Frontrunning: April 8

Frontrunning: April 8

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/08/2014 06:40 -0500

Russia's Gazprom says Ukraine did not pay for gas on time (Reuters)
Ukraine Moves to Keep Control in East (BBG)
Banks Set to Report Lower Earnings as Debt Trading Slumps (BBG)
More DeGeners and Obama selfies needed: Samsung's lower first-quarter estimate highlights smartphone challenges (Reuters)
Citi Is Bracing to Miss a Profit Target (WSJ)
Another slam from GM? Safety group calls for U.S. probe of Chevy Impala air bags (Reuters)
Japan drugmaker Takeda to fight $6 billion damages imposed by U.S. jury (Reuters)
EU court rules against requirement to keep data of telecom users (Reuters)
White House may ban selfies with president after Ortiz-Obama photo promotes Samsung (Syracuse)

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Frontrunning: April 7

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/07/2014 07:04 -0500

The counter-HFT-attack begins with first target - dark pools: Dark markets may be more harmful than high-frequency trading (Reuters)
Malaysia Jet Team Hears Pings Consistent With Black Box (BBG)
At Toyota as Humans Steal Jobs From Robots (BBG)
‘Reverse Auctions’ Draw Scrutiny (NYT)
Death knell sounds for Brazil’s economic strategy (FT)
Technology Traders Head for the Exit as Put Trades Surge (BBG)
NSA Uses Corporate News to Spread Propaganda and Silence Dissent (TruthDig)
Holcim, Lafarge agree to merger to create cement giant (Reuters)
Any minute now: Investment Jump Seen From Macy’s to Berkshire After 2013 Fizzle (BBG)
India kicks off world's biggest election in remote northeast (Reuters)

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Frontrunning: April 4

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/04/2014 06:44 -0500

Nato chief defends eastern advance (FT)
Russia looks east as it seeks to rebalance trade interests (FT)
Plane from Guinea briefly quarantined in Paris after Ebola scare (AFP)
US attacks Japan’s stance on Trans-Pacific Partnership (FT)
Thank you IMF: Ukraine PM says will stick to austerity despite Moscow pressure (Reuters)
U.S. Army seeks motive for Fort Hood shooting rampage (Reuters)
China Slowdown Adds to Emerging-Market Growth Hurdles, IMF Says (BBG)
Top investors press Allianz to step up oversight of Pimco (Reuters)
U.S. to Evaluate Role in Mideast Peace Process, John Kerry Says (WSJ)
Scientists dismiss claims that Yellowstone volcano about to erupt (Reuters)
Ukraine detains 12 riot police on suspicion of 'mass murder' (Reuters) - on CIA orders?

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Frontrunning: April 3

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/03/2014 06:47 -0500

Russia says expects answers on NATO troops in eastern Europe (Reuters)
Dealers say GM customer anxiety rising, sales may take hit (Reuters)
China Unveils Mini-Stimulus Measure (WSJ)
Londoners Priced Out of Housing Blame Foreigners (BBG)
New earthquake in Chile prompts tsunami alerts (Reuters)
Ukrainian Billionaire Charged by U.S. With Bribe Scheme (BBG)
Chinese Investments in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Surges (BBG)
Old Math Casts Doubt on Accuracy of Oil Reserve Estimates (BBG)
US secretly created 'Cuban Twitter' to stir unrest (AP)

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Frontrunning: April 2

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/02/2014 06:44 -0500

Why did Yellen use criminals in her employment case studies? Hilsenrath explainz (Hilsenrath)
GM avoided defective switch redesign in 2005 to save a dollar each (Reuters)
Xuzhou Zhongsen Said to Avert Bond Default on Guarantor Aid (BBG)
France's New Finance Minister Faces Fiscal Challenge (WSJ)
The magic is gone: Draghi’s Attempt to Talk Down Euro Lost on Traders (BBG)
Another John Kerry smashing success: U.S. Gambit on Mideast Peace Talks Falters (WSJ)
Combat-Ready China Military Seen as Xi’s Goal in Graft Battle (BBG)
Huge earthquake off Chile's north coast triggers tsunami (Reuters)
Pressure rises on Gross as investors pull $3.1 billion from Pimco's flagship fund (Reuters)

