUR MONEY-U.S. black investors shifting from real estate to stocks
COLUMN-Japan may ultimately follow own advice to China - capital controls: James Saft
January auto sales top forecasts
MOVES-EY, RBC, BMO, Macquarie Investment
PRECIOUS-Gold steadies near 3-month high as economic worries persist
TREASURIES-Yields drop to nine-month lows as oil prices resume slide
UPDATE 1-Exxon, tops in stock buybacks, now saving its cash
UPDATE 5-U.S. January auto sales stronger than expected
Exxon, tops in stock buybacks, now saving its cash
Yahoo to say it is exploring "strategic alternatives"-CNBC, citing DJ
US STOCKS-Wall St falls 2 pct as Exxon Mobil, oil weigh
Clinton's Iowa scare an opening for Sanders
UPDATE 4-ItaÃº slumps as outlook for provisions points to hard year
FOREX-Dollar tumbles against yen on oil drop, risk aversion
Spin-off or sale? Yahoo turnaround plan in focus as earnings awaited 
Dollar tumbles against yen on oil drop, risk aversion 
UPDATE 1-Yahoo to say it is exploring "strategic alternatives"-source
Yahoo to say it is exploring 'strategic alternatives'
Dollar tumbles against yen on oil drop, risk aversion 
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St tumbles on oil woes
LIVESTOCK-Weather market underpins CME live cattle futures
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as oil tumble weighs on energy, financial stocks
Pimco's flagship fund posts $1.1 bln outflow in January
U.S. black investors shifting from real estate to stocks
U.S. oil-belt banks rally despite crude crash
Wealth Management News - February 2
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slide as oil prices dive again
U.S., European stocks slide as oil prices dive again
U.S. stock market reforms suggested to prevent market chaos
Yahoo to explore strategic alternatives alongside spin-off
US STOCKS-Wall St sells off as Exxon Mobil, oil weigh
Yahoo to explore strategic alternatives alongside spin-off 
UPDATE 2-Investors pull $1.1 bln from Pimco Total Return Fund in January
Investors pull $1.1 billion from Pimco Total Return Fund in January
Fed stress-tests idea of negative interest rates
Ruling allows investor probe of Yahoo's huge exit pay for ex-COO
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls as crude oil prices, stock market losses weigh
Stocks slide as oil prices dive again
Stocks slammed as oil prices slide
U.S. stock market reforms suggested to prevent market chaos
BRIEF-Edwards Lifesciences Q4 GAAP earnings per share $0.64
U.S. oil-belt banks rally despite crude crash
Hedge fund founder wins early release in U.S. insider trading case
NZ stocks fall, Australia shares set to open lower
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as oil tumble weighs on energy, financial stocks
UPDATE 2-Massachusetts pension fund hires hedge funds SECOR, East Lodge
U.S. January auto sales stronger than expected
US STOCKS-Wall St slides with Exxon, oil; Chipotle dips after close
Ruling allows investor probe of Yahoo's huge exit pay for ex-COO
IMF says ready to lend to African oil producers; no requests yet
Massachusetts pension fund hires hedge funds SECOR, East Lodge
Michael Kors surprises with strong holiday quarter, shares jump
UPDATE 1-Hedge fund founder wins early release in U.S. insider trading case
Hedge fund founder wins early release in U.S. insider trading case
Wall Street slides with Exxon, oil; Chipotle dips after close
Hedge fund founder wins early release in U.S. insider trading case
Exxon slashes spending after smallest profit in years
BP reports biggest ever annual loss
China tackles smog with help from the World Bank: Kemp
China's $7.6 billion Ponzi scam highlights growing online risks
UK Treasury hires Credit Suisse in step toward Bradford & Bingley sale -Sky News
Japan's BTMU may impose fees on big company deposits-Nikkei
