The front door for the first time after buying the property sight unseen . We have all that and more tonight on nightly Business Report for this wednesday, january 8th. Good evening and welcome. Temperatures may be warming if only by a little, and the job market too seems to be heating up. Just two days ahead of a labor departments december jobs report, the payroll firm adp said a far better than expected 238,000 private sector jobs were added in the month of december, the most in 13 months. Nearly 11 million americans, though, remain out of work. But the hopeful moves in the labor market were not lost on the Federal Reserve. And minutes from the Central Banks latest meetings show that part of the reason the fed decideded to start tapering its Stimulus Program is the improving employment picture. Steve liesman has more. The minutes of the Federal Reserves december meeting showing a majority of policymakers favor a measured cautious approach to reducing the Stimulus Program known as quantitative easing. The fed reduced the amount of bond purchases by 10 billion to 75 billion a month. The impression left by the minutes there were strong views on both sides. But the compromise position is for 10 billion reductions along with a stronger promise to keep Interest Rates low in the future. Several workers concerned about the high Unemployment Rate and low inflation, that Group Opposed reducing the amount of qe. The fed debated lowering the unemployment threshold for raising rates from 6. 5 to 6 but decided against it. From the other side, some participants preferred a larger taper, and a few even supported limiting the amount of quantitative easing and a given completion date in a survey of its members the fed found a majority of participants picked the effect of quantitative easing on the economy is waning and that qes effect could be one that creates financial instability in the months ahead. The fed could also suffer capital losses from quantitative easing. Thats a big concern. On the economic outlook, many saw progress as meaningful and said Consumer Spending was helped by the waning effect of tax increases. The minutes also went on to say that Consumer Spending is by rising wealth in real estate and equities along with lower energy cost. The fed saw less drag from reductions in Government Spending in 2014. The fed was indeed counting on a budget deal by congress when it met in december. For nightly Business Report steve liesman. Wall street shrugged up a that upbeat report. Most of the major stock averages were down right from the opening bell to the close today. The dow lost 68 points, the nasdaq bucked the trend, adding 12, getting some help from a 10 jump in shares of micron technologies. And the s p off just a fraction. Over in the bond market, traders are now convinced that the fed will trim back bond purchases this year so prices on u. S. Government debt fell, sending the yield on the 10year treasury note to 3 for a little bit today but ended at 2. 994 . Tyler . Susy, here with us now to talk more about the economy and how it all fits with this market and his outlook for 2014 is richard madigan. Hes chief Investment Officer with jp morgan private bank. Richard welcome. Happy new year suessy asked if the economy is improving why are stocks tumbling . Two separate issues, developed markets in the u. S. Youve got to put into perspective the sprint that we saw last year in markets. I think people are more tired than nervous. Theyre processing the direction. But steve touched on this in terms of the adp data tax youre seeing stronger labor markets, stronger growth. People are trying to get their heads around what happens in valuation. But we saw a very constructive outlook for u. S. Markets. So youre actually positive for this year and next year, 2015. What drives that . And what is going to be the telltale signs . Sure. When we came into last year we sent a note out to clients. We said it was the year of rational exuberance. Markets were cheap. People were hesitant. They were fearful of less tail risk. You saw a lot of people very concerned about the world erupting and going down again. What happened because of it . You watch people very begrudgingly build risk markets. This year and next year is predicated on exuberance but not irrational. How will the 2014 markets, u. S. And globally, be like 2013 and how will they be different . I think theyre like them because youre watching broader dispersion with regard to growth. So the single most important thing for us is not only the change in leadership that you alluded to, tyler, between developed markets and emerging markets. Developed markets are leading the delta or the changing growth this year. I think the bigger issue ends up being in terms of the Risk Appetite for investors. Is it higher or lower . I think its more stable. If you made me pick a word for what were looking at this year, a more normal environment. And thats good. We havent seen that in awhile. You were telling us just before the show began, you were saying you would welcome a correction in the markets. Now tell us why you would like that. Be careful what you wish for. I apologize for saying it. But i think just watching a healthy degree of volatility in the markets. A correction last year was what, 3 . And it was people very begrudgingly coming back in. If you believe that people have established some base you can risk positions at this point, a little bit of a pull back creates trading opportunity. It also creates an opportunity for people to be more tactical. Last year you should not have been tactical. You should have just been invested this. Year you should be invested, and im hoping to be a little more tactical. Stocks beat bonds, developed markets beat emerging markets . No, i dont think they do. I think theres huge value in emerging markets out over the next 18 months. Weve been very firmly committed to north asia. So weve looked at markets like taiwan, like korea, singapore, even china to a lesser extent. Tech sector in china was up 30 plus percent last year. There are pockets of opportunity. But emerging markets suffer from the throwing the baby out with the bath water. No one is deciding that asia is different than latin america. Theyre all different. Tell us what are you avoiding . Bonds. As funny as that sounds right now, weve gone up 100 to 125 basis points. Weve gone to 3 as you said on 10year treasuries. We think theres a reasonable chance fair value this year on a 10year treasury is 3. 5 . But i dont outrule as growth is stronger than we think that well see a 4 handle. On a 10year treasury investment, that means youre running principal at risk that you can lose of 7 to 8 . So if you have bonds, very short term maybe floating rate. Very similar split answer is yes to that. But you want to keep focus on bonds on making less and not losing and wait be patient before you extend. Richard madigan of jp morgan private bank. Thanks again. Heres another sign of how the economy is improving. Confident americans borrowed more money, a lot more in the month of november. There were big gains in student and auto loans. The Federal Reserve reports that americans increased their borrowing by more than 12 billion that month to a seasonally adjusted record amount of more than 3 trillion. Yes, thats trillion with a t. Credit card debt reached its highest level in three years. All those auto loans have been a big boost to automakers. And the chief executive of one of detroits big three, ford ceo Allan Mulally has told the Associated Press he will remain at ford, at least at least through 2014, ending rumors that he might become the next ceo of microsoft. So with mulally off the short list, who are the frontrunners for that big job . Josh lipton has the story. Reporter investors have been excited about the possibility of ford ceo Allan Mulally replacing steve balmer who is retiring. They thought mulally would return cash to shareholders, cut costs, and maybe even sell or spin off xbox and bing. There was debate among investors and analysts about the qualities the next microsoft ceo needs to have. There are reports today that the selection of a ceo is expected before february due in part to the top schedule of chairman bill gates. Some microsoft investors want an executive who will streamline the organization and boost capital return to shareholders. Others are hoping for aperson with a deep background in software. But Collin Gillis of bgc doesnt think the next ceo has to be a technologist. Youve got bill gates on the board as the founder. He brings that Technology Component to the board level. So the ceo does not necessarily need to have those components. Instead, gillis says the next ceo does have to have the ability and the experience in managing big, complex organizations. Which microsoft insider might qualify . Theres steven elab, former nokia ceo and current microsoft v. P. Of device and services. He understands the technology and culture. But his ten years at nokia where the stocks dropped 6 under his watch. Microsofts problems right now are in different business lines. Like mobile. The question is whether nodella can address those challenges. Kevin turner, microsofts coo, knows microsoft inside and out. But picking turner signals that the board is sticking with the status quo. That could upset activists who want real change. Dan nuys says one to watch is ceo of pivotal. Hes a tech veteran with a deep understanding of the cloud and next generation data centers. When talking to analysts who cover microsoft, there doesnt seem a lot of enthusiasm right now for any candidates. What analysts do agree on is this. The headwinds that microsoft faces as it adjusts to a postp. C. World will be a big challenge for any ceo to overcome regardless of who ultimately gets the job. Josh lipton, nightly Business Report silicon vail. Now that Allan Mulally has made it clear hes staying on the a ford, this could be a start for a very good year for the automaker and its shareholders. Reporter Allan Mulally has been saying for months hes not leaving ford. Well, i am honored to serve ford. We have no changes in my plan. Reporter now that hes made it official and says he is not going to microsoft, mulally and ford are on the cusp of a very big year. Why . For starters, ford will roll out 23 new models, including a completely redesigned mustang and f series pickup trucks. That truck could be a game changer. With lightweight aluminum panels and far greater fuelefficiency, the new f series is scheduled to hit show rooms late fall. It could usher in a new buyer. And thats kind of what this truck market needs. Theyre kind of satisfying the demand of people that need trucks, Small Business owners, constructions, really that recreational truck buyer hasnt come back. Reporter meanwhile, ford sales in china, which jumped 49 last year, could surpass 1 million vehicles in 2014. A long ways from 2006 when mulally took over ford and the company had paltry sales in a country with a booming auto market. But it seems theyve got a good foothold into