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Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers

online.wsj.com — As traders at Morgan Stanley were frantically trying to shore upFacebook Inc.'s share price following the company's initial public offering, other managers on the deal were helping short sellers bet that the newly minted stock would fall. Trading desks at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. andJ.P.
Parmy Olson London Bureau Chief, Forbes @parmy
Seems telling: RT @WSJGraphics: Last Friday, 25% of trading volume in Facebook shares were short sales.http://t.co/bN5yXDJ2
John Vass Web Editor, Chattanooga Times Free Press @newsman787
RT @WSJGraphics: Last Friday, 25% of trading volume in Facebook shares were short sales. #infographic http://t.co/bN5yXDJ2 http://t.co/y ...
Jason Pontin Editor in Chief, Technology Review @jason_pontin
Oooh, oww. RT @WSJGraphics: Last Friday, 25% of trading volume in FB shares were short sales: http://t.co/jpUPRq9L
Shelly Banjo Reporter, Wall Street Journal @sbanjo
RT @WSJGraphics: Last Friday, 25% of trading volume in Facebook shares were short sales. #infographic http://t.co/bN5yXDJ2 http://t.co/y ...

USDA Is a Tough Collector When Mortgages Go Bad

online.wsj.com — Charles Ward fell behind on his mortgage in September, just as his late wife began a losing battle with lung cancer and her medical costs soared. His lender seized his $2,958 federal tax refund and has taken a $131 bite from each of his last four monthly Social Security checks.
Robbie Whelan Homebuilders and Housing Reporter, Wall Street Journal @RWhelanWSJ
Great front-page story on USDA's rural home loan program, which is highly aggressive when borrowers run into trouble http://t.co/3Lo2sFow
Paul Kiel Foreclosures and Housing Reporter, ProPublica @paulkiel
#muckreads RT @NickTimiraos: USDA offers no-money-down mortgages. But even after foreclosure, it can garnish wages http://t.co/5jEaEoow
Ben Casselman Economics Reporter, Wall Street Journal @bencasselman
As govt pushes leniency for delinquent borrowers, USDA is garnishing social security checks, tax refunds. http://t.co/TrXLHpf0
David Enrich European Banking Editor, Wall Street Journal @davidenrich
Great piece on how US govt is playing hardball with delinquent mortgage customers http://t.co/Wv2Nphft
Nick Timiraos Housing Reporter, Wall Street Journal @NickTimiraos
The USDA offers no-money-down mortgages. But even after foreclosure, they can garnish wages http://t.co/X5IdDIbQ

The Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies

online.wsj.com — "Moonrise Kingdom," the latest feature from offbeat indie director Wes Anderson, tracks the adventures of two precocious tweens-he smokes a pipe; she wears eye shadow. When it opens May 25, it will go head-to-head with "Men in Black 3," a big-budget, effects-laden spectacle starring Will Smith and Josh Brolin as secret agents battling 3-D aliens to save the universe from imminent ruin.
Sarah Nassauer Retail and Consumer Trends Reporter, Wall Street Journal @SarahNassauer
RT @racheldodes: Tired of "Battleship" and "The Avengers"? Read my Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies in today's WSJ: http://t.co/9yfPXUA5
Barbara Chai Speakeasy Reporter and Editor, Wall Street Journal @barbarachai
The grown-up's guide to summer movies, by @racheldodes http://t.co/Quu6vSQJ
Ray A. Smith Style Reporter, Wall Street Journal @rayalexsmith
RT @racheldodes: Tired of "Battleship" and "The Avengers"? Read my Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies in today's WSJ: http://t.co/PUnfYB8x
Jamie Shupak Traffic Anchor, NY1 @JamieShupak
RT @racheldodes: Tired of "Battleship" and "The Avengers"? Read my Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies in today's WSJ: http://t.co/9yfPXUA5
Rachel Dodes Wortman Retail and Luxury Goods Reporter, Wall Street Journal @racheldodes
Tired of "Battleship" and "The Avengers"? Read my Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies in today's WSJ: http://t.co/9yfPXUA5

Dimon Called to Senate

online.wsj.com — J.P. Morgan Chief Executive James Dimon has been invited to appear before a key Senate panel on June 7 to explain what led to his company's $2 billion-plus trading loss.
Christopher Keating Capitol Bureau Chief, Hartford Courant @chrispkeating
RT @WSJ: Breaking: J.P. Morgan CEO Dimon will appear before a Senate panel June 7 about the bank's big trading loss. http://t.co/0yzzFb3o
Alexandra Scaggs Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @alexandrascaggs
RT @WSJ: Breaking: J.P. Morgan CEO Dimon will appear before a Senate panel June 7 about the bank's big trading loss. http://t.co/cYJWikOr
Frances Romero Senior Editor, TheWeek.com, The Week Magazine @Frances_Romero
RT @wsj: Breaking: J.P. Morgan CEO Dimon will appear before a Senate panel June 7 about the bank's big trading loss http://t.co/PaR7kGim

The Case for Cutting Out Early Friday

blogs.wsj.com — For most of us, Memorial Day weekend offers an extra day away from the office. But for some workers, the holiday marks the beginning of summer hours, a time-honored tradition in which employees get to leave early Friday or take the entire day off.
Pamela Kruger Editor-in-Chief, AOL Jobs @PamKrugerwriter
RT @WSJ: 30% of companies say they plan to offer some form of "summer hours" to employees this year. http://t.co/nmWW9922
Ginger Christ Reporter, Crain's Cleveland Business @ChristGinger
RT @WSJ: 30% of companies say they plan to offer some form of "summer hours" to employees this year. http://t.co/nmWW9922
Josh Sternberg Freelance Journalist @joshsternberg
RT @WSJ 30% of companies say they plan to offer some form of "summer hours" to employees this year. http://t.co/iwUf4p2R

Why We Lie by Dan Ariely

online.wsj.com — We like to believe that a few bad apples spoil the virtuous bunch. But research shows that everyone cheats a little-right up to the point where they lose their sense of integrity, writes Dan Ariely. Adapted from The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone-Especially Ourselves.
Daniel Victor Social Media Editor, ProPublica @bydanielvictor
Fascinating read on cheating. Maintaining a sense of integrity is just as important as incentive/availability. http://t.co/QCpeqbXi
Lou Dubois Social Media Editor, NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC 10 Philadelphia @lou_dubois
"Locks protect you from the 98% of mostly honest people who might be tempted to try your door if it had no lock" http://t.co/6PHOFq7O

Using Student Loans Against Obama

online.wsj.com — Polls give the president a big lead among college students and voters under 30. Now, Mitt Romney is moving to gain his own edge on the education front-and to turn the student-loan debate on its head.
Neil King Politics Reporter, Wall Street Journal @NKingofDC
Our take on how Romney & the GOP are moving to turn mounting student debt into an advantage over Obama http://t.co/9KAA619t via @WSJ
David Wessel Economics Editor and Columnist, Wall Street Journal @davidmwessel
RT @NKingofDC: How Romney & the GOP are moving to turn mounting student debt into an advantage over Obama http://t.co/eVplBqAV

Wallpaper That Blocks Wi-Fi

blogs.wsj.com — Could this mean that you will never again hear a cellphone go off at a concert? French researchers have developed wallpaper that would block cellular and wi-fi signals while letting through AM/FM radio waves and emergency transmissions.
Charles Forelle Euro-Zone Debt Crisis Reporter, Wall Street Journal @charlesforelle
"substantial increases in privacy" w/ wifi&cell-blocking wallpaper. Bummer you can't make any calls http://t.co/0H9GkoRk
Jack Shafer Columnist, Slate @jackshafer
RT @cshea4: Someday soon, concert halls may be lined with wallpaper that blocks cellphone signals. http://t.co/e9g1Pl5U

What�s the Next Step for Apartment-Company Archstone?

blogs.wsj.com — When Lehman Brothers led a leveraged buyout of apartment-company Archstone valued at $22 billion in 2007, it had a code name for the deal: "Project Easy Living." Ever since, it's been anything but.
Robbie Whelan Homebuilders and Housing Reporter, Wall Street Journal @RWhelanWSJ
Where does Lehman Bros. go from here, w/r/t the Archstone deal? via @eliotwb: http://t.co/Rx4ZnKzU
Dawn Wotapka Residential Real Estate Writer, Wall Street Journal @dwotapka
@eliotwb on what's next for #Archstone: http://t.co/xzX1L06Z

Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend freed from Pa. prison

online.wsj.com — LORETTO, Pa. - An Italian ex-boyfriend of actress Anne Hathaway has been released from a Pennsylvania federal prison following a real-estate scam.
Courtney Hazlett Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter, MSNBC @courtneyatmsnbc
Single ladies: Rafaello Follieri walks free again! http://t.co/YXULfF53
Matt Moore News Editor, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Associated Press @MattMooreAP
Ex-boyfriend of actress #AnneHathaway freed from federal #prison in #PA. http://t.co/HZXUTwRc

Mitt Romney's Moment - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — It's been a good week for Mitt Romney. The polls are up, he's just off a two-day swing through Connecticut and New York, where he hauled in big donors and hard money, and he swept the GOP primaries in Kentucky and Arkansas.
Charlie Gasparino Senior Correspondent, Fox Business @CGasparino
after reading peggy noonan's excellent interview w/mitt romney, i came away thinking we can and have done a lot worse http://t.co/IG94WC6w
Peggy Noonan Columnist, Wall Street Journal @Peggynoonannyc
I asked Romney the difference between 2008 and now. "A much higher degree of anxiety today." http://t.co/vCzd1Ztd
David M. Drucker Associate Politics Editor, Roll Call @DavidMDrucker
Peggy Noonan's discussion w/ @MittRomney elicits 1 of more candid interviews of '12 campaign: http://t.co/zbZT4jk6

Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers

online.wsj.com — As traders at Morgan Stanley were frantically trying to shore upFacebook Inc.'s share price following the company's initial public offering, other managers on the deal were helping short sellers bet that the newly minted stock would fall. Trading desks at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. andJ.P.
Gregory Zuckerman Reporter, Wall Street Journal @GZuckerman
RT @LoriSpechler: Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers http://t.co/pBR2zF7Y via @WSJ - My version on Wednesday http://t.co/62 ...
Lori Spechler Senior Editor, CNBC @LoriSpechler
Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers http://t.co/pBR2zF7Y via @WSJ - My version on Wednesday http://t.co/62jpo3iL cc: @pattidomm
Scott Thurm Senior Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @ScottThurm
Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers http://t.co/oxREL8bV via @WSJ

Name Ban Sparks Tribes' Ire

online.wsj.com — PORTLAND, Ore.-Tribes on two Oregon Indian reservations this week protested a new rule by Oregon education officials that bans public schools from using Native American imagery in team names and mascots.
Andrew Kaczynski Politics Reporter, BuzzFeed @BuzzFeedAndrew
(Elizabeth Warren joke)RT @RachelEnsignWSJ: Native Americans protest ban on Native American names in organized sports. http://t.co/fZZJFpKf
Rachel Louise Ensign Personal Finance Writer, Wall Street Journal @RachelEnsignWSJ
Native Americans protest ban on Native American names in organized sports. http://t.co/6r4aq5Ro

Mitt Romney's Moment - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — It's been a good week for Mitt Romney. The polls are up, he's just off a two-day swing through Connecticut and New York, where he hauled in big donors and hard money, and he swept the GOP primaries in Kentucky and Arkansas.
Peggy Noonan Columnist, Wall Street Journal @Peggynoonannyc
Before rallies and town meetings, Romney always tries to have private, off-the-record meetings with voters. http://t.co/oTTVTHeL
Holly Bailey Senior Political Reporter, Yahoo! News @hollybdc
Romney tells Peggy Noonan he's keeping a campaign diary on his iPad http://t.co/eSBBbCGZ
Igor Volsky Healthcare and LGBT Editor, ThinkProgress @igorvolsky
RT @aseitzwald: Someone really needs to steal Mitt Romney's iPad. http://t.co/eOfJKxPP / Real q is, if he needs to type, why not use laptop?
Howard Kurtz Washington Bureau Chief, Daily Beast @HowardKurtz
Romney tells Peggy Noonan he keeps a journal on his iPad. Future memoir? http://t.co/QTLytdXz
David Joachim Weekend Washington Editor, New York Times @davidjoachim
RT @EmilyABC: Romney tells WSJ's Noonan that his "I like to fire people" line is one that haunts him http://t.co/LdmrCzMY
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Jonah Lehrer on the Perils of Staying Inside

online.wsj.com — Humans are quickly becoming an indoor species. In part, this is a byproduct of urbanization, as most people now live in big cities. Our increasing reliance on technology is also driving the trend, with a recent study concluding that American children between the ages of 8 and 18 currently spend more than four hours a day interacting with technology.
Rachel Louise Ensign Personal Finance Writer, Wall Street Journal @RachelEnsignWSJ
: ( RT @WSJ Children are increasingly shunning the outdoors. http://t.co/8EmRNixU
Sara Clemence Travel Editor, Wall Street Journal @SaraClemence
RT @WSJ: Children are increasingly shunning the outdoors, even as scientists outline nature's cognitive benefits. http://t.co/z2XZEVvB

Matt Ridley on the Question: Has Human Evolution Stopped?

online.wsj.com — If you write about genetics and evolution, one of the commonest questions you are likely to be asked at public events is whether human evolution has stopped. It is a surprisingly hard question to answer.
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
Fossils suggest human brain size peaked 20,000 years ago and has since been shrinking. This explains 'The Bachelor' http://t.co/T04H5Jc1
Margaret Brennan Anchor, InBusiness, Bloomberg News @margbrennan
RT @WSJ: Fossils suggest that the size of the human brain peaked 20,000 years ago and has since been shrinking. http://t.co/o02JkpH1
Chris Sprow Senior Editor, ESPN Insider and ESPN The Magazine, ESPN @SprowESPN
Abby Normal. RT @WSJ: ...the size of the human brain peaked 20,000 years ago and has since been shrinking. http://t.co/ilK9DGfP

Reviving a Hollywood Icon

online.wsj.com — Los Angeles In the 1989 action movie "Lethal Weapon 2," Mel Gibson's character hitches a striking Hollywood Hills home to his pickup truck with cables and accelerates, dragging the home down the hill. It's a fantasy occasionally shared by the home's real-life owners, John McIlwee and Bill Damaschke.
Rebecca Keegan Film Writer, LA Times @ThatRebecca
Fun 4 film/real estate nerds RT @benfritz Now this is a lede that'll get me to read a real estate story, from @lschuker http://t.co/5d8GISoU
Candace Jackson Real Estate Reporter, Wall Street Journal @candace_jackson
RT @racheldodes: Reviving a Hollywood Icon - @lschuker on DreamWorks exec's house tht was featured in "Lethal Weapon 2" http://t.co/splaULul
Rachel Dodes Wortman Retail and Luxury Goods Reporter, Wall Street Journal @racheldodes
Reviving a Hollywood Icon - @lschuker on #DreamWorks exec's house that was featured in "Lethal Weapon 2" http://t.co/G7hPmd8n

Dealpolitik: Suing Facebook? Best of Luck

blogs.wsj.com — By Wednesday, after just three days of trading, several lawsuits had been filed against Facebook complaining about the adequacy of its prospectus disclosure. However, at least so far, there is no indication that anything is wrong with that prospectus.
Benjamin Popper Editor, The Verge @benpopper
A little dose of sanity to combat all the Facebook IPO finger pointing http://t.co/7V5Yo2F9
Kara Swisher Co-Executive Editor, All Things Digital, Wall Street Journal @karaswisher
Pretty much says it all http://t.co/ajeJAgnk

Getting the Best Refinancing Deal

online.wsj.com — There has never been a better time to refinance your mortgage. Rates are at record lows. The government is devising new programs to help homeowners. The economy and job market are improving, albeit slowly. In theory, those factors should be producing a boom in mortgage refinancing.
Nick Timiraos Housing Reporter, Wall Street Journal @NickTimiraos
Tight lending standards, low appraisals -- here's how to navigate rough appraisal waters http://t.co/j6gwmhsy
Raju Narisetti Managing Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @rajunarisetti
So its spring/summer house hunting season & interest rates are at record lows @WSJ on Getting the Best Refinancing Deal http://t.co/rZ4R4eYe

