President Barack Obama
Obama tries to bounce back after tough week
Obama seeks to cut Afghan war spending by 10 pct
White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies
White House accuses Republicans of 'fishing expeditions'
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S&P 500
Dow Jones Industrial Average
NASDAQ Composite
NYSE cancels irregular trades in Anadarko stock - Bloomberg
Wall Street little changed, deals provide support
Wall Street Week Ahead: Correction talk gets old as rally sails along
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US Economy
Unclear whether Fed's bond buying has helped economy: Fisher
Economists predict increase in consumer spending
Job market gains could lead Fed to taper QE3 early
Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3
Fed has right monetary accommodation in place, Evans says
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
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Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures
Crude Oil Volatility Index (VIX)
CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures
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Heating Oil Futures
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UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures
Gas prices rise on refinery outages - Lundberg survey
U.S. natgas futures up 2 pct on warmer weather outlook
Oil slips towards $104 on demand outlook, dollar
Silver falls; gold heads for longest slide in 4 years
US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks
Silver drops despite steady market tone elsewhere
Grains futures mixed, beef prices fall
Copper rises on weak dollar, growth worries linger
US Dollar, Currency
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Credit/Stock/Bond/Company Rating
Fitch: Pace of Drug Approvals to Moderate for Global Pharmaceutical Companies
Fitch Rates GoldenTree Loan Opportunities VII, Limited/LLC
Fitch Affirms Ratings of CF Industries at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Expects to Rate CNH Equipment Trust 2013-B; Presale Issued
Fitch: 1Q'13 U.S. Timeshare ABS Delinquencies Decline
Fitch Expects to Rate World Omni Auto Receivables Trust 2013-A; Presale Issued
Fitch: U.S. CREL CDO Delinquencies Remain in Holding Pattern
Fitch Affirms Chesapeake Energy's LT IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Releases Updated Report on 'State Revolving Fund and Leveraged Municipal Loan Pool Criteria'
Fitch Rates New York City, NY's GOs 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates Univision's Sr. Secured Notes 'B+/RR3'
Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on PARTS Private Student Loan Trust Series 2007-CT1
Fitch Affirms Verizon's IDR at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Publishes Servicer Report on CT Investment Management Co., LLC
Fitch Places 217 Tranches of U.S. Student Loan ABS on Rating Watch
Fitch Affirms Slater Mill Loan Fund LP
Fitch Affirms Express Pipeline LLC's Ratings; Outlook Stable
Fitch Upgrades 2 & Affirms 3 Classes of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2011-2
Fitch Rates Lincoln Electric System, NE's 2013 Revs 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Publishes Latest Multiples Report for Leveraged U.S. Companies
Fitch Releases Report on Nanticoke Health Services Obligated Group, DE
Fitch Rates Brownsville ISD, Texas' ULT Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms California Earthquake Authority at 'A'
Fitch Rates Loudoun County, VA's $176.3MM GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms LNR Partners, LLC.'s CMBS Special Servicer Rating at 'CSS1-'
Fitch Affirms Pomona College (California) Revs at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms Winchester Hospital (MA) Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook Revised to Positive
Fitch Affirms Westlake's IDR at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates Birmingham, AL's GOs 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms Berkeley Point's CMBS Servicer Ratings; Removed from Negative Watch
US Companies/Industry
Fannie Mae to sell $2.0 bln in bills on Wednesday
Chesapeake Energy hires Anadarko executive as CEO
Freddie Mac to sell $2.0 bln in bills on Monday
FDA staff say Merck's sleep drug effective, question dose levels
ContourGlobal Acquires Generation Company On The Island Of Bonaire
Seamless and GrubHub to combine, no terms revealed
Actavis buying Warner Chilcott in $8.5B deal
GE Capital plans to pay $6.5 billion in dividends to GE
GE Antares Capital Provides $89.5 Million Credit Facility to EDAC Technologies Corporation
GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years
GM shares close above IPO price for 1st time in 2 years
Yahoo buying Tumblr for $1.1 billion, vows not to screw it up
Dell says cannot disclose more information to Icahn yet
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2013 Results
Interleukin Genetics Announces $12 Million Private Placement
SPI Solar Announces First-Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Corporate Resource Services, Inc. Posts First-time Q1 Profits and Grows 34% Over 2012
Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
ForeverGreen Unveils New Website
CrowdGather, Inc. Announces Corporate Update
Campbell Reports Third-Quarter Results
Conn’s, Inc. Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First-Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results
Natus Medical Announces 2013 First Quarter Financial Results
Sun Products to Release Quarterly Report and Host Earnings Conference Call
AFC Enterprises Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Provident Community Bancshares Reports First Quarter Results
Net Element International Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Retractable Technologies, Inc. Reports Results of Operations
Fitch: Warner Chilcott Deal In Line with Actavis' 'BBB-' Ratings
Variant Commercial Real Estate Adds a 280-Unit Apartment in Georgia to Commercial Portfolio
GLM’s U.S. Antique Shows Acquires the Pier Antiques Show & the Antiques at the Armory Show from Stella Show Management Company
Sprint Acquires Handmark/OneLouder to Enhance Pinsight Media+ Advertising Capabilities
Waitt Company Purchases Bobby Jones Brand
PPG Completes Acquisition of Deft, Expands Aerospace Coatings Business
Ziff Davis Acquires NetShelter from inPowered, Creating the New Powerhouse in Tech Media
DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Tucker Tool Company, Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Announces Intention to Declare $1.00 per Share Supplemental Dividend on Closing of Plains Exploration & Production Company Acquisition and Reiterates Capital Allocation Plan for Oil & Gas Business
Bowlmor Joins AMF’s Existing Second Lien Lenders, Including Cerberus and Credit Suisse to Sponsor New Chapter 11 Plan for AMF Bowling Worldwide
Accenture to Strengthen Digital Marketing and eCommerce Capabilities with Acquisition of Acquity Group
Värde Partners, Inc. Completes Acquisition of FirstCity Financial Corporation
Central Hudson and Fortis File Response to Recommended Decision
Tropical Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Walnuts in Next by Nature Dark Chocolate Bananas
Pentec Health Announces Limited Voluntary Recall of Certain Compounded Prescription Therapies for Renal Patients
Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Because of Possible Health Risk
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Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
Investor group calls on SEC to review change in JPMorgan voting
U.S. justices agree to hear Fidelity whistleblower case
P&G says filed infringement lawsuit against CAO Group
High court uphold FCC power in cell tower disputes
The Securities Arbitration Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes Files $750,000 Claim Against Wells Fargo Advisors on Behalf of a UPS Employee As It Continues To Investigate Claims on Behalf of Current and Former UPS Employees
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $250,000 from Investment in Delcath Systems, Inc. to Contact Brower Piven Before the July 8, 2013 Lead Plaintiff Deadline
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Websense, Inc. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Vista Equity Partners
Websense Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Vista Equity Partners
The Law Firm of Wohl & Fruchter Has Filed a Complaint Against Amyris, Inc.
Law Offices of Todd M. Garber Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Law Offices of Todd M. Garber Announces Investigation of AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Delcath Systems, Inc.
INVESTOR NOTICE: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Securities Fraud Class Action Against Delcath Systems, Inc. - DCTH
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Overhill Farms, Inc. in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Bellisio Foods, Inc.
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Investigation into Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Theragenics Corporation in Connection with a Going Private Proposal
Acacia Subsidiary Enters Into License and Settlement Agreement With Nextgen Internet Systems, Inc.
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Lead Plaintiff Deadline In The Class Action Lawsuit Against Navistar International Corporation
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Suit against Hot Topic, Inc.
Partner Juan E. Monteverde of Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Launches An Investigation Against The Jones Group Inc. (JNY) For Potential Breaches Of Fiduciary Duties By Its Board Of Directors
CFS Bancorp Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to First Merchants Corporation
Digital Generation Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law and Powers Taylor Investigate Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Officers and Directors
The Law Firms of Saxena White P.A. and Faruqi & Faruqi LLP Announce Proposed Settlement Reached In Class Action Involving Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Common Stock
RS Medical Reaches Settlement on Investigation
Law Firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP Announces Investigation of Aruba Networks, Inc.
