Europe plans single financial regulator
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A meeting of European leaders produces a plan for a single financial supervisor for the region
and other measures to help stabilize markets.
• Euro soars on EU bank-supervisor plan
• Does Europe need a Lehman moment? (Stream)
ASIA MARKETS
Asia stocks,
U.S. futures jump
Asia stocks turn from mild losses to shoot sharply higher, while U.S. index futures rally, after European Union leaders unveil plans for a single bank supervisor.
• Japan ruling-party split reportedly still likely
• China to review family planning (Caixin Online)
China data likely glum but
better
A batch of upcoming Chinese data will cast new light on the slowdown, with analysts expecting weak numbers but some improvement.
• Japan industrial output falls more than forecast
• Japan's jobless, spending data beat forecasts
COMMODITIES
Oil rallies after
EU bank plan
Crude-oil futures jump after European leaders unveil a plan to address the region’s distressed banking sector.
• Silver’s split personality feeds steep price drop
• Has a major bear market in gold begun?
FUNDS
Bond funds on borrowed time?
In a world where financial rescues dominate headlines, U.S. government bond funds played hero yet again, rescuing portfolios in a tough second quarter.
• It’s ‘duck’ season for U.S. stock fund investors
• International stock funds in a world of hurt
U.S. MARKETS
• Stocks claw back to milder loss
• After Hours | Stocks to Watch Friday
• Ford Motor: It’s brutal outside (First Take)
• Euro soars on EU bank-supervisor plan
• Does Europe need a Lehman moment? (Stream)
Asia stocks,
U.S. futures jump
Asia stocks turn from mild losses to shoot sharply higher, while U.S. index futures rally, after European Union leaders unveil plans for a single bank supervisor.
• Japan ruling-party split reportedly still likely
• China to review family planning (Caixin Online)
A batch of upcoming Chinese data will cast new light on the slowdown, with analysts expecting weak numbers but some improvement.
• Japan industrial output falls more than forecast
• Japan's jobless, spending data beat forecasts
Oil rallies after
EU bank plan
Crude-oil futures jump after European leaders unveil a plan to address the region’s distressed banking sector.
• Silver’s split personality feeds steep price drop
• Has a major bear market in gold begun?
Bond funds on borrowed time?
In a world where financial rescues dominate headlines, U.S. government bond funds played hero yet again, rescuing portfolios in a tough second quarter.
• It’s ‘duck’ season for U.S. stock fund investors
• International stock funds in a world of hurt
U.S. MARKETS
• Stocks claw back to milder loss
• After Hours | Stocks to Watch Friday
• Ford Motor: It’s brutal outside (First Take)
Reuters
HEALTH CARE
Supreme Court upholds health-care law in 5-4 vote
The nation’s highest court rules in favor of upholding the health-care overhaul law, handing a significant victory to the White House.
• Madigan: On health care, it’s the costs, stupid
• 5 winners and losers in health care (The Tell)
• How health-care ruling affects you
Ruling boosts Obama bid
The court’s upholding President Obama’s health-care law offers a shot in the arm for his campaign.
• Democrats rejoice; Republicans plan to repeal
• Conservatives furious with Justice Roberts
• Hospital stocks rally after ruling
• Health-care jobs to grow (FINS)
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No longer the safer bet, equities volumes decline as investors pour more money into commodities.
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Wall Street still holds allure
Thousands of finance jobs were destroyed in the recession, but some folks still seek careers.
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Handset maker swings to a $518 million loss on a sharp drop in sales, pushes back the launch of BlackBerry 10 to early 2013 and will cut 5,000 jobs.
• RIM's 'go it alone' strategy in doubt (The Tell)
• Apple’s iPhone turns 5 on Friday
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House finds Holder in contempt
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London's
whale of a loss
The dramatic credit-derivative loss, initially estimated by J.P. Morgan Chase at $2 billion, may balloon to as much as $9 billion, report says.
• J.P. Morgan slides, while Barclays tumbles
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• Even with 401(k) disclosure, some fees hidden
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A careful job search is just as important for hiring managers as it is for job candidates, according to CareerBuilder.com's Jennifer Grasz.
2013 Acura RDX meets upscale expectations
Acura has come up with a vehicle much more in touch with the expectations of its well-heeled customer base, putting the 2013 RDX at or near the top of its crossover SUV class, says Ron Amadon.
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