2012 Election
A Dull Election? It’s About Time!
Wisconsin Democrats divided over who to best oust Walker in recall election
Both Parties Willingly Wear Dunce Caps on Student Debt
Paul Ryan season kicks off
Super PAC Attack Ads Paved Way For Explosion in Independent Group Spending In Presidential Primaries
Dalton's momentum continues
President Barack Obama 2012 Presidential Campaign
Obama and Bill Clinton campaign together on economy
President Obama's 2012 Pitch in Focus: Firewall Against Romney
New Obama campaign video focuses on achievements, ignores Romney
Obama Campaign Film Touts ‘Real Results’ of First Term
Obama's Loving the War on Women
Obama campaign unveils new 2012 slogan
Obama Slams GOP For Failing To Act On Infrastructure Improvements In Speech To Union Workers
The Obama Contradiction
Anti-Obama Flyer In Michigan Depicts President Next To Swastika, Warns 'Holocaust Is Coming'
Barack Obama faces crisis over Chen Guangcheng – US politics live
Obama's New 'Forward'-Thinking Slogan
Obama: N. Korea hostility a weakness, not strength
Mitt Romney 2012 Presidential Campaign
‘World News’ Political Insights: VP Contenders Help Romney Fill Cool Gap
Romney Lets Big-Dollar 'Bundlers' Stay Anonymous
Mitt Romney's lukewarm endorsers
Mitt Romney’s road to presidency this fall looks narrow on electoral map
Sen. Kelly Ayotte campaigns with Mitt Romney—a tryout for VP?
Dan Rather: Mitt Romney has ‘good chance’
Mitt Romney, retro-conservative
Romney says he would have ordered bin Laden killed
Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign
Ron Paul supported by 16 Massachusetts delegates, says campaign
Ron Paul, Rand Paul to hold Texas rally with Tea Party Express
Other News
US responds to China tensions with neighbours
US and China iron out deal over blind activist Chen Guangcheng
Japan's PM Yoshihiko Noda visiting the US to boost ties
Obama, Noda To Discuss Trade, Security Issues
House hopeful about a cybersecurity bill
Joseph Kony hunt is proving difficult for U.S. troops
Solyndra issue: GOP to turn up heat
Richard Lugar, Republican Senator, Struggles To Pin 'Untrustworthy' Label On Tea Party Opponent
Pakistan Condemns U.S. Airstrike After Drone Ban
Top Obama aide offers legal defense of drone strikes
Pakistan sends mixed signals on US drone attack
Ahead of Osama death anniversary, US 'especially vigilant' about aviation terror threat
Pakistani PM strikes moderate tone after US attack
U.S. eyes testy China talks, Chen backer expects Chinese decision
Top EPA official resigns after 'crucify' comment
Elijah Cummings to Darrell Issa: Stop ‘witch hunt’
Analysis: Budget grows after holdup in Mo. Senate
Kansas immigration debate still a stalemate
China wants "drastic" U.S., Russia nuclear arms cuts
Texas cannot exclude Planned Parenthood from health program: judge
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
Most Active Stocks
Unusual Volume: Up on Unusual Volume
Down on Unusual Volume
NYSE hit by weak trading and failed Deutsche Boerse deal
CME Group Expands Multi-Asset Class OTC Offering with First Cleared FX Non-Deliverable Forward
NYSE Euronext first-quarter profits slump 32%
Dow, S&P 500 slip as Spain enters recession
Ignite Restaurant sees IPO at $12-$14/share
US Economy
Williams sees no need for further Fed action: paper
Small business hiring takes step back in April
TABLE-Dallas Fed Texas April manufacturing activity index -3.4
US data points to weaker economic momentum
RPT- TABLE-U.S. March retail sales unrevised at +0.8 pct
US Midwest business barometer drops in April
Mississippi Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year
US consumer spending rises 0.3% in March
U.S. Needs Shareholders' Rights
Fed to buy $45 bln of Treasuries in May, sell $43 bln
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
U.S. Treasury to sell $30 bln in 4-week bills
TREASURIES-Bonds rise on concern over US, Europe growth
TREASURIES-Prices hold higher after Chicago PMI
Commodities
Oil hovers below $105 as US, China growth slows
Gold holds above $1,660/oz on monetary easing talk
Oil steady above $119 on stimulus hopes
REFILE-Oil pricing agencies propose self-regulatory code
Ethylene Prices Reach Seven-Year High in April
Oil falls near $104 on European economic concern
Falling natural gas prices concern Okla. leaders
Iraq, Saudi oil helps cover Iran drop, boosts OPEC output
Natural Gas ETN Premium Tops 100%
Copper shaken from 1-month high as dollar rises
