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American Political News for Thursday, January 24, 2013

2013-01-24T06:00:00.000-05:00

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

US Economy

Top House tax writer to release financial product tax draft

Commodities

US Dollar, Currency

XE Forex Rates at 2013-01-24 00:00 UTC

XE Forex Rates at 2013-01-24 01:00 UTC

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

US Companies/Industry

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

ITC to review Apple patent complaint against Samsung

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Is Seeking More Cash For The Shareholders Of MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MAPP)

Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in Zillow, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of January 28, 2013 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position

Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in SandRidge Energy, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of February 3, 2013 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position

Babbitt, Johnson, Osborne & Le Clainche and Weil Quaranta, P.A.File Fraud Suit against Church of Scientology Entities on Behalf of Ex-Members, with More in the Wings

INVESTOR ALERT: Brannon Law Firm, L.L.C. is Investigating the Proposed Tender Offer/Merger of MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by Allergan, Inc.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Commonwealth Bankshares, Inc.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against magicJack VocalTec Ltd.

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against VeriSign, Inc.

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Diodes Incorporated in Connection with Executive Compensation

Law Firm Brower Piven Announces Investigation of Telanetix, Inc.

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Molex Incorporated in Connection with Executive Compensation

Law Firm Brower Piven Announces Investigation of MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Claims of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Allergan Inc.

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Cole Credit Property Trust II

American Political News for Wednesday, January 23, 2013

2013-01-23T08:36:00.001-05:00

Vice President Joe Biden

Joe Biden 'intoxicated' by 2016 run

Biden to hold ‘fireside hangout’ on gun violence

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Boehner Has Momentum on Debt Plan

Boehner Pressures Senate to Pass Budget or Have Pay Withheld

Clinton Testifies to Congress on Benghazi Attack

US Afghan commander cleared of misconduct

Senate Democrats praise House Republican debt limit bill

Team Boehner Announces Political Staff Assignments

U.S. Trade Rep Ron Kirk is leaving administration

John McCain has ‘frank and candid’ meeting with Chuck Hagel

House approves bill to suspend debt limit until May

Rand Paul tells Clinton: I would have fired you

Panetta opens combat roles to women

Other News

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Wall Street edges up at open as tech leads

Strong results from Google, IBM lift tech stocks

Tech stocks lift Dow, Nasdaq; S&P holds flat

Options market sees big move in Apple shares after earnings

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Coal companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Coal companies

US Economy

US: 0.14 FedFunds 2013-01-22 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $1.474B CouponPurchase 2013-01-23 NYFed permanent open market operations

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. Announces Release of 2012 Annual Reports for Closed-End Funds (NDP, NTG, TPZ, TTP, TYG, TYN and TYY)

Commodities

Corn Futures

Distillers Dried Grain Futures

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Oats Futures

Rough Rice Futures

Crude Palm Oil Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Lean Hogs Futures

NYMEX Cocoa Futures

NYMEX Coffee Futures

NYMEX Cotton Futures

Nymex No. 11 Sugar Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)

CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures

Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

Heating Oil Futures

RBOB Gasoline Futures

UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures

U.S. Hay Production and Supplies at Record Low

Natural gas, oil businesses hold Ohio lobby day

Oil holds near $97 ahead of US debt ceiling vote

Russia may block some N. American meat over ractopamine

US crude oil falls more than $1 on expected stock increase

U.S. natural gas futures slip despite arctic cold

US Dollar, Currency

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Marathon Petroleum price target raised to $79 from $64 at Imperial Capital

Fitch Downgrades Maine's GOs to 'AA' from 'AA+'; Outlook Revised to Stable

Fitch Affirms The Chubb Corporation's Ratings

Fitch Releases Report on Milwaukee County, WI

Fitch Rates KB Home's Proposed $150MM Convertible Sr. Notes Offering 'B+/RR4'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Downgrades 3 Classes of JPMCC 2006-CIBC17

Fitch: FL Decision on Pensions Positive for State and Locals

Fitch Releases Report on Upper Iowa University

Fitch to Rate Extended Stay America Trust 2013-ESH Commercial Mortgage P-T Ctfs; Presale Issued

Fitch Upgrades New Hampshire Catholic Charities (NH) Rev Bonds to 'A-'; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Revises Outlook of Zale Life Insurance Company

Fitch Publishes U.S. CMBS Focus Report on COMM 2010-C1

Fitch Affirms Overland Park Development Corp., KS Bonds at 'BB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Fairfax's Re-Opening Senior Notes at 'BBB-'

Fitch Withdraws Ratings on Certain State of Georgia GO Bond Maturities

Fitch Upgrades 2 and Affirms 4 Classes of Crest 2003-1 Ltd./Corp.

Fitch Publishes Servicer Report on ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC

Fitch Releases Report on Washington Hospital, PA

Fitch Upgrades Hartsfield-Jackson Airport's (GA) Car Rental Facility Bonds to 'A-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Withdraws EME and MWG's Ratings

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of ASSA Compania de Seguros, S.A. and Lion Reinsurance Company Limited

A.M. Best Assigns Rating to Centene Corporation’s Senior Unsecured Notes

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2013-2

Fitch Expects to Rate Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2013-2; Presale Issued

Fitch Assigns Expected Rating to One Class of KVK CLO 2013-1 Ltd.

Fitch Affirms Banrural's IDR at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms G&T Continental's IDR at 'BB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Expects to Rate Nelnet Student Loan Trust 2013-1

Fitch Issues Report for COMM 2012-CCRE3 Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Assigns Preliminary Ratings to WFRBS 2013-C11

Fitch Confirms S-T 'F1' Rating on Sunshine State Gov Fin Comm, CP Rev Ntes, Ser H (Orlando Prog)

Fitch Releases Report: U.S. Industrials Stats Quarterly

Fitch New U.S. Mortgage Market Index: Delinquencies Continue Slow Descent

Fitch: No Rating Impact on Coca Cola Femsa from Merger with Grupo Yoli

Fitch Affirms Navistar's IDR at 'CCC'; Removes Negative Outlook

Fitch downgrades Maine bond rating

US Companies/Industry

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

SeaCube Container Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Cowan Liebowitz Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Hershey’s Trademark Claims

Telanetix Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Intermedia

Map Pharmaceuticals Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Allergan, Inc.

American Spectrum Reaches Settlement Agreement with Evergreen Realty Group - Clarification to the Press Release Dated January 15, 2013

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of NTS Realty Holdings Limited Partnership Buyout

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of TNS, Inc. Buyout

Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of FirstCity Financial Corporation Buyout

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Announces the Investigation of Envivio, Inc.

Milberg LLP Announces Pendency of Class Action Lawsuit Against Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) - grouponstockclassaction.com

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Seeking More Cash for the Shareholders of TNS, Inc. (TNS)

Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP Announces Investigation of Tellabs, Inc.

MidAmerican Energy Reaches Settlement with Sierra Club

Wick Phillips Wins $3.275 Million Tortious Interference Case

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

FHFA says settlement reached with GE in mortgage lawsuit

American Political News for Tuesday, January 22, 2013

2013-01-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama defends healthcare programs in inaugural speech

Obama gives unexpected nod to climate as second term priority

President Obama Calls for 'Collective Action' on Nation's Challenges

White House: Obama wouldn't block GOP debt bill

Vice President Joe Biden

Biden Drops Hints of 2016 During Inauguration

Joe Biden discusses Obama relationship

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

John McCain to meet with Chuck Hagel

Paul Ryan slams Obama ‘straw man’ speech

Other News

Americans Downbeat on State of U.S., Prospects for Future

LePage very unpopular...could win anyway

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Wall Street opens flat as investors eye earnings

Dow, S&P 500 edge higher as earnings eyed

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Coal companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Coal companies

US Economy

U.S. Economic Confidence on Upward Climb

US: 0.14 FedFunds 2013-01-18 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $1.390B TIPSPurchase 2013-01-22 NYFed permanent open market operations

Commodities

Corn Futures

Distillers Dried Grain Futures

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Oats Futures

Rough Rice Futures

Crude Palm Oil Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Lean Hogs Futures

NYMEX Cocoa Futures

NYMEX Coffee Futures

NYMEX Cotton Futures

Nymex No. 11 Sugar Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)

CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures

Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

Heating Oil Futures

RBOB Gasoline Futures

UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures

Profits Looming for Struggling Pork Industry

Oil prices above $95 a barrel in European trade

Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed

US Dollar, Currency

Real Estate Market

Existing home sales unexpectedly fall

US home sales rose to 5-year high in 2012

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch Publishes Technology Handbook

Fitch Solutions: Implementation Key for Global Legal Entity Identifiers

A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of UPMC Health Plan, Inc. and Its Affiliates

Goodrich Petroleum upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at BMO Capital

US Companies/Industry

J&J beats forecast, but 2013 view lags expectations

J&J 4Q profit jumps on higher sales, lower charges

DuPont reports 4Q earnings dropped

Slumping pigment demand eats into DuPont's profit

Delta Air Lines clings to $7M profit in 4Q

Verizon Communications 4Q loss widens

GM may stop making Opel cars at Bochum as early as 2015

Marsh & McLennan Companies to Hold Investor Call on February 12 to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results

Unwired Planet Announces Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results Conference Call

Access National Reports 91% Increase in Fourth Quarter Earnings, Dividend Increased

WHIPTAIL Increases Revenue 300 Percent Year Over Year As Flash Continues to Disrupt Legacy Storage Vendors

Charles River Laboratories Schedules Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Sirona to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results on February 8th

LaSalle Hotel Properties Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Call to be Held on February 21, 2013

Courier Starts Strong in New Fiscal Year

RF Industries Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year End Results; Revenues for Year Increase 56% With Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.34

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

Kansas City Southern Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Revenues, Carloads and Operating Income

Crown Media Holdings to Hold Third Quarter Conference Call and Webcast on February 22, 2013

Herbalife Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release Date and Investor Call

Bank of Marin Bancorp Reports Record Annual Earnings

Invacare Corporation to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2012 Results

Twin Disc, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Financial Results

Starwood Sees Strong Growth Momentum in North America in 2013

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2012 Results

TD Ameritrade Gathers a Record $16 Billion in Net New Client Assets

Reminder: Please Join Us for the F5 Networks Conference Call

j2 Global to Host Q4 and 2012 Year End Earnings Conference Call

Regions Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter 2012

Nielsen to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results on February 11, 2013

Waters Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Rentech, Inc. Schedules 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year End Conference Call

Rentech Nitrogen Partners, L.P. Schedules 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year End Conference Call

Synovus Reports Earnings of $713 Million for Fourth Quarter of 2012

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Provides Notice of Conference Call

Travelers Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $304 Million or $0.78 per Diluted Share After Catastrophe Losses of $689 Million After-tax, Including Storm Sandy, or $1.78 Per Diluted Share

Headwaters Incorporated Schedules Fiscal First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

API Healthcare Announces 60 Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Growth in 2012

Signature Bank Reports 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

Pulaski Financial to Host Conference Call & Webcast Discussing Results for the First Fiscal Quarter of 2013 on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. EST

Penn Virginia Corporation Schedules Conference Call for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results

Western Gas Partners, LP and Western Gas Equity Partners, LP Announce Fourth Quarter 2012 Distribution and Schedule Earnings Conference Call

Empire District Electric Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012 Financial Results

Ventas Announces Preliminary Seniors Housing Operating Portfolio 2012 Results

New Ownership Group to Acquire Carls Patio

Focus Drives Partner Growth through Sub-Acquisitions, New Hires

Neal Johnson Joins Isles Ranch Partners, Opens Minneapolis Office

Newly Formed Isles Ranch Partners Completes Four Residential Acquisitions

Quake Global Acquires ODIN RFID

Atlantic Tele-Network Announces Sale of U.S. Retail Wireless Business to AT&T

AT&T To Acquire Wireless Spectrum and Assets from Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., Enhance Wireless Coverage in Rural Areas

L-com Acquires MilesTek Corporation

Blumenthal Holdings, LLC Acquires Majority Share of Terresolve Technologies

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2012 Results

Performance Marketing Brands Expands Into Grocery Retail Market with Acquisition of Pushpins

Manchester United Announces Strategic Acquisition of BskyB’s One-Third Stake in MUTV

NRG Energy Increases Guidance Following Completion of GenOn Transaction

Spirit Realty Capital and Cole Credit Property Trust II to Merge to Create Second Largest Publicly Traded Triple-Net-Lease REIT with a Pro Forma Enterprise Value of $7.1 Billion

NeoPhotonics Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Semiconductor Optical Business Unit of LAPIS Semiconductor

E&M Group, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Pt.E&M Indonesia

Marcum Cronus Partners Pleased to Announce Integrus Holdings Equity Recapitalization and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

TravelCenters of America LLC Announces Ticker Symbol for 8.25% Senior Notes Due 2028

Staples, Inc. Announces Early Results and Pricing of Its Previously Announced Cash Tender Offer

Tenet Announces Tender Offer for 10.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2018 and Solicitation of Consents for Proposed Amendments to the Related Indenture

AVEO Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option for Recent Public Offering

WEX Announces Private Offering of Senior Notes

Probe Manufacturing, Inc. Announces Effectiveness of One-for-Ten Reverse Stock Split

Walmart Canada announces major expansion plans

Ahead of the bell: Google's 4Q to give ad insights

Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart

Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard

Knott's Fine Foods Recalls Chicken Salad Sandwiches Because Of Possible Health Risk

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

TXU Rate Overcharge: Watts Guerra Craft Potential Class Action Lawsuit

Lieff Cabraser Reminds Elan Corporation, plc Investors of Upcoming Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits

Laser Pegs® Sues Lite Brix for Patent Infringement

McDonald's settles U.S. lawsuit over Islamic diet claims

SEC bars Egan-Jones from rating gov't, other bonds

VIDEO: President Obama Delivers His Second Inaugural Address

2013-01-21T16:59:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: President Obama takes the Oath of Office

2013-01-21T16:57:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: Vice President Biden Takes the Oath of Office

2013-01-21T16:55:00.001-05:00

VIDEO: 2013 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

2013-01-21T16:53:00.000-05:00

American Political News for Monday, January 21, 2013

2013-01-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama's second term: What history says to expect

For Obama, second inaugural speech is a special challenge

Barack Obama inauguration: live

Barack Obama's inauguration message: 'nothing can stop America'

Barack Obama sworn-in for second term as US president

President Obama is older and wiser this time around

Obama officially begins his second term

President Barack Obama's inaugural address

Obamas host coffee with congressional leaders

Ambitious agenda: Debt fight, gun control and immigration top president's to-do list

Obama Using Two Bibles at Swearing-In

Vice President Joe Biden

Joe Biden sworn-in for second term as US vice-president

Biden’s gun task force met with all sides, but kept its eye on the target

The vice presidency: An overrated springboard

Is Joe Biden Eying A Run For The Presidency?

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

US House to vote Wednesday on raising debt limit

Other News

Americans Support Obama’s Proposals to Deal with Gun Crime

African Union Seeks Washington Partnership to Combat Terrorism

Obama Averages 49% Approval in First Term

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

US Economy

Glimmer of hope in US debt talks buoys markets

Fed official alleges Geithner may have alerted banks to rate cut

Commodities

US Dollar, Currency

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch Affirms General Mills' IDRs at 'BBB+/F2'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Corrects Ratings on Two U.S. RMBS Classes

Fitch Rates Rochester Public Utilities (MN) Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms 4 SLC Student Loan Trusts

Fitch Rates Emerald Heights (WA) $30.4MM Series 2013 Bonds 'A-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Downgrades 40 Bonds in 26 U.S. CMBS Transactions

Fitch Publishes U.S. CMBS Focus Report on Bear Stearns Comm'l Mtge Sec Trust, Series 2006-TOP24

Fitch Rates Upper Iowa University Revs 'BBB'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Downgrades 3 Classes of JP Morgan 2003-CIBC6

Fitch Rates Prince George's County, MD $326MM GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: State Street Sees Fee Improvements but Mixed Market Based Revenues in 4Q'12

Fitch Affirms Newell Rubbermaid's IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Publishes New Issue Report on Mercer Field CLO LP

Fitch Affirms Columbus, Texas' COs at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: Morgan Stanley's Operating Results Show Further Progress

Fitch Affirms CD Commercial Trust 2007-CD5

Fitch Publishes New Issue Report on Magnetite VII, Limited/Corp.

Fitch Affirms N-Star RE CDO II Ltd.