President Barack Obama
Obama: U.S. preserves diplomatic, military options on Syria
Finding permanent IRS chief now difficult job for Obama
Obama picks temporary IRS head as Tea Party decries scandal
Obama cites 'shame' in military sexual assault
Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy security
Obama calls meeting on military sex assault
Obama: ‘No magic formula’ to end Syria’s civil war
Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit
White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies
Top U.S. general warns of sexual assault 'crisis,' meets Obama
U.S. House lawmakers reach tentative deal to revamp immigration
House bill protects homeland security budget
Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief
House advances student loan fix
Lawmakers accuse IRS officials of lying in tax scandal
State Political News
Mining tax cap repeal clears Nev. Assembly panel
Virginia governor's race to test Tea Party Republicans' allure
Other News
U.S. widens sanctions to four Syrian officials, TV station, airline
Anthony Weiner spotted filming a campaign ad amid rumors of NYC mayoral run
Poll: How Damaging Is the IRS Controversy to Obama?
Poll: Will the Benghazi Controversy Hurt a Possible Presidential Run by Hillary Clinton?
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NASDAQ Composite
Wall Street rally just keeps ticking, lifted by data
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US Economy
The U.S. Is Not ‘Credit-Positive’
U.S. March factory orders revised to -4.9 pct
U.S. state unemployment rates in April
U.S. economic growth gauge eased last week-ECRI
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
U.S. municipal bond funds report spike in weekly inflows
Prices dip after consumer data; yields range bound
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues
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Corn Futures
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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
Oil slips towards $95 on uncertainty over demand growth
Ohio's well data shatters shale oil hopes
Copper eyes first weekly drop in four
Copper gains as China inventories fall, dollar weighs
U.S. farmers dodge showers to plant corn at breakneck pace
Oil rises towards $105, shrugs off firm dollar
Grains futures, livestock prices mixed
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Credit/Stock/Bond/Company Rating
Fitch Rates Texas A&M Univ System Rev Financing System Bonds 'AA+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms GECCMC 2002-1
Fitch Revises United Continental's Outlook to Positive; Affirms IDR at 'B'
Fitch Affirms Plains End Financing, LLC; Outlook Stable
Fitch: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Ratings Unaffected By Term Loan Repricing
Fitch Publishes CLO Asset Manager Fact Sheet on American Money Management Corporation
Fitch Rates $162MM Virginia Resources Auth's State Revolving Fund Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates WhiteHorse VII, Ltd.
Fitch Publishes CLO Asset Manager Fact Sheet on DC Funding Partners LLC
Fitch Rates Calvert County, MD's GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Publishes CLO Asset Manager Fact Sheet on Silvermine Capital Management, LLC
Fitch Affirms Morgan Stanley's IDRs at 'A/F1'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Ratings at 'A+/F1'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms Goldman Sachs' IDRs at 'A/F1'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms Citigroup's L-T IDR at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms Bank of America's IDR at 'A'; Upgrades Viability Rating to 'a-'
Fitch Maintains Negative Rating Watch on San Jose RDA, CA TABS
Fitch Rates SUPERVALU's Proposed $400 Million Notes 'CCC+/RR5'
Fitch Upgrades EMGESA's IDR to 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Stable and Affirms Ratings of United Fire Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
Fitch Rates Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2006B GO Bonds (Direct Purchase) 'AA+'
A.M. Best Assigns Highest A++ Rating to Princeton Insurance Company
Fitch Rates Kimco's $350MM 3.125% Sr. Unsecured Notes due 2023 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Releases Report on Progreso Independent School District, TX
Fitch Affirms Pinellas Park, FL's Water & Sewer System Revs at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Assigns Final Ratings to Irvine Core Office Trust 2013-IRV
