Daily Investor Briefing: S&P 500 ends at record high on growth...

	Click to View in Browser 04/29/2013 S&P 500 ends at record high on growth stocks NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks extended a rally on Monday, with the S&P 500 unofficially ending at an all-time high as growth-oriented stocks like energy and technology lead the way. Chrysler revenue slumps on new model launches DETROIT/MILAN (Reuters) - Carmaker Fiat's first-quarter profit slumped more than expected as its U.S. unit Chrysler's sales suffered from the phase-out of the Jeep Liberty pending a new model launch. Apple lays groundwork for first debt sale ever LONDON, April 29 - Apple took initial steps Monday for what would be its first debt sale ever, as the U.S. computer giant lays the groundwork for what would be one of the most anticipated bond sales of the year. Sprint seeks details from Dish on takeover proposal (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp on Monday said its merger partner, SoftBank Corp, has waived some terms of their agreement so that Sprint can seek more information from rival suitor Dish Network Corp. Monte Paschi says lawsuit versus Nomura, Deutsche Bank well founded SIENA, Italy (Reuters) - A lawsuit by Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena against Nomura and Deutsche Bank over loss-making derivatives deals is well founded, the bank's chairman said on Monday. Level Global to pay $21.5 million to settle SEC insider-trading case WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The now-defunct Connecticut-based hedge fund Level Global Investors LP has agreed to pay more than $21.5 million to settle civil insider-trading charges, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday. Penney gets Goldman loan in latest move to improve its finances (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc on Monday said it had lined up a five-year, $1.75 billion financing package from Goldman Sachs Group Inc , the latest move by the struggling retailer to shore up its finances. Insight Ventures raises $1.49 billion SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two years after closing on roughly $2 billion in new commitments, the venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners is raising more money. Deutsche Bank hikes capital to strengthen balance sheet FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank said it will beef up its balance sheet with a 2.8 billion euro ($3.7 billion) capital increase and unveiled forecast-beating first-quarter earnings following a wave of aggressive cost cuts. Consumer spending rises, driven by utility costs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer spending unexpectedly rose in March, temporarily boosted by demand for utilities due to colder weather, according to data on Monday that did little to alter a picture of a cooling in the economy. Related Video Daily Digit: $21 bln shopping bill Techquity: Google steps up battle with Apple's Siri Related News Don't let that 529 college plan hurt your financial aid U.S. consumer bureau tweaks credit card rule for at-home parents A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend