May 07 2012

AT&T Expands in Home Security in Search for Growth Beyond Phones – BusinessWeek

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AT&T Expands in Home Security in Search for Growth Beyond Phones
BusinessWeek
By Scott Moritz on May 07, 2012 AT&T Inc. (T) (T), looking for growth outside its slowing phone business, plans to start selling home-security services in a move aimed at challenging market leader ADT. The service lets users watch camera footage of
AT&T Introduces Digital Life: IP-Based Home Automation And Security System TechCrunch
AT&T sets up new group to sell home security and automation, challenging Washington Post
AT&T's next business: Securing your homeCNET
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Adobe Ships Creative Suite 6, Creative Cloud Up Next
eWeek
Adobe Systems announced the immediate availability of Adobe Creative Suite 6 on May 7 and said Adobe Creative Cloud will be available on May 11. Adobe Systems announced the availability of Adobe Creative Suite 6 (CS6) software and said its Creative
Adobe Creative Suite 6 out now, Creative Cloud coming May 11Apple Insider
Adobe ships CS6 software; Creative Cloud imminentCNET
Adobe Creative Suite 6 now available, Creative Cloud floating into action May 11thEngadget
Macworld -The Verge -Hollywood Reporter
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VentureBeat
Facebook Messenger now shows who's read your messages
VentureBeat
In an effort to eradicate some of the challenges associated with text-based communication, Facebook has today updated the iOS and Android versions of Messenger, the social network's cross-platform messaging-only app. Version 1.7 of Facebook Messenger
Facebook Adds Locations, Read Receipts to Messenger AppPC Magazine
Facebook Messenger Gets More TransparentPCWorld (blog)
Facebook updates Messenger app, shows when a friend has read your messageDigitaltrends.com
CNET UK -Mobile Burn -Android Police
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May 03 2012

ECB May Soften Stance as Draghi’s Recovery Falters – BusinessWeek

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ECB May Soften Stance as Draghi's Recovery Falters
BusinessWeek
By Jeff Black and Jana Randow on May 02, 2012 Since the European Central Bank President predicted an economic recovery at the start of the year, data have increasingly pointed to a deepening recession. While all 58 economists surveyed by Bloomberg say
FOREX-Euro and kiwi slip on weak data; ECB eyedReuters
European Markets Seen Rising Ahead of ECB Rate DecisionCNBC.com
Gold under pressure from weak data; ECB eyedEconomic Times
Reuters Africa -AFP -Bloomberg
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Moneycontrol.com
Hong Kong shares slip on weak Chinese banks, China down
Reuters
(Updates to midday) * HSI down 0.5 pct, CSI300 down 0.2 pct * More China macro clarity needed to underpin further gains: strategist * Chinese banks hit after Temasek trimmed stakes in CCB, BOC * Chinese developers weak after discounted mortgages
Asian Stocks Drop, Led by Chinese Banks; Kiwi Weakens on JobsSan Francisco Chronicle
Temasek cuts stakes in China banks, raises $ 2.48 bnAFP
Singapore's Temasek sells parts of stakes in 2 Chinese banks for $ 2.5 billionWashington Post
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Bloomberg
Green Mountain Unable To Predict Keurig Sales; Shares Down More Than 40%
Wall Street Journal
By Annie Gasparro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) said it would make less money than it expected this year because of difficulties predicting consumer demand for its Keurig single-serve coffee
Green Mountain's shares slump on year outlookBusinessWeek
Green Mountain Plummets 41% On Weak Outlook, But Q2 Profit RisesNASDAQ
Green Mountain's Rocky SlideNew York Times
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Sydney Morning Herald
MasterCard 1Q profit up 25 pct on overseas gains
BusinessWeek
By PALLAVI GOGOI MasterCard says its first-quarter profit rose 25 percent on a big spike in card use overseas. The Purchase, NY-based payments processor's net income was $ 682 million, or $ 5.36 per share, on revenue of $ 1.8 billion.
Visa Shares Decline on U.S. Antitrust Probe Into Debit StrategySan Francisco Chronicle
MasterCard Q1 net income up by 21%Banking Business Review
Visa profit rises 30 percent as card use rises The Associated Press
Wall Street Journal -Reuters -Washington Post
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Telegraph.co.uk
US: China Appears More Willing to Discuss Reforms
Wall Street Journal
By BOB DAVIS BEIJING—Chinese officials appear more willing than before to discuss far-reaching economic reforms that the US believes are needed to rebalance the global economy, including easing restrictions on foreign ownership of financial-sector
US presses China over currency in economy talks The Associated Press
US urges China to allow yuan to rise, speed up reformAFP
Yuan slightly weaker, market stays rangeboundEconomic Times
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May 01 2012

