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News Breaks | | | | September 12, 2012 | | 08:01 EDT |  | MS, JPM, NTSP, USB, C, GS, WFC, BAC, GDOT | More Americans choose to skip banks, WSJ reports
About 8% of U.S. households—nearly 12M—are managing their finances without a bank, according to Census-based data the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. will make public today, reports the Wall Street Journal. The 8.2% figure is up from 7.7% in 2009. Another 24M households, defined by the government as "underbanked," have a bank account but still work outside of the formal banking system by using payday loans, prepaid cards and other alternative means, the FDIC found. Reference Link | |
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| May 22, 2013 | | 18:33 EDT |  | NTSP | NetSpend says Court denies plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction
NetSpend Holdings (NTSP) announced that on May 21, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware issued a memorandum opinion in Koehler v. NetSpend Holdings et al. denying the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, which sought to enjoin a shareholder vote on the company's proposed merger with Total System Services (TSS), while finding that a reasonable likelihood exists that the sales process undertaken by the NetSpend Board of Directors was not designed to produce the best price for the stockholders. NetSpend believes that its Board of Directors acted appropriately and pursued a process intended to achieve the best price for the company and intends to continue to vigorously defend itself in the litigation. The Court's ruling will not affect the timing of the company's special meeting of stockholders, which will be held as scheduled on May 31. | | | 16:25 EDT |  | GS | On 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. | | | 16:00 EDT |  | C | Options Update; May 22, 2013
 Subscribe for More Information | | | 14:54 EDT | | JPM | JPMorgan not likely to add new board members soon, Bloomberg says
Subscribe for More Information | | | 14:29 EDT | | GS | Goldman 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. | | | 13:07 EDT | | GS | KKR 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 EDT | | MS | Morgan 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 | | | 10:31 EDT |  | JPM | JPMorgan spikes higher along with peers, levels to watch
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:02 EDT |  | WFC, JPM, C, GS, MS, USB, BAC | Financials 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. | | | 07:45 EDT | | C | Citigroup price target raised to $60 from $53 at Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse said Citigroup's International markets have had faster growth and provide a source of additional revenue opportunity. The firm expects 2013 ROE of 13.2% vs. 11.9% in 2012 and sees positive operating leverage driving improved profitability. Shares are Outperform rated. | | | | 07:22 EDT |  | BAC | Dun & Bradstreet to hold a conference
2013 Access to Capital is being held in Chicago on May 22. | | | 06:12 EDT | | C | Russia becomes a tougher market for foreign banks, Reuters reports
Foreign banks that once treated Russia as new territory where easy money could be made are now finding it a cut-throat market tougher than some bargained for, reports Reuters. While players such as Citi and Austria's Raiffeisen thrive, many have found post-Soviet Russia too hard to penetrate: rife with credit, legal and corruption risks, and dominated by state giants Sberbank and VTB.Reference Link | | | May 21, 2013 | | 18:56 EDT | | GS | On The Fly: After Hours Movers
Subscribe for More Information | | | 17:03 EDT | | GS | Merck announces $5B share repurchase
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Subscribe for More Information | | | 12:36 EDT | | JPM | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:47 EDT | | JPM | JPMorgan holders vote to keep Dimon as Chairman, CEO
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:09 EDT | | JPM | JPMorgan's Raymond says 'stay tuned' on composition of risk committee
Subscribe for More Information | | | 11:03 EDT | | JPM | JPMorgan's Dimon says more regulatory consent orders expected
Subscribe for More Information | | | 09:42 EDT | | C | Active equity option families trading on open
Active equity option families trading on open according to Track Data: AAPL HD MCP ABX TSLA C | | |
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