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May 24, 2013
15:22 EDTFBFacebook volatility decreases as shares trend to six-month low
Facebook May weekly call option implied volatility is at 34, June and July is at 35; below its 26-week average of 45 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price risk.
14:44 EDTFBFacebook slips to session lows, close to 6-month low, levels to watch
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12:34 EDTBACBank of America seeking buyers for 40 branches, Bloomberg reports
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07:49 EDTFBRumors of Google interest in Waze unfounded, TechCrunch says
After Bloomberg, citing "people familiar with the matter," said Google (GOOG) is considering a bid for map and traffic app maker Waze, TechCrunch countered that multiple credible sources it contacted "have poured cold water on the Google rumor." Facebook (FB) and Apple (AAPL) have previously been suggested as expressing interest in Waze, but the Bloomberg report said Apple was not among the "large tech companies” that have recently approached Waze, TechCrunch noted. Reference Link
07:44 EDTFBFacebook delays release of HTC First phone in Europe, FT reports
Facebook delayed release of its customized Android phone in Europe, following negative customer feedback in the U.S., reports the Financial Times. The new HTC First was released in the U.S. last month.Reference Link
07:20 EDTFBFacebook may face bidding war with Google for Waze, Bloomberg says
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06:22 EDTDELLIcahn hired Jefferies to help fund Dell deal, NY Post reports
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05:56 EDTGSGoldman Sachs imposes checks on conflicts to help restore image, Reuters says
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May 23, 2013
19:33 EDTDELLIcahn, Southeastern engage banks on financing for Dell deal, Reuters says
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14:45 EDTJPMJPMorgan names Barry Sommers head of consumer bank, Reuters says
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11:56 EDTJPMVisa names Ryan McInerney president
Visa (V) announced the appointment of Ryan McInerney as president of Visa. In this role, McInerney will be responsible for Visa's global client organization, product management as well as a new solutions group, which will focus on building and bringing to market new products and services to Visa's issuer, acquirer and merchant clients. Mr. McInerney will report to Charlie Scharf, CEO of Visa . McInerney joins Visa from JP Morgan Chase (JPM) where he was the CEO of Consumer Banking.
11:08 EDTBABoeing reports 107 new orders in weekly update
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09:02 EDTFBFacebook slips lower, breaks $25 threshold
The stock is down 1.5% in the pre-market to $24.77, breaking the psychologically important $25 support level. This move puts the shares at 3-month lows. At current price, next support is at $23.88, the 6-month low. Resistance is at $25.65.
08:10 EDTJPMJPMorgan compelling at current levels, says RW Baird
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07:55 EDTBABoeing price target raised to $120 from $100 at BofA/Merrill
BofA/Merrill raised Boeing's price target to reflect higher delivery forecasts for the 737 and 787. Shares are Buy rated.
07:12 EDTBAC, JPMWall Street trying to use trade deals to weaken Dodd-Frank, Bloomberg reports
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06:32 EDTJPMDimon looks to improve JPMorgan after winning vote, NY Times says
After JPMorgan's (JPM) shareholders voted to allow Jamie Dimon to keep his dual role as the bank's CEO and chairman, Dimon is looking to repair the bank's relationship with regulators and "fortify risk controls," according to The New York Times. Reference Link
06:29 EDTJPM, BASoftware firm Luxoft files for IPO in New York, Bloomberg reports
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06:08 EDTBAC, JPMOn the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
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05:51 EDTBAChina approves commercial service for Boeing 787 Dreamliner, WSJ reports
China's aviation regulator gave approval for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft to begin commercial service with the nation's airlines, sources say, reports the Wall Street Journal. Reference Link
05:48 EDTJPMProxy advisers see their power diminish, WSJ reports
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05:43 EDTBABoeing price target raised to $120 from $105 at Deutsche Bank
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May 22, 2013
16:25 EDTGSOn The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were sharply lower following a day where the Fed dominated the news. The averages were higher early in the session as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testified in front of Congress. However, the averages crossed into negative ground as Bernanke's comments on the potential for future QE tapering were digested. The selling accelerated in the late hours of the session following the release of the minutes from the Fed's last FOMC meeting. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered testimony before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, stating that premature tightening of monetary policy would carry a "substantial risk" of slowing or ending the economic recovery. Bernanke, however, also said the central bank could begin winding down its bond-buying program at one of its "next few meetings" if the economy continues to improve. The FOMC minutes, released at 2:00 pm ET, indicated that some committee members expressed a willingness to adjust assets purchases, though some disagreement existed over what economic data would be needed to begin such a program. The minutes also said some members might want to cut asset purchases by as soon as June. The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales advanced 0.6% to an annual rate of 4.97M units in April, which was the highest level since November 2009 but still below expectations for a rise to a 4.99M-unit rate. COMPANY NEWS: Target (TGT) shares lost $2.86, or 4.01%, to $68.40 after the company's first quarter report, which it called "disappointing." The company also cut its full-year earnings and same-store sales views. MAJOR MOVERS: Among notable gainers was Saks (SKS), up $1.83, or 13.39%, to $15.50 after the New York Post said the company hired Goldman Sachs (GS) to explore strategic alternatives and Bloomberg said KKR (KKR) was considering a stake in the luxury retailer. Also higher following its better-then-expected quarterly results was Zale (ZLC), which advanced $1.20, or 22.22%, to $6.60. Among noteworthy losers were a number of Solar stocks, including Trina Solar (TSL), down $1.07, or 14.9%, to $6.11, and SunPower (SPWR), down $1.81, or 8.62%, to $19.19 after China's Xinhua news agency said early talks between Europe and China to resolve their fight over solar panel trade rules had failed. Also lower was SolarWinds (SWI), down $6.57, or 13.71%, to $41.34 after the company said it will acquire N-able for $120M and its shares were downgraded at research firm Pacific Crest. INDICES: The Dow was down 80.41, or 0.52%, to 15,307.17; the Nasdaq was down 38.82, or 1.11%, to 3,463.30; and the S&P 500 was down 13.81, or 0.83%, to 1,655.35.