Bridging the CEO Pay Gap

blogs.wsj.com — The 20 top-paid CEOs have more than their multimillion-dollar pay packages in common: They're all men. A roundup of the highest-paid bosses from 2011 in an earlier Wall Street Journal article is a reminder that women are still a rarity in the corner office.
Sean Gallagher Freelance Journalist @SeanGallagherLA
Women who make it to the corner office are earning far less than their male counterparts http://t.co/lH9olQC5 @wsj #mba #bschool
Leslie Kwoh Reporter, Wall Street Journal @LeslieKwoh
Another reminder of the gender pay gap: Among the list of top-paid CEOs, the first female does not appear until #62: http://t.co/AFywRON3

Consumer Sentiment at Highest Since Late 2007

blogs.wsj.com — U.S. consumers ended May feeling the most upbeat about the economy since late 2007, according to data released Friday. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index increased to 79.3 in its final-May reading from 77.8 earlier in the month and 76.4 at the end of April, according to an economist who has seen the report.
John Vass Web Editor, Chattanooga Times Free Press @newsman787
RT @WSJ: U.S. consumers ended May feeling the most upbeat about the economy since late 2007, report shows. http://t.co/QeZb2qgU
Demetria Gallegos Community Editor, Wall Street Journal @demetria_g
RT @WSJ: Optimism returns: U.S. consumer sentiment reached its highest point since 2007. http://t.co/xrXSxtH0

Morgan Stanley’s Facebook Hangover Will Pass

blogs.wsj.com — Facebook's IPO flop and ongoing fallout "certainly hurts the prestige" of underwriter Morgan Stanley, but the actual impact on the company will be modest, Bernstein thinks. The analysts say, in part, Morgan Stanley's "long history" of top rankings as a US tech sector underwriter can't be undone by one flop.
Carolyn King Toronto Deputy Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal @CarolynKing1
http://t.co/MU4Wdm5F Morgan Stanley's Facebook hangover will pass, Bernstein analysts say.
Dave Benoit Reporter, Deal Journal, Wall Street Journal @DaveCBenoit
James Gorman doesn't need to look so sad, says Bernstein, Morgan Stanley is ok after Facebook. by @brettphilbin http://t.co/l0wsaf0T Morgan

Are the Pirates Suffering From Scurvy?

online.wsj.com — Pittsburgh's offense has been historically bad so far.
Adam Thompson Sports Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @WSJSports
MT @andrewbagnato Clemente weeps: http://t.co/PfQWULk8
Adam Thompson Sports Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @WSJSports
Are the Pirates Suffering From Scurvy? They're hitting worse than any team in baseball history http://t.co/PfQWULk8 @WSJ
Will Connors Business Reporter, Wall Street Journal @wconnors
Ha. "Are the #Pirates Suffering From Scurvy?" http://t.co/QB37XyRz via @WSJ @WSJSports

The Canadian Dollar Is The New Australian Dollar

online.wsj.com — Canada's ascension to the throne of most liked outside the world's reserve currencies is evidenced by recent moves in the spot market -- where the loonie has held steady in 2012 despite a flood into the U.S. dollar. There also has been a huge shift in speculative positioning.
Geoffrey Rogow Australian Economics, Fixed Income and Currencies Reporter, Wall Street Journal @GRogow
The reign of #AUD is over, long live CAD say @stephenlbernard and @VCignarella http://t.co/SVUswbxy
Chana Schoenberger Financial Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @cschoenberger
CAD is the new AUD, say my @djfxtrader colleagues @stephenlbernard and @VCignarella http://t.co/8sd4wpNH

Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers

online.wsj.com — As traders at Morgan Stanley were frantically trying to shore up Facebook Inc.'s share price following the company's initial public offering, other managers on the deal were helping short sellers bet that the newly minted stock would fall. Trading desks at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and J.P.
Sam Jones Hedge Fund Correspondent, Financial Times @samgadjones
Duh. @RupertNeate @meganmurp Facebook's underwriters helped hedge funds to short the stock http://t.co/o8QJlkbc
Rupert Neate Business Reporter, Guardian @RupertNeate
RT @meganmurp Facebook's underwriters helped hedge funds to short the stock http://t.co/jJlfu2l3
Megan Murphy Investment Banking Correspondent, Financial Times @meganmurp
Facebook's underwriters helped hedge funds to short the stock http://t.co/s8pt3nWX

Facebook's Other Money Making Option

blogs.wsj.com — Facebook shares hurt investors who bought into the recent initial public offering. But Facebook itself may be able give investors a one-up on the market. Using status updates from U.S. users, Facebook's data team has constructed a daily measure of America's mood-an index of gross national happiness.
Phil Izzo News Editor, WSJ Online, Wall Street Journal @philizzo
More cat photos mean better returns? MT @jdlahart FB happiness index predicts stocks - maybe FB can monetize this! http://t.co/drwp2CUp
Justin Lahart Economics Reporter, Wall Street Journal @jdlahart
Facebook's happiness index predicts the stock market - maybe Facebook can monetize this! http://t.co/STizCkr2

Eurovision - WSJ.com

stream.wsj.com — The build-up is starting for Europe's top event on the world stage - a forum where geopolitical tensions run high, European expansion is on the agenda and hot-button issues take center stage. On Saturday, the continent's gaze will turn to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 57th Eurovision Song Contest.
Matina Stevis Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @MatinaStevis
RT @FMR_Brussels: Come follow WSJ's live #Eurovision coverage: http://t.co/LRFeXxVC @MatinaStevis @Ainsley_Thomson @vanessamock -- glitt ...
Demetria Gallegos Community Editor, Wall Street Journal @demetria_g
You're invited to our Eurovision finals party Saturday: http://t.co/7u8Vaa0G http://t.co/uiC19v6N
Demetria Gallegos Community Editor, Wall Street Journal @demetria_g
You're invited to our Eurovision finals party Saturday night: http://t.co/QRzBPcSP
Matina Stevis Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @MatinaStevis
Get ready for #eurovision w our live-blog! Captains @JoeWSJ in Baku & @FMR_Brussels in Brussels, sailors everywhere :) http://t.co/ZRZ2vsvx

Live Video: Watch SpaceX Capsule Dragon Dock With the International Space Station

blogs.wsj.com — SpaceX's unmanned spacecraft approached the international space station for a historic docking Friday after sailing through a practice run a day earlier. Watch live video of the capsule as it maneuvers to link up and dock with the space station. Free live streaming by Ustream PLUS:
Scott Austin Technology Editor, Wall Street Journal @ScottMAustin
Live video of SpaceX's unmanned aircraft getting docking with the space station: http://t.co/ZCWlCrj2
Liz Heron Director of Social Media and Engagement, Wall Street Journal @lheron
Live: Watch the @SpaceX #Dragon's historic docking as it maneuvers to link up with the #ISS. http://t.co/F8v7HFun

Canada To Raise Foreign Investment Review Threshold To C$1 Bln

online.wsj.com — DOW JONES NEWSWIRES The Canadian government plans to raise the minimum threshold under its foreign investment review process to C$1 billion (US$974 million) over a four-year period, and to change the basis of the threshold from asset value ...
Rosemary Barton Parliament Hill Reporter, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation @RosieBarton
RT @paulvieira: http://t.co/arCPQWRb - #Canada To Raise Foreign Investment Review Threshold To C$1 Bln http://t.co/VR1Jv8EN
Paul Vieira Ottawa Bureau Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @paulvieira
http://t.co/gruaJUn6 - #Canada To Raise Foreign Investment Review Threshold To C$1 Bln http://t.co/3UKutzdN

Egypt Looks Set for Polarizing Runoff

online.wsj.com — CAIRO-Early results on Friday morning from Egypt's presidential election point to a bruising runoff race between former regime loyalist Ahmed Shafiq and Muslim Brotherhood political leader Mohamed Morsi, threatening to squeeze Egypt's fragile democracy between two deeply antagonistic opposing ideologies.
Andy Carvin Senior Strategist, NPR @acarvin
RT @DaliaEzzat_: Early results in Egypt's presidential election point to bruising runoff between Shafiq and Morsi http://t.co/jtX3tmdd # ...
Liz Heron Director of Social Media and Engagement, Wall Street Journal @lheron
RT @WSJ: Early results in Egypt's presidential election point to bruising runoff between Shafiq and Morsi. http://t.co/8TjE5F8u