Guest Commentary: Gold & Silver Weekly Outlook for April 30 - May 4
US Dollar, Currency
Dollar softens on Fed easing hopes, shares gain
Looking to Sell EUR/USD
EUR/USD Classical Technical Report 04.30
NZD/USD Classical Technical Report 04.30
Dollar tripped by U.S. GDP data, Aussie shines
US Dollar Has Scope to Recover as Markets Reconsider QE3 Bets
US Dollar Weakness Driven by More Than Just Risk On Trade
Greenback Finds Some Temporary Relief on End of Month Flows
Dollar Slips, But Euro Gets No Lift
Exchange rate, US dollar (USD)
Latest (30 April 2012): EUR 1 = USD 1.3214
Euro slips vs dollar as Spain falls into recession
Japanese Yen Continues Post-US GDP Climb Against US Dollar
US Dollar Set to Bounce vs Euro as Markets Trade in Range
USD To Find Bid On Broader Fundamentals, AUD At Risk On RBA Policy
USDCAD Slammed By Growth Fears, JPY Resilient Despite BoJ Easing
What to Do with the USDCAD at 2012 Lows
Swiss franc flat versus weaker dollar
Sterling at multi-month highs versus dollar, euro
Rupee up 4 paise against dollar in early trade
USDJPY 7950 a Major Technical Level
USDCHF Bouncing from Trendline
USDOLLAR Vulnerable After Trendline Break
Real Estate Market
Analysis: U.S. mortgage funds emerge even as housing stays weak
Credit/Stock/Company Rating
TEXT-S&P: aerospace and defense sector prospects keep diverging
Ahead of the Bell: Procter & Gamble downgraded
US Companies/Industry
Broadstone REIT Acquires Napa County Hess Wine Facility for $27.8 Million
MiMedx® Selects Allen & Caron for Investor Relations, Media Relations and Corporate Communications
Amerigon Sets Date For 2012 First Quarter Results Release And Conference Call
Invisible Fence® Brand Introduces Breakthrough Boundary Plus® Technology
Trovagene Announces Validation Program for Trans-Renal K-RAS Mutation Detection in Pancreatic Cancer
Shareholder Advocates for Value Enhancement (SAVE) Nominates Seven Highly Qualified Nominees to the Board of Directors of USA Technologies, Inc.
TGC Industries Reports Record First Quarter 2012 Results
National Technical Systems Reports Fiscal 2012 Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results
Vulcan Files Definitive Proxy Materials And Sends Letter To Shareholders
Analysis: Delta's refinery bid looks better on second glance
China Eastern Airlines says to buy 20 Boeing aircraft
Apple, Google could join Dow index: Barron's
Energy Transfer Partners to buy Sunoco for $5.3 billion
Fed Commission Report Marks Google Low
Chrysler's Windsor plant suspends production as parts supplier strikes
Google staff 'knew of wi-fi snooping', report says
Terra Firma agrees 825 mln stg Four Seasons deal
Tribal DDB Israel Creates First Agency Website on Instagram
Ally Bank Announces 1 Million Customer Accounts, Launches Mobile Banking
SiriusXM Launches New Features for SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android Smartphones and Tablets
Titan Energy Worldwide Posts 2011 Financial Statements
RG Barry To Report 3rd Quarter Results
The BOSH Group Names Frank Byrum as Chief Technology Officer
BNA Software Launches BNA Income Tax Planner Web
Gen-Probe Incorporated (GPRO) Shareholder Alert: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Investigation of Acquisition by Hologic, Inc.
BNC Bancorp Announces Increase in Earnings for First Quarter 2012
Latest Generation TRW Electronic Stability Control Launching Around The Globe
Spear Announces New Partnership with Dell
OrthoAccel Announces $10 Million Equity Investment
Siri For Dummies® Now Available
Marcum LLP to Launch Inaugural MicroCap Conference on June 20th in NYC
Hologic to Acquire Gen-Probe
LPL Financial Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Akamai Releases Fourth Quarter 2011 'State of the Internet' Report
Humana reports 21 percent drop in Q1 profit
Loews 1Q net income drops, revenue rises
Coca-Cola in talks to buy Monster: WSJ
Microsoft buys Nook stake, B&N shares soar
Strong Grand Cherokee sales keep factory humming
Barnes & Noble, Microsoft join to sell e-books
Lockheed Martin wins $391 million contract options
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
Alaska Communications Hit With National Class Action
Bank of America directors fight back over $20 million settlement
Shareholder sues Google to block stock split
2012 Election
Obama, Romney tweak strategies for tight race this fall
Romney, Gingrich, GSA: Obama tweaks them all
Analysis: Student loan agreement? Not so fast.