14:54 EDTJPMJPMorgan not likely to add new board members soon, Bloomberg says
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14:29 EDTGSGoldman Sachs volatility near low end of historic range
Goldman Sachs June call option implied volatility is at 21, July and October is at 22; compared to its 26-week average of 25 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
14:27 EDTFBcomScore says Google Sites lead April U.S. online video rankings
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13:07 EDTGSKKR weighs Saks investment, may push Neiman Marcus merger, Bloomberg says
KKR (KKR) is considering an investment in Saks (SKS) and may push Saks to pursue a merger with Neiman Marcus, reports Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Saks shares are up $2.25, or 16.46%, to $15.92 after reports last night said the company retained Goldman Sachs (GS) to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. Reference Link
13:02 EDTMSMorgan Stanley seeks $4B for infrastructure fund, Bloomberg reports
Morgan Stanley's infrastructure investment unit is planning to raise $4B for a second global fund, according to Bloomberg, citing sources. Morgan Stanley and other investment firms are targeting billions of dollars worldwide earmarked for public infrastructure projects, Bloomberg added. Reference Link
10:37 EDTFBPandora extends Facebook partnership with timeline App
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10:31 EDTJPMJPMorgan spikes higher along with peers, levels to watch
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09:02 EDTMS, JPM, GS, BACFinancials upgraded to Overweight from Market Weight at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo believes that financials' earnings continue to be the strongest of any sector in the S&P 500. The firm thinks that the sector's stocks appear to be breaking out from a technical standpoint. Citigroup (c) and Ameriprise Financial (AMP) are on the firm's priority list.
08:58 EDTFBFacebook management to meet with Deutsche Bank
Meeting to be held in New York on May 22 hosted by Deutsche Bank.
08:43 EDTBABoeing sees $6.9T commercial airplane market opportunity over 20 years
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08:38 EDTBABoeing affirms view of FY13 core EPS $6.10-$6.30, consensus $6.48
Repeats forecast for FY13 revenue $82B-$85B, consensus $83.86B. Says focused on additional 737 and 787 rate breaks, with expectations for rate increases to drive financial performance. Information from slides for Annual Investor Conference.
07:39 EDTBAWolfe Trahan to host a conference
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07:24 EDTDELLNetEvents International to host a summit
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07:22 EDTBACDun & Bradstreet to hold a conference
2013 Access to Capital is being held in Chicago on May 22.
May 21, 2013
18:56 EDTGSOn The Fly: After Hours Movers
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17:03 EDTGSMerck announces $5B share repurchase
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16:26 EDTJPMOn The Fly: Closing Wrap
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14:26 EDTBABoeing volatility low into investor day
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12:36 EDTJPMOn The Fly: Midday Wrap
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11:47 EDTJPMJPMorgan holders vote to keep Dimon as Chairman, CEO
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11:09 EDTJPMJPMorgan's Raymond says 'stay tuned' on composition of risk committee
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11:03 EDTJPMJPMorgan's Dimon says more regulatory consent orders expected
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10:33 EDTBABoeing confirms completion of 747-8 test flight
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09:33 EDTGSBloomberg LINK to host a summit
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09:03 EDTJPMJPMorgan CEO looks set to hold onto chairman role, NY Times reports
Preliminary votes indicate JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon will hold onto his title of chairman, New York Times reports, citing people who have seen today's shareholder vote results. Reference Link
07:32 EDTJPMJPMorgan's Mowat likes India among emerging market stocks, Economic Times says
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07:13 EDTMS, BAC, GS, JPMU.S. bank mergers less likely this year, Bloomberg reports
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07:12 EDTGS, MSCredit Suisse now second largest Asia prime broker, Reuters reports
The Asian prime brokerage unit of Credit Suisse (CS) replaced Morgan Stanley (MS) as the second largest firm servicing the region's $148B hedge funds industry, according to a survey by AsiaHedge. Goldman Sachs (GS) remains Asia's top prime broker with 179 clients and total assets under management of $24.6B, reports Reuters.Reference Link
07:11 EDTJPMJPMorgan board changes expected, WSJ reports
JPMorgan Chase plans to shake-up of its board even if every director wins re-election at today’s shareholder meeting and James Dimon keeps his dual job as chairman and CEO, reports the Wall Street Journal.Reference Link
07:09 EDTBABoeing's Dreamliner returns to service in U.S. ,NY Times reportd
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06:10 EDTMS, JPM, GSOn the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
WALL STREET JOURNAL: JPMorgan Chase (JPM) plans to shake-up of its board even if every director wins re-election at today’s shareholder meeting and James Dimon keeps his dual job as chairman and CEO, the Wall Street Journal reports...Mutual-fund firms are joining activist investors in getting more aggressive over demands for change in how board members are paid at U.S. companies. Activist investors have been experimenting more frequently with incentive pay packages for the board members they nominate in proxy fights, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Specialty chemicals producer Rockwood Holdings’s (ROC) pigments businesses have attracted offers from buyout firms including Blackstone Group (BX) and Advent International, sources say, Reuters reports...The Asian prime brokerage unit of Credit Suisse (CS) replaced Morgan Stanley (MS) as the second largest firm servicing the region's $148B hedge funds industry, according to a survey by AsiaHedge. Goldman Sachs (GS) remains Asia's top prime broker with 179 clients and total assets under management of $24.6B, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Bank managers in the U.S. are less likely to engage in mergers and acquisitions this year as regulators heighten scrutiny on potential deals and sellers wait for higher valuations, according to a KPMG survey, Bloomberg reports...PIMCO’s Bill Gross says the bull market for bonds may have ended last month. But investors are staying put. Four years into the biggest rally in U.S. stocks since 2000, bond mutual funds are attracting more money than their equity counterparts, Bloomberg reports.
