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Death Cross Brewing in Bond Market

May 20, 2013 - 11:53am
Death cross brewing in bond market

Should SAC Capital's Steve Cohen Face Criminal Charges?

May 20, 2013 - 11:47am

If Cohen is charged and convicted it would be the most significant blow against the Wall Street Insider Club since the 80s, when Rudy Giuliani took down Michael Milken, writes Breakout's Jeff Macke.


Blackstone, Pactera insiders make $680 million offer

May 20, 2013 - 11:45am
Pactera Technology International Ltd said on Monday that Blackstone Group LP , together with the company's management, made a $680.3 million non-binding proposal to take China's largest technology outsourcing ...

U.S. justices rule for PPL Corp in overseas tax case

May 20, 2013 - 10:36am
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for utility PPL Corp in its dispute with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service over credits the company claimed to offset overseas tax payments. The court ruled on a unanimous ...

Yahoo to Acquire Tumblr for $1.1 Billion Cash

May 20, 2013 - 10:14am

Yahoo Inc will buy online blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, the company said on Monday.


Time for Gold Bulls to Abandon Hope?

May 20, 2013 - 9:57am

Gold and silver prices have been hitting new multi-year lows, and Louise Yamada, head of LY Technical Research Advisors, says the rebuilding process will take years.


Ex-Goldman banker Thornton steps down from HSBC board

May 20, 2013 - 9:55am

John Thornton, the former Goldman Sachs president who specializes in Chinese affairs, is stepping down from the board of HSBC to spend more time on his other business interests, Europe's biggest bank said ...


Where Does Gold Go From Here?

May 20, 2013 - 9:29am

The precious metal is now down the last eight straight days, its longest losing streak in four years. Where does it go from here?


Why Tepper Should Fear the Taper

May 20, 2013 - 9:12am

Investors should fear the eventual tapering off of Fed’s $85 billion worth of monthly debt monetization, says Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies.


Former GOP Senator Judd Gregg named CEO of lobbying group SIFMA

May 20, 2013 - 9:02am

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association named former Republican Senator Judd Gregg as its chief executive officer, the lobbying group said Monday. The appointment of the veteran politician, ...


JPMorgan Shareholders Should Kiss Dimon’s Butt: Davidowitz

May 20, 2013 - 8:56am

Jamie Dimon, CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase, will find himself in the hot seat this week when the company’s shareholders are expected to vote on whether or not he should keep both of his roles at the bank.


Unclear whether Fed's bond buying has helped economy: Fisher

May 20, 2013 - 8:36am

While the Federal Reserve's accommodative policies have boosted stocks and helped the rich, it is unclear whether they are doing enough for the broader U.S. economy, a top central bank official said on ...


Should You Skip Obamacare and Keep Your Old Plan?

May 20, 2013 - 8:32am

When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, starts rolling out in October, it will overhaul how Americans get healthcare coverage.


Live Now: Gold & Silver Dented; Yahoo! Buys Tumblr

May 20, 2013 - 8:28am

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Don't Fear the Fed: Hays

May 20, 2013 - 8:23am

It will take years for the current monetary policy environment to deteriorate from near perfect conditions today to a point where it could threaten the bull market, says Don Hays, the founder of Hays Advisory Group.


GE Capital plans to pay $6.5 billion in dividends to GE

May 20, 2013 - 8:20am
GE Capital Corp's board has approved a plan to pay $6.5 billion in dividends, including a special dividend of $4.5 billion, to parent General Electric Co in 2013. "This announcement is consistent ...

Dell says cannot disclose more information to Icahn yet

May 20, 2013 - 7:49am

Dell Inc said in a letter to suitors Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management that the company would not provide more information about itself unless the board determined that their proposal was "superior" ...


Futures Subdued as Investors Take Stock

May 20, 2013 - 7:41am

U.S. stock futures were little moved early Monday as investors took a breather and some analysts wonder how long the bull-market run can last.


EU law key to ending 'too big to fail' banks: BoE's Tucker

May 20, 2013 - 7:12am

A European Union law up for a vote on Monday will only fully shield taxpayers from bailing out troubled banks if there is a global framework as well, a top UK regulator said on Monday. Bank of England ...


Super-Chef Batali: Here’s How I Built My Brand

May 20, 2013 - 7:11am

“Protecting the brand is probably a little bit less significant than continuing to promulgate it,” says chef, entrepreneur and restaurateur Mario Batali.