Fitch Corrects S-T Rating on State of California GO Commercial Paper Notes Ser A-3 & B-3

Fitch Rates Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's Consolidated Bonds 'AA-'

Fitch: Capital One's Earnings Flattening Out

Fitch Affirms BNY Mellon U.S. Dollar Liquidity Fund at 'AAAmmf'

Fitch to Rate GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-GC10 Certificates; Presale Issued

Fitch Affirms 5 Dreyfus U.S. Money Market Funds at 'AAAmmf'

Fitch Downgrades 7 Classes of ML-CFC 2007-9

Fitch to Rate LCM XIII Limited Partnership; Presale Issued

Fitch to Confirm S-T 'F1' Rating on Sunshine State Gov Fin Comm, CP Rev Ntes, Ser H (Orlando Prog)

Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Old National Bancorp's Ratings

Fitch Withdraws Ratings on Certain King George Cnty Indus Dev Auth (VA) Lease Rev Bond Maturities

US Companies/Industry

Dreamliner: Japan and US probe battery maker

First Data to Release Fourth Quarter and 2012 Financial Results

Kimball International, Inc. Announces Live Webcast of Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results Conference Call Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Malaga Financial Corporation Reports Record Earnings for 7th Consecutive Year; Increases Quarterly Dividend by 20%

Knight Transportation, Inc. Announces Upcoming Release of Fourth Quarter Earnings and Related Conference Call

HollyFrontier Corporation Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Webcast

Holly Energy Partners Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Webcast

Siuslaw Financial Group Reports 4th Quarter and YTD Earnings

Kite Realty Group Trust to Report Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results on February 7, 2013

Rambus to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Results

Dealertrack Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results and Conference Call

AMCON Distributing Company Reports Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.90 for the Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2012

Modine to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Earnings on February 1, 2013

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Operating Results Conference Call

Piper Jaffray Companies to Hold Management Conference Call to Discuss 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. Announces the Release Date of First Quarter 2013 Results and Conference Call Information

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2012

Great Plains Energy Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2012 Earnings

EPR Properties Fourth Quarter and Year End 2012 Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for February 26, 2013

American Equity Schedules Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

Exxon Mobil boss meets Iraqi leader in Baghdad

Stahlschmidt Incorporated and Bouchard Group, L.L.C. Announce Acquisition of Esmark Technologies

Axtel Announces Second Supplement to Exchange Offers

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Closes Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock and Announces End of “Controlled Company” Status Under NYSE Corporate Governance Standards

Idaho Firm Recalls Fully Cooked Meat and Poultry Products Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Georgia Firm Recalls Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Wheat

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

Law Firm Brower Piven Announces Investigation of K-Swiss, Inc.

VeriSign Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Announce Investigation of Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty

Roy Jacobs & Associates Investigating Bazaarvoice, Inc. for Possible Violations of the Federal Securities Laws ("BV")

Law Offices of Todd M. Garber Announces Investigation of TheStreet, Inc.

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Star Scientific, Inc. in Connection with Executive Compensation

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Markel Corp.

VIDEO: Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence

2013-01-19T12:54:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: Weekly Republican Address 1/19/13: Rep. James Lankford (R-OK)

2013-01-19T12:49:00.000-05:00

American Political News for Friday, January 18, 2013

2013-01-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Latino Voters Urge Obama To Keep Immigration Promise

Vice President Joe Biden

Biden Confirms Support for Second Amendment, Says He Owns Two Shotguns

Biden: Nation needs to respond to gun violence

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Kerry, if confirmed as secretary of state, will have scores of top jobs to fill

Leon Panetta: U.S.-British working to free Algeria hostages

Other News

Americans Call for Term Limits, End to Electoral College

Gun restrictions have widespread public support: poll

Poll: 75 percent want Hill term limits

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Wall Street edges lower on earnings, China data

Stocks flat in early trading; GE up, Intel falls

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Coal companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Coal companies

US Economy

Geithner says U.S. "in fourth quarter" of crisis recovery: WSJ

US: 0.14 FedFunds 2013-01-17 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

US: $1.565B CouponPurchase 2013-01-18 NYFed permanent open market operations

Commodities

US Dollar, Currency

Real Estate Market

Surge in home construction likely to continue

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch Affirms WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2011-C2

Fitch Downgrades Howard Bend Levee District, MO Bonds to 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Beeville ISD, Texas' ULTs at 'AA-' Underlying; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Boca Raton, FL Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Manistee County, MI LTGOs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Assigns Initial 'BBB' Rating to Southern Illinois Power Cooperative's Sr. Secured Obligations

Fitch: Dell LBO would Exacerbate Existing Challenges

Fitch: Focus on Costs for U.S. Consumer Product Companies as Revenue Growth Slows

Fitch Affirms CNH Equipment Trust 2010-A

Fitch Rates Austin, TX's Special Facility Bonds 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Upgrades 2 & Affirms 2 Classes of GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding, LLC Series 2011-1

A.M. Best Assigns Debt Rating to Pacific LifeCorp’s New Senior Unsecured Notes

Fitch Affirms Bryan ISD, Texas' ULT Bonds at 'AA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Publishes Second Edition of the 'High Yield Retail Checkout'

Fitch: PNC's 4Q'12 Earnings Performance Still Noisy on Mortgage-Related Charges

Fitch: Most 2013 U.S. Public Finance Sector Outlooks Remain Stable Post Fiscal Cliff

Fitch Downgrades 3 Classes of MSC 2006-HQ9

Fitch Affirms GSMSC 2009-RR1

Fitch Affirms Kern County, CA's $212.7M POBs at 'A+'

Fitch Rates Menifee Union School District, CA Rfdg GOs 'AA-'; Outlook Negative

Fitch: Bank of America Moving Past Legacy Issues, but 4Q12 Earnings Still Below Peers

US Companies/Industry

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of SeaChange International Inc. in Connection with Executive Compensation

Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in Hi-Crush Partners LP of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of January 21, 2013 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position

Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in Zillow, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of January 28, 2013 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in SinoHub, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of January 21, 2013 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position

Advanced Cell Technology Announces Settlement of Litigation

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Merge Healthcare Incorporated in Connection with Executive Compensation

ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Investigating the Acquisition of Epocrates Inc. (EPOC)

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Claims of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Ameristar Casinos, Inc. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Investigating the Acquisition of NTS Realty Holdings LP (NLP)

FirstCity Financial Corp. (FCFC) Is Investigated by Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duties

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Suit against Longwei Petroleum Investment Holding Limited

American Political News for Thursday, January 17, 2013

2013-01-17T10:58:00.001-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama’s far-reaching gun-proposals face uncertain fate in divided Congress

Obama extends presidential power in bypassing Congress on gun control

Barack Obama likely to name Denis McDonough as White House chief of staff

Obama, Netanyahu seem headed for US-Israel clash

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

A cool diagram of the 113th Congress

How Obama's Gun Proposals Are Doing on Capitol Hill

Pelosi Announces New Chief of Staff

Kerry hearing Jan. 24

US Defense Secretary Backs Gun Control

U.S. troops in Italy quiz Panetta about looming budget cuts

Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal pitches legislative agenda

Kan. gov proposes eliminating mortgage deduction

Other News

US to officially recognise Somalia government

Poll: Most Americans favor stricter gun laws, but tighter rules alone not enough

Obama in Strong Position at Start of Second Term

Section 1: Obama Job Rating, Personal Traits; Views of Michelle Obama

Section 2: Views of Congress and the Parties

Section 3: Opinions of Biden, Kerry, Hagel, Christie and Bloomberg

McCrory starts out at 45%

Florida Miscellany

US Advocates Political Solution in Mali

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

US stocks rise; S&P hits another 5-year high

Wall Street hits five-year high at open on data, eBay

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Coal companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Coal companies

US Economy

In U.S., Employment Situation Deteriorates in January

Americans See Tough but Improving Job Market

Housing, labor data provide upbeat signs on economy

U.S. jobless claims drop to 5-year low

US: 0.14 FedFunds 2013-01-16 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $3.357B CouponPurchase 2013-01-17 NYFed permanent open market operations

Commodities

Corn Futures

Distillers Dried Grain Futures

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Oats Futures

Rough Rice Futures

Crude Palm Oil Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Lean Hogs Futures

NYMEX Cocoa Futures

NYMEX Coffee Futures

NYMEX Cotton Futures

Nymex No. 11 Sugar Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)

CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures

Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

Heating Oil Futures

RBOB Gasoline Futures

UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures

Corn Price Volatility Could See Repeat of 2008

Ahead of the Bell: Natural gas supplies

Iron ore prices slide

Algeria Attack 'Wake-Up' Call for Oil Markets

Retail gasoline prices down a penny across Texas

Grain futures mostly fall, livestock prices mixed

US natural gas supplies shrank last week

US Dollar, Currency

Real Estate Market

US home construction in 2012 highest in 4 years

Housing starts climb to highest rate since June 2008

Fewer US homes repossessed by banks in 2012

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch Affirms Claymont City School District, OH Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook Revised to Stable

Fitch Rates State of Washington's $1.2B GO Refunding Bonds 'AA+'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Downgrades Emblem Finance Company No. 2 Limited

Fitch Downgrades Latam Trust Series 2007-108

Fitch Rates Village CDD No. 5 (FL) Special Assessment Bonds 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Rates Jefferies Group, Inc. Senior Notes 'BBB'; Placed on Rating Watch Negative

Fitch Rates Adventist Health System/West (CA) Series 2013 Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: Proposed Replacement Collateral Manager for Crystal Cove Not Expected to Impact Ratings

Fitch: NIM Compression Common Concern in U.S. Banks' 4Q Results

Fitch Affirms Texas A&M Univ System Short-Term Rating at 'F1+'

Fitch: Goldman's 4Q'12 Operating Performance Better-Than-Expected

Fitch Affirms Three SLM Student Loan Trusts

Fitch Affirms Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, FL's Bonds; Outlook Stable

Fitch Rates Pacific LifeCorp's $500MM Senior Debt Offering 'BBB+'

Fitch: Citi's 4Q Demonstrates NIM Stabilty, Core Results Still Lackluster

Fitch Withdraws Dinwiddie County, VA's Implied GO Rating

A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Community Mutual Insurance Company

Fitch Rates NextEra Energy Capital Holdings' Hybrids 'BBB'

Fitch Assigns 'A+' to Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corporation's Senior Debt Issue

Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Enhanced Municipal Bonds and TOBs

Fitch: Looming Debt Ceiling Cannot Keep HY Markets Down

Fitch Affirms One Class of Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2009-A

Fitch Rates PennantPark Investment Corp's $67.5MM Senior Unsecured Notes 'BBB-'

Fitch Affirms Boeing's Ratings at 'A/F1'; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Wisconsin County Mutual Group Members

Fitch: QM Rule Positive for U.S. Jumbo Prime Market

Fitch Rates Penske Truck Leasing's Senior Unsecured Notes 'BBB+'

Fitch: CEO-Chairman Split on U.S. REIT Boards a Credit Positive

US Companies/Industry

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

American Political News for Wednesday, January 16, 2013

2013-01-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

How President Obama’s executive orders on guns might doom a big bill

Obama to announce most expansive gun-control agenda in generations

Obama calls for $500M program to curb U.S. gun violence

Obama’s gun proposal highlights

Obama Challenges Congress to 'Do the Right Thing' on Gun Control

Obama seeks to enhance gun background checks

President Obama’s remarks on new gun control actions, Jan. 16, 2013 (Transcript)

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

House approves $50.7 billion in superstorm aid

Mark Sanford will run for Congress

New York Passes Nation's Toughest Gun-Control Law

Interior Secy Ken Salazar to Step Down

Are Drone Strikes Working? Congress Should Ask John Brennan

Chuck Hagel nomination hearing set for Jan. 31

Kansas governor wants to get rid of a popular mortgage deduction

Nebraska governor proposes ending state income, corporate taxes

Senate forecast for guns unclear

Massachusetts governor offers new gun laws after Newtown

Housing Secretary Donovan to stay on for second term

Meet Todd Jones, Obama's Nominee for A.T.F. Director

John Kerry and His 'Problematic' Wealth Could Delay Confirmation Hearings

Wisconsin Republicans reintroduce mining changes

California Republican Party Struggles to Regain Political Relevance

House Democrats want to repeal debt ceiling

Other News

Panetta: No US Troops to Mali

Hagan continues to lead potential foes

United States and Liberia Sign Partnership Agreement

The huge importance of how states award electoral votes — in one chart

Most see Obama as ‘strong leader,’ say deal on debt ceiling does not require cuts

Post-ABC poll: Hagel pick supported by Democrats, but not Republicans

Rep. Capuano won’t run for Kerry’s seat

Roe v. Wade at 40: Most Oppose Overturning Abortion Decision

In Gun Control Debate, Several Options Draw Majority Support

Scott in a very bad position

US Presses for Sanctions Against North Korea

Charities worry new tax law will reduce donations

U.S. to recognize Somali government, opening door to new aid

US confirms Americans taken after Algeria attack

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Wall Street dips at open, Boeing drags

Early Glance: Coal companies

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

US Economy

Credit Rating Agency Warns Washington

Poll: Country Divided Over Debt Ceiling, Deficit Reduction

Reverse Repo Counterparties List

US factory output rises for 2nd straight month

Industrial output rises in December but utilities slump

Consumer price index points to soft inflation, helps give Fed room

US consumer prices unchanged in December

US: 0.15 FedFunds 2013-01-15 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $1.474B CouponPurchase 2013-01-16 NYFed permanent open market operations

Statement Regarding Repurchase Agreements

Budget season approaches, agency ‘fact sheets’ abound

IMF on sidelines as US budget fights brew nearby

Forex: Fed Beige Book Highlights Strong Consumption, Housing Recovery

Commodities

Corn Futures

Distillers Dried Grain Futures

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Oats Futures

Rough Rice Futures

Crude Palm Oil Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Lean Hogs Futures

NYMEX Cocoa Futures

NYMEX Coffee Futures

NYMEX Cotton Futures

Nymex No. 11 Sugar Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)

CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures

Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

Heating Oil Futures

RBOB Gasoline Futures

UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures

Livestock Producers Get Income Tax Relief After Drought

Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed

US crude oil supplies fell by 1 million barrels

ND lawmakers mulling tax exemption for natural gas

OPEC Cuts Oil Output to 14-Month Low Amid Economic Uncertainty

US Dollar, Currency

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch Revises Essentia Health's (MN) Outlook to Stable; Affirms 'A-'Revs

Fitch Rates ConAgra's $3.975 Billion Sr. Unsec Notes 'BBB-'

Fitch Rates William S. Hart UHSD, CA's GOs 'AA-'; Outlook Revised to Stable

Fitch Rates Suffolk Co Water Auth NY's Rev Ref Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Releases Report on Greenwich, CT

Fitch Rates Carlyle's $500MM Senior Unsecured Notes 'A-'

Fitch: Common Themes Arise During Fitch's U.S. REIT Investor Roundtable Meetings

Fitch Rates Minerva's Proposed US$500MM Note Issuance 'B+/RR4'

Fitch to Confirm 'A/F1'Rating for Boone County, AR Var Rate Hosp. Revs, Ser 2006; Outlook Stable

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Assigns Final Ratings to Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2013-1 Certificates

Fitch Releases Report on Wells Fargo Bank Master Servicer

Fitch Assigns Initial 'BBB-' IDR to Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.; Outlook Stable

Fitch Releases Report on Concord Hospital and Subsidiaries, NH

Fitch Affirms WellPoint's IDR at 'A-'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Withdraws Ratings on North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NJ) Sewer Revenue Bond Series 2006A

Fitch: Lennar Earnings Underscore Improving U.S. Housing Sector

Fitch Affirms Okaloosa County, FL's Implied ULTGO & Sales Tax Rev Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Marble Falls, TX's COs and Tax Notes at 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms PEMEX Finance Ltd's Ratings at 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: JPMorgan Chase's 4Q'12 Results Reflect Solid Underlying Trends; CIO Review Complete

Fitch Affirms Essentia Insurance Company Following Acquisition by Markel Corporation

Fitch Upgrades National Retail Properties' IDR to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Enhanced Municipal Bonds and TOBs

Fitch: Northern Trust's 4Q'12 Results Satisfactory in Challenging Environment

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited

Fitch Rates AABS Asset Backed Secured Term Loan

Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on JEA's 2000 Series A Electric System Sub Revs

Fitch Rates Digital Stout Holding, LLC's 4.25% Guaranteed Notes due 2025 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: Strong Mortgage Banking Drives U.S. Bancorp's Results

Fitch Rates Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2013-1

Fitch Withdraws Ratings on Certain Monmouth County, NJ Revenue Bond Maturities

Fitch Withdraws Rating on District of Columbia (DC) (Fourteenth & Irving Ventures) 2000 Bonds

US Companies/Industry

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Health Management Associates, Inc.

