Daily Investor Briefing: SAC's Martoma found guilty of insider...

	Click to View in Browser 02/6/2014 SAC's Martoma found guilty of insider trading NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mathew Martoma, a former portfolio manager at billionaire Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund, was found guilty on Thursday of engaging in what prosecutors called the most lucrative insider trading scheme in U.S. history. Dow, S&P 500 post 2014's biggest one-day percentage gain NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose the most so far this year on Thursday after a drop in applications for unemployment insurance boosted confidence in the economy, and as Disney's results overshot expectations. News Corp reports lower revenue and profit (Reuters) - News Corp reported on Thursday a 4 percent decline in quarterly revenue, citing challenges at its Australian newspaper properties. LinkedIn 2014 revenue forecast misses Wall Street estimate SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp delivered a revenue forecast that fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its stock down about 8 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday. Jobs data improves, but weak exports may hurt growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, in a boost to the labor market outlook and the broader economy. Airbus considers A380 revamp to lift sales: sources SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Airbus is exploring fresh ways to improve sales of the world's largest passenger jet after receiving a potentially crucial signal of support from at least one of its engine makers, industry sources said. GM's dismal profit may spur analysts to cut 2014 estimate DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co reported a disappointing fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by weaker-than-expected results in Asia and South America that may prompt analysts to ratchet down their profit forecasts for 2014 for the No. 1 U.S. automaker. Big bets on Green Mountain ahead of Coke stake raise eyebrows NEW YORK (Reuters) - A surge in bets that shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters would rise sharply by the end of the week has raised suspicions, coming as it did just hours before news of a partnership deal with Coca-Cola . Aston Martin says no extra cost to expanded gas pedal recall DETROIT (Reuters) - Aston Martin said on Thursday its expanded recall of accelerator pedals in 17,590 sports cars would not result in a material added cost beyond its previous estimate of 1.5 million British pounds($2.45 million). Former head of Britain's SFO accused of running chaotic agency LONDON (Reuters) - Richard Alderman, the former head of Britain's leading fraud prosecution authority, oversaw a chaotic agency that was unable to keep records and documents in order, a London court heard on Thursday. Related Video UK stealth drone surpasses test flight expectations What will Sochi do for Olympic brand? Related News U.S. regulator calls for better data-breach disclosures Where to find bargains in the emerging markets 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