06:08 EDTJPMSurging equity sales in Poland attract investment firms, Bloomberg reports
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05:46 EDTGSThomson Reuters, others to challenge Bloomberg messaging, WSJ reports
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May 20, 2013
16:55 EDTDELLS&P lowers Dell ratings to 'BBB' from 'A-', remains on watch negative
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Dell to 'BBB' from 'A-', and its commercial paper rating to 'A-2' from 'A-1'. All ratings remain on CreditWatch, where they were placed with negative implications on Feb. 5. The initial CreditWatch listing reflected S&P's assessment that the $24.4B going private transaction, which includes a substantial portion of debt financing, will materially degrade Dell's financial risk profile, which S&P currently view as modest. Although Carl Icahn submitted a non-binding alternative acquisition proposal, the Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners LBO proposal remains the only transaction that has been approved by Dell's board of directors. S&P's review of the LBO transaction terms and the company's ownership, business and financial strategy may also result in a downward revision of its assessment of Dell's business risk profile.
11:37 EDTJPMCalpers votes to separate Dimon's dual roles at JPMorgan, Bloomberg reports
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11:25 EDTBABoeing volatility at low end of historic range as shares at record high
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11:14 EDTDELLDell to deliver public cloud through partner ecosystem
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10:52 EDTFBFacebook near session lows, levels to watch
The stock is drifting lower today, nearing session lows at $25.73. At that price, next support is at $25.33, the 1-month low. Resistance is at $26.25.
10:11 EDTBACOn The Fly: Analyst Downgrade Summary
Today's noteworthy downgrades include: Artisan Partners (APAM) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Bank of America (BAC) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies... BlackRock (BLK) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Cavium (CAVM) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at JMP Securities... Charles Schwab (SCHW) downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at Keefe Bruyette... Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Longbow... Equifax (EFX) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... Leap Wireless (LEAP) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Deutsche Bank... Lowe's (LOW) downgraded to Perform from Outperform at Oppenheimer... MicroStrategy (MSTR) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at JMP Securities... NetApp (NTAP) downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at RW Baird... NeuStar (NSR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... Red Hat (RHT) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO Capital... Ruby Tuesday (RT) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells Fargo... Synovus (SNV) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Goldman... TD Ameritrade (AMTD) downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at Keefe Bruyette... Thoratec (THOR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... CF Industries (CF) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Miller Tabak... Children's Place (PLCE) downgraded at Susquehanna... CarMax (KMX) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at William Blair... SanDisk (SNDK) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Nomura... Red Hat (RHT) downgraded at BMO Capital... Rex Energy (REXX) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel... Range Resources (RRC) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel... Kansas City Southern (KSU) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Stifel... Capella Education (CPLA) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel.
08:30 EDTJPMJPMorgan: Earnings drag for major emerging stock markets, Bloomberg reports
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08:15 EDTMSMorgan Stanley to sell Indian unit to Standard Chartered, Reuters reports
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07:20 EDTBABoeing price target raised to $105 from $98 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised its price target for Boeing citing expectations for higher 787 profitability and keeps an Overweight rating on the stock.
07:16 EDTBABoeing price target raised to $115 from $100 at Stifel
Stifel increased its price target on Boeing, citing several factors including resumption of 787 deliveries and production work on 787-9, improved margins, and better than expected results from its defense business. The firm keeps a Buy rating on the stock.
07:14 EDTJPMSeven of JPMorgan’s 10 biggest owners run by chairmen/CEOs, Bloomberg reports
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07:03 EDTDELLDell committee says cannot evaluate Icahn proposal without more information
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07:00 EDTFBNew Facebook projects probably won't bear fruit soon, AllThingsD says
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06:41 EDTGSGoldman Sachs seeking to sell stake in Chinese bank, Reuters reports
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06:09 EDTJPMOn the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
WALL STREET JOURNAL: The New York Department of Financial Services yesterday sent subpoenas to Apollo Global Management (APO), Guggenheim Partners and Harbinger Group (HRG) as part of an investigation seeking more information on investments that back so-called fixed annuities, sources say, the Wall Street Journal reports...As Home Depot (HD) and Lowe’s (LOW) report fiscal Q1 results this week, the reconstruction phase from last year's superstorm Sandy will be looming large as cooler-than-normal temperatures delay spring selling, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Danone Group (DANOY) will invest $417M in two deals with China Mengniu Dairy Co., marking a comeback for the French group in China where scandals have hurt confidence in food safety, Reuters reports...The Nikkei share average surged to a new 5 1/2 year high today, boosted by further weakness in the yen and optimism over the growth outlook after the Japanese government raised its assessment of the economy for the first time in two months, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: The longest decline in Treasuries this year has left U.S. government debt the cheapest since March 2011 when measured by real yields and the best relative value compared with German bunds in more than two decades, Bloomberg reports...As JPMorgan Chase’s (JPM) Jamie Dimon prepares for a vote Tuesday on whether he should keep his chairman and CEO titles, he may take comfort knowing that seven of the bank’s 10 largest owners are run by CEOs who are also chairmen, Bloomberg reports.
