Thursday, December 24, 2009

Noteworthy Financial Stories for December 23

Consumer Spending in U.S. Rises for Sixth Time in Seven Months
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a0_fkVcEu4TM&pos=1

Bernanke’s Confirmation Support Runs 3-1 in Favor in Senate
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aFqZDUNtADdk&pos=4

Ten-Year Treasury Yields Near 4-Month High Before Auction Sizes
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=acH_kKJXbO6E&pos=6

Energy, Financials May Lead Rebound in Takeovers, Survey Shows
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601084&sid=a0HsgLx0hgMU

Top hedge funds bet on sharp yields rise
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/40e8a426-ef69-11de-86c4-00144feab49a.html

Buffett Sells Moody’s Shares for Sixth Time After Profit Drop
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aXF2UIjpbbDY