Stocks turn higher on better manufacturing report – BusinessWeek

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Stocks turn higher on better manufacturing report
BusinessWeek
By MATTHEW CRAFT News that manufacturing had expanded at the fastest pace in 10 months gave stocks a lift in early trading Tuesday. The Institute for Supply Management said its national manufacturing index rose to its highest level since last June.
Dollar Advances As The Dow Hits A New Four Year High…True Strength?TheStreet.com
Dow Industrial strength is a distractionMarketWatch
Asian Shares Rise On Upbeat US, China Data; Resources Plays UpWall Street Journal
Winston-Salem Journal -Reuters -Bloomberg
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Oil prices rise on improvement in US manufacturing
BusinessWeek
By SANDY SHORE Oil prices rose Tuesday after growth in the US and Chinese manufacturing sectors signaled more demand for energy products. The improvement for the world's two largest economies offered some relief from persistent worries about the
Brent steady above $ 119; US, China data supportsReuters
Oil hovers near $ 106 after mixed US supply report The Associated Press
Oil falls through $ 106 a barrel in Asia tradeMarketWatch

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New York Times
Chesapeake's McClendon to give up chairman post
BusinessWeek
By CHRIS KAHN Chesapeake Energy founder Aubrey McClendon was stripped of his chairmanship role Tuesday following shareholder complaints that his personal business interests could conflict with those of the company he runs. McClendon will remain CEO.
Chesapeake Board Shakeup Shifts CEO's Focus Back to Debt, CrudeBloomberg
Chesapeake strips CEO of chairmanshipPittsburgh Post Gazette
SEC starts probe of Chesapeake CEO's well stakesReuters
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May 01 2012

Charges, generic Lipitor cut Pfizer 1Q net 19 pct – BusinessWeek

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NEWS.com.au
Charges, generic Lipitor cut Pfizer 1Q net 19 pct
BusinessWeek
By LINDA A. JOHNSON Generic competition for Pfizer Inc.'s blockbuster cholesterol pill Lipitor is starting to cut into the bottom line of the world's biggest drugmaker, as expected. The best-selling drug in the industry's history saw its US patent
Pfizer Races to Reinvent ItselfNew York Times
Lipitor rivalry helps slash Pfizer profit by 19%San Francisco Chronicle
Pfizer Earnings Fall as Lipitor Sales Weaken; Shares FallCNBC.com
Forbes -Reuters -Bloomberg
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Boston.com
Dollar Advances As The Dow Hits A New Four Year High…True Strength?
TheStreet.com
By DailyFX 05/02/12 – 12:02 AM EDT By John Kicklighter, Sr. Currency Strategist Typically, the US dollar plays the distinct role in the currency market as the premier safe haven. Yet, in this past session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a
Dow Industrial strength is a distractionMarketWatch
Asian Shares Rise On Upbeat US, China Data; Resources Plays UpWall Street Journal
Dow Jones reaches highest close in four yearsWinston-Salem Journal
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The Guardian
HSBC China PMI Rises In April, Signals Economy Recovering
Wall Street Journal
BEIJING (Dow Jones)–A gauge of Chinese manufacturing activity rose in April, signalling that the world's second-largest economy is improving after growth slowed in the first quarter. The final HSBC China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose to
China factory data show slower cooling: HSBCMarketWatch
China HSBC PMI Shows Sixth Month of ContractionCNBC.com
China Manufacturing Rises in Sign Growth ReboundingBusinessWeek
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New York Times
PF Chang's reaches $ 1.09B deal to go private
BusinessWeek
CEO Rick Federico said Tuesday that the deal with Centerbridge Partners LP will give the company greater flexibility in improving its restaurants. The Scottsdale, Ariz., company, which operates its namesake restaurants, Pei Wei Asian Diners and True
PF Chang's To Be Bought By Private Firm As Profit FallsWall Street Journal
PF Chang's to Be Bought by Centerbridge for $ 1 BillionBloomberg
Centerbridge to buy PF Chang's for $ 1.1 blnReuters
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The Atlantic
A Rebellion at the Federal Reserve?
The Atlantic
By Matthew O'Brien Chicago Federal Reserve president Charles Evans doesn't look the part of a heretic. But in the cozy, conservative club that is central banking, he certainly qualifies. While most of his colleagues at the Fed have recently taken an
Fed presidents: Too soon to call a US slowdownCNN
WSJ UPDATE: Fed's Plosser: Rate Rise Could Come As Soon As Late-'12Wall Street Journal
Plosser Says Fed Must Guard Against Long-Term InflationBloomberg
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Apr 30 2012