05:46 EDTBABoeing look to improve more Dreamliner systems, WSJ reports
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05:39 EDTBACBank of America downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette downgraded Bank of America with a $13.50 price target citing valuation.
May 19, 2013
17:10 EDTFBFacebook's Waze deal being held up by move from Israel, NY Post says
Facebook’s negotiations to buy mapping firm Waze are being held up as founders of Waze, based in Israel, are holding out for more money, the NY Post says. Citing sources, the Post says that Waze founders want more money if they are going to be forced to move from Israel to Silicon Valley as part of the deal. Reference Link
May 17, 2013
16:00 EDTBACOptions Update; May 17, 2013
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14:03 EDTDELLMarket set to finish week with gains after Cisco results, comments
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10:20 EDTBACBank of America rises, levels to watch
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10:09 EDTBABoeing to host investor meeting
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08:29 EDTDELLJPMorgan's business and information services analyst holds a conference call
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08:02 EDTDELLDell results could increase votes for Silver Lake offer, says Wells Fargo
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07:10 EDTJPMJPMorgan asks shareholders to reject chairman, CEO split, WSJ reports
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06:51 EDTFBFacebook volatility at low end of historic range
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06:36 EDTFBGoogle to add new apps to Google Glass, NY Times says
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06:06 EDTJPMOn the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
WALL STREET JOURNAL: A so-so Q1 earnings season hasn't dented investors' enthusiasm for stocks as prices have been rising, with the DJIA up 16% for the year and 4.2% since earnings season began April 8, the Wall Street Journal reports...JPMorgan Chase (JPM), in a last-ditch effort to beat back activist investors, sent a letter to shareholders who have yet to vote on the nonbinding proposal ahead of the May 21 annual meeting, urging them to reject a proposal to split the chairman and CEO roles held by James Dimon, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Amazon.com (AMZN) will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the U.K. justify its low corporate income tax bill, Reuters reports...J.C. Penney (JCP) CEO Ullman says that the department store chain is emerging from what he called an abyss but warned he needs time to fix the issues of the retailer, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Apple (AAPL), which holds $102B in cash and investments outside the U.S., will suggest changes to corporate-tax laws to encourage companies to bring more cash into the country, Bloomberg reports...Fiat’s (FIATY) deliberations over moving its headquarters to the U.S. after a merger with Chrysler Group LLC. raised concern among Italian unions and politicians about the plans of the country’s biggest manufacturer. CEO Marchionne is considering the move because Fiat’s main sources of revenue and profit are shifting to North America, Bloomberg reports.
May 16, 2013
18:49 EDTMSSenior holders may face first CMBS losses since crisis, WSJ reports
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18:01 EDTDELLDell continues to expect 'relatively weak' demand in end-user PC business
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16:05 EDTDELLDell reports Q1 enterprise solutions, services, software revenue up 12% to $5.5B
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16:02 EDTDELLDell not providing guidance for Q2
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16:01 EDTDELLDell reports Q1 adjusted EPS 21c, consensus 35c
Reports Q1 revenue $14.1B, consensus $13.52B.
15:14 EDTDELLNotable companies reporting after market close
Notable companies reporting after the market close, with earnings consensus, include Dell (DELL), consensus 35c; Applied Materials (AMAT), consensus 13c; Nordstrom (JWN), consensus 76c; Autodesk (ADSK), consensus 45c; J. C. Penney (JCP), consensus (86c); SINA (SINA), consensus (3c); ViaSat (VSAT), consensus 2c; Brocade Communications (BRCD), consensus 15c; Aruba Networks (ARUN), consensus 15c.
