21-Nov-2012 10:01

Beauty sleep at 35,000 feet :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/CnlMRapLbC4/index.html

Implied Volatility Crush in AAPL Can Lead to Profits :: url: http://www.ibtimes.com/implied-volatility-crush-aapl-can-lead-profits-894348

Halfords first-half profits slump :: Halfords reports a big drop in first-half profits as strong cycling sales in the summer failed to offset a poor start to the year.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20422964#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

10 things to be thankful for this year in cleantech :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/Re3EhEB0_KQ/story01.htm

Muddy Waters renews Olam attack :: Muddy Waters Research renews its attack on Singapore-based Olam International, saying the agricultural commodities trader "will collapse".
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20422419#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Tax avoidance 'costs UK billions' :: The inability of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to properly curb aggressive tax avoidance schemes is costing the UK billions of pounds, a report suggests.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20423195#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Yankees News: Kuroda Signing a Smart Move for New York? :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span id="articleText"><span class="focusParagraph">The New York Yankees were expected to make changes in the off-season, but on Tuesday the club decided to re-sign pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year contract.</span></span></p><p>The deal is reportedly for $15 million. According to ESPN, there are also incentives that are worth less than $1 million.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/yankees-news-kuroda-signing-smart-move-new-york-894336

Asian Stocks Mixed As Greece, Fiscal Cliff Worries Weigh :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as renewed concerns over euro zone crisis and U.S. fiscal cliff fears weighed on the sentiment.</p><p>Japanese benchmark Nikkei advanced 0.87 percent or 79.88 points to 9222.52, Hong Kong's Hang Seng advanced 0.64 percent or 135.40 points to 21363.68 and India's BSE Sensex gained 0.58 percent while South Korean KOSPI Composite fell 0.32 percent or 6.14 points to 1884.04 and Taiwan Weighted Index declined 0.80 percent.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/asian-stocks-mixed-greece-fiscal-cliff-worries-weigh-894320

VIDEO: EU-IMF fail to reach Greece deal :: Eurozone finance ministers and the IMF fail to reach a deal on the next tranche of Greece's bailout, despite nearly 12 hours of talks into the night.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20422549#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Gold prices 'will remain strong' :: Gold and other commodities are rising in value, as investors fear about conflict between Gaza and Israel, as well as worries about the global economy.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20422085#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Amira Nature, Safe Bulkers, Novartis, Chipotle Mexican, Express, Tilly's, Zale Corp, Vipshop, Standard Pacific) :: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were Amira Nature Foods, Safe Bulkers, Novartis AG, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Express, Inc. The top after-market NYSE losers were Tilly's, Inc, Zale Corp, Vipshop Holdings, Harbinger Group and Standard Pacific Corp.</p><p><strong>Gainers</strong></p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/top-after-market-nyse-movers-amira-nature-safe-bulkers-novartis-chipotle-mexican-express-tillys-zale

Boxer Hector Camacho Shot In Puerto Rico :: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p><p>Former champion boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot and seriously wounded Tuesday in Puerto Rico, police said.</p><p>At least one gunman opened fire on Camacho, 50, and another man as they sat in a car in the city of Bayamon, near San Juan, the Associated Press reported. The other man, whose connection to the former boxer wasn't immediately known, was killed, according to a statement from police.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/boxer-hector-camacho-shot-puerto-rico-894282

EU fails to reach Greece deal :: Eurozone finance ministers fail to broker a deal for Greece to get the latest tranche of its bailout, ending 12 hours of talks in Brussels.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20421246#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Rags-to-riches billionaire's debt woes :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/07dzB4z31Do/index.html

Tax avoidance 'costs UK billions' :: The inability of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to properly curb aggressive tax avoidance schemes is costing billions of pounds, a watchdog says.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20417221#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Ajmal Kasab Hanged: India Executes 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack Convict :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Ajmal Kasab, the only militant to have survived the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, was hanged Wednesday morning, R.R. Patil, Home Minister of India's Maharashtra state, said.</p><p>Kasab, a Pakistani national whose mercy plea was rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee Nov. 5, was hanged at Pune's Yerawada Jail at 7.30 a.m. Wednesday.</p><p>"Kasab's hanging is a tribute to all the 166 people killed as well as those police officer martyred in the attack," said Patil, according to DNA.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/ajmal-kasab-hanged-india-executes-2008-mumbai-terror-attack-convict-894270

No last-gasp Twinkie talks deal :: Last-ditch efforts break down aimed at ending a labour dispute threatening the future of Twinkies, one of the best-known US snack food brands.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20422192#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Dancing With The Stars All-Stars' Update: Apolo Ohno & Emmitt Smith Sent Home On 'DWTS' :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> </p><p>On Tuesday night's "Dancing With The Stars" elimination episode, two dance duos were sent home right before the finale.</p><p>Emmitt Smith, who had one of the lowest scores out of the final five after Monday night, was sent packing.</p><p>"I have great appreciation for the show," he said.</p><p>"After tonight, this show has lost a good chunk of charisma," co-host Tom Bergeron commented.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/dancing-stars-all-stars-update-apolo-ohno-emmitt-smith-sent-home-dwts-894244

VIDEO: S Korea eyes 'Gangnam style' boost :: South Korea is looking to cash in on the popularity of pop singer Psy's 'Gangnam style' music video, to attract tourists to Seoul's Gangnam area.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20389270#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

San Francisco Approves Public Nudity Ban :: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved a ban on public nudity on a 6-5 vote Tuesday, the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blog.sfgate.com/cityinsider/2012/11/20/public-nudity-ban-passed-at-the-board-of-supervisors/#8569-3">San Francisco Chronicle</a> report.</p><p>The measure will require a second vote by the supervisors and the signature of Mayor Edwin M. Lee to into effect. It could become law by Feb. 1, 2013.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/san-francisco-approves-public-nudity-ban-894234