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Frontrunning: April 1

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/01/2014 06:36 -0500

GM enters harsh spotlight as Congress hearings begin (Reuters)
Facebook's Zuckerberg earns $3.3bn through share options (BBC)
Sheryl Sandberg has sold more than half her stake in FaceBook (FT)
Chinese Dragnet Entangles Family of Former Security Chief, Zhou Yongkang (WSJ)
NHTSA chief: GM did not share critical information with U.S. agency (Reuters)
Citigroup uncovered rogue trading in Mexico, fired two bond traders (Reuters)
Corporate America’s overseas cash pile rises to $947bn (FT)
Thai anti-government protester killed, rekindling political crisis (Reuters)
China Milk Thirst Hands U.S. Dairies Record 2014 Profits (BBG)
Caterpillar accused of ‘shifting’ profits (FT)
New iPhone 6 screens to enter production as early as May (Reuters)

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Frontrunning: March 25

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 03/25/2014 06:47 -0500

Putin Threatened With More Sanctions as Russia Out of G-8 (BBG)
China Faces ‘Mini Crisis’ on Debt Defaults, Ex-PBOC Adviser Says (BBG)
Don't laugh too hard: Obama to propose ending NSA bulk collection of phone records (Reuters)
SEC Is Probing Dealings by Banks and Companies in Loan Securities (WSJ)
Japan GPIF asset review not aimed at supporting domestic stocks (Reuters)
Chinese families clash with police, slam Malaysia over lost plane (Reuters)
Russian Capital Flight Surges in First Quarter, Fueled by Ukraine Crisis (WSJ)
Democrats ditch Nate Silver after data whiz predicts dismal midterm outcome (DN)
China’s Urbanization Loses Momentum as Growth Slows (BBG)

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Frontrunning: March 10

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 03/10/2014 06:47 -0500

Index of largest Chinese stocks drops to lowest since February 2009 (BBG)
Plane-Debris Hunters Seek Suspected Aircraft Window Part (BBG)
New-Home Building Is Shifting to Apartments (WSJ)
Forward Guidance Risks Stoking Instability, BIS Says (BBG)
Alleged Bitcoin Millionaire Nakamoto Gets $28,000 Donations (BBG)
Mexico kills drug kingpin reported dead years ago (Reuters)
Tencent to Buy 15% Stake in JD.com to Boost E-Commerce (BBG)
Bitcoin exchange MtGox 'faced 150,000 hack attacks every second’ (Telegraph)
Noyer Says Stronger Euro Creates Unwarranted Pressure on Economy (BBG)
Russian Forces Gain in Ukraine as Separatist Vote Looms (BBG)

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Frontrunning: March 5

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 03/05/2014 07:38 -0500

High Stakes Limit Bid to Cow Putin (WSJ)
Russia says can't control Crimea troops ahead of U.S. talks (Reuters)
Crimea Crisis Haunted by Ghosts of Bungled World War I Diplomacy (BBG)
Putin’s Ukraine Gambit Hurts Economy as Allies Lose Billions (BBG)
Germany Says It Provided Equipment and Training to Ukraine's Riot Police (WSJ)
China signals focus on reforms and leaner, cleaner growth (Reuters)
China Shares in Hong Kong Decline Amid Default Concern (BBG)
Beijing Signals New Worry on Growth (WSJ)

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Frontrunning: March 3

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 03/03/2014 07:53 -0500

Russian markets hit as Putin tightens grip on Crimea (Reuters)
Ukraine Sees More Russian Incursions as Standoff Worsens (BBG)
Ukraine Crisis Roils Global Markets (WSJ)
Cold War Ghosts Haunt East Europe in Moves for Crimea (BBG)
How Moscow Orchestrated Events in Crimea (WSJ)
Russia Gas Threat Shows Putin Using Pipes to Press Ukraine (BBG)
Euro-zone PMI slowed less sharply than estimated (MW)
Two top Microsoft execs to leave in reshuffle (Reuters)
Soaring Luxury-Goods Prices Test Wealthy's Will to Pay (WSJ)
IQ-Boosting Drugs Aim to Help Down Syndrome Kids Learn (BBG)