Fitch Rates Merck & Co.'s Proposed Debt 'A+'
Fitch Rates Wynn LV's $500MM Sr Notes 'BB'; Affirms Wynn's IDRs at 'BB'
Fitch Affirms VMTP Shares Issued by 9 Invesco Closed-End Funds at 'AAA'
Fitch Places RPI Finance Trust's Ratings on Negative Watch
Fitch Releases Report on Birmingham, AL
Fitch Rates CarMax Auto Owner Trust 2013-2
Fitch Corrects Ratings on Utah Housing Corporation (UT) Class I Bank Bonds
Fitch: Monsanto Decision a Win for Patent-Dependent Industries
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of The Medical Protective Company and Its Affiliates
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Princeton Insurance Company
Fitch: Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Series D MRPS Paid In Full
Fitch Rates Morgan Stanley & Co Incorporated Trust Floater & Residual Certs Series 2008-3329 & -3332
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Stable for PartnerRe Ltd. and Its Operating Subsidiaries
A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of LEMIC Insurance Company
Fitch Rates Osceola County School Board, FL's COPs 'A+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch to Confirm S-T 'F1+' Rating on MO Dev Fin Bd VRD Bds, Nelson Gallery Foundation, Ser 2004A
Fitch Withdraws Schahin Oil & Gas Ltd.'s Expected Bond Rating
US Companies/Industry
Dell's 1Q earnings fall 79 pct as PC sales sag
Caterpillar says settles Siwei deal with cut in purchase price
The Bon Ton Stores reports pricing of unit's senior secured notes
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Pricing of The Bon-Ton Department Stores, Inc.’s 8.00% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes Due 2021
Penney CEO says company needs time to climb out of 'abyss'
Apple's Cook to propose tax changes at congressional hearing -report
Budco Acquires South Shore Venture Enterprises
Aruba Networks Maps Out New Indoor Location-Based Services with Acquisition of Meridian
Kimco Acquires Partner’s Interest in Marketplace at Factoria near Seattle
Diabetes Care Club Acquires Priority Diabetes Supply, Obtains CMS Contract to Distribute Diabetic Supplies
Market Strategies International Acquires Cogent Research
Lightstone Value Plus REIT Buys Baton Rouge Hotels
Ciena Announces Reporting Date and Web Broadcast for Fiscal Second Quarter 2013
Natus Medical to Hold 2013 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call on May 20
Donaldson Reports Third Quarter Results
Stage Stores Reports First Quarter Results; Reaffirms Full Year Sales and Earnings Guidance
Dollar Tree, Inc. to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Taro to Announce Results for Year Ended March 31, 2013
dELiA*s, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2013 Results on May 30, 2013
Nordstrom Reports First Quarter 2013 Earnings
Iteris Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results
Aruba Networks Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Envestnet Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Autodesk Reports First Quarter Results
Dell Reports Fiscal Year 2014 First Quarter Financial Results
Pall Corporation Provides Webcast Details for Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results
The Toro Company to Announce Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Results
Sanderson Farms, Inc. to Broadcast Its Second-Quarter 2013 Conference Call Live on the Internet
Keating Capital Completes Exit in Remaining Solazyme Position
Vertex Calls for Redemption of $400 Million in Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015
MicroVision Announces $5.85 Million Offering of Common Stock and Warrants
Beam Announces Launch of Cash Tender Offers to Repurchase Select Public Debt
Tidewater Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock and Authorizes New Common Stock Repurchase Program
Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Establishes Equity Shelf Program
Citigroup Inc. Announces Offers to Purchase Four Series of Outstanding Notes
Capstead Mortgage Corporation Completes Public Offering of 7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
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Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2013 note calendar
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar
J.C. Penney Remains a Disaster, Short the Stock: Howard Davidowitz
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc.
Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Amyris, Inc.