13:58 EDTDELLEarnings Preview: Dell facing uncertainty about going private ahead of Q1 report
Dell (DELL) is set to report Q1 earnings after the market close on Thursday, May 16, with a conference call scheduled for 4:45 pm ET. Dell is a global IT company that operates enterprise, business, and consumer segments. EXPECTATIONS: Analysts are looking for EPS of 35c on revenue of $13.52B, according to First Call. The consensus range for EPS is 28c-42c on revenue of $12.6B-$14.22B. A report by Dow Jones earlier this week said Dell will report non-GAAP EPS of 20c on revenue of about $14B. LAST QUARTER: Dell reported Q4 adjusted EPS of 40c against consensus for 39c on revenue of $14.3B against estimates for $14.12B. On its Q4 earnings conference call, the company said it expects continued margin pressure and market competitiveness in 2013. GO-PRIVATE NEWS: On February 5, Dell officially announced that it had agreed to be taken private for $13.65 per share by a consortium lead by Silver Lake. On March 25, Dell announced it had received two alternative proposals during its go-shop process, which began following its February 5 announcement. These proposals included a $14.25 per share offer from Blackstone (BX), and a $15 per share offer from Carl Icahn and affiliated funds, including Icahn Enterprises (IEP). On April 19, Dell announced that Blackstone decided not to submit a bid for the company. Last Friday, Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management, which collectively hold about a 13% stake in Dell, submitted an alternative proposal to Dell's board. The Icahn and Southeastern proposal would allow Dell shareholders to receive a $12 per share cash distribution or $12 of additional shares valued at $1.65 per share. On Monday, the special committee of Dell's board asked Icahn and Southeastern for more information related to proposal, while Icahn and Southeastern proposed a slate of directors to the company's board that same day. COMPANY NEWS: In addition to news surrounding the company's go-private proposal, data regarding global PC demand has also weighed on Dell. On April 10, data from IDC said worldwide PC shipments totaled 76.3M in Q1, a 13.9% decline from the prior year period, which was worse than the expected decline of 7.7%. IDC also added that this year-over-year decline was the worst since the firm began its quarterly tracking of the PC market in 1994. On March 28, data released by Gartner said worldwide IT spending is projected to increase 4.1% in 2013 to $3.8T. PRICE ACTION: Shares of Dell have slid more than 2.5% since the first day of trading following its Q4 report. Following the March announcement that Dell received alternative proposals from Blackstone and Icahn, shares closed as high as $14.51 per share. Through April, however, shares of Dell slipped, including a sharp decline after disclosing Blackstone withdrew its offer, with shares closing as low as $13.09 per share. In afternoon trading ahead of its Q1 report, shares of Dell are down 0.2%, to about $13.42.
13:57 EDTDELLDell May 13 straddle priced for 1.7% move into Q1
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12:01 EDTJPMBill Daley assisting JPMorgan over vote, CNBC's Tausche reports
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11:08 EDTBABoeing announces 115 new 737 orders in weekly update
Boeing on its website announced 115 new orders in its weekly update consisting of 35 737s for Southwest Airlines, 70 737s for Turkish Airlines, and 10 737s for WestJet. In the changes category, Boeing reduced 737 net orders by 30.
09:05 EDTGSSolarCity, Goldman Sachs collaborate on solar lease financing platform
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08:51 EDTJPMJPMorgan management to meet with UBS
Meeting to be held in New York on May 16 hosted by UBS.
07:35 EDTJPMJ.C. Penney May volatility elevated at 106 into Q1
J.C. Penney May call option implied volatility is at 106, June is at 57, July is at 50; compared to its 26-week average of 62 according to Track Data, suggesting larger near term price movement in the expected release of Q1 results after the market close today.
07:18 EDTBACInvestors bet on banks hit by credit crisis, Bloomberg reports
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06:41 EDTMS, JPM, GS, BACBig banks to benefit from U.S. concession on derivatives, NY Times says
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06:20 EDTBABoeing price target raised to $112 from $105 at Citigroup
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06:19 EDTGSU.K. judge rules Goldman Sachs tax deal didn’t break law, Bloomberg reports
Goldman Sachs Group's deal with the U.K. government that may have saved the investment bank about $30.6M on its taxes didn’t break any laws and was properly conducted, a judge ruled, reports Bloomberg. Reference Link
06:12 EDTJPMJPMorgan's Dimon has long helped select new board members, Reuters reports
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05:59 EDTFBHigh tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports
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05:57 EDTFBFacebook implied volatility at lower end of index mean range
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May 15, 2013
17:46 EDTFBSAC Capital gives quarterly update on stakes
NEW STAKES: Discovery (DISCA), Liberty Global (LBTYA), Liberty Media (LMCA), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), and Cubist (CBST). INCREASED STAKES: Suncor (SU), EQT Corporation (EQT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Visa (V), and GNC Holdings (GNC). DECREASED STAKES: News Corp. (NWSA), Facebook (FB), Sherwin-Williams (SHW), and Avago (AVGO). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Coach (COH), Dover (DOV), and Virgin Media (VMED), .
17:30 EDTBAGE, Boeing warn of defective engine parts, WSJ reports
General Electric (GE) said more than 70 Boeing (BA) 777 models may be affected by an engine manufacturing defect, reports The Wall Street Journal. Reference Link
17:26 EDTMSThird Point gives quarterly update on stakes
NEW STAKES: Virgin Media (VMED), Tiffany (TIF), B/E Aerospace (BEAV), Anadarko (APC), and Thermo Fisher (TMO). INCREASED STAKES: International Paper (IP), Abbvie (ABBV), TransDigm (TDG), Constellation Brands (STZ), and Dollar General (DG). DECREASED STAKES: Delphi (DLPH), Murphy Oil (MUR), AIG (AIG), LyondellBasell (LYB), and Liberty Global (LBTYA). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Tesoro (TSO), Morgan Stanley (MS), Symantec (SYMC), Herbalife (HLF), and Illumina (ILMN).