Breeders of Rare Woolly Pooch

online.wsj.com — When Teacleopatra Biscay's Sapphire-a fluffy, chocolate-colored pooch better known as Cleo-gave birth to 11 puppies this past Thanksgiving in Indiana, the U.S. population of the Barbet breed spiked by 15%. Then, a few months ago in Pennsylvania, Champion Neigenuveaux's Ermagarde, or just plain old Claire, had a litter of two girls, a 2% jump that brought the total population to some 85 dogs.
Jennifer Maloney Reporter, Newsday @maloneyfiles
Charming tale by @MelanieGWest about an international search for dog daddies. Also, there are photos of puppies. http://t.co/M2t1QxU3
Melanie Grayce West Philanthropy Reporter and Columnist, Wall Street Journal @MelanieGWest
Breeders of Rare Woolly Pooch Want Dog to Have Its Day - A funny story on an odd breed of French dog pooch, http://t.co/v4XWSeFi via @WSJ

Will Lyons on Wine: Jonathan Nossiter Continues to Cast His Critical Eye

online.wsj.com — It has been 10 years since Jonathan Nossiter picked up a digital camcorder and critically captured the impact of globalization and its homogenizing effect on the wine industry. The result was more than 500 hours of footage, recorded in the vineyards of Bordeaux, Napa and Argentina, which the former-sommelier-turned-filmmaker distilled into the 2004 documentary "Mondovino."
William Lyons Wine Columnist, Wall Street Journal @Will_Lyons
RT @Lbortolot: has Mondovino changed the way we think about wine? http://t.co/PjhzqeBB @Will_Lyons reports @WSJ
Lana Bortolot Freelance Journalist @Lbortolot
has Mondovino changed the way we think about wine? http://t.co/PjhzqeBB @Will_Lyons reports @WSJ
Lana Bortolot Freelance Journalist @Lbortolot
had Mondovino changed the was we think about wine? http://t.co/PjhzqeBB @Will_Lyons reports
William Lyons Wine Columnist, Wall Street Journal @Will_Lyons
"Everything that is interesting in wine is unknowable, unquantifiable, mysterious." I catch up with J. Nossiter: http://t.co/MB27l51k #wine

Secondary Sources: Government Spending, Potential Growth, Structural Change

blogs.wsj.com — Government Spending: There's been a lot of debate over the figures used by Rex Nutting in a post arguing that there has been no spending binge under President Obama. Evan Soltas has an interesting take on the figures.
David Wessel Economics Editor and Columnist, Wall Street Journal @davidmwessel
RT @philizzo: Some really good charts in the links today, via @esoltas @greg_ip and @ModeledBehavior http://t.co/rwzasGGx
Phil Izzo News Editor, WSJ Online, Wall Street Journal @philizzo
Some really good charts in the links today, via @esoltas @greg_ip and @ModeledBehavior http://t.co/lGOKGahk

Dow Pacing Losing Streak That Dates Back to 1903

blogs.wsj.com — Blue-chip stocks can't catch a break this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has tumbled 5.7% in May as anxiety about Europe's sovereign-debt crisis has ramped up. The fearful are dumping stocks, leaving positive trading days few and far between.
Raju Narisetti Managing Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @rajunarisetti
Wow! Dow Pacing Losing Streak That Dates Back to 1903 @WSJ http://t.co/1dONwrcR #djia

A Dive Into the Digital Deep

online.wsj.com — When next winter's storms subside, a specialized ship will begin a slow crossing, lowering a skinny cable into its wake along a precisely prescribed path: the shortest distance between New York and London. Owned by Summit, N.J.-based Hibernia Atlantic, the $300 million wire will bring the financial capitals 5.2 milliseconds closer together-a boon to high-speed electronic traders.
Melissa Wiese Web Editor, Sacramento Business Journal @mwiesesacbiz
On intertubes. Seriously: The Internet's Longest Tubes http://t.co/AkCBFGEQ via @WSJ

As Greek Banks Report Earnings, Attention Turns to Deposits

online.wsj.com — ATHENS-Greek lenders will likely announce another round of losses next week, but the focus of their first-quarter earnings reports will be on how they are coping with increasingly difficult funding conditions.
Charles Forelle Euro-Zone Debt Crisis Reporter, Wall Street Journal @charlesforelle
RT @WSJeconomy: As Greek Banks Report Earnings, Attention Turns to Deposits http://t.co/EpcXCLke

Chinese Authorities Release Standard Chartered Banker Held Since March

online.wsj.com — Chinese authorities have released a Standard Chartered banker detained in March on suspicion she aided a fugitive during her work as a banker for high net-worth individuals, her fianc&#233; said.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Chinese Authorities Release Standard Chartered Banker Held Since March, WSJ http://t.co/DbYg3wYc
Carlos Tejada China News Editor, Wall Street Journal @CRTejada
RT @adamnajberg: In #China, be careful whose money you manage... http://t.co/zANW8bPZ by @jamestareddy
Ray Kwong Contributing Writer, ChinaTalk, Forbes @raykwong
RT @adamnajberg: In #China, be careful whose money you manage... http://t.co/O4mHYbwa
Adam Najberg Senior Editor, Wall Street Journal @adamnajberg
In #China, be careful whose money you manage... http://t.co/qJDwp2YN

The Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies

online.wsj.com — "Moonrise Kingdom," the latest feature from offbeat indie director Wes Anderson, tracks the adventures of two precocious tweens-he smokes a pipe; she wears eye shadow. When it opens May 25, it will go head-to-head with "Men in Black 3," a big-budget, effects-laden spectacle starring Will Smith and Josh Brolin as secret agents battling 3-D aliens to save the universe from imminent ruin.
Candace Jackson Real Estate Reporter, Wall Street Journal @candace_jackson
Love @racheldodes story today, "Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies" - http://t.co/3c9schzT
Lyneka Little Freelance Journalist @lyneka
I like all the selections from The Grownups Guide to Summer movies, except I don't care about Wes Anderson's latest http://t.co/DUrzYUPj
Rachel Dodes Wortman Retail and Luxury Goods Reporter, Wall Street Journal @racheldodes
RT @WSJLife: Want an alternative to superheros and sequels? Check out @racheldodes Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies http://t.co/KjpWfv9g
Elizabeth Holmes Retail Reporter, Wall Street Journal @EHolmesWSJ
.@racheldodes had me at her headline // A Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies http://t.co/zlQGgaQu
Kathryn Lurie Multimedia Journalist, Wall Street Journal @kathrynlurie
A good-looking selection of summer movies sans superheroes: A Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies http://t.co/cB4AtLKd via @WSJ

In Fevered Campaign, Age Tries to Meet Youth

online.wsj.com — MASERU, Lesotho-After nearly two decades of democracy, voters in this tiny landlocked nation are used to odd sights around election time. At rallies for the ruling Lesotho Congress for Democracy, supporters flap their arms like eagles taking flight, a nod to the majestic bird that graces the party's black-and-green flag.
Lydia Polgreen South Asia Correspondent, New York Times @lpolgreen
And Lesotho's aging politicians try to connect with young voters, by @patmcgroarty: http://t.co/JyeF9Xik

From 'The Fountainhead' to 'Game of Thrones,' WSJ Readers Suggest Summer Books

blogs.wsj.com — Today's Wall Street Journal includes a list of over 25 books to add to your bedside table (or beach bag) this summer, including a new novel by Martin Amis (you can read an excerpt, here) and an economist's take on why we lie to everyone, especially ourselves.
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
http://t.co/4YKku3by From The Fountainhead to Game of Thrones, WSJ Readers Suggest Summer Books

Bean and Nothingness

online.wsj.com — (Best of the tube tonight: Catch us tonight on "Lou Dobbs Tonight," 7 and 10 p.m. ET on Fox Business.) You can tell that the scandal over Elizabeth Warren's unsubstantiated claim of American Indian heritage isn't fading away, because even the liberal Boston Globe is devoting investigative resources to it.
James Taranto Best of the Web Today Columnist, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @jamestaranto
#BestoftheWebToday Bean and Nothingness: An essay on the phenomenological ontology of racial preferences. http://t.co/06OPM82V