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Directors of Mandalay Digital Group Inc. in Connection with Executive Compensation

Apparel Design and Manufacturing Company Topson Downs and Target Successfully Defend Against Copyright Claim

ClearOne Announces the Outcome of Arbitration Proceedings

American Political News for Tuesday, January 15, 2013

2013-01-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama meets new Saudi interior minister at White House

Obama says to unveil gun-control proposals this week

Factbox: Obama's second-term Cabinet begins to take shape

Barack Obama denies being aloof and unsociable

Barack Obama admits gun control laws may fail

Obama weighs 19 executive actions on gun control, faces resistance

Vice President Joe Biden

Joe Biden a more powerful vice president than Dick Cheney?

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Bernanke prods Congress to raise debt ceiling

Clinton to testify Jan. 23 before House committee

Senate committee to hold February 7 hearing for Brennan as CIA nominee

Rubio Tries to Outduel Obama on Immigration

Harry Reid Pours Cold Water on Assault Weapons Ban

Hillary Clinton’s testimony: Don’t count on fireworks

Other News

Debt, Gov't Dysfunction Rise to Top of Americans' Issue List

US plays down Afghan threat to Central Asia

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Stocks open lower on modest retail spending report

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Coal companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Coal companies

US Economy

U.S. Economic Confidence Index Inches Up

Falling food, gas costs lower US wholesale prices

Retail sales point to firmer consumer spending

US retail sales rose 0.5 percent in December

Fed's Rosengren gives textbook argument for more easing

US: 0.14 FedFunds 2013-01-14 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $0.927B CouponPurchase 2013-01-15 NYFed permanent open market operations

Empire State Manufacturing Survey

Commodities

Corn Futures

Distillers Dried Grain Futures

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Oats Futures

Rough Rice Futures

Crude Palm Oil Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Lean Hogs Futures

NYMEX Cocoa Futures

NYMEX Coffee Futures

NYMEX Cotton Futures

Nymex No. 11 Sugar Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)

CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures

Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

Heating Oil Futures

RBOB Gasoline Futures

UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures

Grain futures rise, livestock prices mixed

Commodities: Crude Oil at Risk But Gold Prices May Find Support

Maine home heating oil up 2 cents a gallon

Natural Gas Supplies Tumble

US Dollar, Currency

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

US Companies/Industry

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

American Political News for Monday, January 14, 2013

2013-01-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

No clear path for Obama to act alone on US debt cap- experts

Obama to push ahead on immigration overhaul early in 2013: NYT

Obama's fitness gets test at Pentagon clinic

Obama, Karzai accelerate end of U.S. combat role

INAUGURATION 2013: Can Obama avoid the second-term curse?

Analysis: Gun Control Set to Crowd Out President Obama’s Second-Term Agenda

Sour U.S.-Russia relations threaten Obama’s foreign policy agenda

Obama holding final news conference of 1st term

Obama demands quick action to raise debt limit

Obama: Debt ceiling fight threatens SS checks

Obama, Netanyahu: Bad blood between key allies

Obama reviewing gun recommendations

President Obama to Republicans: I won

Barack Obama defends all-male cabinet picks

Barack Obama admits he might fail to outlaw assault weapons

Obama refuses to negotiate debt ceiling raise

Obama says Biden presented sensible ways to reduce gun violence

Vice President Joe Biden

Will Biden’s Gun Report Trigger Action?

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Pentagon report cites 'lack of maturity' of Lockheed F-35 jet

White House strikes back on Death Star petition

Boehner sets Feb 12 for Obama's state of the union speech

Republicans add "temperament" to questions about Hagel at Pentagon

Gun groups predict assault weapon ban will fail in Congress

NRA says Congress will not pass weapons ban

U.S. states flirt with major tax changes

Napolitano to remain in Homeland post

House GOP freshmen present new challenges for Boehner

Boehner: GOP will pass 'responsible' debt bill

Missouri Republican Supermajority Sits on Slippery Slope

Other News

Congress Begins 2013 With 14% Approval

Warner looks strong for 2014

Clinton still tops for 2016

Report: Mark Sanford to Run for Congress

Post-election, some lawmakers move to the middle

US admits role in French mission in Somalia

Americans' Dissatisfaction With Gun Laws Spikes to 38%

Afghan Elders to Decide About US Troop Immunity

Low profile no more, new House foreign affairs chair eyes Iran

Senate GOP leader optimistic about Afghanistan

Panetta: US helping French forces with intel

US Embassy employee murdered in South Africa

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Index Options

CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

CBOE Futures Exchange Daily Market Statistics

NYSE Market Movers: Overview

NYSE Market Movers: Most Active

NYSE Market Movers: Advances

NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Stocks edge lower on Wall Street; Apple slides

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Coal companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Coal companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Coal companies

US Economy

US Treasury, Fed kill idea of $1 trillion platinum coins to avert debt crisis

U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent this year: Fed's Evans

US: $1.474B CouponPurchase 2013-01-14 NYFed permanent open market operations

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Wellington Financial Announces 2nd Closing for Fund IV

Open-ended bond buys not "infinite": Fed's Lockhart

Commodities

Corn Futures

Distillers Dried Grain Futures

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Oats Futures

Rough Rice Futures

Crude Palm Oil Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Lean Hogs Futures

NYMEX Cocoa Futures

NYMEX Coffee Futures

NYMEX Cotton Futures

Nymex No. 11 Sugar Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)

CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures

Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures

Heating Oil Futures

RBOB Gasoline Futures

UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures

Cotton Rises as USDA Data Show Tight Supply

U.S. Beef, Pork Exports Dip Slightly; Lamb Rebounds

Commodities: Gold, Oil Vulnerable as All Eyes Turn to Bernanke

U.S. gas prices rise 6 cents; first time since October-survey

Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed

Brent rises to near $111 on supply worries, econ revival hopes

US Dollar, Currency

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

S&P on U.S. auto supplier ratings in downside scenario

Fitch Downgrades 10 Classes of JPMCC 2007-LDP10

Fitch Rates Pennsylvania Turnpike 2013A Variable Rate Revenue Bonds 'A+'; Affirms Outstanding Bonds

Fitch Releases Report on Melbourne, FL

Fitch Affirms Fresno County, CA Pension Obligation Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Campbell's Soup's IDRs at 'A-/F2'; Withdraws Ratings

Fitch Affirms Regional Transportation Authority, IL GOs at 'AA'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Affirms Henderson, NC's COPs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: U.S. Technology Ratings Stable Despite Numerous Headwinds

A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Southern General Insurance Company and Its Affiliate

Fitch Affirms Preferred Share Rating of Boulder Growth & Income Fund at 'AAA'

Fitch: Wells Fargo & Co 4Q'12 Results: Bottom Line Performance in Line with Expectations

Fitch Affirms Weslaco ISD, TX's ULTs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Affirms Bristol, CT's GO Bond Rating at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Publishes Utilities, Power, Gas and Midstream Energy Monthly Rating Report

Fitch Affirms Banning Unified School District, CA's GOs at 'A+'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Affirms Rhode Island Student Loan Authority 2008 Trust

Fitch Affirms Port of Seattle, WA's $312MM LTGOs at 'AAA'

Fitch Withdraws Ratings on San Jose (CA) Subordinate CP Notes Series A-1A, A-1B, B-1, and C-1

Fitch Releases Report on Hennepin County, MN

Fitch: Kimco Realty Corporation's Credit Metrics Unaffected by SUPERVALU Transaction

Fitch Affirms Senior Note of Nexpoint Credit Strategies Fund at 'AAA'

Fitch Affirms NuStar; Rates Proposed Issuance of Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2043 'B+'

Fitch Rates Energy Transfer Partner's Notes 'BBB-'

Fitch Withdraws Short-Term Rating on Mecklenburg County (NC) 2006 Bonds

Fitch Rates Greenwich, CT's GO Bonds 'AAA' and BANs 'F1+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch: No Immediate Rating Impact from Flowers Foods' Bid for Certain Hostess Assets

US Companies/Industry

Merck begins overseas recall of HDL cholesterol drug

Fidelity joins others in posting daily money fund values

Netflix gets unfair postal advantage - US court

Primary Energy Recycling Announces Board Resignation

Underground Energy announces completion of Farm-out Agreement with AmRich Energy

Island Delights Voluntarily Recalls Island Delights Coconut Haystack Candy Due to Undeclared Milk

Giant & Martin's Alerts Customers To Voluntary Recall Of Ocean Beauty Seafood Smoked Salmon

BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

SEAT BELTS FROM AUTOCAR, LLC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FROM Forest River, Inc.

