Unexpected Drop in Spending Hurts US Outlook: Economy

Bloomberg - 5 hours ago

American consumers have become thriftier, trimming spending as bigger wage gains fail to materialize and using every opportunity to rebuild nest eggs.

Futures point to lower open as Ukraine fears weigh

Reuters - an hour ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday after Ukraine's president said Russian forces had been brought into his country, bringing concerns over the volatile region back into focus and overshadowing some positive ...

Yellen emphasizes caution as Fed considers raising rates

Dallas Morning News - 1 hour ago

The Federal Reserve symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo., attracted people such as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, who talked with Janet Yellen on Friday.

Fed minutes signal growing pressure to raise interest rates sooner Los Angeles Times

Mexican billionaire offers advice for Latinos

Kansas City Star - 2 hours ago

Increasing workers' earning power and offering Latino-owned companies easier access to funding that can be used for growth and expansion can help improve the social and economic status of Latinos in the U.S.

Wall Street rises after Putin comments ease Ukraine worries

Wall Street rises after Putin comments ease Ukraine worries

Reuters - 7 hours ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose modestly on Thursday after conciliatory comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin helped ease concerns about escalation in Ukraine and offset some uninspiring earnings reports.

Asian stocks up on China inflation, Japan rebound

Washington Post - 10 hours ago

BEIJING - Asia stocks rose Monday as subdued Chinese inflation, a rebound by Japanese markets and the latest easing of tensions over Ukraine helped offset unease about Iraq.

HZNP: reached 10.2 today, called@8.44 on Aug 1 //up about +21% since called last Friday:

1. back in HZNP@8.44 for target: 8.88, 9.48, 10 stop:8    -Aug 1

Same Economy, Different Perceptionby Joseph Calhoun