Monday, May 20, 2013

American Political News for Monday, May 20, 2013

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'

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

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

Early Glance: Gold companies

Early Glance: Silver companies

Early Glance: Autos companies

Early Glance: Education companies

Early Glance: Internet companies

Early Glance: Insurance companies

Early Glance: Tools and Appliances companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Autos companies

Midday Glance: Education companies

Midday Glance: Internet companies

Midday Glance: Credit Card companies

Middday Glance: Tools and Appliances companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Autos companies

Final Glance: Education companies

Final Glance: Utilities companies

Final Glance: Credit Card companies

Final Glance: Internet companies

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


Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues

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

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


Foreign Exchange Rates

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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

RECALL Subject : Electrical Wiring may not be Secured

RECALL Subject : Possible Tie Rod Failure

RECALL Subject : Possible Loss of Trailer Braking , 1 INVESTIGATION(S)

RECALL Subject : Possible Loss of Trailer Brakes , 1 INVESTIGATION(S)

RECALL Subject : Auxiliary Pump may Overheat Resulting in Fire

RECALL Subject : Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Indicator Switch , 1 INVESTIGATION(S)

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013

American Political News for Friday, May 17, 2013

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?

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


CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

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NYSE Market Movers: Overview

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NYSE Market Movers: Declines

S&P 500

Dow Jones Industrial Average

NASDAQ Composite

Wall Street rally just keeps ticking, lifted by data

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Midday Glance: Supermarkets companies

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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

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

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

US Dollar, Currency


Foreign Exchange Rates

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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

RECALL Subject : Fuel Tank may Leak

RECALL Subject : Improper Trailer Balance When Towing

RECALL Subject : Steering Column Grease Fitting may Hinder Steering

RECALL Subject : Missing Air Tank Drain Valves/FMVSS 121

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013

American Political News for Thursday, May 16, 2013

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

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


CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers - Equity Options

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CBOE Most Actives & Gainers/Losers

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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

Weak open on Wall Street; Wal-Mart disappoints

Wall Street dips after data, Cisco curbs decline

Early Glance: Gold companies

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Early Glance: Autos companies

Early Glance: Education companies

Early Glance: Internet companies

Early Glance: Credit Card companies

Early Glance: Utilities companies

Early Glance: Insurance companies

Early Glance: Tools and Appliances companies

Midday Glance: Silver companies

Midday Glance: Gold companies

Midday Glance: Autos companies

Midday Glance: Education companies

Midday Glance: Internet companies

Midday Glance: Insurance companies

Final Glance: Gold companies

Final Glance: Silver companies

Final Glance: Internet companies

Final Glance: Autos companies

Final Glance: Credit Card companies

Final Glance: Computer companies

Final Glance: Media companies

Final Glance: Consumer companies

Final Glance: Education companies

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

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. 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