Daily Investor Briefing: Dow ends above 18,000 for first time...

	Click to View in Browser 12/23/2014 Dow ends above 18,000 for first time on strong GDP report NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow closing above 18,000 for the first time ever and the S&P 500 ending at a record after an unexpectedly strong report on economic growth. Third-quarter U.S. economic growth strongest in 11 years WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew at a 5.0 percent clip in the third quarter, its quickest pace in 11 years and the strongest sign yet that growth has decisively shifted into higher gear. Oil up on stronger-than-expected U.S. GDP growth data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil rose by more than $2 a barrel on Tuesday, rallying for a second time in three days, after data showing the fastest rate of U.S. economic growth in 11 years bolstered expectations for crude demand. Coke to cut up to 2,000 jobs in coming weeks: WSJ (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co plans to cut 1,000-2,000 jobs globally in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Keurig recalls 7.2 million single-serve brewers, stock falls (Reuters) - Keurig Green Mountain Inc said on Tuesday it was recalling about 7.2 million single-serve brewing machines because they could overheat and spray hot liquids on users. Family Dollar adjourns shareholder meeting on Dollar Tree deal (Reuters) - Family Dollar Inc shareholders voted not to proceed with a vote on an agreed takeover by Dollar Tree Inc in the face of a higher hostile bid from Dollar General Corp . Argentina loses U.S. appeal over creditors' subpoenas NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected Argentina's bid to reverse a decision requiring the country and various banks to provide holdout creditors with information about the country's assets, including military equipment and diplomatic property. Standard Chartered replaces long-time advisor UBS with Bank of America LONDON (Reuters) - Standard Chartered has replaced UBS as one of its corporate advisors as it attempts to improve its relationship with major shareholders. Stock swings may signal bull run is in its last throes LONDON (Reuters) - Stocks are showing the kind of volatility that preceded major falls in the past, suggesting to some that one of the most blistering U.S. rallies on record may be nearing its end. SEC's new investor watchdog lays out risky products for 2014 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. securities investor watchdog office on Tuesday unveiled its list of the top products and practices that bedeviled mom and pop investors in 2014. Related Video GDP could fall under three percent in Q3 - Morningstar Breakingviews: The LBO conundrum Related News SEC's new investor watchdog lays out risky products for 2014 FINRA panel orders Cantor, BGC to pay employee $1 million compensation 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