Campaigns Spar Over Controversial Obama Ad
Hilary Rosen: 'I'm Sorry' for Ann Romney Comments
President Barack Obama 2012 Presidential Campaign
Obama jabs at Romney at White House Correspondents' dinner
Obama Rips Romney, Congress, and Own Presidency at Correspondents' Dinner
Obama pokes fun at campaigns past and present, Secret Service, Donald Trump
Obama Takes Offensive on Women's Issues
Obama, Clintons deepen political and policy ties
Analysis: Obama falls short of meteoric expectations abroad
Obama not politicizing bin Laden anniversary: White House
Obama aide mum on whether US protecting activist
Obama appoints top campaign bundler to Netherlands ambassador post
Mitt Romney 2012 Presidential Campaign
Romney shakes up the strategy, tones down rhetoric
Romney says Chinese activist should be protected
Barbour: Romney well-positioned
Newt Gingrich 2012 Presidential Campaign
Newt Gingrich says he’s dropping out ‘about’ May 2 and endorsing Romney [VIDEO]
Other News
Sessions marks three years without budget: ‘Deliberate plan’ by Democrats
Weaker al-Qaida still plots payback for US raid
Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale
China reach in focus at U.S.- Philippine security talks
Obama releases $147M in aid to Palestinians
US diplomat arrives in Beijing as activist's flight and Taiwan arms sales threaten China ties
Dissident case poses test for U.S.-China diplomacy
The 5 Al-Qaida leaders most wanted by US
U.S. military faces scrutiny over its prostitution policies
Brennan says no Secret Service security breach
Iraq to get first F-16 jets in early 2014: official
Boehner: Obama ‘diminishing the presidency by picking fake fights’
Boehner: I‘m Trying to ’Help’ Obama By Criticizing Him
Boehner Calls Romney 'Very Likeable', Says Americans Won't Elect 'a Loser'
Boehner Attacks Obama, and Denies It
Boehner: Obama ‘diminishing the presidency by picking fake fights’
Boehner on Earmarks: 'I've Got No Grease'
US Economy
Paul Krugman: Ben Bernanke Has Been 'Assimilated by the Borg'
US Companies/Industry
GM, Isuzu to talk on capital tie-up: Nikkei
US approves powerful Johnson & Johnson antibiotic Levaquin to treat or prevent deadly plague
Westin to make debut in the Dominican Republic.
USA: Brazil, Earth Day to feature on Macy’s Facebook Page
Exxon Joliet refinery starts up unit -filing
Alon Big Spring refinery reports crude unit upset -filing
Valero Port Arthur refinery restarts hydrocracker-filing
Goldman's Jim O'Neill approached for BoE job-paper
Pall Corp selling some blood transfusion assets
Report: Apple legally sidesteps billions in taxes
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
Conrad Black slated for release from prison this week
2012 Election
Americans Pick Obama Over Romney on Many Positive Traits
Republicans insert healthcare into student loan fight
Year after death, bin Laden an issue in US campaign
Biden to ‘Dull as Hell’ Crowd at Campaign Fundraiser: ‘Pretend You Like Me’
Rubio campaign fined for improper contributions
President Barack Obama 2012 Presidential Campaign
Obama Warns Women That Romney, GOP Will 'Close Doors of Opportunity'
Obama holds rare interview in Situation Room
Obama campaign questions Romney on bin Laden death
Obama flashing executive power in election year
Obama promotes GI Bill safeguards for vets
Obama's Weekly Address: Protecting Veterans From Deceptive Loan Operators
For Obama, bin Laden killing becomes campaign tool
Obama Cracks Down On For-Profit Schools That Prey On Veterans
Obama Warns Women That Romney, GOP Will 'Close Doors of Opportunity'
Obama makes health care appeal to female voters
Mitt Romney 2012 Presidential Campaign
GOP follows Romney's lead in parrying Democrats
Romney keeps focus on economy despite Obama attacks
Romney Campaign Manager Attacks Obama's Record
Romney urges young people to take economic risks
Romney Begins to Tell the Story of Romney
PROMISES, PROMISES: Romney pledges raise questions
Other News
US raises hope of sale of new fighters to Taiwan
US to consider sales of new F-16s to Taiwan
Chaperones among new Secret Service conduct rules
Secret Service tightens conduct rules post-scandal
Secret Service's new rules: No boozing, racy bars
U.S. House panel may send scandal investigators to Colombia
US officials: Core al-Qaida 'essentially gone'
Al Qaeda now incapable of 9/11-scale attack: U.S. officials
AP Exclusive: NM gov.'s grandfather was US citizen
White House says plans to ramp up pressure on Syria
Limited success for Obama's Russia, China approach
US looks to South America for security partners
AP: Maine Gov. LePage clarifies 'corrupt' remark
DOW, NASDAQ, Pink Sheets, OTC, Stocks, Dividends
In battle of the S&P, can bulls gain the edge?
S&P 500 rallies for week on Amazon, Expedia results
How the major US stock indexes fared on Friday
US Economy
In Alaska, plan to cut oil taxes hits a wall
Geithner: U.S. can withstand any Europe stresses
Commodities
Gold Still Americans' Top Pick Among Long-Term Investments
US Dollar, Currency
Euro Gains versus Dollar Despite Clear Euro Zone Troubles – Why?