FOREX-Yen and euro stand tall, oil slide brings focus back to global woes
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Feb 16
DIARY- Emerging Markets Economic Events to Feb 16
UPDATE 6-Dow Chemical CEO plans retirement and handover in 2017
Dow Chemical CEO plans retirement and handover in 2017
BOJ policymakers agreed price trend improving in Dec: minutes
Australia's QIC buys U.S. shopping center for $750 million
PRECIOUS-Gold sticks near 3-month high as risk aversion in play
RPT-COLUMN-China tackles smog with help from the World Bank: Kemp
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Feb 3
China's $7.6 billion Ponzi scam highlights growing online risks
DIARY-Malaysia 2016 corporate earnings
BeiGene raises $158.4 mln in second U.S. IPO to price in 2016
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Feb 3
Taiwan stocks weaker in last session before Lunar New Year break
KKR's energy chief Lipschultz leaves to start new fund
Two biotechnology companies end U.S. IPO lull
Two biotechnology companies end U.S. IPO lull
Australia & NZ shares stumble as oil drop spooks markets
Australia export earnings in hole as commodities crater
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Feb 3
UPDATE 1-Japan's BTMU says not considering new deposit fees for big companies
Fitch Rates BNZ's Series 8 NZD300m Mortgage Covered Bond 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Japan's Denso lowers full-yr profit forecast, expects yen to strengthen
UPDATE 4-U.S. defense budget focuses on changing security environment -Carter
U.S. defense budget focuses on changing security environment: Carter
China stock fall despite property easing; HK dragged lower by energy, insurers
KFC wins China payout over mutant chicken rumours
KFC wins China payout over mutant chicken rumours
SE Asia Stocks-Weak; Thai index off lows ahead of cenbank rate decision
KFC wins China payout over mutant chicken rumors
UPDATE 1-China 2015 gold output dips 0.4 pct, consumption risesSyngenta-ChemChina Deal Could Raise U.S. Security Issues
Oil Prices Higher but Glut to Keep Prices Lower for Longer
Lowe’s to Acquire Canadian Home Improvement Chain Rona
Canadian Oil Giant Suncor Energy Posts Loss
AGL to Quit Natural Gas Exploration, Production
Asian Stocks: Where Are We Now?
Comcast to Jump Into Airwaves Auction
Comcast Results Show Cable’s Comeback
Sumner Redstone Will Exit as CBS Chairman
Venezuela to Overhaul Currency Controls Soon, Minister Says
Oil Surges 8% on Weak Dollar
Investors Cast Wary Eye on Fed Rate Increases
Investors Shun Bank Stocks
KaloBios Still in Talks to Buy Chagas Disease Drug
Wells Fargo to Pay $1.2 Billion Over Faulty Mortgages
Weatherford International to Cut 6,000 Jobs
Yum Brands Swings to Profit
Wal-Mart to Pump Its Own Gasoline
Valeant’s Interim CEO to Seek Change to Rules for Prescription Assistance
Dollar Weakens Amid Growth Fears
Harley-Davidson Raises Dividend
Apollo Sets Share Buyback
Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson to Retire
Allstate Operating Profit Falls 15%
U.S. Stocks Rebound in Volatile Session
Buffalo Wild Wings Posts Downbeat Results
VoxEU Post Looks at Effectiveness of Central-Bank Communication
ICU Medical 2016 Earning View Beats Estimates
Canada’s eSentire Raises $14 Million
MetLife Profit Slides as Hedge-Fund Investments Falter
Natural Gas Rises Ahead of Inventory Data
Merck Revenue and Profit Fall
Caesars Seeks Restructuring Mediator
U.S. Natural-Gas Inventories Seen Down in Week
Franklin Resources Profit Falls on Market Volatility
International Paper Posts 33% Profit Rise
Activist Hedge Fund Orange Capital Shutting Down
Eaton Extends Restructuring Program, Posts Better-Than-Expected Profit
Voices: Why Advisers Need to Understand a Client’s Family Tree
SFX Entertainment Gains Access to Bankruptcy Financing
GM’s Earnings Jump on Strength in China, U.S.