B&N, Microsoft team up on Nook, college businesses – BusinessWeek

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B&N, Microsoft team up on Nook, college businesses
BusinessWeek
By PETER SVENSSON Books and bits united Monday as Microsoft provided an infusion of money to help Barnes & Noble compete with top electronic bookseller Amazon. In exchange, Microsoft gets a long-desired foothold in the business of e-books and college
Why is Microsoft investing in the Nook?Washington Post
Barnes & Noble's shares soar on Microsoft Nook investmentCNN
Barnes & Noble and the E-Reader CompetitionABC News
San Francisco Chronicle -The Seattle Times -Financial Times
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MiamiHerald.com
US STOCKS-S&P 500 eyes first monthly loss since Nov
Reuters
* US Midwest business data weaker than expected * S&P on track for first monthly loss since November * Sunoco to be acquired; shares jump 20 pct * Indexes off: Dow 0.3 pct, S&P 0.5 pct, Nasdaq 0.7 pct By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters) – The
Stocks, Commodities, Euro Retreat on Spain Recession, U.S. DataSan Francisco Chronicle
US Stocks Slide On Spanish Economic Concerns, Lackluster Domestic DataWall Street Journal
Dow, S&P 500 slip as Spain enters recession The Associated Press
NASDAQ -Bloomberg
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USA TODAY
Energy Transfer Partners to buy Sunoco for $ 5.35 billion
CNBC.com
(Reuters) – Pipeline operator Energy Transfer Partners LP said it would buy Sunoco Inc for $ 5.35 billion in stock and cash to get into the more lucrative crude oil transportation business as natural gas prices stay weak. The deal is the latest in a
Energy Transfer Partners to buy Sunoco for $ 5.3B The Associated Press
S&P Raises Outlook On Energy Transfer Partners On Sunoco DealWall Street Journal
Energy Transfer Buys Sunoco for $ 5.3 Billion, Adds Oil LinesSan Francisco Chronicle
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Apr 30 2012

