Overview: The S&P 500 set a new record high and close yesterday, but the lift to global markets was not strong enough to overcome the disappointing Chinese PMI. Although Chinese equities traded higher on ideas that the news will spur additional stimulative measures, other Asian markets were mixed. Samsung's (SSNLF) profit miss weighed on Korean shares and the won, which is the worst-performing currency today, shedding about 0.8%. European stocks are trading heavily, and the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 is off about 0.2% in late morning turnover, the possible first loss in three sessions. Bond