US Companies/Industry
Exclusive: Chesapeake board member lent money to CEO McClendon
Regulators close 5 banks in 4 states
Ex-Yahoo CEO got $16.4M package in final year
Delta CEO sees pay package rise 10 percent
United Airlines CEO paid more than $13 million
Boeing rolls out first 787 manufactured in SC
Yahoo escalates patent battle with Facebook
Limited Recall Of DuMOR® Poultry Grower/Finisher Bags Containing DuMOR® Poultry Layer 16% Crumbles Because of Possible Animal Health Risk
Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of One Production Run of Dry Dog Food Due to a Potential Health Risk
EQUIPMENT FROM ENERGY AND WATER SOLUTIONS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE FROM DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Regulators eye Google in Argentina, South Korea
Earnings schedule for week of 4/30/2012
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
U.S. Court rules Merck's Zetia patent valid
President Barack Obama 2012 Presidential Campaign
Obama targeting fraudulent loan marketing to vets
Newt Gingrich 2012 Presidential Campaign
Newt's Long Goodbye
Other News
U.S., India to sign $8 billion defense deals: envoy
House vote sets up Senate cybersecurity showdown
U.S., Japan unveil revised plan for Okinawa
US to remove 9,000 Marines from Okinawa
U.S. on guard for attacks ahead of bin Laden anniversary
Secret Service expands misconduct probe to El Salvador
Taylor verdict delivers 'powerful message,' US says
Senator calls for independent Secret Service probe
US urges Bahrain to show restraint
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
Most Active Stocks
Unusual Volume: Up on Unusual Volume
Down on Unusual Volume
Stock futures pare gains after GDP data
US stock futures gain modestly ahead of GDP data
Wall St gains for 3rd day on data, earnings
Deutsche Boerse says NYSE appeal to take up to 3 yrs
Is This the Start of the Next Cyclical Bull Market for Gold and Silver Stocks?
US Economy
Growth slows on inventories, weak business spending
Lacker sees U.S. Fed rate hike in mid-2013
US economy growth slows to 2.2% in first quarter despite stronger consumer spending
U.S. economy slows down
TREASURIES-Prices rise on slower-than-expected US growth
US growth slows on inventories, weak business spending
US Dollar Index Classical Technical Report 04.27
USD Drops As US First Quarter GDP Expands at 2.2%, Less Than Expected
April Consumer Sentiment Index 76.4
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
TREASURIES-Prices steady as US consumption offsets slower growth
Commodities
U.S. oil report seen supporting Iran sanctions
Gold climbs above $1,660 per oz after data
Brent, U.S. crude slip more after U.S. GDP data
Commodities Look to US GDP Data to Offset Euro Debt Crisis Jitters
US Dollar, Currency
Looking to Sell EUR/USD
US Dollar Expected to Rise vs Euro, Waiting for Entry to Sell Yen
NZD/USD Classical Technical Report 04.27
Geithner asks China to let its currency strengthen
Dollar falls vs. euro and yen after GDP data
Latest (27 April 2012): EUR 1 = USD 1.3229
AUD/USD Trading Up to the 1.0450-1.0463 Resistance Zone
Dollar Weakens, Euro Steadies, Yen Shrugs
Credit/Stock/Company Rating
TEXT-S&P revises Wesco International outlook to positive
TEXT-Fitch: 1Q'12 cumulative defaults near 13% for U.S. CMBS
US Companies/Industry
Ford 1Q earns fall on Europe slump, tax rate
Ford earnings beats Wall Street estimates
Procter & Gamble 3Q net income slips
Amazon soars as digital sales boost margins
Merck posts big Q1 profit jump on lower charges
ConocoPhillips, CNOOC to pay $267 million for China spill
Procter & Gamble cuts outlook
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE FROM TRANS TECH BUS
Goldman Sachs censured, no further penalty on 2011 warrants case
Apple sales rocket in China, but growth may slow
Betsey Johnson LLC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Incoming Lockheed CEO takes helm amid challenges
Chevron profit rises 4 percent, even as production falls
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2012 note calendar
BRIEF-Eastman Kodak Q1 results
American National Bankshares Inc. Reports First Quarter 2012 Earnings
IT Consulting Firm NuWave Solutions Unveils Board of Advisors
eBid Adds “Make An Offer” Button
ExxonMobil Stalls in Accepting Industry Pattern Agreement During Contract Talks at Baton Rouge, La., Facility
comScore validated Campaign Essentials™ (vCE) Gets Global Adoption from Several of World's Leading Brands
Anthera Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Report and Conference Call
Unisys to Webcast 2012 Annual Stockholders Meeting
Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter 2012; Declares 28 Cent Dividend
FairPoint Communications to Release 2012 First Quarter Results
GP Strategies to Report First Quarter 2012 Results on May 3, 2012
North European Oil Royalty Trust Announces the Distribution for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2012
Veltex Corporation Announces 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
K2Share Joins CyberPatriot as Cyber Silver Sponsor
WGU Texas Announces Advisory Board
VWR International, LLC Signs Agreement to Acquire basan Germany GmbH
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
KFC told to pay $8 million to stricken Australian girl's family
FTC Files a Notice of Appeal against a Recent Ruling in Favour of Garden of Life
2012 Election
Biden calls Romney foreign policy backward-looking
Young Voters Back Obama, but Many Aren't Poised to Vote
Biden Rebuffs Romney on Iran: Obama ‘Has a Big Stick’
In campaign speeches, Biden said 'middle class' 38 times
First Thoughts: Obama maintains map edge
Biden Foreign-Policy Counterattack On Romney Highlights GOP Challenge
In Battleground Iowa, Even Office Space Up For Grabs
Dick Lugar trails by 5, poll says
Utah Senate seat still rates as safe GOP
Hispanics back Obama over Romney on policy, many undecided
Conservative-leaning group launches anti-Obama ad
President Barack Obama 2012 Presidential Campaign
Obama slams representatives using their own words
Obama To Begin Campaigning In Earnest
Obama plans first two big rallies of general-election campaign
Obama's reelection bid: Will being 'cooler' than Mitt Romney really help?
