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Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. © Reuters 2013 June 19 (Reuters) - SandRidge Energy Inc's board of directors removed the energy company's founder and chief executive, Tom Ward, on Wednesday, after a months-long struggle with activist investors who accused him of strategic mistakes and self-dealing at the expense of shareholders. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/sandridge-ward-idUSL2N0EV20420130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/sandridge-ward-idUSL2N0EV20420130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:05:11 -0400 June 19 (Reuters) - News Corp's publishing and entertainment arms began trading separately on a preliminary basis on Wednesday, one of the last steps before Rupert Murdoch's company officially splits in two on June 28. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/newscorp-spinoff-idUSL2N0EV0RZ20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/newscorp-spinoff-idUSL2N0EV0RZ20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:31:18 -0400 LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - UK equities closed slightly lower on Wednesday as investors awaited clarity from the U.S. Federal Reserve over the future of its monetary stimulus programme. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5N0EV3MC20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5N0EV3MC20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:21 -0400 * Shares up 1.2 pct, extend bounce from 6-month low (Rewrites first paragraph, adds CEO comment, online plans) http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/hm-earnings-idUSL2N0EV0QU20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/hm-earnings-idUSL2N0EV0QU20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:56:55 -0400 (Makes clear Merck KGaA/Generics UK fine included in Merck KGaA's 21.4 mln total fine in paragraph 8) http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/eu-lundbeck-idUSL5N0EV1J620130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/eu-lundbeck-idUSL5N0EV1J620130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:16:55 -0400 * FCC shares fall 5.9 pct (Combines stories, adds work council head, market reaction) http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/fcc-alpine-bankruptcy-idUSL5N0EV13B20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/fcc-alpine-bankruptcy-idUSL5N0EV13B20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:59:52 -0400 * Shares up 1.2 pct, extend bounce from 6-month low (Rewrites first paragraph, adds CEO comment, online plans) http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/hm-earnings-idUSL5N0EV0EM20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/hm-earnings-idUSL5N0EV0EM20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:56:01 -0400 LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares edged lower by midday on Wednesday and investors were reluctant to make bets before U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke provides clarity on central bank policy later. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5N0EV1Y020130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5N0EV1Y020130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:23:54 -0400 CHICAGO, June 19 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. hospital operators have been on a tear this year, on average posting triple the gains of the broader stock market, as investors tallied up the benefits of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/hospitals-stocks-idUSL2N0EN27X20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/hospitals-stocks-idUSL2N0EN27X20130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:59:56 -0400 LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares fell on Wednesday with traders saying investors were shifting positions ahead of the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting which could give hints about the longevity of its stimulus programme. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5N0EV12320130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL5N0EV12320130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:32:42 -0400