Cashew Market Cracks in African Turmoil

online.wsj.com — DAKAR, Senegal-A military revolt in the tiny African nation of Guinea-Bissau is unsettling the market for prized cashew nuts. Some of the world's tastiest cashews are rotting in roadside piles on rural byways leading to and from the capital of the wetland nation, where a recent military uprising has left farmers stranded with no way to ship their nuts to the Indian factories that steam the cashew out of its poisonous shell.
Lydia Polgreen South Asia Correspondent, New York Times @lpolgreen
Two interesting pieces from Africa in today's WSJ: rotting cashews in Guinea Bissau http://t.co/AvTu2T7E

Jonah Lehrer on the Perils of Staying Inside

online.wsj.com — Humans are quickly becoming an indoor species. In part, this is a byproduct of urbanization, as most people now live in big cities. Our increasing reliance on technology is also driving the trend, with a recent study concluding that American children between the ages of 8 and 18 currently spend more than four hours a day interacting with technology.
Rubina Fillion Social Media Editor, Wall Street Journal @rubinafillion
Another reason to go outside: hikers in the midst of nature performed nearly 50% better on a test of creativity. http://t.co/MKkrj5O0

The Neuroscience of Choking

blogs.wsj.com — In theory, big rewards ought to spur people to great performances, but that often doesn't happen. A recent study drew on neuroscience to explore why so many people choke. Eighteen people were first trained on a challenging video-game task involving moving a dynamic object (two balls linked by a spring) toward a target.
Susie Bodman Custom Projects Editor, Statesman Journal @Sciwhat
RT @NeurosciUpdate: The Neuroscience of Choking - Wall Street Journal (blog) http://t.co/WG93zr4I

Pixar's 'Brave' Pays Ghostly Tribute to Steve Jobs

blogs.wsj.com — One of the most emotional moments in the coming Pixar computer-animated film "Brave" happens during the end credits. An early cut of the film is dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is lauded as a partner, mentor and friend. Jobs served as co-founder and CEO of the Pixar animation studio.
Ryan Teague Beckwith Features Editor, Roll Call @ryanbeckwith
Pixar's new movie has a sweet tribute to Steve Jobs http://t.co/OfP4yZVH

Journalist Arrested In News Corp. Bribery Probe

blogs.wsj.com — Luke MacGregor/ReutersThe woman, who was not named by police, was detained at 9 a.m. local time. She was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to corrupt, suspicion of conspiracy to cause misconduct in a public office and suspicion of bribery under the U.K. Bribery Act, police said.
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
A 37 year old woman journalist was arrested in the probe into alleged bribery at News Corp. http://t.co/dzAA3XMm

What Can Icahn Do at Chesapeake?

online.wsj.com — Having complained about media attacks, Chesapeake Energy is actually getting a boost from the news-unconfirmed reports that activist Carl Icahn is buying in.
Tom Fowler Energy Writer, Wall Street Journal @HoustonFowler
What Can Icahn Do at Chesapeake? http://t.co/YYa10fV8

SpaceX Capsule Docks at Space Station

online.wsj.com — A private unmanned spacecraft prepared for a historic docking attempt early Friday at the international space station.
Jon Ostrower Aerospace Beat Reporter, Wall Street Journal @jonostrower
RT @WSJ: SpaceX's Dragon capsule became the first commercial vessel to visit the international space station. Photos: http://t.co/Y06xfQxJ

Why We Lie by Dan Ariely

online.wsj.com — We like to believe that a few bad apples spoil the virtuous bunch. But research shows that everyone cheats a little-right up to the point where they lose their sense of integrity, writes Dan Ariely. Adapted from The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone-Especially Ourselves.
Raju Narisetti Managing Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @rajunarisetti
Why We Lie? @danariely in @WSJ on what it really means when everyone cheats a little: http://t.co/sf86HH02 @yglvoices

What Can Icahn Do at Chesapeake?

online.wsj.com — Having complained about media attacks, Chesapeake Energy is actually getting a boost from the news-unconfirmed reports that activist Carl Icahn is buying in.
Justin Lahart Economics Reporter, Wall Street Journal @jdlahart
RT @liamdenning: What can #Icahn Do at $CHK ? http://t.co/vrHrIJxx via @WSJHeard

Romney Campaign Manager Matt Rhoades Engineered Victory but Now Faces Broader Challenge

online.wsj.com — In February, the Romney campaign was stung by a triple loss in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado that raised fresh questions about whether the former Massachusetts governor had the staying power for his presidential run. It was a testing moment, and the campaign's manager, Matt Rhoades, responded with an unusual suggestion.
Sara Murray Reporter, Wall Street Journal @SaraMurray
My piece on Matt Rhoades, the quiet (if profane) Romney campaign manager. He likes a good fight. And he likes to win. http://t.co/afiosrJg

Rewriting the Rules of Summer Fiction

online.wsj.com — Summer books typically fall into a few categories: There's the blockbuster thriller from a brand-name author; the latest young-adult sensation (cue the sexy werewolves); the romantic comedy featuring an angsty heroine who goes on a life-affirming adventure. Some of this summer's most anticipated new novels turn those categories on their heads.
Liz Moyer Reporter, Wall Street Journal @LizMoyer
Congrats! RT @DKRandall @WSJ included my book, Dreamland, in its summer wrap-up: http://t.co/C83CCGJY
Rachel Dodes Wortman Retail and Luxury Goods Reporter, Wall Street Journal @racheldodes
Rewriting the Rules of Summer Fiction - @alexandraalter on what to read this summer: http://t.co/Un4Eod62

A Dive Into the Digital Deep

online.wsj.com — When next winter's storms subside, a specialized ship will begin a slow crossing, lowering a skinny cable into its wake along a precisely prescribed path: the shortest distance between New York and London. Owned by Summit, N.J.-based Hibernia Atlantic, the $300 million wire will bring the financial capitals 5.2 milliseconds closer together-a boon to high-speed electronic traders.
Jon Ostrower Aerospace Beat Reporter, Wall Street Journal @jonostrower
RT @ajblum: I am very happy to share, "A Dive Into the Digital Deep," an excerpt from @tubesbook in the @wsj: http://t.co/OGewLRS2

High Tide: From Talks End Amid Enrichment Revelation To A US Probe Of China’s ZTE

blogs.wsj.com — Mike LucasThe meeting between global powers and Iran ended only with an agreement to meet next month in Moscow. Following the talks, United Nations nuclear inspectors reported finding uranium enriched beyond the highest previously reported levels. The U.S. Commerce Department is probing Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp.
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
#hightide: Iran talks end and reports emerge of higher enrichment, US Commerce Department probes ZTE sales to Iran http://t.co/z3TwX7YY

UBS, Citigroup Lost $50M Due To Nasdaq's Facebook Glitches -Sources

online.wsj.com — UBS lost $30 million, Citigroup out $20 million on Facebook trading, sources say --Glitches at Nasdaq Stock Market drove losses for market-makers --Nasdaq OMX unsure whether losses will be fully covered The market-making arms of UBS AG (UBS) and Citigroup Inc.
Geoffrey Rogow Australian Economics, Fixed Income and Currencies Reporter, Wall Street Journal @GRogow
Which they'll remember next time they underwrite IPO RT @jacobbunge: UBS, Citi Lost $50M On Nasdaq Facebook Glitch http://t.co/wp8nLRC7

Lehman Sets Pact to Buy All of Archstone for $1.58 Billion

online.wsj.com — Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. has struck a deal to buy the 26.5% stake that it doesn't already own in apartment giant Archstone for $1.58 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The failed investment bank, which emerged from bankruptcy under a liquidation plan earlier this year, is buying the stake from Bank of America Corp.
Dawn Wotapka Residential Real Estate Writer, Wall Street Journal @dwotapka
More from a reader on our Lehman piece: "Why is a company that went bankrupt 4 years ago buying anything?" http://t.co/C7UT49F0

Getting the Best Refinancing Deal

online.wsj.com — There has never been a better time to refinance your mortgage. Rates are at record lows. The government is devising new programs to help homeowners. The economy and job market are improving, albeit slowly. In theory, those factors should be producing a boom in mortgage refinancing.
Nick Timiraos Housing Reporter, Wall Street Journal @NickTimiraos
Mortgage rates have never been lower. But tight credit standards can trip you up. How to get the best refinance deal: http://t.co/mtLVsbLd