Law Firm Kirby McInerney LLP Investigating Potential Claims on Behalf of Overhill Farms, Inc. Shareholders
Yahoo! Granted Favorable Ruling in Mexico City Superior Court of Justice
Federal Judge Orders Dow to Pay More Than $1.2 billion in Urethane Price-Fixing Case
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Overhill Farms, Inc. Buyout
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Theragenics Corporation Proposed Buyout
President Barack Obama
Obama Names Russel as Top East Asia Diplomat
Obama to meet with military leaders about sexual assault
Analysis: Obama climate agenda faces Supreme Court reckoning
Obama says 'no apologies' over U.S. security leak probe
Obama, Erdogan Pledge to Keep Pressure on Assad
AP source: Obama to tap Werfel as acting IRS head
White House, Congress, Senate, Government Agencies
IRS commissioner quits over conservative tax scrutiny
Senate panel backs Perez to head Labor Dept.
U.S. regulator to vote on watered-down swap rules
House farm bill moves ahead with big cut in food stamps
Obama administration releases e-mails detailing agencies’ debate over Benghazi
Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone records
John Boehner on IRS: ‘Who’s Going to Jail Over This Scandal?
Bill in U.S. Congress seeks vote on Puerto Rican statehood
White House presses Congress to revive media protection bill
House bill protects homeland security budget
State Political News
Maryland governor signs tough gun control law
Other News
Ex-SC Gov. Sanford reclaims House seat in comeback
Mass. Senate poll: Ed Markey up by 7
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NASDAQ Composite
Weak open on Wall Street; Wal-Mart disappoints
Wall Street dips after data, Cisco curbs decline
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US Economy
Eurozone and US inflation falls back on weaker oil price
Federal Reserve Events
Data raises questions about strength of U.S. economy
US consumer prices fall 0.4 pct. on cheaper gas
US jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks
Fed's Fisher says not worried about drop in U.S. inflation
Philly Fed factory activity contracts in May, new orders drop
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT
US: $1.445B CouponPurchase 2013-05-16 NYFed permanent open market operations
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
Prices rise as jobs data worry, inflation contained
Prices for U.S. Treasuries gain further after Philly Fed data
Commodities
Corn Futures
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Wheat Futures
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CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol Futures
Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures
Heating Oil Futures
RBOB Gasoline Futures
UxC Uranium U3O8 Futures
U.S. natgas futures lower ahead of weekly storage data
Brent rises but capped by high jobless claims
Oil falls below $94 a barrel amid high supplies
World Gold Council says gold jewelery demand up, total gold demand down in Q1
Gold falls for sixth session, may re-test April lows
Grains mostly unchanged, livestock prices rise
US Dollar, Currency
Foreign Exchange Rates
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Real Estate Market
U.S. April housing starts plummet from almost 5-year high
U.S. housing prices moving up is very positive -Fed's Rosengren
US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.51 pct.
Credit/Stock/Bond/Company Rating
Fitch Affirms RPM International's IDR at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Releases Report on Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
Fitch Rates Thomson Reuters' Senior Note Offering 'A-'
A.M. Best Assigns Rating to AXIS Capital Holdings Limited’s Series D Preferred Shares
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Negative for Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Fitch Withdraws CFG Holdings Ltd's IDRs
Fitch Affirms Madison Parish School Board, LA's GOs at 'A-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms BS 1998-C1
Fitch to Rate Chase Issuance Trust, Class A (2013-4) and Class A (2013-5); Presale Issued
Fitch Withdraws Rtgs on Metro Water Dist of So California (CA) Water Revs Ser 2003B-1, B-2, B-4
Fitch Upgrades 2 & Affirms 5 Classes of Lehman Brothers Floating Rate Comm'l Mtge Trust 2007-LLF C5
Fitch Affirms GCCFC 2006-FL4
Fitch Rates Tucson, AZ Water Revs 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates Tenet Healthcare Corporation's Secured Notes Offering 'BB/RR1'
Fitch Affirms MSC 1999-LIFE1
Fitch Affirms Ratings on District of Columbia Ballpark Revs; Outlook Stable
Fitch Affirms Ratings on Chase Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2003-4
Fitch Downgrades Four Below Investment-Grade Classes of BACM 2004-6
Fitch: ING U.S. IPO and Debt Sale Further Restructuring Process
Fitch Affirms 10 Classes & Revises Outlook on 1 Class of CarMax Auto Owner Trusts
Fitch Affirms Morgan Stanley 2004-IQ7; Revises Outlooks
Fitch Ratings Has Published a Report on Worcester, MA.
