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ires August 27-30 - Republican National Convention begins (Tampa, FL) August 31-Sep 1 - Fed's Annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, WY (Bernanke speaks Aug 31 @ 10am, Lagarde speaks Aug 31 @ 2:30pm, Draghi speaks Sep 1 @ 12:25pm) September 3-6 - Democrat National Convention (Charlotte, NC)

ales and net light, confirms FY guidance (trading -6.2%) HF's & PE have amassed an unprecedented $74B to invest in distressed situations in Europe (Bloomberg) Eurozone GDP contracted in Q2 on Italy/Spain (GDP -0.2% q/q = inline with median estimates) French GDP comes in slightly better than expected (un

lete June 18/19 - G20 leaders meet in Los Cabos, Mexico June 20 - FOMC announcement (including individual economic and interest rate projections & Bernanke press conference) June 22 - Russell Rebalance June 28/29 - EU leaders summit Ike Groff 1680 Washington Blvd Stamford, CT 069011 e• mailto: (Desc

Account Balance / CPI / Jobless Claims @ 8:30am, Bloomberg Consumer Comfort @ 9:45am EIA natural gas stora

rcap Retail and Restaurant Conference (NYC), Earnings (ALXN, APD, BHI, COH, HSY, MMM, R, T, WU, X, AAPL, BIDU, JNPR) Wednesday: FOMC Rate decision (Bernanke press conference after), NZ cash rate, Earnings (BA, CAT, GLW, GD, DPS, HST, LO, S, SAP GR, CTXS) Thursday: Chicago Fed Nat Activity Index, Pending

euticals said to be exploring a sale (hires CS & GS as advisers) Wal-Mart probe of possibly bribery in Mexico may prompt exec departures and fines (Bloomberg) Philips Q1 strong with solid top line driven by healthcare, remains cautious for 2012 (trading +4.7%) billion) Vodafone agrees to buy Cable & Wi

& retail sales domestically points China to a possible softer landing). S&P off 0.26% (1191) this morning ahead of RAC #'s out at 7am (GS @ 8am) and Bernanke speaking today @ 12:30pm in Boston ***PPI @ 8:30am, Housing Market Index @ 10am*** ***BAC & GS #'s pre-open, AAPL/INTC/CSX/JNPR/YHOO/ISRG after cl

SJ<http://online.wsj.com/article/S1110001424052970204346104576636891897745266.html> Bofa said to split regulators over shifting Merrill derivatives Bloomberg<http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-18/bofa-said-to-split-regulators-over-moving- merrill-derivatives-to-bank-unit.html> Mislabeling China Risk at

illing of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about the risks and fairness of having banks that are "too big to fail." Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Bernanke during his latest semiannual appearance before the Senate Banking Committee to discuss the economy and monetary policy. Warren pressed the Fed chai

and. Beyond the election losses in November, polling data shows that the majority of the American people are not with the GOP. According to a recent Bloomberg poll, only 35 percent have a positive image of Republicans (the same poll shows a 55 percent approval rating for the president), and only 44 percen

the Horizon August 27-30 - Republican National Convention (Tampa, FL) August 31-Sep 1 - Fed's Annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, WY (Bernanke speaks Aug 31 @ 10am, Lagarde speaks Aug 31 @ 2:30pm, Draghi speaks Sep 1 @ 12:25pm) September 3-6 - Democrat National Convention (Charlotte, NC)

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prices Key Events on the Horizon August 21 — Fed Minutes from July30/31 FOMC meeting August 22-24 — Jackson Hole Annual Economic Policy Symposium (Bernanke not attending) September 5 — BOEJECB rate decisions September 7 — Australian election September 18 - FOMC rate decision September 22 — German ele

in Second Quarter HITC • India's Fear of Growth Bloomberg • Why Is U.S. Economic Mobility Worse in the Sou

cessarily elevated. If lawmakers deem additional stimulus is warranted, the Journal suggests cutting the payroll tax would be a better alternative. Bernanke: Giving State Governments Aid Will Help Economic Recovery. In an op- ed for the New York Times (7/15, Bernanke, 18.61M), former Federal Reserve Chair

bout Twitter's cybersecurity." Oren Falkowitz, former CEO of Area 1 Security, said, "It's clear the company is not doing enough to protect itself." Bloomberg (7/15, Frier, Tong, 4.73M) says the attacks were "stunning in scope and almost certainly coordinated." The hacked accounts posted "tweets promising

nline quarters (tomorrow we will get #'s from Assa Abloy, Kone, Sandvik, SSAB). While strong numbers out of Publicis has Media names acting better. Bernanke goes in front of the Senate today @ 10am. SPA's — flat = 1676.70 last. ***Jobless Claims @ 8:30am, Philly Fed & Leading Indicators @ 10aman ***BBT,

thought SEC tried to 'trick" him WSJ • Micro-Cap Stocks Leading the Market Higher Barron's • Draghi to Carney face test backing guidance on rates Bloomberg • Israel's deepest well targets 1.5 billion barrels of oil Bloomberg • Greek Parliament approves austerity measures to release funds Bloomberg • S

K, AMAT, ARUN, JCP, JWN, SINA) Friday: U. of Michigan Consumer Confidence, Leading Indicators, China April Property Prices, Earnings (BH) Saturday: Bernanke speech at Bard College at Simon's Rock Commencement "Economic Prospects for the Long Run" (11am), Final FB lock-up Key Events on the Horizon May26

SS, FAF, SWY, ENTR, TANT Equity/Mixed Shelfs: N/A EFTA00390387 Other Newspaper Articles & Stories • Watchdog probes 1m US swap contracts FT • Bloomberg users' messages leaked online FT • Petrobras bond sale sets record FT • France set to tax smartphones to protect culture in digital age FT • Ca