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	Click to View in Browser 08/15/2014 Robust manufacturing output buoys U.S. economic outlook WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output rose broadly in July and automobile production recorded its largest increase in five years, boosting the economy at the start of the third quarter. S&P 500 ends flat; indexes up for week NEW YORK (Reuters) - The S&P 500 finished nearly flat on Friday after a morning slide as concerns about Ukraine were offset by late-day buying. The three major U.S. stock indexes ended higher for the week. Ford recalls 160,000 Focus, Escape models for wiring problem DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling nearly 160,000 Focus ST sedans and Escape crossovers from model years 2013-2014 to correct a wiring problem that could affect engine performance, the company said on Friday. Exclusive: AIG boosting Washington lobbying effort as hiatus prompted by crisis ends WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group is ramping up its lobbying team in Washington, almost six years after it halted such efforts following its rescue by the U.S. government during the financial crisis. Coke's Monster deal underlines caution on full-blown M&A NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co's $2.15 billion wager on a stake in Monster Beverage Corp  highlights the growth-starved soft drink company's embrace of deals that fall short of a full-blown merger and acquisition but allow it to test-drive potentially risky targets. Tesla raises warranty on Model S sedan to eight years (Reuters) - Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc said the drive unit warranty for its Model S sedan has been increased to match that of the battery pack and will now be covered for eight years and "infinite" miles. Morgan Stanley must pay $4.5 million to Banamex: panel (Reuters) - A unit of Morgan Stanley must pay $4.5 million to Citigroup Inc's Banamex unit which alleged the firm had allowed funds in a family's trust account to be used to repay third-party loans without its authorization, according to a ruling on Friday. BHP Billiton set to spin off unwanted assets MELBOURNE/LONDON (Reuters) - Diversified mining company BHP Billiton declared its preference for a demerger of its aluminum, manganese and nickel assets on Friday, setting the stage for the formation of a separate business that could be worth at least $12 billion. Holders of Argentina eurobonds plan to appeal U.S. court ruling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Holders of euro-denominated Argentine bonds plan to appeal a U.S. judge's ruling blocking the country from making payments on their debt, according to a court filing on Friday. Exclusive: Burger chain Shake Shack preparing for an IPO - sources (Reuters) - Shake Shack, the fast-food restaurant chain famous for its hamburgers and milkshakes, is preparing to go public, seeking to tap stock market demand for popular casual dining companies, according to people familiar with the matter. Related Video The bottom line on Lionsgate's Expendables 3 leak - analyst Weak sales plague retailers despite strong consumer spending Related News Exclusive - Wife defines stakes in Oklahoma divorce: $17 billion High-yield bond funds post 5th week of global outflows: BofA 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