Happy Birthday, Star Wars; I Still Love You, Mostly

blogs.wsj.com — We're going to go a bit off-point here, Video Rangers, because today is a special day. Today is the 35th anniversary of the release of Star Wars. To an eight-year old kid, Star Wars was a world changing event. There just wasn't anything else like it.
Paul Vigna MarketBeat Blogger, Wall Street Journal @paulvigna
Happy birthday, Star Wars; I still love you, mostly. http://t.co/Vb0ZJQPE

J.P. Morgan to Shake Up Risk Committee

online.wsj.com — At least one director is expected to join the risk panel at the board's next meeting, a person familiar with the bank said.
Jason Zweig Investing Columnist, Wall Street Journal @jasonzweigwsj
J.P. Morgan to Shake Up Risk Committee http://t.co/XpLcFgLo $JPM

Can Cursing at Work Damn Your Career?

professional.wsj.com — Carol Bartz, fired as chief executive of Yahoo Inc. last September, wishes she did one thing differently during her troubled tenure. "I probably wouldn't have said the F-word,'' Ms. Bartz said at a Women in the Economy conference this month organized by The Wall Street Journal.
Spencer Ante Deputy Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal @Spencerante
WSJ: A Curse Upon Your Career. Cursing on the job is like adding spices to food: Used sparingly, it's very effective.' http://t.co/N1dFft9r

Reviving a Hollywood Icon

online.wsj.com — Los Angeles In the 1989 action movie "Lethal Weapon 2," Mel Gibson's character hitches a striking Hollywood Hills home to his pickup truck with cables and accelerates, dragging the home down the hill. It's a fantasy occasionally shared by the home's real-life owners, John McIlwee and Bill Damaschke.
Ben Fritz Entertainment Industry Reporter, LA Times @benfritz
Now this is a lede that'll get me to read a real estate story, from @lschuker: http://t.co/NfQguJAd

Gays Marry but Still Face Legal Hurdles

online.wsj.com — Many gay couples in New York and Connecticut are learning that even though their state allows them to marry, they still must take more steps than straight couples to protect their assets. They are increasingly seeking advice from professionals about issues ranging from filing joint taxes to owning property together, advisers and attorneys said.
Rachel Louise Ensign Personal Finance Writer, Wall Street Journal @RachelEnsignWSJ
Gays marry in NY and CT, but still face legal hurdles. http://t.co/Z2ve16oF

Spain to Inject $24 Billion into Bankia, Troubled Lender Says; S&P Downgrades Five Spanish Banks

online.wsj.com — The board of Bankia SA is planning to ask for &#8364;19 billion in financial support from the Spanish government, in what could represent the largest ever bank bailout in the country's history.
David Enrich European Banking Editor, Wall Street Journal @davidenrich
#Bankia chronology: Last summer: IPO. Last month: "well capitalized." Last week: €10 bln hole. Today: €19 bln bailout http://t.co/PXBDw4U5

Buy Two Bottles, Make Six Drinks

online.wsj.com — A summer drink you make at home should be two things: refreshing and easy. That doesn't mean it's time to reach for the acid-green margarita mix. Just because you've started to wear shorts and sandals (never with socks though, OK?) doesn't mean that good taste needs to go out the window.
Kevin Sintumuang Features Editor, Wall Street Journal @SINTUMUANG
My Aperol and St. Germain cocktails story from last summer. Still works for this summer: http://t.co/EmIozjLd

Maintenance Snafu Grounds Afghan Fleet

online.wsj.com — KABUL-A $275 million fleet of Afghan air force transport planes provided by the U.S. over the past three years has been grounded for months because of lack of adequate maintenance and potential safety problems, American military officials said.
Rachel Louise Ensign Personal Finance Writer, Wall Street Journal @RachelEnsignWSJ
A $275 million Afghan Air Force fleet has been grounded for months. http://t.co/lY9ZEAPH

Kit Harington Previews the End of 'Game of Thrones' and the Battle of the Blackwater

blogs.wsj.com — "Game of Thrones" co-star Kit Harington stopped by The Wall Street Journal to share his insider take on the show as it builds to the conclusion of its second season. Harington, who plays Jon Snow on the HBO series, says "no expense was spared" in bringing one coming sequence to the small screen, The Battle of the Blackwater.
Sarah E. Needleman Reporter, Wall Street Journal @sarahneedleman
Kit Harington aka Jon Snow (Game of Thrones) in a video interview with WSJ. My goodness he is handsome! http://t.co/CyIVF1pB

Which City Ends the U.S. Olympic Drought?

blogs.wsj.com — Time to dust off those U.S. Olympic bids. Now that the U.S. and International Olympic committees have solved their squabble over revenue sharing, the U.S. may actually have a real shot at landing another Olympic Games.
Kevin Kiley Reporter, Inside Higher Ed @kkiley
Now that IOC/USOC squabble is over, U.S. has a very good shot at hosting 2022 or 2024 Olympics. But where? http://t.co/c2OQXfMS

Private Properties

professional.wsj.com — Celine Dion Lists a Private Island in Canada for $29.3 Million Singer Celine Dion and her husband, manager RenĂ© AngĂ©lil, have listed their private island home in Quebec, Canada, for 29.7 million Canadian dollars, or $29.3 million. Just under 20 acres, the gated island includes a private bridge and a security station and is roughly 15 minutes from downtown Montreal.
Carolyn King Toronto Deputy Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal @CarolynKing1
From last week but hey - fun to check out the home Celine Dion put up for sale. http://t.co/PavyY76V

Pixar's 'Brave' Pays Ghostly Tribute to Steve Jobs

blogs.wsj.com — One of the most emotional moments in the coming Pixar computer-animated film "Brave" happens during the end credits. An early cut of the film is dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is lauded as a partner, mentor and friend. Jobs served as co-founder and CEO of the Pixar animation studio.
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
http://t.co/gEr94yNd Pixar's #Brave Pays Ghostly Tribute to Steve Jobs

The Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies

professional.wsj.com — "Moonrise Kingdom," the latest feature from offbeat indie director Wes Anderson, tracks the adventures of two precocious tweens-he smokes a pipe; she wears eye shadow. When it opens May 25, it will go head-to-head with "Men in Black 3," a big-budget, effects-laden spectacle starring Will Smith and Josh Brolin as secret agents battling 3-D aliens to save the universe from imminent ruin.
Carolyn King Toronto Deputy Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal @CarolynKing1
Sarah Polley's latest film gets a nod here: http://t.co/f5YdRlm1 - The Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies http://t.co/pwqxpIUq

Some Facebook Underwriters Helped Short Sellers

online.wsj.com — As traders at Morgan Stanley were frantically trying to shore up Facebook Inc.'s share price following the company's initial public offering, other managers on the deal were helping short sellers bet that the newly minted stock would fall. Trading desks at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and J.P.
Nancy Miller Freelance Financial Journalist @nancefinance
Commented on StockTwits: agreed. wsj story was pretty incredible on the short-selling. $FB http://t.co/AhlqZ2u8 http://t.co/ceg3Au4B
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Conflicted? Some Facebook underwriters (Goldman, JP Morgan, etc.) helped short sellers, WSJ http://t.co/gxX0C9FW #ipo
Loretta Chao China and Technology Reporter, Wall Street Journal @lorettac
Short Sellers Find Friends in Banks http://t.co/I31wRE3Y
Nancy Miller Freelance Financial Journalist @nancefinance
JP Morgan & Goldman were lending Facebook shares to short-sellers from Day One & charging usurious rates. http://t.co/zokeSScK $FB $JPM $GS

Tweens, Marines on Deck for 'Men in Black'

online.wsj.com — Grab somebody sexy tell 'em, 'Hey!' yelled the singer Pitbull, on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid in Manhattan Wednesday evening. A packed house of pre-teens, Jaden and Willow Smith among them, sang along. For a will-be blockbuster like Men in Black III, a Champagne-and-sushi shindig at a Lower East Side speakeasy would not have been enough.
Mike Sielski Sports Reporter, Wall Street Journal @MikeSielskiWSJ
Maybe you were having a Bud Light at the time? MT @PiaCatton HOW did I miss the opportunity to interview Pitbull? http://t.co/2u5rVL9O

