Iran nuke accord is already moving markets

Plus: Fed taper could hit savers hard, new scrutiny on company stock in K plans, the stocks hedge funds love and Consumer Report's annual "naughty and nice" list. All in today's Breakfast with Benjamin.
NOV 22, 2013
Oil and gold prices are heading lower as the global markets react to an initial accord over Iran's nuclear program. Iran deal said to take out some risk premium The potential winners of an Iran deal could include automotive and shipping firms. Lifting sanctions The U.S.-Iran nuke deal in a nutshell. Historic interim agreement As if near-zero interest on bank savings accounts wasn't bad enough, U.S. banks are now warning that a Fed tapering plan could lead to charging depositors a fee just to leave money in the bank. The messy unwinding of QE Holding company stock in 401(k) plans is coming under increased scrutiny by the Department of Labor. DOL petitions the Supreme Court U.K regulators are applying new pressure on the commissions being charged by asset managers. More fair and transparent fees, jolly good The 50 stocks hedge funds love the most. From Actavis to Visa Consumer Reports rolls out its annual 'naughty and nice' list. Citibank is deemed nice, Best Buy is naughty

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