Money & Finance

Posted May 28, 2016

MarketWatch

Wall Street looks to economic data for clues on the Fed MarketWatch Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, but baseball and barbecues may have to take a back seat to Fed watching for a while longer for investors who remain preoccupied with the timing of the Federal Reserve's next rate increase. Stocks Warm to Economy as Fed Recedes in Best Week Since MarchBloomberg US Stocks Rise, Notching Strong Weekly GainsWall Street Journal Wall Street puts finishing touch on best week since MarchReuters Seeking Alpha -TheStreet.com -CNBC -Barron's (blog) all 82 news articles »

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Posted May 28, 2016

Dave Denslow: Tax policy is biased against renters Gainesville Sun The largest federal housing subsidy is not the mortgage interest deduction, which comes at a tax cost of $200 billion a year. The annual revenue loss from not taxing your imputed rental value if you own your home, summing it over all owners, comes to ... and more »

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Posted May 28, 2016

NBCNews.com

Memorial Day Sales: Here's Where to Score Some Big Deals NBCNews.com It's Memorial Day weekend, which means it's time to hangout with family, fire up the grill, and, of course, get in on some serious sales! With just about every retailer offering some sort of discount this holiday, you'll have no shortage of options ... What to Buy (and What NOT to Buy) at Memorial Day SalesFortune Memorial Day Weekend sales with amazing deals you need to shopAOL News Memorial Day Weekend: The Biggest Bargains Of 2016Tech Times Huffington Post -USA TODAY -NJ.com -KOMO News all 23 news articles »

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Posted May 28, 2016

Memorial Day travel packs Colorado roads and highways KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News Many travelers are hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, with AAA predicting more than 38 million Americans will head out the door, said to be the second highest travel volume on record. The national average for a gallon of gas is $2.30, up 16 ... and more »

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Posted May 28, 2016

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Gov. extends cease and desist order to glass company Washington Times SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Gov. Kate Brown has directed a Portland company to continue a moratorium on using certain toxic metals, including lead, in the making of glass through June 8. Brown issued the directive Friday, saying she'll continue the prohibition ... Brown extends order against Bullseye Glass, despite positive test resultsPortland Tribune Gov. Kate Brown Has Renewed a Cease-and-Desist Order on Bullseye GlassThe Portland Mercury (blog) Gov. Brown orders DEQ to continue cease-and-desist order against Bullseye GlassKATU KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 -Patch.com -Portland Business Journal (blog) -750 KXL all 13 news articles »

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Posted May 28, 2016

Martin Fey: Connecticut heading down Puerto Rico's path Norwich Bulletin Puerto Rico is just the canary in our debt coal mine. The U.S. territory likely will miss another big payment deadline on its $72 billion bond debt this July. The so-called “commonwealth,” whose citizens are also citizens of the U.S., has a population ... and more »

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Posted May 28, 2016

ZDNet

Jawbone is selling off pieces of its business, reports say CNET Jawbone has put its Jambox speaker business up for sale, according to a report Friday from Fortune magazine, citing "multiple sources." The company wants to focus "exclusively on its health and wearables business," the magazine reported. Later on ... Jawbone said to end fitness tracker sales, may sell off speaker business AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Jawbone Is Trying to Sell Its Speaker BusinessFortune Report: Jawbone has stopped making its fitness trackers, planning a 'clinical-grade' wearable9 to 5 Mac Mac Rumors -The Verge -Quartz -Engadget all 17 news articles »

Google

Posted May 27, 2016

KUTV 2News

Who were the Top 10 highest-paid CEOs for 2015? KUTV 2News (AP) Here are the 10 highest-paid CEOs for 2015, as calculated by The Associated Press and Equilar, an executive data firm. Dara Khosrowshahi, Expedia, $94.6 million, up 881 percent. Expedia's stock return last fiscal year: 47 percent. (AP Photo ... CEO pay climbs again, even as their stock prices don'tNew Pittsburgh Courier 20 highest paid healthcare CEOs in 2015Becker's Hospital Review Female CEOs See Pay Rise, But Numbers Remain SmallNewsFactor Network Tuscaloosa News (subscription) -Healthcare Dive all 10 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Bloomberg

