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  • Ex-Goldman Sachs director Gupta exits the Manhattan Federal Court after a pre-trial hearing on insider-trading charges

    By Grant McCool NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barely a day went by at the insider-trading trial of multimillionaire hedge-fund founder Raj Rajaratnam a year ago without mention of Rajat Gupta, a boldface name in ...

  • The Yahoo! offices are pictured in Santa Monica

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) is nearing a deal on Sunday to sell part of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese company for $7.1 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. ...

  • Facebook faces crucial week after modest debut Reuters - 2 hours 8 minutes ago
    In this photo illustration, a Facebook logo on a computer screen is seen through glasses held by a woman in Bern

    By Edward Krudy NEW YORK (Reuters) - Newly issued shares in Facebook Inc (FB.O) may have a hard time in the coming week if lead underwriter Morgan Stanley stops supporting the stock and managers lower ...

  • (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is to sell up to half of its stake in Internet entrepreneur Jack Ma's Alibaba Group back to the Chinese company for $7.1 billion, and hand most of the sale proceeds to its ...

  • Zuckerberg's post-IPO wedding is smart legal move Reuters - 2 hours 28 minutes ago
    Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seen on a screen televised from their headquarters in Menlo Park moments after their IPO launch in New York

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Getting married was a smart business move as well as a personal milestone for Facebook (FB.O) chief Mark Zuckerberg, with the timing of the wedding, the day after the company's ...

  • Police officer stands watch before an anti-NATO protest march in Chicago

    By Nick Carey and Eric Johnson CHICAGO (Reuters) - A group affiliated with the hacking activist group Anonymous said it made a "hacktivist" attack on the Chicago Police Department and related ...

  • An employee of South Korean mobile carrier KT holds an Apple Inc's iPhone 4 smartphone and a Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S II smartphone as he poses for photographs at a registration desk at KT's headquarters in Seoul

    By Dan Levine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc(AAPL.O) and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd(005930.KS) are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in ...

  • In this photo illustration, a Facebook logo on a computer screen is seen through glasses held by a woman in Bern

    REUTERS - Shares in social media company Facebook Inc (FB.O) could fall below the initial public offering price of $38, Barron's wrote in its May 21 edition. Facebook saw its shares rise a scant 0.6 percent ...

  • GOLDMAN: Why Oil Prices Are Heading Higher Business Insider - 13 hours ago

    And a veteran trader tells us why Goldman might be wrong.

  • By David Henry REUTERS - JPMorgan Chase & Co's decision to radically change the way risk was measured in its Chief Investment Office is likely to dog the bank in the developing crisis over the big trading ...

  • JPMorgan to be haunted by change in risk model Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 11:21 PM SGT

    By David Henry REUTERS - JPMorgan Chase & Co's decision to radically change the way risk was measured in its Chief Investment Office is likely to dog the bank in the developing crisis over the big trading ...

  • In India, muddled leadership leaves economy adrift Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 2:16 PM SGT
    India's PM Singh and FM Mukherjee attend an all-party meeting in New Delhi

    By Ross Colvin and Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) - "Dear God," wrote economist Rajeev Malik as he called on the Almighty to help India's "rudderless" government in a biting critique ...

  • JPMorgan to be haunted by change in risk model Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 7:59 AM SGT
    Commuters are reflected in stone as they walk past the JP Morgan headquarters in New York

    By David Henry REUTERS - JPMorgan Chase & Co's decision to radically change the way risk was measured in its Chief Investment Office is likely to dog the bank in the developing crisis over the big trading ...

  • Wall St Week Ahead: The market is oversold, but major … Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 6:53 AM SGT
    A street sign stands outside of the New York Stock Exchange

    By Angela Moon NEW YORK (Reuters) - Normally a big decline would set up Wall Street for a technical rebound. But that may not be the case next week, even after the market posted its worst weekly loss for ...

  • Facebook investors left guessing after Nasdaq glit … Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 6:50 AM SGT
    Man walks past sign welcoming Facebook to the NASDAQ Marketsite in New York

    By John McCrank and Jonathan Spicer (Reuters) - Individual investors were left in the dark for hours on Friday about whether their buy and sell orders for newly issued Facebook shares had actually been ...

