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News Feed Latest worldwide news Intuit to sell financial services unit for $1 bln July 1 (Reuters) - Intuit Inc said it would sell its financial services unit to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $1.03 billion as it focuses on its core tax-preparation software business. Speculators pare long dollar bets in week - CFTC and Reuters June 28 (Reuters) - Currency speculators reduced their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar to the lowest since mid-February, according to weekly data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission... UPDATE 2-Intel's new CEO focused on mobile chips, cautious on TV SAN FRANCISCO, June 28 (Reuters) - Intel Corp's new CEO said on Friday he would speed up the rollout of chips for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices as consumers move away from personal computers. Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark in Japan TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said on Monday, signalling the iPhone maker may be moving ahead with plans for a watch-like device as gadget makers turn their attention to wearable computers. Factories rebound in June, but hiring down NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manufacturing expanded last month, rebounding from an unexpected contraction in May, but hiring in the sector was the weakest in nearly four years, which could make the Federal... China ramps up security after unrest In a show of force after unrest last week that left 35 people dead, Chinese authorities have ramped up security in the far-western region of Xinjiang. Saving China's finless porpoise Professor Kou Zhangbing conducts a health check. He tenderly calls the patient over with a tap of his hand, checks tongue and teeth for injuries, eyes for mood, and skin for scratches. As a treat, he hands out a salted fish. COLUMN-Are consumers ready to be empowered by smart power meters? John Kemp (John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) Legendary F1 partners to be reunited Japanese car manufacturer Honda is returning to Formula One in 2015 as an engine partner with British racing team McLaren, a deal which will renew one of the most successful partnerships in motorsport's elite class. In Tarell McCraneys Choir Boy, a Student Finds His Voice Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney, follows students at an all-black high school in the South as they struggle to balance tradition and self-expression. Paul Staying in LA, Howard Hears Pitches to Leave Chris Paul's answer was brief, just like his time on the free agent market. Europeans Voice Anger Over Reports of Spying by U.S. on Its Allies European officials said recent reports accusing the United States of monitoring diplomatic offices in New York and Washington could threaten impending talks on a major trade deal. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Peace for Israel, Palestine? "I think the younger generation wants to make a change," says Yael Lee-Weiss, who is helping to bring Israelis and Palestinians together through a football scheme that involves children from countries around the world. Preview Rested Red Bulls Back in Action It has been more than three weeks between league games for the Red Bulls a time in which the club moved into a new training center and was supplanted in first place. Fast track to driver road rage? It may not be "High Noon," but the Red Bull team are facing a Shanghai showdown when their two drivers resume rivalries at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. Cupid staff did not use fake profiles to lure subscribers review July 1 (Reuters) - British online dating company Cupid Plc said an independent review of its operations did not find any evidence of the company using fake profiles to boost its membership, sending... Bucks Investment Plans and Forecasts Dont Mix Instead of relying on forecasts to dictate our financial decisions, Carl Richards suggests focusing on investing basics. Roundup Paul Decides to Remain With Clippers; Rockets and Hawks Try to Lure Howard The agent Leon Rose confirmed Chris Pauls return to the Clippers, which had been expected after they signed Doc Rivers as their new coach. Assad's forces battle to tighten control of central Syria AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces pounded Sunni Muslim rebels in the city of Homs with artillery and from the air on Sunday, the second day of their offensive in central Syria, activists said. Perry Ends Heartbreak With Senior Players Title Kenny Perry seized his long awaited first seniors major title with a stellar final round at the Senior Players Championship on Sunday. DIARY-NON SP WEEK AHEAD THOMSON REUTERS, Diary of Non SP 500 Corporate earnings for U.S. companies from Jul 01, 2013. SP 500 Earnings - Monthly SP 500 Earnings - Day Ahead SP 500 Earnings - Weekly Non SP 500 - Day Ahead ConferenceCall/Webcast - Weekly ConferenceCall/Webcast - Day Meetings - Weekly Meetings - Day Ahead Economic Indicators IPO events Dividends Outrage in Europe Grows Over Spying Disclosures Damage from the disclosures of United States spying on its allies spread, with President Franois Hollande of France suggesting that free trade negotiations be delayed. Critics Question Karzai Choices for Human Rights Panel Afghanistans foreign donors are expected to take up the human rights communitys furious reaction to President Hamid Karzais recent appointment of five new commissioners. Elizabeth Taylor wedding gown sells for more than $187K (USD) at auction June 26 - Memorabilia from the last "120 years of pop culture" goes on sale at Christie's. Sharon Reich reports. Chinese Police Blame Religious Extremists for Violence in Region Chinas Xinhua news agency said religious extremists set off a deadly confrontation between the police and ethnic Uighurs in a far-western region. World Briefing | Asia Chinas Next Space Mission is This Month A capsule carrying three astronauts will dock with a small module in Beijings latest attempt to establish a long-term human presence in space. Grigor Dimitrov challenges Cash Pat Cash hits with ATP rising star Grigor Dimitrov. Algae-Engineering Joint Venture Disbands Solazyme will try to expand its food business to commercial scale, now that its venture with Roquette is closing. UPDATE 1-CNPC to pay over $5 bln in Kashagan oil stake MOSCOW, July 1 (Reuters) - Chinese state oil firm CNPC will buy a stake in Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oil project, through back-to-back deals with Kazmunaigaz through which ConocoPhillips will exit, the Kazakh state oil firm said on Monday. T Magazine By Design | Made in L.A. Two Resources for Interior Design on North Highland Avenue In a new series, the interior designer and writer David Netto explores the city of angels for inspiration. Here, Netto visits two stores known for their well-curated objects Blackman Cruz and J. F. Chen. Well Dangers of Distracted Walking A growing number of people who walk while talking or texting on a cellphone are ending up in the emergency room. G.O.P. Groups Offering Cover for Lawmakers on Immigration As the push to overhaul the immigration system has made Senator Marco Rubio and other Republicans pariahs among some rank-and-file, well-financed forces in the G.O.P. have begun running interference. Sidebar Three Justices Bound by Beliefs, Not Just Gender Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan often came down on the same side in the past term, but look to ideology, not biology, for an explanation. Azarenka hits out over Wimbledon injury crisis Victoria Azarenka hit out at the condition of the Wimbledon grass courts after becoming one of seven players forced to withdraw from the tournament with injury Wednesday. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Firing the Founder Google spawns start-ups in Kansas City and also reinvents human resources. Why using social media well is harder than you think. And 10 ideas for marketing and advertising. Obama All nations collect intelligence President Barack Obama responded to outrage by European leaders over revelations of alleged U.S. spying on them by saying Monday that all nations, including those expressing the strongest protests, collect intelligence on each other. Pop The Many Sides of a Violist A common way to map the reach of the violist and composer Eyvind Kang is to enumerate his affiliations. City Room New York Today Statecraft, Past and Present What you need to know on Monday the nations founding documents go on display, clouds and thundershowers, and a rare film shot in Coney Island. Japan Business Sentiment Hits Highest Point in Two Years A survey shows the first positive outlook among major manufacturers since September 2011, and the second consecutive month of improvement.

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