Sterling Financial Corporation of Spokane, Wash., Announces Date for 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Earnings Release and Conference Call

Ventas Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2012 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2013 Results and Host Conference Call

Moduslink Global Solutions Concludes Restatement Process

Entercom Communications Schedules Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release

Independent Bank Corp. Fourth Quarter Earnings Press Release and Conference Call Announcement

Courier Corporation Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Conference Call and Earnings Release

KeyCorp shares attractive, bank is undervalued: Barron's

Ford takes next step of Lincoln overhaul with luxury crossover

HP's Meg Whitman made $15.4 million in fiscal 2012

BofA director settlement over Merrill triples to $62.5 million: source

Thorpe Specialty Services Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Empire Refractory

LCNB National Bank and Citizens National Bank Finalize Their Merger

Atlas Financial Holdings Stock Option Issuance

Newcastle Announces Closing of Public Offering of Common Stock Including Exercise of Option to Purchase Additional Shares

U.S. Seeds, Traits Drive Monsanto’s Sales Momentum

Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads

GM CEO says Opel not for sale

MetLife, GE close deal for $6.4 billion in bank deposits

Report: Apple cutting orders for iPhone 5 parts

UPS abandons $6.9 billion takeover for TNT Express

Westell to Host Fiscal Third Quarter 2013 Earnings Call on February 5, 2013

Multimedia Games to Report Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results on January 30, Host Conference Call and Webcast

Brookline Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

United Rentals, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Conference Call and Audio Webcast

International Rectifier to Announce Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 on January 28, 2013

Ixia Increases Fourth Quarter Guidance

PPG Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Silicon Laboratories Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Webcast

NIC to Announce Fourth Quarter 2012 Results on February 7

Material Sciences Announces Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter Financial Results

Vitesse Schedules Earnings Call on February 5, 2013

MEDIA ALERT: Equinix Sets Conference Call for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results

hhgregg Announces Preliminary Third Fiscal Quarter Sales and Earnings Results and Updates Fiscal 2013 Guidance

Actuate to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results on February 4th

G&K Services to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. to Webcast Its First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results Conference Call on February 4, 2013

Health Management Associates, Inc. Previews Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2012 Results, and Announces 2013 Objectives

Merger Agreement between Social TV Leaders Viggle and GetGlue is Terminated

Livingston International Acquires MBLX to Expand International Freight Forwarding in the U.S. and Meet Needs of Growing Client Base

Axiall Corporation To Be New Company Name Following Georgia Gulf Merger with PPG Commodity Chemicals

ConAgra Foods, Ralcorp Announce Receipt of No-Action Letter from Canadian Competition Bureau

VF and Altamont Capital Partners Submit Letter of Interest to Billabong International Limited

MetLife Completes Sale of MetLife Bank Deposit Business to GE Capital

Integrated Supply Chain Planning, Execution, Collaboration and E-Commerce Solutions Resulting from Merger of JDA and RedPrairie to Be on Display at NRF’s Annual Convention

News Corporation, Sky Deutschland AG and Its New Bank Syndicate Reach Agreement on Financing Measures

UPS Anticipates European Commission to Prohibit Acquisition of TNT Express

NuStar Logistics, L.P. Announces Public Offering of Hybrid Notes

22nd Century Group Closes $2.5 Million Private Placement

Toyota surpasses GM as world's biggest car seller

Eric Morham, President of Constellation Brands' Canadian Business to Retire; Ben Dollard Appointed new President

UL Acquires Innovadex, Broadens Information Exchange Platform for Suppliers, Product Engineers and Formulators

Kinder Morgan Announces Fourth Quarter '12 Earnings Webcast

MobileBits Signs Exclusive SAMY Reseller Agreement with Leading Retail Equity Investment Group

Sonoco Announces Price Increase for All Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Products

ChanTest goes beyond GLP to become first ion channel and GPCR CRO with cGMP testing capability

BNK Petroleum Inc. provides corporate update

Craig Wireless Announces Change to Board of Directors and Management

Blackstone Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Media Call

Tenneco Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call Notice and 2013 Quarterly Earnings Release Dates

Cigna Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release Date

Blackstone Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Investor Call

Capstead Mortgage Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

American Public Education to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results Conference Call

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

AIG to Report Fourth Quarter 2012 Results on February 21, 2013

Fairchild Semiconductor Announces Conference Call for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results

Cabot Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2013 Operating Results

ATS Labs Acquires Microcheck, Inc., Expands Microbiology Services to Include Microbial Identification

Workforce50.com Acquired by One of Founders, Set for a New Direction

Inland Diversified Real Estate Trust, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Hasbro Corporate Headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island

Tenex Capital Management Expands its Presence in the Industrial Tooling Markets by Acquiring Techniks and Merging it with NAP GLADU

Springbrook Software Acquires KVS Information Systems

O’Rourke Petroleum Acquires Penco Oil Company

Systems Maintenance Services Acquires Infinite Computer Group, LLC

Wynnchurch Capital Announces Sale of 4Front Engineered Solutions

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Duff & Phelps Corporation

Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Westway Group, Inc.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Potential Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Bazaarvoice Inc.

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Bazaarvoice, Inc. for Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Longwei Petroleum Investment Holding Limited

NH case against 2 big oil companies gets underway

Koger Judgment Vacated by Maryland Court

Ballistic Case Company Files Intellectual Property Infringement Complaint Against Copycat Mobile Phone Cases

Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC Announces Investigation into YUM! Brands, Inc.

Fresenius Medical Care Withheld Information, Responsible for Deaths of Dialysis Patients, Lawsuit Filed by Hagens Berman Claims

LeBlanc Bland P.L.L.C. Announces Important Fifth Circuit Maritime Ruling

VIDEO: Weekly Address: Ending the War in Afghanistan and Rebuilding America

2013-01-12T12:01:00.001-05:00

VIDEO: 1/12/13 - Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) Delivers Weekly GOP Address On Cutting Out-Of-Control Spending

2013-01-12T11:56:00.000-05:00

American Political News for Friday, January 11, 2013

2013-01-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

America's first black president criticized for white male cabinet

Obama's Cabinet: Where Are the Women?

Vice President Joe Biden

Biden draws NRA ire in drive against gun violence

Biden seeks video game industry input on guns

NRA Blasts Biden After Meeting on Guns

Joe Biden to make gun-control recommendations on Tuesday

Biden sees emerging accord on ‘universal background checks’ for gun buyers

Joe Biden and NRA have long history of antagonism

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

California budget plan has surprise: a surplus

Obama Pentagon pick calls senators, clarifies views on Iran

US 'fully committed' in Afghanistan, Panetta says. But no troops after 2014?

Sessions says Lew Must 'Never' Be Treasury Secretary

Louisiana Governor Jindal proposes ending state income tax

Florida slashes estimated cost of Medicaid expansion to $3 billion

Fla. governor defends $26 billion health costs

Will White House Push for Assault Weapons Ban?

Some conservatives warn Republicans against debt limit fight

Other News

Karzai to Discuss US Future in Afghanistan

Senator Rockefeller to announce retirement: Senate source

UN envoy discusses Syria with US, Russia

Panetta Says No US Troops in Syria

Afghan troop levels top agenda for Obama-Karzai talks

U.S. Presidents Typically Less Popular in Second Term

Hamid Karzai to urge US to commit to Afghanistan

The end of the Rockefeller political dynasty?