UBS, Citigroup Lost $50M Due To Nasdaq’s Facebook Glitches

blogs.wsj.com — The market-making arms of UBS and Citigroup suffered combined losses of about $50 million on trades made during last Friday's glitch-plagued listing of Facebook on the Nasdaq Stock Market, according to persons familiar with the matter. Citigroup's losses stemming from the problematic debut of Facebook's stock were about $20 million, while UBS lost an approximate $30 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Liz Moyer Reporter, Wall Street Journal @LizMoyer
RT @WSJdealjournal: UBS, Citigroup Lost $50M Due To Nasdaq's Facebook Glitches by @jacobbunge and @brettphilbin http://t.co/YkXi5pZg

Tom Manion: Why They Serve-'If Not Me Then Who?'

online.wsj.com — I served in the military for 30 years. But it was impossible to fully understand the sacrifices of our troops and their families until April 29, 2007, the day my son, First Lt. Travis Manion, was killed in Iraq.
Tom Petruno Freelance Journalist @tpetruno
A wonderful remembrance for Memorial Day, on why young men and women choose military service. "If not me -- then who?" http://t.co/E6ECaf3G

Bankia Seeks €19 Billion From Spanish Government

online.wsj.com — The board of Bankia SA is planning to ask for &#8364;19 billion in financial support from the Spanish government, in what could represent the largest ever bank bailout in the country's history.
Alexandra Scaggs Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @alexandrascaggs
RT @WSJ: Breaking: S&P lowered the credit rating of five Spanish banks as Bankia plans to ask Spain for €19 billion. http://t.co/yfIxzcQp

An Employee Messes Up. Time to Unleash the Claw?

online.wsj.com — Clawback is new territory, ill-defined and politically incendiary. If J.P. Morgan avoids the emotionalism of the moment, it could craft a gold standard for any future use of the penalty, writes John Bussey.
Jason Zweig Investing Columnist, Wall Street Journal @jasonzweigwsj
clawbacks: easy to demand, not so easy to implement http://t.co/hZQs0B6x $JPM

Supreme Court Rumors Spur Health-Care Bulls

blogs.wsj.com — A rumor from Washington appeared to juice options activity in health-care providers' stock Thursday, and stoked share gains as well. Options traders made bullish bets on the sector, and on insurance companies in particular, early in the session.
Alexandra Scaggs Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @alexandrascaggs
Silly rumor + smart money = this. RT @MarketBeat: http://t.co/LchaGDJ8 Supreme Court Rumors Spur Health-Care Bulls $aet $wlp $unh $hma

Cantor Plans Vote on Bush Tax Cuts by August

blogs.wsj.com — U.S. House Majority Leader Cantor set a vote on extending the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts "before we leave for August," the first time House Republicans have set a clear timetable for beginning action on the tax cuts that are at the heart of their party's agenda.
John Vass Web Editor, Chattanooga Times Free Press @newsman787
RT @WSJwashington: Cantor Plans Vote on Bush Tax Cuts by August http://t.co/dtOt1kEO

Patz Suspect Long Lived a Quiet Life

online.wsj.com — In almost every way, Pedro Hernandez has been an unremarkable presence in this working-class town outside Camden. Neighbors said he lives quietly with his wife and daughter, joins them at church occasionally and rarely emerges from his small bungalow except to smoke a cigarette now and then.
Rachel Louise Ensign Personal Finance Writer, Wall Street Journal @RachelEnsignWSJ
Confessed killer of Etan Patz was "the kind of neighbor everybody should have." http://t.co/Lwz66wjV

Rewriting the Rules of Summer Fiction

online.wsj.com — Summer books typically fall into a few categories: There's the blockbuster thriller from a brand-name author; the latest young-adult sensation (cue the sexy werewolves); the romantic comedy featuring an angsty heroine who goes on a life-affirming adventure. Some of this summer's most anticipated new novels turn those categories on their heads.
Barbara Chai Speakeasy Reporter and Editor, Wall Street Journal @barbarachai
Looking for new books for the months ahead? Check out the WSJ's summer book preview, by Alexandra Alter http://t.co/PEKpBi6G

UPDATE: Canada To Raise Foreign Investment Review Threshold To C$1 Bln

online.wsj.com — Threshold change was recommended by government panel in 2008 --Increase to C$1B to unfold over four-year period --Proposed mediation to resolve disputes between government, foreign investor (Adds reaction and context in paragraphs 3-5, 7-11) OTTAWA (Dow Jones)--The Canadian government plans to raise the minimum threshold under its foreign investment review process to C$1 billion (US$974 million) over a four-year period, and to change the basis of the threshold from asset value to enterprise value, Canadian Industry Minister Christian Paradis said in a statement Friday.
Paul Vieira Ottawa Bureau Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires, Wall Street Journal @paulvieira
UPDATE: #Canada To Raise Foreign Investment Review Threshold To C$1B http://t.co/rftN6VD5 #cdnpoli

Kit Harington Previews the End of 'Game of Thrones' and the Battle of the Blackwater

blogs.wsj.com — "Game of Thrones" co-star Kit Harington stopped by The Wall Street Journal to share his insider take on the show as it builds to the conclusion of its second season. Harington, who plays Jon Snow on the HBO series, says "no expense was spared" in bringing one coming sequence to the small screen, The Battle of the Blackwater.
Barbara Chai Speakeasy Reporter and Editor, Wall Street Journal @barbarachai
Kit Harington previews the end of "Game of Thrones" -- our video Q&A http://t.co/rSZeuZ7p

Can Cursing at Work Damn Your Career?

online.wsj.com — Carol Bartz, fired as chief executive of Yahoo Inc. last September, wishes she did one thing differently during her troubled tenure. "I probably wouldn't have said the F-word,'' Ms. Bartz said at a Women in the Economy conference this month organized by The Wall Street Journal.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Can Cursing at Work Damn Your Career? Is there a gender & cultural divide? Golly, I guess so... WSJ http://t.co/JSH0AzFQ
Derrick Penner Business Reporter, Vancouver Sun @derrickpenner
Effin' A swearing can hinder you at work. RT@WSJ Cursing at work can damn your career. But some managers swear by. http://t.co/NijOnnQC
Dawn Wotapka Residential Real Estate Writer, Wall Street Journal @dwotapka
RT @thejuggle: Goshdarn it! RT @WSJ: Cursing at work can damn your career. But some managers swear by it. http://t.co/VrfWSEzo
Dennis Nishi Freelance Journalist @DennisNishi
Cursing at work can damn your career. But some managers swear by it. http://t.co/gJs9HgWG
Lisa Fleisher Education News Reporter, Wall Street Journal @lisafleisher
LOL RT @WSJ: Cursing at work can damn your career. But some managers swear by it. http://t.co/xpWt2UUb
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U.S. Cuts Pakistan Aid

online.wsj.com — WASHINGTON - A Senate panel expressed its outrage over Pakistan's conviction of a doctor who helped the United States track down Osama bin Laden, voting to cut aid to Islamabad by $33 million -- $1 million for every year of the physician's 33-year sentence for high treason.
John Vass Web Editor, Chattanooga Times Free Press @newsman787
RT @WSJ: The U.S. cut aid to Pakistan by $33 million after a doctor who helped find Osama bin Laden was jailed. http://t.co/ggGWVK7D

More Sirius Shareholders Voted Against Black Than in Favor

online.wsj.com — Far more shareholders in Sirius XM Radio voted against re-election of board member Leon Black than voted in his favor, Sirius revealed in a government filing.
Scott Thurm Senior Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @ScottThurm
Sirius director Leon Black re-elected despite more votes against than in favor http://t.co/ZdO1h2WE #corpgov

The Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies

online.wsj.com — "Moonrise Kingdom," the latest feature from offbeat indie director Wes Anderson, tracks the adventures of two precocious tweens-he smokes a pipe; she wears eye shadow. When it opens May 25, it will go head-to-head with "Men in Black 3," a big-budget, effects-laden spectacle starring Will Smith and Josh Brolin as secret agents battling 3-D aliens to save the universe from imminent ruin.
Dana Mattioli Retail Reporter, Wall Street Journal @DanaMattioli
Great guide by @racheldodes: The Grown-Up's Guide to Summer Movies http://t.co/8HyrKyN8