17:03 EDTMS, JPMSoros gives quarterly update on stakes
NEW STAKES: MeadWestvaco (MWV), Brocade (BRCD), Red Hat (RHT), Liberty Global (LBTYK), and VMware (VMW). INCREASED STAKES: Google (GOOG), Liberty Global (LBTYA), EQT Corp (EQT), Charter (CHTR), and US Airways (LCC). DECREASED STAKES: Citigroup (C), AIG (AIG), Apple (AAPL), Invesco (IVZ), and Motorola Solutions (MSI). LIQUIDATED STAKES: JPMorgan (JPM), General Electric (GE), CF Industries (CF), Morgan Stanley (MS), and Capital One (COF).
16:48 EDTDELLIcahn gives quarterly update on stakes
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13:17 EDTGSGoldman Sachs COO says will address Fed's CCAR concerns
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13:15 EDTGSGoldman Sachs COO says wouldn't cut equities on first move by Fed
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13:15 EDTGSGoldman Sachs volatility near low end of historic range
Goldman Sachs June call option implied volatility is at 21, July and October is at 22; compared to its 26-week average of 25 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
12:30 EDTJPMJPMorgan, Portugal in talks to resolve derivative contracts issue, Reuters says
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12:12 EDTMSMorgan Stanley price target raised to $36 from $30 at CLSA
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11:30 EDTBABoeing confirms Southwest converts 30 orders to 737 Max 7s from 737s
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11:21 EDTBASouthwest revises aircraft delivery schedule
As a component of its AirTran integration, fleet modernization initiatives, and careful capital management, Southwest (LUV) has revised its aircraft delivery schedule. For 2014, five Boeing (BA) 737-700 firm orders have been converted to 737-800s, five options were exercised for -800 deliveries from Boeing, and five options to purchase Boeing Next Generation aircraft were relinquished. Five options in 2015 were also relinquished. Separately, the company has agreed to purchase ten pre-owned 737-700s for delivery in 2014 and 2015. Twelve 737NG options held by the company in 2014 and 2015, as well as 29 options in 2017 and 2018, were converted to 737 MAX options and deferred beyond 2024. The company also converted 30 Boeing 737NG firm orders in 2017 and 2018 to MAX firm orders and deferred them to 2019 through 2021.
10:13 EDTBACBank of America reports April card write-offs 4.55% vs. 4.33% last month
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08:08 EDTDELLPC sales decline in Western Europe, Economic Times reports
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07:12 EDTBABoeing resumes 787 Dreamliner deliveries, Reuters reports
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06:53 EDTJPMJPMorgan holders look unlikely to strip Dimon of chairmanship, FT says
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06:34 EDTJPM, GSJPMorgan CEO has obtained advice from Goldman counterpart, NY Times says
JPMorgan (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has spoken with his counterpart at Goldman Sachs (GS), Lloyd Blankfein, a number of times in recent months about the challenges that Dimon is facing, according to The New York Times, which cited unnamed sources. Reference Link J
06:23 EDTBAAirbus in talks with major Japan carriers about A350 orders, Bloomberg reports
Airbus SAS (EADSY) is in discussions with Japan’s two biggest carriers, ANA Holdings (ALNPY) and Japan Airlines Co., about an order for its A350-1000, a long-range plane aimed at eroding Boeing's (BAs dominance in wide-body aircraft, sources say, reports Bloomberg. Reference Link
06:15 EDTJPMJPMorgan reports April net credit losses 3.49% vs. 3.48% last month
Reports April delinquency rate 1.70% vs. 1.80% last month.
06:08 EDTBAOn the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
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05:59 EDTFBCorporate boards recruit newcomers with digital knowledge, WSJ reports
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May 14, 2013
18:02 EDTJPMJPMorgan vote to split CEO and Chairman role just above 40%, WSJ reports
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17:48 EDTFBLone Pine gives quarterly update on stakes
NEW STAKES: Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX), Virgin Media (VMED), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), CME Group (CME), and Liberty Media (LMCA). INCREASED STAKES: Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), News Corp (NWSA), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Monsanto (MON), and Qualcomm (QCOM). DECREASED STAKES: Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Equinix (EQIX), Ralph Lauren (RL), Disney (DIS), and Oceaneering International (OII). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Facebook (FB), Crown Castle (CCI), Accretive Health (AH), Informatica (INFA), and NetEase (NTES).
16:23 EDTDELLOn The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were higher on a Tuesday again, keeping the strange "Tuesday in 2013" streak alive. Some positive domestic economic data and bullish commentary from Appaloosa Management's David Tepper set the tone early and the averages traded with an upward bias for almost the entire trading day. Today's advance means that every Tuesday this year has seen the market log gains, and investors will have to wait another week to see if the pattern continues. ECONOMIC EVENTS: The NFIB small business optimism index for April rose to 92.1, versus expectations for it to climb to 90.3 from its prior 89.5 reading. Import prices were reported to have declined 0.5% in April, which was in-line with expectations. Export prices declined 0.7%, versus a forecast for a 0.1% drop in the month. COMPANY NEWS: Dell (DELL) shares lost 6c, or 0.44%, to $13.46 after Dow Jones said the company will report first quarter non-GAAP earnings of 20c per share, 15c below current consensus estimates. That followed an earlier report from CNBC's David Faber, who also said the company will report earnings that miss expectations and accurately called that Dell has moved its report to Thursday, which is earlier than had been expected... Sony (SNE) shares added $1.87, or 9.9%, but closed off their best levels at $20.76 after the New York Times reported that Dan Loeb of Third Point has built a 6.5% stake and proposes that the company take its entertainment unit public. MAJOR MOVERS: Among notable gainers was InterOil (IOC), up $7.46, or 9.57%, to $85.39 after reporting its earnings and saying its talks with "major oil companies and a national oil company" about a potential LNG partnership are in the final stages. Also higher was SodaStream (SODA), up $6.79, or 11.85%, to $64.08 after at least two analyst firms raised their price target on shares following yesterday's analyst day presentations. Among noteworthy losers was Solar City (SCTY), down $4.44, or 12.37%, to $31.44 after the company's first quarter earnings missed expectations and the stock was downgraded by at least two firms. Also lower was Velti (VELT), down 29c, or 14.5%, to $1.71 after its revenue outlook fell below estimates. INDICES: The Dow was up 123.57, or 0.82%, to 15,215.25; the Nasdaq was up 23.82, or 0.69%, to 3,462.61; and the S&P 500 was up 16.57, or 1.01%, to 1,650.34.