Stocks Warm to Economy as Fed Recedes in Best Week Since March Bloomberg Here's a twist: U.S. stock investors aren't melting down at the thought of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase. The S&P 500 Index rose 2.3 percent for its best week since March 4 as economic data from housing to jobless claims eased concerns that ... US Stocks Rise, Notching Strong Weekly GainsWall Street Journal Week in Review: S&P 500 Closes Best Week Since MarchTheStreet.com Ahead of Yellen and GDP data, US futures higherCNBC Investor's Business Daily -24/7 Wall St. -Yahoo News -StreetInsider.com all 34 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Houston Chronicle

Iowa Indian burial site possibility stalls oil pipeline Houston Chronicle FILE - In this May 9, 2015, file photo, workers unload pipes for the proposed Dakota Access oil pipeline that would stretch from the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota to Illinois. The discovery of a possible American Indian burial site in northwest ... Bakken pipeline permit yanked over possible sacred burial groundsBismarck Tribune Tribal land issues block Bakken pipeline in IowaDesMoinesRegister.com Oil pipeline company seeks dismissal of NW Iowa landowners' lawsuitsSioux City Journal Siouxland Matters -Radio Iowa -kwwl.com all 11 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Turn to 10

Consumer Alert: Memorial Day sales: Buy or Wait? Turn to 10 Memorial Day weekend is a great time to squeeze in a little shopping, as many retailers offer holiday deals. 0shares. tweet now! 0shares. tweet now! Memorial Day weekend is a great time to squeeze in a little shopping, as many retailers offer holiday ... and more »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Washington Post

Update: Train traffic restored along Long Bridge in Southwest Washington after fire Washington Post Updated at 5:08 p.m.. D.C. police said CSX and VRE are reporting that train traffic has resumed along the bridge and all line lines have been restored. Original post at 4:08 p.m.. local. dr-gridlock. Local Headlines newsletter. Daily headlines about ... Fire Out on Potomac Bridge, Tracks ReopenPatch.com Bridge Fire Temporarily Shuts Down Rail Traffic Over PotomacABC News Fire on bridge over Potomac stops CSX, Amtrak, and VRE rail trafficWJLA all 7 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Fortune

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Friday Washington Post NEW YORK — Stocks rose Friday to wrap up their strongest week in almost three months. Banks gained ground after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank intends to keep raising interest rates provided the economy continues to improve. US Stocks Rise, Notching Strong Weekly GainsWall Street Journal Quiz: Can You Name the Original Members of the Dow?Fortune The Dow: An Index of WinnersThe Atlantic MarketWatch -TheStreet.com -Schaeffers Research (blog) -Fox Business all 76 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

New twist to IRS scam costing Ohioans thousands Norwalk Reflector COLUMBUS —Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of callers who claim to represent the IRS and ask for payment via iTunes gift cards, after 10 Ohioans recently reported losing between $1,000 and $11,500 to the ploy. and more »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Hindustan Times

DEALTALK-How four words rewrote Bayer-Monsanto deal script Reuters (For more Reuters DEALTALKS, double click on ). By Tom Polansek and Greg Roumeliotis. May 27 "There is nothing there." Monsanto Co President Brett Begemann uttered those words last week to a small group of investors and a Reuters reporter when ... Bayer Said Close to Picking Financing Banks for Monsanto BidBloomberg Bayer's Monsanto bid yields poor financial harvestReuters Blogs (blog) Week in ReviewFinancial Times Investorplace.com -Benzinga -Bidness ETC -Seeking Alpha all 18 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Salon

Sanders condemns pro-austerity “colonial takeover” of Puerto Rico; Clinton supports it Salon Bernie calls U.S. debt crisis plan "morally unacceptable" and a gift for "vulture capitalists." Hillary backs it. Ben Norton · Share; WhatsApp. Post. 0. All Share Services. Topics: Austerity, Bernie Sanders, disaster capitalism, Hillary Clinton, Puerto ... Puerto Rico bill clears big hurdle, but resistance remains among some lawmakersPolitico A Colonial Takeover: Proposed Puerto Rican Debt Bill to Give "Dictatorial Powers" to Unelected BoardDemocracy Now! Puerto Rico debt crisis: product of US capitalism's colonial ruleThe Militant ValueWalk -MyPalmBeachPost -The Weekly Standard (blog) -Latin Post all 24 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Montgomery Advertiser