Barack Obama's order to 'go in and get Osama bin Laden' made public
Boehner on Obama: 'The emperor has no clothes'
Mitt Romney 2012 Presidential Campaign
Rick Perry endorses Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney's Appointment of Gay Aide Richard Grenell Signals New Attitude
Romney hires Santorum’s campaign manager
Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign
For Paul's true believers, a study in American optimism
Newt Gingrich 2012 Presidential Campaign
Gingrich faces uncertain future after failed run
Gingrich And The Secret Service: Who Calls For Protection To End?
Other News
US 'expands Yemen drone strikes policy'
Internet bill could allow DHS to spy on Congress, Supreme Court
Marco Rubio’s foreign policy speech stakes out a middle ground in GOP
Senator seeks to allow goose kills near NY airport after multiple collisions with planes
U.S. Considers Ways To Keep Drones In Pakistan
House GOP moves ahead with cybersecurity bill
Republicans complain taxpayers fund Obama political travel
Ariz. migrant case could lead to sweeping changes
Miss Gov. says left's mission is to abort children
U.S., Colombia agree to boost security ties
Panetta: U.S., Brazil Partnership ‘Is the Future’
Report: Secret Service involved in second prostitution scandal
Colombia's ambassador asks US to apologize for Secret Service sex scandal
Political battle over student loans heating up
Senate Passes Violence Against Women Act
John Edwards trial: Highlights (and lowlights) from the first week
White House: No Terrorist Threat Linked to Bin Laden Anniversary
US and Pakistan discuss closed Nato route
House OKs cybersecurity bill despite veto threat
Third congressman calls for EPA official’s resignation over ‘crucify them’ comments
U.S. lawmakers defend slew of corporate tax breaks
Pelosi Says GOP Plan on Student Loan Rate 'Assault on Women's Health'
Watchdog expanding ethics probe at labor board
'Rainy day' fund use considered by La. lawmakers
Speaker: Difficult to do Rubio's immigration bill
Secret Service looking into latest prostitution claim -- this time in El Salvador
The CISPA Cybersecurity Bill Is No SOPA, but It's Bad Enough
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
Most Active Stocks
Unusual Volume: Up on Unusual Volume
Down on Unusual Volume
Stock futures edge lower after run up; jobless data eyed
Stocks futures dip after Nasdaq run-up; jobless data eyed
CME Group profit falls in first quarter
Stocks open mixed after unemployment claims rise
US Economy
U.S. eyes easier access to China, Russia markets
Fed stands pat but says will act if needed
Financial crises caused by "stupidity and greed": Geithner
U.S. jobless claims ease but 4-wk average rises
US lawmaker urges Obama push on Russia trade bill
US seasonally adj CP outstanding falls $6.7 bln
US Tarp bailout fund likely to lose money, report says
Fed balance sheet shrinks in latest week
Geithner calls on China to push ahead with reforms
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
TREASURIES-Price gains extended after jobless claims data
Treasury yields fall after poor jobs numbers
Commodities
Indonesia suspends U.S. beef imports over mad cow disease
Buyers of U.S. beef keep importing after mad cow case
US trade rep urges Indonesia to lift beef import ban
Oil rises above $104 as US boosts economy outlook
Oil prices rise on Fed's brighter US outlook
Gold has resistance around USD 1651: India Forex
US natgas futures climb 6 pct after EIA storage build
Grains futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed
US Dollar, Currency
Looking to Sell EUR/USD
Dollar Near 3-Week Low as It Falls Prey to Dovish Fed
US Dollar Likely to Turn Higher as Markets Digest Bernanke Comments
Forex: Dollar Falls Slightly In Lower Y81 On Caution Over U.S. Economy
Latest (26 April 2012): EUR 1 = USD 1.3215
AUD/USD – Rising Channel Breaks Above Declining Channel and Tests 1.0390 Pivot
Dollar Slips, Kiwi Hangs Tough
USD Searches For Support Ahead Of 1Q GDP, JPY Outlook Bearish On BoJ
Japanese Yen Rebounds Sharply as US Dollar Slides after FOMC
Dollar little changed vs euro after mixed US data
EURUSD: Trading the Advance 1Q U.S. GDP Report
Real Estate Market
Home sales sends stocks higher, but problems loom
Fed buys $7 billion mortgage bonds, sells none
