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Brazil spending growth to be below GDP rate-Mantega
Nigeria distributes 616 bln naira to govt for July
Brazil says could join South American crisis fund
UPDATE 1-Toromont Q2 profit jumps on higher rentals
Global investors pull back from risk-EPFR
INSIGHT-U.S. companies on buyback binge but at whose expense?
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steadies as stocks gain after U.S. data
UPDATE 1-Alabama county holds bankruptcy decision meeting
US appeals court rules against Obama healthcare law
European shares gain on bank relief-rally
UPDATE 1-Dominion seeks to re-export LNG from idle Cove Point
REFILE-US STOCKS-Wall St up as retail sales overshadow sentiment
US crude turns negative near close on economic woes
Brazil's BNDES loans fall 6 pct in first half
BP says Texas City cokers operating normally
BP Texas City gasoil release over - official
Italy draft austerity plan hikes tax, pension age
Intact Financial sells C$300 mln notes
American Express, U.S. Steel execs meet with Obama
US court revives lawsuit against Corinthian, Ernst
BP says Texas City cokers operating normally
UPDATE 2-Chile Codelco sees lower 2011 output, higher profits
COLUMN-Buy, buy, buy
UPDATE 1-KNOC says Newfoundland refinery restarting soon
BP Texas City gasoil release over - official
News Corp investors face long odds over hacking
Italy draft austerity plan hikes tax, pension age
DEALTALK-Quest for growth drives staffing sector M&A
DIARY - France to September 9
White House strongly disagrees with healthare ruling
UPDATE 2-Nvidia shares dip as investors eye mobile chips
Mexican stocks fall sharply after rebound
U.S. crude ends down a third week on economic worry
UPDATE 1-Molycorp shares surge on earnings, Hitachi deal
Specs cut U.S. dollar shorts to lowest since Jan-CFTC
Italy's Tremonti- 2012 deficit/GDP 1.4 pct, zero in 2013
Managed money cuts gold net length despite new record
Blackstone, TPG, others bid for Morgan Keegan -sources
Italy reforms underpin Fiat accords-source
Corrected: Brent crude oil futures settle at $108.03/bbl, up 1.0
BP-Husky Toledo FCC back in operation -city
Italy draft austerity plan hikes tax, pension age
Bullish US 10Y T-note futures bets rise after FOMC
New Issue-Philip Morris adds $600 mln notes in reopen
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
Dollar scarcity seen keeping money market stress high
Risk-averse investors pour into money-market funds-EPFR
Specs cut U.S. dollar shorts to lowest since Jan-CFTC
PREVIEW-Wal-Mart U.S. sales still pressured in 2nd-quarter
Q+A-All about Rick Perry's fund-raising prowess
Italy's Tremonti- 2012 deficit/GDP 1.4 pct, zero in 2013
UPDATE 1-Blackstone, TPG, others bid for Morgan Keegan
SPDR Gold Trust says holdings drop 1 pct
Chile CAP's Q2 profit plunges 61.4 pct to $138 mln
Italy reforms boost company-level job contracts-minister
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes slightly higher, led by energy
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends higher after volatile week
FX OUTLOOK-Euro, dollar could rally further vs Swiss franc
Market chaos raises concerns for private equity
SPDR Gold Trust says holdings drop 1 pct
Chile CAP's Q2 profit plunges 61.4 pct to $138 mln
UPDATE 1-FACTBOX-Italy cabinet approves tough austerity plan
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes slightly higher, led by oil and gas
FOREX-Euro, dollar could rally further vs Swiss franc
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies trade mixed on U.S. data
UPDATE 3-U.S. court rules against Obama healthcare mandate
No Obama decision yet on Fed vacancies -W.House
ishares Silver Trust says holdings drop 0.7 pct
UPDATE1-Chile CAP's Q2 profit plunges 61.4 pct to $138 mln
US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Stocks up after selloff but caution remains
UPDATE 2-Transatlantic opens buyout talks with Berkshire unit
UPDATE 1-Security expert warns hackers can attack Android
Wall Street Week Ahead: Anxious investors look for calm
No Obama decision yet on Fed vacancies -W.House
UPDATE 1-OptionsXpress, Schwab get nod for merger
CANADA STOCKS-TSX edges higher, energy gains offset soft golds
Golf-Woods looking likely to miss PGA Championship cut
UPDATE 1-Palin stokes 2012 speculation with Iowa appearance
N.Y.'s Bratton to advise Britain on quelling unrest
UPDATE 1-Sprint ditches 4G model of RIM PlayBook
BOJ Shirakawa: No change to dollar's key fx status
UPDATE 1-Ralcorp board rejects raised ConAgra offer
Hunting acquiring Dearborn Precision for $83.5 million