U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan on rise for 2013

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

US Economy

Plosser outlines ways easy Fed policies could backfire

Prices for U.S. imports and exports fall in December

Ahead of the Bell: US Trade Gap

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Prices fall as market absorbs supply, mulls new range

U.S. 10-year notes slip in Asia but losses limited

U.S. stock mutual funds gain $7.5 bln, most since 2001 -Lipper

Commodities

London copper rallies, China outlook supports

U.S. crude prices rise after Saudi output cut

Oil falls towards $110 on weaker demand concern

USDA's crop report for 2012 to show drought impact

Oil prices jump 10% in a month

Grain futures, livestock prices mostly fall

US Dollar, Currency

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US Companies/Industry

Mohawk Industries, Inc. Completes Purchase Of Pergo

U.S. officials to launch review of Boeing's Dreamliner - source

Boeing welcomes joint review of 787 safety issues

FAA chief says agency believes Boeing 787 safe

Wal-Mart CEO knew of Mexico bribe claim: lawmakers

Apple expects Chinese sales 'to overtake US'

American Express cuts 5,400 jobs

Wells Fargo profit jumps but mortgage lending slips

Asda COO exits for senior Wal-Mart role

Merck warns docs to stop prescribing Tredaptive

Merck steers doctors away from HDL cholesterol drug

Best Buy key U.S. sales rebound, shares leap 12 percent

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

JPMorgan faces U.S. order to improve compliance: sources

Warner wins legal victory for control of Superman

American Political News for Thursday, January 10, 2013

2013-01-10T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama Cabinet shuffle taking shape

Obama Cabinet: Who's Been Asked to Stay

In picking Lew, Obama turns a page at Treasury

Obama to announce Lew nomination as Treasury chief Thursday

Vice President Joe Biden

Biden pledges urgent Obama action on gun control

Biden to meet with NRA on gun safety

Biden says Obama could use executive orders to restrict guns

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Eric Holder to stay on as attorney general

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis resigns

White House official: AG, HHS, VA heads to stay

Budget cut likely to hit most Pentagon civilian workers: analyst

Governor Brown to unveil California budget

Other News

Mass. Gov. pressed to name Frank to Kerry seat

US missiles kill 5 suspected militants in Pakistan

DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends

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Wall Street climbs at open on China data

US futures rise on unemployment claims report

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US Economy

WH Won't Rule Out $1-Trillion Coin

US unemployment aid applications tick up to 371K

Jobless claims rise, but jobs market recovery intact

Phila Fed Business Conditions Index revised to 4.6 in Dec

Philly Fed revises Dec factory activity lower

U.S. Nov wholesale inventories rose 0.6 pct

U.S. wholesale inventories rise, sales rebound strongly

Federal Reserve Events

US: 0.14 FedFunds 2013-01-09 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $3.162B CouponPurchase 2013-01-10 NYFed permanent open market operations

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Fed transferred $88.9 bln to U.S. Treasury last year

Prices fall before 30-year debt sale

U.S. Treasury to sell $60 bln in bills

U.S. corporate bond new issues

Commodities

Oil up as China trade, US earnings show recovery

US gas futures climb after bullish EIA inventory report

Oil hits 12-week high above $113 on Saudi output cut

Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed

Grain futures, livestock prices traded mixed

US Dollar, Currency

Lew's loopy signature may end up on dollar bills

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Real Estate Market

Consumer watchdog tightens mortgage lending rules on banks

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

S&P comments on Ford Motor Co

US Companies/Industry

Covington Opens Shanghai Office

Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard

Google Chairman Urges N.Korea on Internet Freedom

Ford doubles dividend to seven-year high

GM says Opel not up for sale

Apple's Tim Cook meets with China Mobile chairman in Beijing

Morgan Stanley to cut jobs, may signal more pain ahead

President of Disneyland Resort in Calif. becomes president of Walt Disney World in Fla.

Boeing has 'extreme confidence' in 787 Dreamliner

Facebook shares gain 5% on mystery announcement

Deere notified of conclusion to foreign business practices investigation

DynaResource Files Updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for San Jose de Gracia

Destination Maternity Corporation Announces Opening of First Destination Maternity Store in Canada

BOLDFACE Group, Inc. Secures distribution with Duane Reade in New York and Beauty.com

Herbalife says 'legitimate company,' takes on Ackman

BlackRock to buy Credit Suisse ETF business

FDA warns on widely prescribed insomnia drug

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2013 note calendar

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar

Deere says SEC ends Russia payment probe with no action

Product Recall Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Risk

Mobius Therapeutics, LLC Issues a Voluntary Recall of Mitosol® (mitomycin for solution), 0.2 mg/vial, Kit for Ophthalmic Use

High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to Drowning Hazard

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

SEATS FROM ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC

American Political News for Wednesday, January 9, 2013

2013-01-09T10:13:00.003-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama criticized for visiting Afghan intelligence official at U.S. hospital

Obama picks Jack Lew to replace Tim Geithner as Treasury secretary

Barack Obama 'seriously considering' hosting climate summit

Should Obama withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan?

Vice President Joe Biden

Why Joe Biden needs the NRA

Biden meets with gun-safety, victims groups in push for new legislation

Biden vows White House action on gun control

Obama determined to act against gun violence: Biden

Walmart Gives in to Meeting with Biden on Gun Proposals

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Giffords steps into gun debate on anniversary

Illinois House adjourns without pension vote

Senate vs. President Obama over Cabinet

Who is Jack Lew?

Timeline: Geithner's stormy tenure at U.S. Treasury nears end

Hagel, Obama Differ on Iran Sanctions

Clinton likely to testify on Libya assault Jan. 22

Other News

U.S. considers Afghanistan pullout after 2014

The shape of the 2016 Democratic primary

Images of NRA, Congressional Republicans on the decline

The Republican Party’s Identity Crisis

More Americans siding with Democrats, Republicans lag: poll

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Wall Street edges up at open after Alcoa results

Wall Street gains as earnings flow in; Alcoa up

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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events

US: 0.15 FedFunds 2013-01-08 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $1.546B CouponPurchase 2013-01-09 NYFed permanent open market operations

Glenn H. Hutchins Reelected to New York Fed Board of Directors

Empire State Manufacturing Survey

New York Fed to Post Minutes from Board of Directors Meetings

U.S. SEC enforcement chief Khuzami to depart agency

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Prices steady to higher ahead of 10-year note auction

U.S. corporate bond new issues

Tentative Outright Treasury Operation Schedule

U.S. Treasuries prices turn negative after debt sale

Commodities

US gas futures slip for 3rd day, high storage, production weigh

Gold loses traction as dollar firms

Brent slips, below $112 as investors eye China data, cbank meetings

Oil slips on U.S. inventory, production gains

Copper steady; investment flows offset economy concerns

USDA declares drought disaster in much of Wheat Belt

Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices fall

US crude oil supplies grow by million barrels

US Dollar, Currency

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Real Estate Market

New York Fed Study Examines Manhattan Housing Market

Home Price Indexes Provide Detail on Regional Housing Market

US Companies/Industry

Google boss urges internet freedom on North Korea visit

Boeing Dreamliner incidents raise safety concerns

GM aims for investment grade rating in 2013: CEO

Dish trumps Sprint's offer for Clearwire with $2.3 billion bid

Alcoa earnings as expected, revenue tops forecasts

Fannie Mae sells $2 billion bills at lower rates

Fannie Mae will not issue notes this week-IFR

Pearson Canada and Destination Imagination Launch 21st Century Learning Alliance

DynaResource Announces Completion of $ 2,902,930 USD Private Placement to Existing Shareholders

American Natural Energy Corporation Announces Completion of Unsecured Convertible Debentures Financing

Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard

Woodstock® Announces a Voluntary Recall for One Code Date of Mislabeled Woodstock Tamari Almonds Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

Somersault Snack Co. Issues Allergy Alert on All Packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch

PARKING BRAKE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, Polaris Industries, Inc.

Apple working on cheaper iPhone: report

Goldman to report fund values on daily basis

S&P: Berkshire Hathaway Finance notes rating is unchanged

Verizon CEO says no Verizon Wireless buyout talks with Vodafone

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar

Sector Snap: Dollar stores

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

SEC charges KPMG auditors at failed Nebraska bank

American Political News for Tuesday, January 8, 2013

2013-01-08T10:37:00.006-05:00

President Barack Obama

Barack Obama to host Hamid Karzai for Afghanistan talks at White House

Obama’s possible picks for counterterror adviser?

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Chuck Hagel Pushback: Groups Say He’s Anti-Israel, Anti-Gay

Congress to hold hearing on sexual abuse in military

Gabrielle Giffords launches anti-gun violence initiative

Boehner draws low approval ratings for ‘fiscal cliff’ negotiations

Other News

ANALYSIS: The Fiscal Cliff's Winners And Losers

Most in U.S. Say Politics in Washington Cause Serious Harm

Support for Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants Increases in U.S.