IRS: New tax scam targets students Montgomery Advertiser Scam artists pretending to be IRS agents are calling students and demanding money for the “Federal Student Tax,” according to a federal alert. No such tax exists. In the scam, callers identify themselves as IRS employees and try to convince people to ... and more »

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Posted May 27, 2016

20 highest paid healthcare CEOs in 2015 Becker's Hospital Review Many of the highest earners among organizations in the Standard & Poor's 500 index are healthcare and pharmaceutical company CEOs, according to a report from the Associated Press and research firm Equilar. Below is a list of the 20 CEOs in the ... and more »

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Posted May 27, 2016

DefenseNews.com

Boeing's KC-46 Tanker Will Miss Major Deadline DefenseNews.com Editor's note: This story was originally published at 2:07 p.m. EDT May 27, 2016. WASHINGTON – Boeing's KC-46 tanker program will miss a major contractual deadline to deliver 18 ready-to-go aircraft to the US Air Force next year. Due to ongoing issues ... Boeing's Air Force tanker faces further delaysThe Seattle Times KC-46s set to arrive at first basing locations by late 2017Air Force Link Boeing's Delivery of New Aerial Tankers to Air Force Will Be DelayedWall Street Journal Reuters -Seacoastonline.com -Wichita Business Journal (blog) -Wichita Eagle all 15 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Suit Blames Louisiana Jail Conditions for Prisoner's Death ABC News A federal lawsuit claims poor medical care and dangerous conditions at a Louisiana jail led to the death of a prisoner who hanged himself in his cell last year. Relatives of Lamar Alexander Johnson sued East Baton Rouge Parish and its sheriff on ... and more »

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Posted May 27, 2016

KC46A tankers' arrival at Pease likely delayed Seacoastonline.com PORTSMOUTH — The Air Force and Boeing have agreed to push back an important milestone for the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers, according to a press release from the company. This means their scheduled arrival at the 157th Air National Guard ... and more »

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Posted May 27, 2016

USA TODAY

IRS scam suspects conned victims in at least 21 states USA TODAY Suspects charged this week in an IRS impersonation scam traveled the country, using dozens of fake names and identifications and collecting millions of dollars in payments wired by unwitting victims from at least 21 states. Newly unsealed federal court ... IRS Warns of New Scam Involving Bogus Student TaxAccounting Today IRS warns of phone scam targeting studentsThe Hill Callers posting as IRS agents demand payment of the Federal Student Tax. There's no such thing.WBAY The Consumerist -Patch.com -Winston-Salem Journal all 38 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Wall Street Journal

US Stocks Pare Gains as Janet Yellen Speaks Wall Street Journal U.S. stocks rose slightly Friday, putting the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite on track for its largest weekly gain since February. In afternoon trade, stocks pared some gains after Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said that a rate increase ... The Fed Is Playing Chicken The MarketForbes Rev's Forum: Remember, Momentum Is StickyTheStreet.com Economic Growth Indicators Rise Along With Rate-Hike LikelihoodNewsmax ForexLive -Seeking Alpha -London South East (registration) (blog) -Economic Times all 19 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

CBS Local

World's largest hedge fund gets aid package from Connecticut Washington Post HARTFORD, Conn. — A commission approved a $22 million loan and grant package on Friday to help the world's largest hedge fund upgrade and expand its offices despite questions about whether the deal makes financial sense for a state facing continued ... Connecticut Bond Commission Approves $22 Million Package for World's Largest Hedge FundWall Street Journal Bond Commission Approves $22 Million Package For World's Largest Hedge FundHartford Courant After Taking $1.4 Billion Compensation In Down Year, Dalio's Bridgewater Receives Government AssistanceValueWalk The CT Mirror -CT Newsjunkie -Patch.com -WNPR News all 29 news articles »

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Posted May 27, 2016

Latest Jobs Report: Ballard Highest and Calloway Lowest in Region WKMS A new jobs report shows unemployment rates fell in 83 Kentucky counties, rose in 33 and remained the same in 4 between April 2015 and April 2016. According to the Kentucky Office of Unemployment and Training eastern Kentucky has the highest ... and more »

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