Fitch Affirms Distribution Financial Services RV/Marine Trust 2001-1
Fitch Rates Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2013-3
Fitch Upgrades 1 Class of MSDW 2002- Top 7; Affirms 6
Fitch Affirms Trinity River Auth, TX's Regional Wastewater System Revs at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates AXIS Capital's Preferred Securities 'BBB'
Fitch Affirms Berryessa Union School District, CA's GOs at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates DCP Midstream LLC's Proposed Jr Sub Notes 'BB+; Outlook Negative
Fitch Rates Lorillard's $500MM Proposed Notes Offering 'BBB'
Fitch Affirms North Texas Higher Education Auth, Inc.'s 2010-2 Indenture of Trust Sr Note
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Centene Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
Fitch Affirms Mosaic's IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Revised to Stable
Fitch Rates McDonald's EUR350MM Notes Issuance 'A'
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Stable for Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Company
Fitch Rates First Data's Proposed Senior Subordinated Note Offering 'CCC/RR6'
Fitch Rates Charlotte, NC Variable Rate Refunding COPs Series 2013G 'AA+/F1+'
Fitch to Rate Edsouth Indenture No. 4, Series 2013-1; Presale Issued
Fitch Rates DISH DBS' Senior Unsecured Notes 'BB-'; Outlook Negative
Fitch Rates Consumers Energy Co.'s $425MM Issuance of First Mortgage Bonds 'A-'; Outlook Stable
US Companies/Industry
Wal-Mart, Gap under global fire for opting out of worker safety deal in Bangladesh
Green Energy Renewable Solutions, Inc. Merges with Cirque Energy II, LLC
Tick Data, Inc. Announces Management Buyback
Ron Terwilliger, Peter Pappas Form Multifamily Partnership
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and Plains Exploration & Production Company Announce Preliminary Results of Merger Consideration Election
Allcare Medical and Landauer Metropolitan Announce Merger, Creating One of the Nation’s Largest Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Summit Bank of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mellanox Technologies Ltd. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Kotura, Inc.
Landmark Apartment Trust of America Announces Acquisition Activity
Sales Performance International Announces Acquisition of WeSkill, LLC
UK lawmakers find Google misleading on tax
Google puts focus back on developers at I/O keynote
Kohl's expects sales to pick up in second quarter
Kohl's Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Wal-Mart sees pressure continuing; U.S. sales weak
Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint
Walmart reports a 4.6 percent increase for Q1 EPS of $1.14; U.S. businesses forecast positive comp sales for Q2
Bio-Path Holdings Reports First Quarter 2013 Operational and Financial Results
New York & Company, Inc. Announces Date of Conference Call and Webcast for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results
Integral Technologies Schedules Third Quarter 2013 Results and Corporate Update Conference Call
California Republic Bancorp Announces Record First Quarter Total Assets of $653 Million, Record Deposits of $594 Million and Continued Geographic Expansion
Senesco Technologies Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results
Catasys, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
EQM Technologies & Energy, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
Brady Corporation Reports Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter Results
Derma Sciences Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
SMC Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
hhgregg, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter Operating Results
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Revenues Up 15.3% and EPS of $0.37; Fiscal 13 Revenues Increase 41%; Reported EPS Up 74% to $1.27
Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. Presents Q1 2013 Results
Truven Health Analytics to Host Conference Call Discussing Q1 2013 Results
Broadview Announces Investor Conference Call
Glacier Water Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results
The Wet Seal, Inc. Changes Date for First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Earnings Conference Call
Targeted Medical Pharma Reports 2013 First Quarter Results
Viggle Releases FQ3 2013 Report, Highlighting New Partnerships and Growth Strategy
Universal Hospital Services, Inc. Announces 2013 First Quarter Results
Cancer Genetics Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results and Significant Business and Portfolio Progress
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2013 Results and Update on Segregated Account Rehabilitation
SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
American Locker Group Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PNX) Provides Highlights of Statutory Results and Estimated Operating Metrics for First Quarter of 2013
