Daily Investor Briefing: Wall Street falls for fourth straight...

	Click to View in Browser 09/24/2013 Wall Street falls for fourth straight session NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, extending their recent slide to a fourth session as worries over a possible U.S. government shutdown added to investor caution. U.S. home prices up, but slip in confidence could be a concern NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. home prices slowed their rate of gains in July and a dip in consumer confidence this month underscored the potential for higher borrowing costs and a sluggish economy to dent a housing market recovery. Analysis: Fiat chief's dealmaking record at stake with Chrysler offering MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) - Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne's decision to push ahead with a Chrysler IPO he does not want has raised the stakes in a buyout dispute with the U.S. carmaker's minority shareholder - as well as for his own legacy. JPMorgan in talks to settle MBS case in California: sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co is in last-minute talks with the U.S. government to settle a civil case that was to be filed accusing the bank of violating U.S. laws in its sale of mortgage bonds in California, according to sources familiar with the matter. Wells Fargo fails to end U.S. mortgage fraud lawsuit NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge has rejected Wells Fargo & Co's bid to dismiss a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the nation's largest mortgage lender of fraud, a victory for federal investigators pursuing cases tied to the recent housing and financial crises. Fed following up on report of unusual trading around FOMC statement WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it was following up with news organizations over a report of unusual trading around the release of its monetary policy statement last week. Monte Paschi delays approval of new rescue plan MILAN/ROME (Reuters) - The board of Monte dei Paschi di Siena , Italy's third biggest lender, delayed approval on Tuesday of a restructuring plan aimed at winning European Union approval for a 4.1 billion-euro ($5.5 billion) state bailout and averting nationalization. Next bank stress test cycle to include Basel III: U.S. Fed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. banks must incorporate the strict new Basel III capital rules in the next set of the surveys of their financial health known as stress tests, the Federal Reserve said on Tuesday. Barrick in talks on further asset sales, no spin-offs DENVER (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp is in talks on further asset sales, with the focus on divesting smaller, higher-cost mines, Chief Executive Jamie Sokalsky told Reuters on Tuesday. Insider trading trial of SAC's Martoma delayed until January NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday pushed back the insider trading trial of former SAC Capital Advisors portfolio manager Mathew Martoma to January 6. Related Video Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Breakingviews: Diplomatic deal-making Related News Next bank stress test cycle to include Basel III: U.S. Fed Vilar co-defendant to seek new lawyer after U.S. suggests romance 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