that market and really have penetrated in the right areas. So it seems relatively optimistic, but again you never know in a hypercompetitive environment. Reporter mulallys plan to stick around also ensures a smooth transition to coo mark fields who is expected to be fords next ceo. Fields has already taken over many of mulallys daytoday duties. All of this is potentially good news for ford investors who have seen their shares trail other auto stocks in recent months. If that changes in 2014, it will be mulallys parting gift to a company he put on the road to longterm success. Nightly Business Report, chicago. Still ahead, macys wants to cut costs. And to do that it will close stores and lay off thousands. Details coming up. A new headache for some of the nations biggest bangs. Federal regulators are investing whether some banks cheated clients after the financial crisis, even though a number of banks have paid billions for fines about misleading investors about mortgagebacked securities before the economic downturn, there are fresh questions now on whether major lenders deliberately misrepresented the value of mortgage bonds after the crisis. Just to lock in deals. Among the banks involved, jp morgan chase, citi group, Morgan Stanley and goldman sachs. The deep freeze and massive snowstorms that have impacted most of the u. S. Over the past few days took a big financial toll on the nations airlines and all those displaced passengers. Mass flight reports that the effect of nearly 20,000 canceled flights along with more than 75,000 delayed flights came to a total loss of about 1. 5 billion. Macys announced a Restructuring Plan after the market close, and that is where we begin tonights market focus. The retailer will lay off 2500 workers as part of plan to sustain its profitability and save 100 million a year. The company also reported a strong Holiday Season, same store sales were up in november and december by more than 3. 5 . Shares initially spiked after hours. The stock did end the regular session slightly lower at 51. 84. Forrest labs is buying ftalis, a private privatelyheld drug company. It specializes in treatments for Cystic Fibrosis and gastrointestinal disorders. The move is to replace block busters facing competition. The share dropped. The billionaire investor paul singers hedge fund, elliott association, offered to buy river Bed Technology for 3 billion. The firm already owns a large stake in the network equipmentmaker. Elliott has been pressuring river bed since november to review its business, calling the stock significantly undervalued. The offer sent shares to the company soaring up more . Barnes noble has a new ceo. The struggling book retailer promoted the head of its Nook DivisionMichael Huckabee to the companys top spot. The chief position has been vacant for almost six months since the last ceo, william lynch, resigned after several earnings and misses sales in that e Book Business which he developed. Shares fell slightly to 14. 63. Constellation brands out with an earnings beat today. The liquormaker said its profit nearly doubled last quarter thanks to its acquisition of corona. Constellation raised its projections. Shares rose 9. 5 . Shares at mcdonalds were in the red after it was downgrade by wells fargo. The first lowered its rating to market perform from outperform saying the company has lost market share in the u. S. In three of the last four months through november. The stocks are 1 to 95. 41. J. C. Penney told investors it was pleased with its holiday performance but scrimped on specifics. The lack of hard numbers in this release fuelled speculation that the retailers comeback is stalling. The stock slumped 10 to 7. 37. And then after the market closed today, bed bath and beyond posted weaker than expected earnings and cut its full year outlook. Profit was up 1. 9 as the retailer saw an increase in sales, but that wasnt enough to make up for that disappointing forecast. Shares plunged initially in after hours. During the regular session, the stock rose slightly to 79. 68. A mixed bag at data about how americans did their Holiday Shopping and how much we all spent. Shopper track reports that foot traffic inside brick and Mortar Stores this past Holiday Season was down nearly 15 yearoveryear, even though overall spending rose by a healthy 2. 7 . The reason, youve got it, so many more consumers did more of their shopping online. And consumers have also been busy shopping for houses. Mortgage applications rose last week coming off a 13year low in the final week of last year. Applications were up about 2. 5 as Interest Rates on mortgages held steady. With the Housing Market still on the mend, atlantas first foreclosure auction of 2014 took place this week. And for those who say the business of buying foreclosures to then rent them out may be ending, they might want to think again. Diana olick followed investors from the Auction Block to neighborhood blocks for a look inside this still soaring industry. Reporter they pitched tents in recordbreaking atlanta cold, huddled outside the county courthouse. Teams sent by largescale Institutional Investors like blackstone to bid on still hot commodities, foreclosed homes. I dont think theres any chance this is going to be over for at least another two years. Reporter the company Key Property Services buys and rehabs foreclosed homes and sells them to investors at turn Key Properties. Third and final call. We have sold it subject to the receipt of funds for 160,000. Reporter some investors who got in