Mondelez Posts Loss on Venezuela-Related Charge
Spirit AeroSystems Set to Adjust to Jet Maker Output Changes
Martin Shkreli’s Assets Take Hit Following Indictment
Fed’s Head of Reserve-Bank Operations, Payment Systems to Retire
Latest Workers to Face Pension Woes: NFL Players
Two Inflation Measures Diverge, Blurring the Fed’s Road Map
Amid Market Turmoil, Bitcoin Startup Completes $55 Million Funding
CBOE Tops Expectations
U.S. Service Sector Expands
Fed’s Dudley Raises Questions About Rate Increases
Becton Dickinson Sales Soar But Miss Expectations
Goldman Sachs Names Jim Esposito as Securities Arm’s Strategy Chief
Euro, Yen Gains Cause Headaches for ECB, BOJ
Boeing May Deliver 737 Max Ahead of Target
U.S. Crude Supplies Rise Much More Than Expected
National Oilwell Varco Shares Fall on Loss
Toyota Ending Scion Brand
IBM to Buy German Creative Agency, Widening Design Portfolio
Autodesk Plans to Reduce Workforce by 10%
Global Dairy Prices Fall Again
Lew: China Must Clearly Communicate Currency Policies to Markets
Exelon Posts Lower Sales
Spectra Energy Swings to Loss
Suncor Earnings: What to Watch
Eaton Revenue Hurt By Continued Sluggish Demand, Currency
ADP Reports Stronger-than-Expected January Payrolls
Supervalu Names Mark Gross Chief Executive
AssetMark Hires Moelis to Explore Sale
Marathon Petroleum Profit Falls on Write-Downs
China Planning Agency Targets 6.5%-7% GDP Growth in 2016
Ingersoll-Rand Raises Dividend by 10%
Syngenta Agrees to $43 Billion Buyout by ChemChina
Home Depot to Hire 80,000 Ahead of Busy Spring Season
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Revenue Jumps, Profit Falls
U.S. Yields Tick Up on ADP Jobs Data
Offshore Wind Farm to Power More Than One Million U.K. Homes
Greenbrier Swaps Its Financial Chief
Aha! A Dollars and Cents Reason to Lose Weight
Southern Co.’s Profit Slips on Revenue Decline, Charges
ADP Lowers Outlook on Foreign-Exchange Pressure
Philippine Central Bank Chief: No Need for Further Monetary Stimulus
Gold Prices Rise on Weaker Dollar, Broader Market Concerns
HSBC Joins the Ranks of Top Advisers With ChemChina Deal
Douglas’s Take: New BOE Forecasts Unlikely to Alter Rate Rise Expectations
Poland’s Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
Kuroda Says BOJ Has Ample Room to Ramp Up Easing
Energizer Tops Expectations on Stronger Sales
National Australia Bank Floats U.K. Banking Arm at Sharp Discount
BOJ Investigating Negative Interest-Rate Media Leak
BBVA Profit Jumps as Bad Loan Provisions Fall
The Nature of Fed Communication
Yale M.B.A.s Ask If Their School Is Too Corporate
Philippine Central Bank Plays Down Remittance Worries
Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge After Forecast Cut
AstraZeneca Wins Approval for Lung Cancer Drug
China UnionPay Clamps Down on Foreign Insurance Purchases
Japan Shares Lead Asia Lower
Thai Central Bank Leaves Policy Rate Unchanged at 1.5%
New Zealand Unemployment Rate Falls Sharply
Australia Trade Deficit Widens as Crucial Commodities Slide
Japan Cancels a 10-Year JGB Sale
Watchdog Asks Banks to Offer Low-Cost Accounts to Consumers
Cost of Mississippi Power’s Kemper Plant Rises by $142 Million
Beijing Enterprises Expected to Buy German Waste-to-Energy Plants for $2 Billion
Market direction: Neutral