Jonah Lehrer on the Perils of Staying Inside

online.wsj.com — Humans are quickly becoming an indoor species. In part, this is a byproduct of urbanization, as most people now live in big cities. Our increasing reliance on technology is also driving the trend, with a recent study concluding that American children between the ages of 8 and 18 currently spend more than four hours a day interacting with technology.
Jonah Lehrer Contributor, The New Yorker @jonahlehrer
RT @WSJIdeasMarket: Jonah Lehrer on the Perils of Staying Inside: http://t.co/8YmPhqqk

Kit Harington Previews the End of 'Game of Thrones' and the Battle of the Blackwater

blogs.wsj.com — "Game of Thrones" co-star Kit Harington stopped by The Wall Street Journal to share his insider take on the show as it builds to the conclusion of its second season. Harington, who plays Jon Snow on the HBO series, says "no expense was spared" in bringing one coming sequence to the small screen, The Battle of the Blackwater.
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
#Blackwater is probably one of the more anticipated non-finale TV shows recently. Kit said they spent a lot on it http://t.co/LnGdlI55
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
I was interested in what #KitHarington had to say about #BattleoftheBlackwater in our interview. http://t.co/LnGdlI55
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
#Gameofthrones fans seem to be reacting well to our Kit Harington interview! http://t.co/LnGdlI55
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
So our video interview with #GameofThrones star Kit Harington is up. What do you think? http://t.co/LnGdlI55
C.J. Farley Columnist, Senior Editor of Speakeasy and Editorial Director of Blogs, Wall Street Journal @cjfarley
http://t.co/LnGdlI55 Kit Harington Previews #BattleoftheBlackwater and #GameofThrones

High-Speed Trading: Be Careful What You Wish For

blogs.wsj.com — My colleague Kirsten Grind had a story in Thrusday's paper about how a small group of "market wonks" is planning a new trading venue designed solely for mutual-fund managers. The article, "Mutual Funds Promised Haven from Speedsters," says the trading platform will seek: ...to protect fund managers by excluding so-called high-frequency trading firms, which use powerful computers to jump in and out of markets at lightning speeds....
Kirsten Grind Reporter, Wall Street Journal @KirstenGrind
Great analysis by my colleague @ben_levisohn on a new dark pool for mutual funds, careful what you wish for: http://t.co/CsrzC6Pm

Don't Get Used to These Quiet Markets

blogs.wsj.com — It's quiet out there today. Stocks are little changed, the euro is perched (precariously, but perched) around$1.25 and benchmark 10-year Treasury notes continue to hover near record lows. Unless something earth shattering drops out of Europe, that'll probably be where they end the day as well.
Steven Russolillo Lead Author, Marketbeat Blog, Wall Street Journal @srussolillo
http://t.co/nP8RJbp3 Enjoy the Quiet, a Storm May Be Coming $$ @marketbeat

Daily Writing Sample: When a Judge Interrupts

blogs.wsj.com — In this ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit wrestled with the question of whether a judge's interruption during a bank robber's meandering statement at his sentencing hearing amounted to an abridgment of his right to allocution.
Andrew Cohen Legal Editor, CBS News @CBSAndrew
RT @AppellateDaily: 7th Cir.-When a Judge Interrupts Meandering Statement, http://t.co/bHim09l3 @WSJLawBlog

Money Funds Open to a Deal With SEC

online.wsj.com — Major firms are willing to consider a compromise on a key issue delaying a new regulatory plan for the $2.6 trillion money-market mutual-fund industry. The firms said in a May 8 meeting in Washington that they would consider supporting a watered-down version of a plan floated by the Securities and Exchange Commission to limit how quickly investors can withdraw their money, according to people familiar with the matter.
Kirsten Grind Reporter, Wall Street Journal @KirstenGrind
After months of battling, big fund firms and the SEC are moving toward a compromise on money market funds: http://t.co/rwlyoEKn @amacker

Vatican Bank Chief Ousted In Vote After Money-Laundering Scandal

blogs.wsj.com — Alessandro Bianchi/ReutersEttore Gotti Tedeschi, an economist who has been the bank's chairman since 2009, oversaw the institution, called the Institute for Religious Works, or IOR, during a time of scandal. The no-confidence vote was taken because Gotti Tedeschi "failed to fulfill various functions of primary importance to his office," a statement said.
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
The Vatican bank's chief was ousted in a vote of no-confidence by the board http://t.co/FHc7g2Nq

The Loonie is the New Australian Dollar

blogs.wsj.com — The king is dead and has been replaced. After sitting upon a perch as the darling of the currency market for two years, the Australian dollar is out and the Canadian dollar is in. There has been a huge shift in speculative positioning, where bets on Canadian dollar strength now outnumber similar bets on the Australian dollar by more than 10 to one.
Carolyn King Toronto Deputy Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal @CarolynKing1
The Canadian dollar's the new darling of the forex market. http://t.co/0gKqqT7r

Produce-Driven Cocktails: Garden to Glass | Half Full - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — IN THE WRONG HANDS, produce-driven cocktails can end up seeming like a flower bed in a glass. That's not the case with what's poured at Manresa, an unassuming Michelin two-star restaurant located in Los Gatos, an upscale California town at the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Kevin Sintumuang Features Editor, Wall Street Journal @SINTUMUANG
Had the Smoke Signals at Manresa last week--an awesome mezcal cocktail: http://t.co/lnLvga4F
Kevin Sintumuang Features Editor, Wall Street Journal @SINTUMUANG
Farm-to-Glass cocktails from Northern Cali's Farm-to-Table mecca, Manresa. http://t.co/lnLvga4F

Bridging the CEO Pay Gap

blogs.wsj.com — The 20 top-paid CEOs have more than their multimillion-dollar pay packages in common: They're all men. A roundup of the highest-paid bosses from 2011 in an earlier Wall Street Journal article is a reminder that women are still a rarity in the corner office.
Carolyn King Toronto Deputy Bureau Chief, Wall Street Journal @CarolynKing1
Top-paid female CEO last year earned a fraction of some of her male peers: http://t.co/ckOiXBbg Bridging the CEO Pay Gap

The hard reality of teaching tennis

professional.wsj.com — For one writer who loved the game, it seemed like a dream job. But it turned out to be a slog that involved long hours of baby-sitting bored kids, doing backbreaking maintenance on courts, enduring hurricanes and heat waves that cost him customers-and even chasing away a snake with his racket.
Sarah E. Needleman Reporter, Wall Street Journal @sarahneedleman
Teaching tennis seemed like a dream job. But it turned out to be a slog that forced this writer to .... http://t.co/jj7vTsVY

Soap Scientists - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — Method Products Inc. was started in 2001 by two childhood friends with a mission to create stylish and environmentally friendly cleaning products. Today, it generates more than $100 million in annual sales. Here's a look inside the company's downtown San Francisco headquarters-including its meth lab where new products are developed.
Vanessa O'Connell Senior Special Writer, Wall Street Journal @VanessaOConnell
Soap Scientists http://t.co/fK11Oumu via @WSJ

Fiat Slams Brake On Sales To Iran

blogs.wsj.com — Italian automaker Fiat SpA and its sister company Fiat Industrial SpA said Friday they would stop doing business in Iran in line with a trade embargo imposed by the West.
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
Fiat slams the brake on sales to Iran http://t.co/CgRGPQPC

Soap Scientists - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — Method Products Inc. was started in 2001 by two childhood friends with a mission to create stylish and environmentally friendly cleaning products. Today, it generates more than $100 million in annual sales. Here's a look inside the company's downtown San Francisco headquarters-including its meth lab where new products are developed.
Sarah E. Needleman Reporter, Wall Street Journal @sarahneedleman
Check out Method Product Inc.'s San Francisco headquarters—including its "meth" lab where new products are created. http://t.co/BhyqoFD6

Sumitomo, Saudi Aramco Press Ahead With Petrochemicals

online.wsj.com — Sumitomo Chemical and Saudi Aramco plan to invest an additional $7 billion in their petrochemical project in Saudi Arabia.
Tom Fowler Energy Writer, Wall Street Journal @HoustonFowler
Sumitomo, Saudi Aramco Press Ahead With Petrochemical Project http://t.co/xP9D0Z3S