14:44 EDTMSMorgan Stanley hits close to multi-year highs, levels to watch
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13:18 EDTDELLDell to report Q1 non-GAAP EPS 20c, Dow Jones says
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12:35 EDTDELLDell holder Pzena prefers Icahn, Southeastern proposal, CNBC reports
Cites statement from Rich Pzena, who called the Icahn and Southeastern proposal "superior" to the "go-private" deal supported by founder Michael Dell.
11:18 EDTDELLDell earnings to miss consensus expectations, CNBC reports
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11:17 EDTDELLDell May volatility increases into Q1 and revenue outlook
Dell May call option implied volatility is at 33, June and July is at 14; compared to its 14-week average of 16 according to Track Data, suggesting large near term price movement into the expected release of Q1 results on May 16.
11:13 EDTDELLDell moving up earnings announcement to Thursday, CNBC reports
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11:12 EDTDELLDell earnings expected to be below consensus, CNBC reports
11:07 EDTMSMorgan Stanley hits close to multi-year highs, levels to watch
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10:53 EDTBACBank of America breakout continues, levels to watch
The breakout back above what was persistent resistance at the $12.50 area has now taken on a firmer bullish footing. Shares are trading at multi-year highs, last at $13.25. At that price, resistance is now at $13.56 and then at $13.84. Support is at $13.01.
10:49 EDTDELLDell accuses optical disk drive makers of price-fixing, Bloomberg says
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09:01 EDTGSNVIDIA in $750M accelerated share repurchase pact with Goldman Sachs
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08:44 EDTBACBank of America management to meet with Deutsche Bank
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08:33 EDTMS, GS, BAC, JPMCFTC investigates swap contracts, FT reports
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a “special call” asking Wall Street banks and other traders to provide documents that would prove recent derivatives transactions known as “exchanges of futures for swaps” were legal. Lawyers at the CFTC enforcement division are also scrutinizing the trades for possible violations. The probe is into the legitimacy of more than 1M energy and metals transactions by the biggest traders in commodities markets over the past two years.Reference Link
08:24 EDTJPMDavid Tepper says has 'small position' in JPMorgan
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08:19 EDTDELLDavid Tepper says Dell in tough business, no position in company
07:59 EDTGSGlass Lewis: Investors should oppose Goldman Sachs pay plan, Bloomberg reports
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07:28 EDTJPMUBS to host a conference
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07:10 EDTBAAir India to resume Dreamliner flights, increases order, Reuters reports
State-run Air India Ltd will resume flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger jets tomorrow, nearly four months after the planes were grounded due to safety concerns. Air India has six Dreamliners and has ordered 21 more, reports Reuters.Reference Link
06:51 EDTBABoeing, Turkish Air finalize order for 50 737 MAXs, 20 Next-Generation 737-800s
Boeing and Turkish Airlines finalized a firm order for forty 737 MAX 8s, ten 737 MAX 9s and twenty Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9B at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment last month, also includes options for an additional twenty-five 737 MAX 8s and is the largest Boeing order in Turkish Airlines' history.
06:19 EDTBAC, MSBrokerage firms see market share drop, competition increase, Bloomberg reports
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06:09 EDTBAOn the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
WALL STREET JOURNAL: North American oil production will dominate world-wide supply growth over the next five years, the International Energy Agency predicted today, the result of growing production from "fracking" and other technologies that access once-inaccessible reserves, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Investors are becoming increasingly selective about which bonds and stocks they buy in Southeast Asia's fast-growing economies as the risk of policy bungling makes them more discerning, Reuters reports...State-run Air India Ltd will resume flying its Boeing (BA) 787 Dreamliner passenger jets tomorrow, nearly four months after the planes were grounded due to safety concerns. Air India has six Dreamliners and has ordered 21 more, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: China XD Group, a state-controlled power equipment maker, is in talks to buy GE’s (GE) joint venture with Mexico’s Xignux SA for about $1B, sources say, Bloomberg reports...Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser said today in Stockholm that a slowing in U.S. inflation to the lowest rate in more than three years doesn’t warrant a Fed policy response, Bloomberg reports.
06:07 EDTFBAT&T may drop HTC Facebook phone, Bloomberg reports
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06:01 EDTGSGoldman looking to lessen reliance on Bloomberg, NY Post reports
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05:58 EDTJPMJP Morgan volatility at low end of six-year range
JP Morgan May call option implied volatility is at 22, June is at 20, August and September at 19; compared to its 26-week average of 22 according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.