  • EPD, ENB End Seaway Reversal Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 6:20 AM SGT

    Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Enbridge Inc. have completed their reversal operation of the Seaway pipeline.

  • Banks' rising bad loans add to Spanish troubles Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 6:02 AM SGT

    By Julien Toyer and Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish banks' bad loans rose in March to their highest in 18 years, underscoring the problems facing the government as it drafts in independent auditors ...

  • JM Smucker Retains Neutral Tag Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 5:55 AM SGT

    We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on The JM Smucker Company.

  • World stocks erase year's gain; Brent at 2012 low Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 5:30 AM SGT
    A television reporter talks about the Facebook IPO as the a monitor lists the price as unchanged at $38 per share at the NASDAQ Marketsite prior to the opening bell in New York

    By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stocks erased the year's gains o n Friday as investors fled risky investments for safe-haven assets on concerns about the euro zone's deepening debt ...

  • Messy Facebook debut marks weak day on Wall Street Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 5:04 AM SGT
    The U.S. flag hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange

    By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Friday after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten ...

  • Glaxo Fails to Impress HGSI Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 4:55 AM SGT

    Human Genome's board of directors advised its stockholders to reject Glaxo's tender offer.

  • Ford to Boost EcoBoost Output Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 4:20 AM SGT

    As per Ford, EcoBoost engines are capable of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 15%.

  • Why I Am Shorting Facebook Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 4:19 AM SGT

    Day 1 results say that many other investors were "Reit-Minded" about this IPO. See the 3 main reasons for my call to short these shares.

  • Earnings Season Quieting Down Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 3:50 AM SGT

    Following a better-than-expected 1Q, the market will likely go back to grappling with European concerns.

  • GM Recalls Aveo in China Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 2:15 AM SGT

    This is the third vehicle safety recall of GM in China since December last year.

  • The Comprehensive Guide to Consumer Staples ETFs Zacks - Sat, May 19, 2012 1:17 AM SGT

    Consumer Staples ETF Investing 101: For investors looking to make a play on the consumer segment via staples products, any of the following ETFs could be an interesting choice.

  • Shorting Facebook on first day: Only for the brave Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 1:07 AM SGT

    By Edward Krudy and Alistair Barr NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shorting the Facebook IPO on its first day of trading is not for the faint of heart, but some traders are trying. As the hottest initial public offering ...

  • Wall Street flat after Facebook IPO fizzles Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012 1:02 AM SGT

    By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little changed on Friday, reversing earlier gains after Facebook Inc stumbled in its market debut after a delayed opening. Shares of the social ...

  • Facebook Debuts Today on NASDAQ Zacks - Fri, May 18, 2012 10:54 PM SGT

    Facebook is scheduled to start trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market today at around 11.00 a.m.

  • Yahoo shares climb on report Alibaba deal near Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 10:29 PM SGT

    (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc shares rose 5 percent on Friday after a report that it was close to selling part of its valuable stake in the Alibaba Group. Shares of Yahoo climbed 76 cents to $15.61. Yahoo and ...

  • Investors eagerly await Facebook debut on Wall Str … Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 10:03 PM SGT
    A man takes a picture of a monitor shows a welcoming message for Facebook's listing on the NASDAQ Marketsite prior to the opening bell in New York

    By Alexei Oreskovic REUTERS - Investors are bracing for Facebook's (FB.O) Wall Street debut on Friday after the pioneering online social network raised about $16 billion in one of the biggest initial public ...

  • In India, muddled leadership leaves economy adrift Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 9:53 PM SGT
    India's PM Singh and FM Mukherjee attend an all-party meeting in New Delhi

    By Ross Colvin and Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) - "Dear God," wrote economist Rajeev Malik as he called on the Almighty to help India's "rudderless" government in a biting critique ...

  • Which Stocks Look Ready to Pop and Drop with Earnings … Indie Research - Fri, May 18, 2012 9:40 PM SGT

    Stocks tend to be most volatile around earnings season, when a good or bad report can make or break it. However, a good or even great earnings report doesn't necessarily translate into a huge pop for a ...

  • Perry Ellis Tops Consensus Zacks - Fri, May 18, 2012 9:15 PM SGT

    Perry Ellis' adjusted earnings per share of 71 cents in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents.

  • Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Friday Zacks - Fri, May 18, 2012 8:40 PM SGT

    Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List for Friday.

  • Uh... Camel Cigarettes Is Gaining Market Share Among … Business Insider - Fri, May 18, 2012 8:18 PM SGT

    Does this mean you should invest?

  • A Least-Bad Option for Foreign Developed Equity Ex … Morningstar - Fri, May 18, 2012 7:00 PM SGT

    Large-cap U.K. stocks have good exposure to faster-growing emerging markets, have a defensive tilt, and are trading at attractive valuations.

  • Who Wants to Play? Survey Says Japan Luke Warm to Nintendo … Tech in Asia - Fri, May 18, 2012 6:18 PM SGT

    We recently wrote that Nintendo (TYO:7974) reported its first loss in 30 years with sales of its major consoles struggling. Sony (NYSE:SNE) is having troubles too with its new PS Vita continuing to be ...

  • MSA (MSA): Zacks Rank Buy Zacks - Fri, May 18, 2012 1:00 PM SGT

    This safety products manufacturer recently delivered record first quarter revenue and earnings.

  • JPMorgan CEO gets crisis marks but war isn't over Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 12:04 PM SGT

    By Edith Honan NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shooting from the hip may have got Jamie Dimon into deep trouble -- shooting straight may help to get him out of it. The JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) CEO made the crisis ...

  • GM ad move followed failed Facebook pitch: sources Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 10:13 AM SGT

    By Ben Klayman and Bernie Woodall DETROIT/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook may only have itself to blame for why General Motors rained on its IPO parade this week. GM announced the decision to drop Facebook ...

  • Factbox: Facebook and its IPO: by the numbers Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 8:27 AM SGT
    A television reporter talks about the Facebook IPO at the NASDAQ Marketsite in New York

    REUTERS - Facebook Inc starts trading on Friday after having raised more than $16 billion in the world's largest technology IPO. Its splashy debut is the culmination of eight years of breakneck growth, ...

  • Insight: Who got Facebook shares? Fairness may not … Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 7:15 AM SGT

    By Joseph A. Giannone NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lot of loyal Facebook fans and occasional investors are discovering a hard truth this week: Money and connections talk, especially when it comes to a deal handled ...

  • EA must defend NCAA conspiracy lawsuit Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 6:35 AM SGT

    By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc (EA.O) lost its bid to be dismissed from a lawsuit accusing the video game company of involvement in an NCAA conspiracy to prevent college athletes from ...

  • If Gold Demand is Up, Why Are Prices Still Down? ETFguide - Fri, May 18, 2012 6:22 AM SGT

    Demand for gold grew 16% over the past 12 months to 1,098 tonnes, but prices are still lower from their 52-week high. Why?

  • Factbox: Facebook and its IPO: by the numbers Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 6:18 AM SGT
    A television reporter talks about the Facebook IPO at the NASDAQ Marketsite in New York

    REUTERS - Facebook Inc starts trading on Friday after having raised more than $16 billion in the world's largest technology IPO. Its splashy debut is the culmination of eight years of breakneck growth, ...

  • Toyota Expands Kentucky Plant Output Zacks - Fri, May 18, 2012 6:15 AM SGT

    Toyota will increase engine production to more than 500,000 annually from 400,000 at the plant, starting from August next year.

  • Facebook prices at top of range in landmark IPO Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 5:54 AM SGT
    Facebook website pages opened in an internet browser is seen in this photo illustration taken in Lavigny

    By Olivia Oran and Alistair Barr NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc priced its initial public offering at the top of its target range to raise more than $16 billion, as strong demand, particularly ...

  • Stocks fall 5th day, Brent off 2 pct on euro zone  … Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012 5:50 AM SGT
    A worker points towards a graph while assembling a stage at the Madrid stock exchange

    By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stocks fell for a fifth day and Brent oil prices dropped 2 percent o n T hursday on concerns about the health of Spain's banks and the prospect of Greece ...

  • Facebook Worth $104 Bil After IPO Shares Sell At 3 … Investor's Business Daily - Fri, May 18, 2012 5:46 AM SGT

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