9/16 WSJ.com: Markets

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Date: 16 Sep 2009 06:31:02 -0000
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Subject: 9/16 WSJ.com: Markets

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. WSJ.com: Markets - Markets Asian Stocks Track U.S. Gains September 16, 2009 at 12:22 am Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street closed at its best levels for 2009 and following Fed Chair Ben Bernanke's remarks that the U.S. recession is "very likely over." The Nikkei was up 1.2%. Treasury to Shrink Financing Program September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am The Treasury Department is expected to wind down a program created during the financial crisis to address a new problem -- the government's expanding debt. CME Wants Futures Caps Used Broadly September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am CME Group is expected Wednesday to urge that commodity-position limits proposed by U.S. regulators apply to end-users' positions across different markets. New Rules Ease Loans Restructuring September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am The Treasury released new tax rules that make it easier for distressed property owners to restructure loans that were packaged and sold as securities. Stocks Up? Gabelli Goes on Defensive September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am The stock market's advance this year has emboldened investors, but some see the rally as a signal to retrench into more-defensive companies. PetroQuest Energy and Century Aluminum Gain September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am Small-capitalization stocks rose, resetting their 2009 highs as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's declaration that the recession is likely over boosted investors' appetites for risk. Caterpillar, GE Pace Indexes to '09 Highs September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am The continued steady stream of buying in Caterpillar, General Electric, DuPont and a host of other industrial and materials companies paced all three major indexes to closing highs for the year. Small-Caps Miss Out on Fast Trading September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am In Wall Street's arms race for speed, small-capitalization stocks are on the sidelines. Of Four Mednax Sales, One Really Stands Out September 16, 2009 at 12:13 am Four Mednax insiders cleared $14.9 million selling company shares this month, including one who sold shares as soon as he was legally able to profit from the transaction. Traders Buy Options Set to Expire September 15, 2009 at 6:45 pm Options traders bucked conventional wisdom and sought positions in contracts that expire in a matter of days. The Line Outside Uncle Sam's Debt Store September 15, 2009 at 5:53 pm As much as Uncle Sam is borrowing, he has no shortage of lenders. This week will bring fresh evidence of demand for government debt. UBS Hires Citigroup Veteran September 15, 2009 at 3:48 pm UBS tapped Bora Sila, a 19-year veteran of Citigroup, to join the Swiss bank's investment banking department as managing director and head of Americas retail coverage. Wells Fargo CEO: Wachovia Merger on Track September 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm Wells Fargo's Stumpf said that losses from the Wachovia acquisition are within the bank's original projections and the merger is proceeding "on plan." American Express Delinquencies Ease September 15, 2009 at 2:02 pm American Express said that U.S. borrowers at least a month behind their card payments decreased modestly to 4.1% in August from 4.2% in July. Capital One reported a continued increase in delinquencies. Lehman: Barclays Reaped Windfall September 15, 2009 at 12:27 pm Lehman Brothers said Barclays earned a "windfall" of at least $8.2 billion when it bought Lehman's broker-dealer business in 2008. CBOE Delays High-Frequency Platform Launch September 15, 2009 at 11:51 am The Chicago Board Options Exchange delayed the launch of a new platform targeting high-frequency traders until early next year as regulators weigh reform of the U.S. options market. Bernanke: Recession Likely Over September 15, 2009 at 11:44 am Bernanke repeated his cautiously optimistic view that the recession is ending but recovery from the global crisis will be very gradual.   This email was sent to roballeyrealtor@gmail.com. Manage Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.