Credit/Stock/Company Rating
BRIEF-Moody's rates Tenet secured notes B1, unsecured notes Caa1
US Companies/Industry
Starwood 1st-quarter profit more than quadruples
Insurer Aetna's 1Q profit falls 13 percent
Chrysler reports best quarter since Fiat alliance
U.S. Bancorp, Blackstone, Wells win Eurohypo loans
Mexico president "very indignant" about Wal-Mart case
BlackRock, China SWF to launch China-focused fund: FT
Apple's growth hinges on China, new devices
Wal-Mart: No tie between lobbyists and bribery case
KRISPAK INC. ISSUES RECALL DUE TO MIS-PACK, RESULTING in POTENTIAL ALLERGY ALERT on UNDECLARED MILK, WHEAT, and EGG in GFS® BRAND HOSTESS CANDY MIX
Allergy Alert on Milk Products in Mrs. Weaver’s Pimento Spread
Brazil: Panetta Pushes Boeing
United Continental results weighed by fuel costs
L-3 Communications posts lower profit
BRIEF-Duke Energy, Sumitomo secure financing for Kansas wind farms
Chesapeake won't extend CEO well participation
JetBlue profit tops estimates as fares rise
Sierra Club to use agreement to fight Dominion hub
BRIEF-New York Fed Sells MAX CDO Holdings in Competitive Process
BRIEF-Moody's: lower cotton costs will boost U.S. apparel industry profits
Occidental Petroleum posts profit gain as Exxon Mobil falters
J.C. Penney lures another executive from Apple
After Apple, Amazon, too, may be in for wild ride
Husky's Ohio refinery still operating after leak
GM CEO earned $7.7 million in cash, stock in 2011
Wal-Mart offers online shoppers a "cash" option
PepsiCo says 1Q net income edges lower
Summary Box: Dow Chemical's 1Q profit drops
China buys Boeing 777s, delays Airbus deal: sources
Mexico City mayor says to probe Wal-Mart "store by store"
PepsiCo, Coke Enterprises beat Wall Street views
Trimble Navigation to buy Google's SketchUp
Ford to close Australian plants for a week due to supplier woes
Lockheed eyes growth amid "increasing headwinds"
MetLife exits reverse mortgage business
After Apple, Amazon, too, may be in for wild ride
Marlboro maker Altria 1Q profit up nearly 4 pct
New J&J CEO parachuting into tough terrain
Kindle Fire helps Amazon beat 1Q estimates
Summary Box: Computer glitches worsen UAL 1Q loss
AMR labor needs shifted after bankruptcy: executive
Safeway's 1Q profits jump amid cost controls
Kellogg 1Q profit drops 2 percent as costs rise
Diamond Pet Foods recalls batch of dry dog food
GM CEO earned $7.7 million in cash, stock in 2011
Amazon's streak of Fire ignites shares
MetLife posts loss on interest rate bet
Alfa Sprouts Inc. (Springwater Sprouts) Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts And Clover Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Target Recalls Bunny Sippy Cups Due to Injury Hazard
Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Injury, Death Hazard
Zynga reports 1Q net loss, higher revenue
Expedia tops profit estimates, shares up
UGI's 2Q profit falls on weak heating-gas demand
Nuance shares jump on early peek at 2Q results
US FDA approves Glaxo cancer drug Votrient
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
Former Morgan Stanley star in China pleads guilty
Ex-brokerage chief to serve 30 months in BOM case
US SEC begins probe of Chesapeake CEO's well stakes
McKesson pays $190 mln in US drug pricing accord
Judge won't dismiss CFTC oil manipulation case
FTC hires outside lawyer to steer Google probe
Google fires back at FCC on Wi-Fi investigation
GS insider trading probe aimed at healthcare tips
2012 Election
Millennial voters: Obama gaining, but Romney has an opening
Religiousness a Key Factor for Romney and Obama Support
Obama Now at 50% Job Approval; Leads Romney, 49% to 42%
Rep. Holden, dean of Pa. House members, unseated
Rep. Mark Critz defeats Rep. Jason Altmire in Democratic primary in Pennsylvania
Holden becomes second House incumbent to be ousted by challenger
Poll: Mitt tops Obama with religious
Democrats hold small lead in NM Senate race
N2K Presidential Race: 'Hold on a Little Longer'
Mitt Romney takes GOP control as Newt Gingrich concedes – live coverage
Romney wins NY, Pa. and 3 other GOP primaries
Romney wins NY, Pa. and 3 other GOP primaries
Romney Wins Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania Primaries
McDonnell still open to VP spot
Is Marco Rubio the Sarah Palin of 2012?
