China industrial profits fall for sixth straight month,
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-economy-industry-idUSKBN0UA00S20151227
U.S. retailers at risk of missing modest holiday sales goals
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-holidayshopping-idUSKBN0U719A20151224
The year in 60 seconds: 2015
(graphic images) http://www.reuters.com/video/2015/12/02/the-year-in-60-seconds?videoId=366723006&videoChannel=118169
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Death toll passes 26 amid tornadoes, flooding in South Iraqi army prepares for final push to take Ramadi from Islamic State Russia says air force has not hit civilian targets in Syria Chicago police officer shoots, kills two, one by mistake Pope urges help for Cuban migrants stranded in Central America Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic…
The Morning Look
Stock Market Overview: As of this writing (6:05am), U.S. stock futures are relatively flat to slightly mixed as stocks pause to digest the week-long pre holiday bounce. Stocks are closing early on today (1pm EST) and will be closed on Friday for Christmas. Gary’s Thoughts: Why is the market even open today? Why even have a…
Consumer Sentiment Rose in December @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2015/12/23/us-consumer-sentiment/?intcmp=bigtopmarketfeaturesside
Shell Lowers 2016 Capital-Spending Plan @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2015/12/22/shell-lowers-2016-capital-spending-plan/?intcmp=bigtopmarketfeatures
Income & Spending Rose in November @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy-policy/2015/12/23/consumer-spending/?intcmp=marketfeatures
U.S. manufacturing struggles; rising income a bright spot for economy
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-idUSKBN0U61H120151223