Hunting acquiring Dearborn Precision for $83.5 million
TIMELINE-ConAgra chases reluctant Ralcorp
Regulators close 64th U.S. bank this year
CORRECTED-SBI Q1 net at 15.84 bln rupees, lags f'cast
NHC REPORT-Three systems with chance of cyclone in Atlantic
Conoco reports alkylation unit snag at Sweeny, TX, refinery
Japan's Noda envisions grand coalition with opposition
WRAPUP 1-US Republicans compete in Iowa, Perry poised to run
CORRECTED-Experts to hunt down rogue genes for China's cholesterol problem
Chile approves controversial Copec coal mine
Union claims win in a ruling in its Boeing case
US presidential hopeful Romney reveals wealth
UPDATE 2-Verizon, union swap labor complaints
Brazil's Cemig Q2 profit up 29 pct from year ago
UK's Cameron seeks U.S. advice on gangs after riots
Rebels say in centre of Zawiyah but not in control
Obama, Cameron discuss markets, Syria -White House
Gaddafi gov't says Zawiyah has not fallen to rebels
Texas Governor Perry launches 2012 presidential bid
Gunfire heard in Libyan town of Zawiyah-Reuters journalists
Obama, Saudi King Abdullah discuss Syria -W.House
S.Africa mine union says Implats ups wage offer
India Reliance Comm exec sees tower arm sale cutting debt by half
Cricket-England beat India in third test, top world rankings
No plan to change GDP forecast after austerity-Tremonti
US flight diverted after smoke detected in cabin
UPDATE 3-Texas Governor Perry launches 2012 presidential bid
Italy calls for euro bonds, UK backs fiscal union
UPDATE 3-Shell says North Sea oil pipeline still leaking
Obama, Cameron discuss markets, Syria -White House
Texas Governor Perry launches 2012 presidential bid
U.S. expands probe of News Corp -Wall St. Journal
In fearful middle Italy, crisis has deep roots
German finmin against "collectivised" euro debt
Rebels, Gaddafi forces clash near Tunisia-sources
WRAPUP 6-Bachmann wins Iowa Republican poll, Perry jumps in
UPDATE 4-Texas Governor Perry launches 2012 presidential bid
New stimulus seen if recession hits Canada-minister
Donors help to reboot US listening post for aliens
Argentine primary to test Fernandez electoral clout
Kuwait's Agility Q2 net profit falls 57 pct
Egypt's EFG-Hermes says Q2 net profit 79 Mln EGP
Pawlenty says he drops out of US White House race
Pawlenty drops out of US presidential race -CNN
Cricket-Sri Lanka 208 all out v Australia in second one-dayer
Motorcycling-Stoner wins Czech Grand Prix
Syria deaths from Latakia offensive rise to 21-group
Rugby-Wales centre Henson to miss start of World Cup
Sixteen killed, 29 wounded in central Afghanistan attack-hospital
Syrian navy hits Latakia to crush protests, 4 killed
WRAPUP 1-Strugging Republican Pawlenty exits White House race
BAY STREET-Junior miners present big risk in bear market
Strugging Republican Pawlenty exits White House race
UK's United Biscuits faces break-up to aid disposal - paper
UPDATE 1-China Bright Food to buy Manassen for over $516 mln in EV-source
Pawlenty says he drops out of US White House race
UPDATE 1-Argentine primary tests Fernandez electoral clout
Pawlenty drops out of US presidential race -CNN
Italy austerity plan draws wide criticism
Flowers gets China backing for Northern Rock bid -paper
Libya rebels and govt hold talks in Tunisia:source
Japan's Kansai says halted gas-fired unit after problem
Citgo repairs Lemont flare equipment - filing
Soccer-Fabegras transfer agreed between Barcelona and Arsenal
Fernandez has wide lead in Argentina primary-Exit poll
Tropical Storm Gert forms southeast of Bermuda
Rebels say capture another town west of Tripoli
Cricket-Australia too clinical for Sri Lanka
Cricket-Australia beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in second ODI
Libya rebels say attack town south of Tripoli
Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks
Time Warner in late talks to buy Insight-Bloomberg
U.S. probes Mazda SUV brake warranty claims
Valero shuts Corpus Christi refinery unit - filing
RPT-UPDATE 1-China Bright Food to buy Manassen for over $516 mln in EV-source
Fernandez has wide lead in Argentina primary-Exit poll
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Aug 15
UPDATE 3-ConAgra to weigh options after Ralcorp rejection
UPDATE 1-'Apes' hangs on to domestic box office lead
Gaddafi urges Libyans to take up arms against NATO
Argentina's Fernandez has wide primary lead-early count
Euro/Swiss extends rally on report of SNB target
HIGHLIGHTS-Japan economy shrinks less than forecast
Argentina's Fernandez has wide primary lead-early count
UPDATE 1-Mexico says 2011 growth may be weaker than thought