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Frontrunning: February 28

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 02/28/2014 07:44 -0500

Yuan suffers biggest weekly loss as PBOC punishes speculators (Reuters)
Euro Gains as Bonds Decline With Stocks on Inflation Data (BBG)
Biggest Sovereign Fund Forced to Sell Stocks as Mandate Breached (BBG)
Because we don't already have enough fried foods.. (Reuters)
Putin: Russia to Consider Aid to Ukraine (AP)
Wall Street Hates JPMorgan Fee for $1 Trillion Junk Loans (BBG)
Yellen Sticks to Plan Amid Weather Doubts (WSJ)
U.S. Retail Chains See First Profit Decline Since Recession (BBG)

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Frontrunning: February 27

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 02/27/2014 07:51 -0500

European Bonds Surge on Slowing German Inflation, Ukraine Tumult (BBG)
Ukraine tensions hit shares (Reuters)
Debating Geithner’s Appearances in 2008 Transcripts (Hilsenrath)
Tensions in Asia Stoke Rising Nationalism in Japan (WSJ)
GM Investigated Over Ignition Recall Linked to 13 Deaths (BBG)
Smartphone wars shift from gadgetry to price (Reuters)
Some Companies Alter the Bonus Playbook (WSJ)
London’s Subterranean Luxury Manors Lure New Breed of Lenders (BBG)
Japan No Country for Old Farmers as 7-Eleven Takes Plow (BBG)
Dream of U.S. Oil Independence Slams Against Shale Costs (BBG)

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Frontrunning: February 26

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 02/26/2014 08:12 -0500

California couple finds $10 million in buried treasure while walking dog (Reuters) ... not bitcoin?
Dimon Says Threats to JPMorgan Span Google to China Banks (BBG)
Stocks So Many Love to Hate Buoyed by Fed’s Jobs Priority (BBG)
White House Weighs Four Options for Revamping NSA Phone Surveillance (WSJ) ... to pick the fifth one
Credit Suisse Executives Weren’t Aware of U.S. Tax Dodges (BBG)
Militias Hunt Kiev Looters From Central Bank to Bling Palace (BBG)
Crisis Gauge Rises to Record High as Swaps Avoided (BBG)
Obama to Propose Highway-Repair Program (WSJ)
Ukraine Pledges to Protect Deposits as Kiev Rally Called (BBG)

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Frontrunning: February 21

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 02/21/2014 07:36 -0500

RBS plans dramatic scaling back, to fire 30,000 of its 120,000 workers (FT)
Zuckerberg’s Data Stance Faces Privacy Backlash in Europe (BBG)
WhatsApp Shows How Phone Carriers Lost Out on $33 Billion (BBG)
Markets flooded with cash, should Fed prep to stamp out risk? (Reuters)
Venezuela threatens to expel CNN over protest coverage (BBC)
Firm Stops Giving High-Speed Traders Direct Access to Releases (WSJ)
Obama Budget to Delete Proposal to Limit Social Security (BBG)
Energy Holdings Prepares for a Breakup (WSJ)
EU Struggles to Streamline Bank-Failure Plan for Weekends (BBG)
Madoff said JPMorgan executives knew of his fraud (Reuters), and JPM admitted as much when it settled with the DOJ

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Frontrunning: February 18

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 02/18/2014 07:46 -0500

Carl Icahn wins again: Actavis to Buy Forest Labs for $25 Billion (WSJ)
ECB governing council member attacks German court ruling on OMT (FT)
China Tackles $1 Trillion Data Gap as Xi Changes Metrics (BBG)
FX Traders Facing Extinction as Computers Replace Humans (BBG)
BOJ Boost to Loan Programs Signals Room for More Easing (BBG) - actually no it doesn't as it was "factored in"
Four killed in Thai clashes; PM to face charges over rice scheme (Reuters)
Goodbye unsterilized SMP: Bundesbank Backs Measure to Boost Funds in Banking System (WSJ)
Iranian Hacking to Test NSA Nominee Michael Rogers (WSJ)
Ukraine Clashes Leave Dozens Wounded as Putin Resumes Bailout (BBG)

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