CORRECTING and REPLACING Celator® Pharmaceuticals Announces Business Update and Fiscal First Quarter 2013 Operational and Financial Results
CVD Equipment Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
American Realty Investors, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
AUXILIO Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. Announces 2013 First Quarter Financial Results
Dynasil Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results
Constellation Energy Partners Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
AGY Holding Corp. Reports 2013 First Quarter Consolidated Results
AL International, Inc. (JCOF) Reports Record Revenue and Profit for First Quarter 2013
Dillard’s, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter Earnings
Sapient Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Shoe Carnival to Report First Quarter 2013 Financial Results on May 23, 2013
Acxiom Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
Hawthorn Bancshares Announces TARP Repayment and First Quarter Results
MAXXAM Posts Its 2012 Audited Financial Statements
Guidewire Software Announces Date of Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast
Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Second Quarter FY 2013 Earnings; Updates Guidance for FY 2013
Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
SKECHERS Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
The National Security Group, Inc. Releases Earnings
National Mentor Holdings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results
MediMedia Announces 1st Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Wells Fargo Second Quarter Earnings Information
EXTENSION, INC. Achieves Record Sales Growth
Broadway Financial Corporation Announces Results for 1st Quarter 2013
Industrial Services of America, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2013 Results
Kingstone Companies Announces First Quarter Results
Comdisco Announces Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Financial Results
Leading Ethanol Company, REX American Resources, to Report Q1 Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, May 22
NYSE Euronext Announces Date for Second Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Freescale Announces Senior Secured Notes Offering
Cubic Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering by Selling Shareholders
Seagate Technology Announces Cash Tender Offer for Outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes Due 2018 and 6.800% Senior Notes Due 2016
Insperity Announces Stock Repurchase Program Expansion Among Other Matters
SUPERVALU Announces Early Tender Results, Pricing and Upsize of Tender Offer
SUPERVALU Announces Proposed $400 Million Offering of Senior Notes Due 2021
Pike Electric Corporation Prices Upsized Secondary Offering by Selling Stockholder
Seagate Technology Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering
Apollo Global Management, LLC Announces Closing of Public Offering of Class A Shares; Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares Exercised in Full
iShares Diversified Alternatives Trust (NYSEArca: ALT) to Cease Trading on May 29, 2013
Tenet Announces Pricing of Its Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
Cash America Completes $300 Million Senior Notes Offering and Extends and Amends Revolving Credit Facility
Santarus Announces Exercise in Full of Option to Purchase Additional Shares and Completion of Secondary Common Stock Offering
Anpath Group Closes Private Placement
Sierra Income Corporation Increases Public Offering Price
Franklin Street Properties Announces Closing of its Common Stock Offering and Full Exercise of Option to Purchase Additional Shares
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar
Cisco shares up sharply in relief rally after earnings
Citi Bans Traders From Using Bloomberg Terminal Chat Groups
Chevron agrees to invest 1.5bn dollars in developing YPF shale field in Patagonia
FirstMerit Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Preferred Stock of $14.69 Per Share
RECALL Subject : Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
Earnings Preview: Dell 1Q results could sway deal
Citigroup announces offers to purchase four series of outstanding notes
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Seeking More Cash for the Shareholders of Overhill Farms, Inc. (OFI)
Federal Court Reinstates $203 Million Judgment Against Wells Fargo For Misleading Consumers On Posting Of Debit-Card Purchases That Resulted In Unexpected Overdraft Fees
Milberg LLP Files Class Action Against Amyris, Inc. Alleging Violations of U.S. Federal Securities Laws
Allure Energy Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Nest Labs
West Virginia Jury Rejects Most Claims and Punitive Damages in Consolidated Trial
Overhill Farms, Inc. Board of Directors Under Investigation by Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP
Overhill Farms Shareholder Alert: Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Investigate Sale to Bellisio Foods