UPDATE 1-Japan economy shrinks less than forecast; yen clouds outlook
Nikkei rises on global equity rally, GDP data
RPT-Japan Q2 GDP contracts 0.3 pct qtr/qtr on quake damage
Euro/Swiss extends rally on report of SNB target
UPDATE 1-Time Warner to buy Insight for $3 bln-source
FOREX-Swiss franc pressured as peg talk persists
RPT-Japan Q2 GDP contracts 0.3 pct qtr/qtr on quake damage
Taiwan stocks follow Wall St. higher, HTC up
UPDATE 6-Fernandez has wide Argentina primary lead-early count
HK shares to open up 2.2 pct, oil producers rally
PBOC fixes yuan mid-point at record 6.3950/dollar
UPDATE 2-Japan at cusp of recovery in Q2; yen clouds outlook
Japan's Gemba: grand coalition desirable but not easy -Jiji
Japan govt vows firm steps vs excessive FX moves
Japan economy likely to grow in Q3 -Finmin Noda
China shares open up 0.2 pct after Wall Street rally
Nikkei rises on global market rally, GDP data
Republicans Perry, Bachmann share stage in Iowa
Asia private equity weekly news, august 15, 2011
Japan Yosano: BOJ needs to keep easy bias in view of yen rise
Japan govt vows firm steps vs excessive FX moves
Osborne urges new global economic strategy-FT
Australia July new vehicle sales up most in a decade
UPDATE 1-National Oilwell pens $1.5 bln Brazil supply deal
Japan economy likely to grow in Q3 -Finmin Noda
NZ's Infratil expects higher earnings in 2011/12
JGB futures inch up but capped amid thin holiday trade
Taiwan stocks rebound on signs of more stabile global markets
BRIEF-Thai Tisco expects 2011 loan growth of more than 20 pct
Philippines' main tax agency says misses July revenue goal
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest
UPDATE 3-Japan on cusp of recovery after Q2; yen clouds outlook
China's Tudou's IPO fully subscribed -IFR
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks bounce on U.S. cues; sentiment wary
BRIEF-Moody's assigns B2/E+/Baa1.ru to Maritime Bank (Russia)
Soccer-Fabregas completes move from Arsenal to Barcelona
Turkish c.bank sells $100 mln in auction, bids $243 mln
Kuwait emir says misuse of budget surplus led to imbalances
Egypt judge postpones Mubarak hearing to Sept. 5
Bain, KKR place "final bids for $1 bln Australian software firm"
Libyan interior minister arrives with family in Egypt
Tanzania inflation rises to 13 pct in July from 10.90 pct
Semiconductor Manufacturing says COO resigns
Germany says no euro bond talk in Paris on Tuesday
TD to buy MBNA Canada credit card portfolio
FOREX-Swiss franc slides on talk of SNB target level
UPDATE 1-Euro bonds not an option, says Germany
UPDATE 1-GSK, Impax drug works in second Parkinson's study
UPDATE 1-Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 bln
Ex-divs to take 9.5 points off FTSE 100 on Aug 17
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Hypermarcas cuts forecasts on grim outlook
UPDATE 1-Canada's Bridgewater Systems posts Q2 loss
UPDATE 1-ACI asks S1 shareholders to vote against Fundtech deal
US STOCKS-Futures rise after last week's wild ride
Brazil's real gains more than 1 pct vs U.S. dollar
U.S. crude up $1 as equities rise, dollar slips
Belarus condemns US economic sanctions
UPDATE 4-Lowe's cuts outlook again as homeowners cautious
Russia's Gazprom to raise gas supplies to Turkey-Gazprom sources
TNK-BP's diesel pipeline halted after damage
UK-France power cable work extended to mid-Sept
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures trim gains after NY factory data
TABLE-N.Y. Fed manufacturing index -7.72 in August
CEZ Q2 net profit falls 39.8 pct
Emal aluminium awards $700m in expansion contracts
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher but golds slip
Euro breaks above $1.44, hits one-week high
MONEY MARKETS-Short-selling ban may increase interbank stress
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae 2011 note calendar
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues
UPDATE 2-Estee Lauder sees profit below Street, shares fall
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ higher, briefly pares gains on U.S. data
TREASURIES-US bond prices idle as investors watch stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St to open up on M&A, volatility seen down
U.S. CRUDE EXTENDS GAINS, UP $2 at $87.38/BBL
CORRECTED-Egypt Maridive posts H1 profit of $36.2 mln-bourse
Czech CEZ confirms bigger-than-expected Q2 profit drop
Brazil stocks rise with global bourses on Japan
London gold 1500 fix - Aug 15 - 1739.00 dlrs
Brazil Marfrig says takeovers off table till 2012
Fannie Mae to sell $2 billion in bills on Wednesday