US drone attack in Pakistan 'kills seven militants'

Bolivia accuses United States of plotting against Morales

McAuliffe has early lead in VA-Gov

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Wall Street dips as earnings season begins

US stocks mixed ahead of earnings season kickoff

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US Economy

U.S. Economic Confidence Remains Low Post-Fiscal Cliff Deal

US: 0.16 FedFunds 2013-01-07 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $3.708B CouponPurchase 2013-01-08 NYFed permanent open market operations

IMF maintains U.S. growth outlook on 'fiscal cliff' deal

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Prices rise as higher yields lure buyers

U.S. corporate bond new issues

Commodities

Gas prices staying down as 2013 starts

Oil rises above $112 ahead of China data

Brent crude up as annual rebalancing widens WTI spread

U.S. oil production to jump 25 percent by 2014-EIA

Grain futures, livestock prices were mixed

US Dollar, Currency

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Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch revises Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners outlook to negative

Fitch rates Comcast Corp snr unsecured notes BBB-plus

US Companies/Industry

Target unveils year-round online price match

Exclusive: Bank of America to sell mortgage servicing rights on $100 billion

Monsanto profit balloons on Latin American sales

Google exec gets look at NKoreans using Internet

Warning to inspect Fisher-Price infant sleepers

Sears Holdings announces CEO is stepping down

Hawaiian Air looks to buy Airbus jets for up to $2.8 billion

Citigroup CEO names new executive team

Citigroup fires private bank CIO amid job cuts - Bloomberg

Chesapeake's McClendon will not receive 2012 bonus

Yum Brands warns China sales fell more than expected

Lockheed unit to buy Aveos division

AVI-SPL Expands International Presence With New Offices in the UK and Canada

American Eagle Energy Announces $4.0 Million Private Equity Placement

Fiera Capital Selects Eagle as Enterprise Platform

Mr. Daniel Saint Don Joins Atna as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Southwest Ice Cream Specialties Conducts Voluntary Recall of ShurFine® Brand "Creamery Select Premium Ice Cream Dulce de Leche" 1.75 Quarts Ice Cream Because Package May Contain Praline Pecan Ice Cream Which May Contain Undeclared Allergens (Wheat, Soy and Pecans)

MF Global judge nixes customer group's bid to depose Corzine

Trump Tower project in Philly files Chapter 11

Phillips 66 makes $1 bln commitment to ship Bakken crude

RLPC: DuPont sets price talk on $2.9B LBO loan

BofA's EMEA prime broking head leaving bank-sources

S&P comments on Transocean after DOJ settlement

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2012, 2013 note calendar

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

AIG may join bailout suit against U.S. government

Supreme Court to weigh in on SEC powers in Gabelli case

American Political News for Monday, January 7, 2013

2013-01-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama says U.S. can't afford more showdowns over debt, deficits

Obama Warns Debt Ceiling Fight Could Be ‘Catastrophic’

Obama Poised to Name New Defense, Treasury Chiefs

Barack Obama 'poised to appoint Chuck Hagel as new US defence secretary'

Obama signs bill for Sandy flood insurance claims

Obama taps John Brennan to be next CIA director, White House officials say

Second time with Obama not as thrilling as before

Vice President Joe Biden

Joe Biden says Hispanic are 'centre of this nation's future'

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

White House mulls broader U.S. gun control - Post

US lawmakers asks Fed to delay foreclosure deal for review

Senators ask if coal exports skirt royalties

Sen. Mitch McConnell: ‘The Tax Issue Is Finished’

Chuck Hagel under fire from gays and lesbians over expected defence secretary nomination by Barack Obama

John Boehner Needs His Speaker Job 'Like I Need a Hole in the Head'

Pelosi suggests top earners pay even more in taxes

Other News

Obama Inaugural Reveals Corporate Donors

US strikes 'Taliban compound' in Pakistan

Americans Have Mixed Reaction to Fiscal Cliff Agreement

Republican Party seems as divided, angry as ever

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US Economy

US: 0.17 FedFunds 2013-01-03 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: 0.16 FedFunds 2013-01-04 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

US: $1.474B CouponPurchase 2013-01-07 NYFed permanent open market operations

Budget Stand-off Could Again Impact US Credit Rating

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

Yields edge up before $66 bln US debt sales

U.S. Treasury to sell $40 bln in 4-week bills

U.S. corporate bond new issues

Commodities

Oil falls as uncertainty over Fed action hits energy markets

Copper dips as dollar gains; growth outlook supports

Commodities: Crude Oil Vulnerable, Gold Has Scope to Rebound

US Dollar, Currency

Credit/Stock/Company Rating

Fitch rates Sunoco Logistic Partners LP notes BBB

US Companies/Industry

North Korea trip by Richardson, Schmidt set for next week

Google exec arrives in North Korea for contraversial trip

American Eagle Energy Announces Another Spyglass Area Acquisition

Vista Gold Corp. To Present At Dahlman Rose 4th Annual Precious Metals Conference

Andy Capp’s Hot Fries Recalled Due To Undeclared Soy Allergen

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR FROM Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.

US revised Dec ICSC retail sales up 2.7 pct vs year ago

Freddie Mac sells $3 bln bills at mixed rates, higher demand

Ten banks to pay $8.5 billion to end foreclosure reviews

Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits

Google pact with FTC could affect other patent disputes

Yates Petroleum settles allegations over royalties

Bank of America reaches multi-billion dollar settlement with Fannie Mae

US agency sues JPMorgan over WaMu mortgage bonds

VIDEO: Weekly Republican Address 1/5/13: Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI)

2013-01-05T21:34:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: Weekly Address: Working Together in the New Year to Grow Our Economy and Shrink Our Deficits

2013-01-05T21:30:00.000-05:00

American Political News for Friday, January 4, 2013

2013-01-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

President Barack Obama

Obama's debt ceiling gambit

Barack Obama and the 'empathy deficit'

Vice President Joe Biden

Classic Biden on Display at Senate Mock Swearing-In

Biden: Latinos 'the center of this nation's future'

Justice Sotomayor to Swear in Vice President Biden

White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies

Congress to vote on Superstorm Sandy flood aid

Plans for health insurance exchanges approved by White House for seven more states

More fiscal clashes loom as new Congress opens

Geithner to leave Treasury post by this month?

White House says Congress must raise debt limit

FDA proposes sweeping new food safety rules

House Passes $9.7B in Sandy Aid

Other News

So Who's Filling John Kerry's Senate Seat?

Barney Frank Really Wants to Replace John Kerry

Meet the New Class: The Senate Swears in a Historic 20 Female Senators

Senate to Make Obama’s Reelection Official

Mitt Romney Got… 47 Percent

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Wall Street opens a tad higher after jobs data

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US Economy

IMF's economist: budget cuts may hurt growth less now

U.S. Consumer Spending in December Highest in Four Years

Job growth cools slightly, recovery grinds on

Steady US hiring expected last month despite cliff

Can Trillion Dollar Coins Save the Economy?

U.S. ISM non-manufacturing index jumps in Dec.

US: 0.17 FedFunds 2013-01-03 NYFed daily fed funds effective rate

Federal Reserve Events

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries

U.S. corporate bond new issues

Put spread targets high-yield bonds

Commodities

Exclusive: U.S. senators call for probe into coal export sales

Oil price falls below $92 ahead of US jobs data

Brent falls to $111 as U.S. Fed flags concern

US natural gas supplies shrank last week

US crude oil supplies drop by 11.1 million barrels

US Dollar, Currency

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US Companies/Industry

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix

Al Jazeera's new channel struggles for U.S. distribution

GM recalls more than 69,000 vehicles that could roll away

Nord Resources Announces Replacement Copper Sales Agreement

Gold Reserve Inc. announces NYSE MKT notification of intent to file delisting application

Lilly 2013 profit forecast tops expectations

U.S. company buys BioVectra

Goodman Company Recalls Amana Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard

EQUIPMENT FROM Daimler Trucks North America

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FROM General Motors LLC

Google chief’s trip to North Korea a ‘private’ mission, says former U.S. diplomat

Exxon Mobil proceeds with $14 bln Canada oil field

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2013 note calendar

Chevrolet Sonic tells story of Detroit comeback