Romney, McCrory up big in NC primaries
Obama up big in New Mexico
Poll: Dead heat in Arizona
President Barack Obama 2012 Presidential Campaign
Obama pushes low-rate student loans, wooing young
Obama: College Debt ‘Not Something I Read About in Briefing Book’
Younger Voters Shift From Obama
Obama stresses own struggles paying student loans
Obama's Rolling Stone treatment -- politics to pop
Obama fundraiser to pull in $900K
Obama campaign targets Romney over student loans
Obama to kick off campaign rallies in Ohio, Va.
Mitt Romney 2012 Presidential Campaign
Mitt Romney Takes Hold of the GOP, Seeks to Reintroduce Himself to Electorate
Romney Wins Northeastern Primaries
Mitt Romney's campaign juggernaut gets off to a sluggish start
Mitt Romney sweeps to victory vowing end to Obama presidency
Mitt Romney vows to oust Obama after primary sweep
Mitt Romney and RNC move to synchronize efforts
Romney says ‘better America begins tonight’
Republican Primary 2012: What's next for Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney to Obama: ‘We’re not stupid’
US election 2012: Mitt Romney's speech in full
Handicapping the Veepstakes: Romney's Rules of the Road
Santorum, Romney to Meet Next Week
RNC Formally Backs Romney
Romney turns campaign toward money, reconciliation
Newt Gingrich 2012 Presidential Campaign
Newt Gingrich Loses Big Tuesday, Says He’ll ‘Look Realistically’ at Future
Newt Gingrich says he won’t drop out tonight
Gingrich loses again, signals exit from race
The Party's Over, Newt
Gingrich all but concedes his campaign is over
Gingrich Unofficially Concedes GOP Nomination Race to Romney
Gingrich to stay through this week's stops in NC
BREAKING: Gingrich to end White House bid
Other News
Canada and U.S. officials in talks to keep Canadian special forces in Afghanistan after 2014
FBI chief, Yemeni president pledge anti-terror front; Yemenis take heart of al-Qaida held city
Panetta says 3 Marines and embassy staffer punished for attack on Brazil prostitute last year
Ruling expected on WikiLeaks charges dismissal request
N. Korea claims it has the weapons to defeat U.S.
US warns North Korea to refrain from 'hostile acts'
Supreme Court to review Arizona immigration law
More Secret Service Agents Fall in Sex Scandal
Three US marines punished 'over involvement with Brazilian prostitute'
Obama calls disgraced Secret Service agents 'knuckleheads' amid further resignations
US and Philippines engage in war games
US voices concern at Israel outpost authorisation
House Republican divide keeps lid on highway projects
Resignation, Retirement, and Reelection: How the 112th Congress Compares With the 111th
Change in the 112th Congress
U.S. senators question Okinawa base plans
Senators: Japan base plan needs Congress approval
Senate upholds labor board’s union rules
Senate Democrats prepare bill freezing student loan costs
Momentum moving against NC amendment
New female chief to head US spy satellite agency
US needs top-level approval to launch cyberattacks
Napolitano faces questions on US Secret Service
EXCLUSIVE - U.S. eyes options to restart Afghan peace talks
Neb., Iowa, Mich. governors say feds get in way
APNewsBreak: 7.5 pct of deportations may get held
Panetta: Brazil is emerging global power
Iran says new US sanctions could affect talks
Napolitano: Obama has full confidence in Secret Service director
Former Arizona House speaker defends immigration law
Supreme Court hints OK on Ariz. immigration law
Senate: Make it tougher to close post offices
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
Most Active Stocks
Unusual Volume: Up on Unusual Volume
Down on Unusual Volume
Wal-Mart shares fall as it moves to limit scandal
US stock futures buoyed by strong earnings data
Stocks futures point to higher open after Apple earnings
Facebook deals may add a week to IPO timing: source
US stocks climb at open after Apple earns
PennyStockCrew.com Volume Watch List: American Airlines (AMR), Sprint (S), Sefe (SEFE), Liquidmetal Tech (LQMT), Sunpeaks Ventures (SNPK)
Nasdaq declares dividend as net profit slips
Coca-Cola recommends two-for-one stock split
Exxon is top dividend payer after 21 pct. increase
US Economy
U.S. Weekly Economic Confidence Steady Near Four-Year High
March durables orders post biggest fall in three years
US orders for long-lasting goods plunge in March
Few expect major shifts as Fed ends policy meeting
Rate hikes a distant prospect for more upbeat Fed
Weak durables orders cast shadow on U.S. recovery
Durable Goods Orders Drop 4.2%
Federal Reserve to Stay Dovish
Fed: Economy growing moderately; no policy changes
Bernanke says Fed prepared to do more for economy
Fed raises forecast for 2012 GDP growth
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries
Treasury bonds slip as equities rise; FOMC eyed
TREASURIES-Prices turn flat on strong 5-year sale
U.S. Fed won't buy more bonds, for now
Commodities
Oil rises to near $104 in Asia after surprise US crude supply drop
Mad cow disease discovered in California
Two major South Korean retailers halt sales of US beef
Crude Oil Aiming Higher, Gold Vulnerable on Fed Meeting Outcome
U.S. mad cow case won't affect trade with Canada
World oil prices hit records
US heating oil rises above RBOB, first since Feb.