05:53 EDTFBWeb browsers are being reinvented, WSJ reports
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05:44 EDTDELL, MS, JPMBanks work deals from both sides of the field, WSJ reports
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May 13, 2013
16:49 EDTDELLIcahn, Southeastern to nominate several parties to Dell board
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16:25 EDTDELLOn The Fly: Closing Wrap
Stocks on Wall Street were little changed from their opening levels as investors weighed the potential end of the Fed's quantitative easing program against a better than expected report on retail sales. The Wall Street Journal's Jon Hilsenrath suggested in a report over the weekend that the Federal Reserve has mapped a QE exit strategy. The report paired with the retail sales data left the market lacking conviction in either direction today, as the averages spent the majority of the session range-bound near the flatline. ECONOMIC EVENTS: In the U.S., retail sales rose 0.1% in April, which beat expectations for a 0.3% decline. Retail sales excluding autos, gas, and building materials rose 0.6%, which was also better than expected. Business inventories were flat in March, versus expectations for a 0.3% gain. In Asia, Chinese factory output grew 9.3% annually in April, which was up from 8.9% in March but still missed expectations for a 9.5% growth rate. COMPANY NEWS: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Monsanto's (MON) patented genetically altered soybeans are protected and that farmers cannot use them to create new seeds without paying the company... Dell's (DELL) special committee publicly asked for more information from Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management about their proposed leveraged recapitalization. This request follows television interviews by Icahn last Friday in which he discussed his Dell proposal, as well as a weekend report in Barron's saying the Icahn and Southeastern plan could be a better deal for shareholders. MAJOR MOVERS: Among the notable gainers was Theravance (THRX), up $6.26, or 17.92%, to $41.20 after Elan Corporation (ELN) bought a stake in the potential future royalty payments from four respiratory programs partnered with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in exchange for $1B in cash. Also higher was Tesla (TSLA), which rose $11.04, or 14.38%, to $87.80 in its third straight double-digit percentage gain following a better-than-expected earnings report last week. Among the noteworthy losers was Barnes & Noble (BKS), down $2.21, or 9.48%, to $21.10 after the blog InsiderMonkey disputed a previous report about Microsoft's (MSFT) interest in the bookseller's NOOK assets. Also lower was JoS. A. Bank (JOSB), down $3.31, or 7.16%, to $42.90 after the company's first quarter earnings view came in below expectations. INDICES: The Dow was down 26.81, or 0.18%, to 15,091.68; the Nasdaq was up 2.21, or 0.06%, to 3,438.79; and the S&P 500 was nearly unchanged at 1,633.77.
15:04 EDTBAC, GS, JPM, MSFed says large banks must submit midyear stress tests on July 5
Eighteen large U.S. bank holding companies are required to submit the results of their company-run, midyear stress tests to the Federal Reserve on July 5, the Federal Reserve said. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act required that large bank holding companies and non-bank financial institutions that are designated for Federal Reserve supervision by the Financial Stability Oversight Council conduct two stress tests each year. In the midyear test, which is being conducted for the first time in 2013, each firm develops its own baseline, adverse, and severely adverse scenarios to best reflect its individual operations and risks. Each firm in the midyear test is required to release the results produced under its severely adverse scenario, helping promote market discipline and understanding of the financial conditions and risks of individual firms, between September 15 and September 30, the Fed added.
12:20 EDTDELLOn The Fly: Midday Wrap
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12:17 EDTFBFacebook's Waze deal hits snag, BGR reports
Facebook's acquisition of social navigation company Waze has hit some complications, said BGR, citing a report from the Israeli newspaper Calcalist. The main area of contention is Facebook's desire to close Waze’s Israel-based R&D center and transfer several employees to the U.S., the report said. Reference Link
11:48 EDTBAUnited says two of six Boeing 787 converted to new FAA standard
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11:29 EDTBAPentagon contracts tumbled in April, Washington Post says
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08:30 EDTBABoeing price target raised to $120 from $100 at Sterne Agee
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07:41 EDTJPMDimon role may be decided by board director Raymond's view, NY Times reports
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07:30 EDTBATechConnect to host a summit
2013 National Innovation Summit is being held in Washington, D.C. on May 12-16.
07:22 EDTDELLDell special committee asks for more info from Icahn, Southeastern Asset
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07:17 EDTDELLDell special committee asks for more info from Icahn, Southeastern Asset
07:07 EDTJPMJPMorgan shares offer good value, says Bernstein
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06:40 EDTFB Facebook Home not very popular so far, AllThingsD says
Less than 1M people have downloaded Facebook's (FB) new Android app, Facebook Home, since the app was released about a month ago, AllThingsD reported Friday afternoon, citing statements by the social network. As far as popularity is concerned, the app is "not exactly a home run," AllThingsD stated. On the other hand, it is only currently available for five devices that use Google's (GOOG) Android operating system, the website added. Reference Link
06:22 EDTJPMJPMorgan's Dimon has considered leaving the bank, WSJ reports
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May 12, 2013
18:35 EDTDELLCarl Icahn's newest offer could be better deal for Dell holders, Barron's says
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13:44 EDTFBFacebook's general counsel leaving company, AllThingsD says
Facebook’s general counsel Ted Ullyot is leaving the company to take some time off. Ullyot will be leaving in July and the search for his replacement will include internal and external candidates, says AllThingsD. Reference Link
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