early on the Single Family rental trade are already getting out, taking advantage of sharply rising home prices. But others are just moving their operations. As the foreclosure discount has gone away in some of the warmer states, investors are looking for markets where they have properties that fit their sweet spot of somewhere between 85 and 150,000. Reporter atlantas a hot market now because its still in the early stages of investor demand and home price appreciation. Thats why these investors will spend tens of millions of dollars in one day on homes theyve only seen from the outside, because they know the kind of returns are going to get inside this trade. There you go. Lets go inside. Tell us what you do when you come into these homes zblirs were looking to see if theres any plumbing or electrical that has been stol, any damage to walls. Reporter this is one of 130 homes purchased by Key Properties in one day of auctions. Despite the mess it seems, sweet says this home has only moderate damage. It should take about 20,000 to brings it back to what it was in a previous life. They bought it for 80, so net profit, 30,000 on just one home. Sometimes, however, sweet and his team are not so lucky in what they find. What could you possibly encounter, and how do you protect yourself . The worst danger you have is actually if theres a squatter, someone residing inside the property that shouldnt be there in the first place. Typically a lot of our drivers or assessors will go and actually carry weapons on them. Reporter all 130 homes purchased by key will get seen and assessed in one day. Sweet, who has broken into over 3,000 homes so far in his career, will have many more to see after the next auction in february. He does not expect to work on this new rental trade to slow down anytime soon. For nightly Business Report diana olick in atlanta. Coming up on the program, how a new generation of gadgets could shake up the media and Entertainment Industry and what some of the Traditional Companies are doing about it. It may sound like something from the very distant future, but nissan is ramping up its plans to put cells driving cars into production as early as 2020, just six years from now. Nissan ceo carlos gone explains why the automaker is racing to make the futuristicsounding cars a reality. More than 60 of babies born today are going to live more than 100 years. Well, when we see that a lot of people start to be impaired from driving at 75 or 80 years, well this technology is going to allow people, senior people, to continue to drive even if they hit 90 or 100 years old. So in terms of quality of life its huge. The needs are here. The technology is getting ready. Research firm ihs automotive expects the market for selfdriving cars to grow from 1 in 2025 to as much as 9 by the year 2035. Well, we wait for those cars that drive themselves, the future is already here at the Consumer Electronics show in las vegas. This is the ultimate destination for gadgetmakers. But it is not just about the devices, these new products have a huge impact on old media, especially in the entertainment business. Julia borsten has more. Reporter all these tablets, smart phones and tvs will have ripple effects throughout the entertainment and music business. The fact that all these new devices are internetconnected gives consumers more access anywhere anytime. To streaming Music Services including pandora and iheart radio and video services, netflix, youtube, amazon prime hulu. It makes content consumption more ubiquitous. Reporter Technology Companies are unveiling new ways to access more entertainment. Roku embedding streaming into tvs. And sony announcing an Internet Tv Service for later this year. We are combining really Live Television with other networkenabled content thats streaming to peoples homes. Its all about offering another choice and convenience. Reporter internet giants are doing their part with more content and better access. To boost streaming, which means more advertising and subscription dollars. Youtube launching High Definition streaming at half the broadband speed. Hulu owned by media giants comcasters disney and fox, is doubling its original content slate for 2014, announcing five new originals and a dozen returning series. The ambition of the regional programming is to aggressively grow the business but to support an increase if ad revenue as well as to have more subscribers join the service. Reporter media jai nts are hunting for more digital dollars. Cbs entered a Licensing Agreement with Amazon Streaming Service prime for a new cbs series produced by steven spiel berls amblin tv and starring halle berry. More auto deals. While pandora launches advertising on auto platforms this month. Reaching 130 vehicle models. The more people can easily listen and watch, the more money the services and artists make. For nightly Business Report im julia bore sten las vegas. Things may not be so elementary for watson. Thats the name of ibms super computer, the one with Analytical Software that beat human contestants on the game show jeopardy a few years back. It helps corporate clients tackle business and social problems, watson is apparently struggling, smart as he is, to make money. Reports say total revenue was less than 100 million as of october. Ibm promises a major announcement about its watson use on thursday, hoping finally that watson is smart enough to make some bucks. Im going to make a prediction, tyler. Health care. 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