Barnes & Noble’s Marriage of Necessity With Microsoft – BusinessWeek

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Barnes & Noble's Marriage of Necessity With Microsoft
BusinessWeek
By Brad Stone on April 30, 2012 Bookseller Barnes & Noble (BKS) on Monday announced that it will spin out its Nook business and that software giant Microsoft (MSFT) will invest $ 300 million in the new company, setting it up in competition with
Microsoft's Nook deal is a real 'game-changer'msnbc.com
Microsoft investment prompts Barnes & Noble stock to soarWashington Post
Microsoft invests $ 300M for stake in Barnes & Noble's futureDigital Media Wire
Wall Street Journal -The Associated Press  -Wired News
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Globe and Mail
Pirate Bay getting blocked by all major ISPs, UK court rules
VentureBeat
In what can be viewed as an unofficial challenge to the hacker community, UK courts today ordered all internet service providers within the country to block torrent sharing website The Pirate Bay. As many know, The Pirate Bay is a site that provides
British internet firms ordered to block Pirate BayAFP
Court Orders UK ISPs to Block Pirate BayEscapist Magazine
UK ISPs ordered to block The Pirate BayGamasutra
BBC News -PC Magazine -Christian Science Monitor
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Toronto Star
RIM chief to appeal to BlackBerry app makers
Financial Times
By Paul Taylor in New York Thorsten Heins, Research In Motion's new chief executive, faces a key challenge this week when he addresses mobile application developers at RIM's annual BlackBerry World Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Research In Motion: RBC Cuts Ests On Continuing Share LossForbes
MARKET TALK: RIM's Smartphone Share Could Breach 5% Soon -RBCWall Street Journal
What to Expect at BlackBerry WorldPC Magazine
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Apr 30 2012

Enemy of My Enemy: Microsoft Hearts Barnes & Noble – BusinessWeek

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Globe and Mail
Enemy of My Enemy: Microsoft Hearts Barnes & Noble
BusinessWeek
By Roben Farzad on April 30, 2012 On Friday, Barnes & Noble (BKS) was a dying big-box retailer in the point-blank crosshairs of multi-industry serial killer Amazon (AMZN). A bookseller. With expensive square footage. And bathrooms.
Microsoft investment prompts Barnes & Noble stock to soarWashington Post
Barnes & Noble, Microsoft team up on NookDetroit Free Press
US HOT STOCKS: Barnes & Noble, Monster Beverage, Gen-Probe -1-Wall Street Journal
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MiamiHerald.com
US Stocks Slide On Spanish Economic Concerns, Lackluster Domestic Data
Wall Street Journal
By Matt Jarzemsky Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower in afternoon trading, threatening to post its first monthly decline since September, after Spanish gross domestic product met the common
Dow, S&P 500 slip as Spain enters recession The Associated Press
US STOCKS-Wall St down; S&P on track for monthly lossReuters
Stocks, Commodities, Euro Retreat on Spain Recession, U.S. DataSan Francisco Chronicle
Los Angeles Times
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Bloomberg
Fed Says Banks Eased Loan Terms as Demand Rose in First Quarter
Bloomberg
US banks saw increased demand for lending in the first quarter and made loans easier to get, according to a Federal Reserve survey. “Domestic banks generally reported having eased their lending standards and having experienced stronger demand over the
Fed: Banks Eased Credit Standards in 1QFox Business
U.S. banks gain on European rivals: Fed surveyMarketWatch
Beware the bank bubbleCrain’s Chicago Business (blog)

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Bloomberg
Manufacturing Cools While U.S. Consumers Keep Spending: Economy
San Francisco Chronicle
April 30 (Bloomberg) — Business activity in the US expanded in April at the slowest pace since the end of 2009, adding to evidence that manufacturing is cooling. The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc. said today its barometer decreased to
Index Shows Slower Factory Growth in Chicago AreaWall Street Journal (blog)
Chicago PMI slows to 29-month low in AprilMarketWatch
Midwest business barometer drops in AprilReuters
NASDAQ
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USA TODAY
S&P Raises Outlook On Energy Transfer Partners On Sunoco Deal
Wall Street Journal
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it raised its outlook on natural-gas pipeline operator Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) to stable from negative, saying the company's plans to buy Sunoco Inc. (SUN) for about $ 5.3 billion will improve its scale
ETP to buy Sunoco for $ 5.3bnFinancial Times
Energy Transfer Buys Sunoco for $ 5.3 Billion, Adds Oil LinesSan Francisco Chronicle
Sunoco purchased by Energy Transfer Partners for $ 5.3 billionWashington Post
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