Brent, U.S. crude turn lower on EIA data, trade choppy
Summary Box: Gold falls after Fed stays the course
U.S. cattle rebound from mad cow sell-off
US Dollar, Currency
Euro hits three-week high vs. dollar before Fed statement
FOMC to Decide EUR/USD Breakout or Fakeout
US Dollar Slides Ahead of FOMC as Durable Goods Orders Tumble
EUR/USD Classical Technical Report 04.25
NZD/USD Classical Technical Report 04.25
Dollar Slips Ahead of FOMC, British Pound Takes a Hit
Euro Hits 3-Week High Vs Weak Dollar Before Fed Meet
Rand at 7.78 against the US dollar
Latest (25 April 2012): EUR 1 = USD 1.3206
US Dollar Index Classical Technical Report 04.25
We Like Buying US Dollars but In-House Index Keeps Us Sidelined for Now
US Dollar/Japanese Yen Likely to Offer Better Long Entries Lower
USD Advances Curbed By Cautious Bernanke – 9900 Remains Critical
Dollar falls against euro after Fed statement
Credit/Stock/Company Rating
Rating agency Fitch gives Ford vote of confidence
TEXT-S&P revises Bayer to positive, affirms 'A-/A-2' ratings
US corporate defaults rise but outlook favorable: Moody's
TEXT-Fitch rates Anixter note offering 'BB+'
BRIEF-Moody's: U.S. credit card charge-offs drop in March
BRIEF-Moody's rates Harbor Freight loan at B1
TEXT-Fitch rates DR Horton notes 'BB'
TEXT-S&P on Corrections Corp of America
BRIEF - Moody's rates BB&T's preferred stock Baa2 (hyb)
TEXT-S&P raises Advanced Micro Devices rating to 'BB-'
TEXT-S&P raises Georgia Gulf Corp to 'BB-'
TEXT-Fitch revises Occidental Petroleum Corp outlook
US Companies/Industry
Apple crushes Street targets, dispels iPhone fears
Google offers 16TB cloud storage
Apple Inc.'s profits surge 93%
Apple doubles quarterly profits to $11.6bn (£7.2bn)
APNewsBreak: Burger King makes cage-free promise
Insurer WellPoint's 1Q profit falls as costs climb
Caterpillar 1Q profit jumps 29 pct, boosts outlook
AutoNation 1Q net income up on higher car sales
US Airways books 1Q profit on gain
Caterpillar first quarter profit beats Street view
Harley-Davidson 1Q profit jumps on sales increase
Boeing 1Q earnings, revenue rise on aircraft sales
Delta posts 1Q profit on fuel hedges
Lilly quarterly sales, profit beats forecasts
Boeing profit up on stronger airliner sales
BofA Merrill hires UBS banker Wilmot-Sitwell
Small banks in bailout pool under pressure
Investment banker Rubinoff leaving Bank of America
Lockheed F-35 workers ready for long strike, union says
AIG says ex-air lease chief Hazy stole trade secrets
Mexican states say no plans to probe Wal-Mart allegations
Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
Girls' Jackets Recalled by Louise Paris; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores
Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Youth Jacket Recalled by PUMA; Waist Drawstrings Pose Entanglement Hazard
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FROM NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
General Dynamics 1st quarter net income lags
Intel to challenge antitrust fine in EU court
Commercial aeroplane demand boosts Boeing
Oil and Gas: Circle Star Energy Increases Its Kansas Footprint to 175,000 Acres
Goldman Sachs Gold ETF in India Sees 11 Fold Surge
U.S. defense companies beat estimates, margins strong
PacifiCorp to spend $1 bln upgrading coal power fleet
GE annual meeting interrupted by 99 Percent protesters
Hess says starts 25,000 BPD rail shipments to La.
REFILE-DuPont lifts dividend 5 pct on confident outlook
Fannie Mae sells $500 mln bills at higher rates
Wal-Mart reveals lawyers, accountants on FCPA issues
Legal/US Buisness Lawsuits
Judge denies AIG motion in BofA $8.5 billion settlement
Judge denies AIG motion in BofA $8.5 billion settlement
MF Global judge OKs payout; Freeh says no bonuses
BRIEF-U.S. judge denies bid for preliminary injunction to derail Express Scripts-Medco merger
Wal-Mart shareholder sues over bribery scandal
