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Good Morning Aron, THU 26 Aug 2010    Stock futures extend gains as jobless claims dip Jobless claims fall 31,000 last week BHP prepares to woo Potash owners U.S. banks lobby Fed on debit card fee limits Special Report: Phil Falcone's riskiest trade ever? Japan Democrat panel wants BOJ to go step further on yen India holds crucial meeting on BlackBerry security Novartis to push ahead with disputed Alcon buyout ICBC, BOC set to see slower growth after strong Q2 Apple likely to show off new iPods Sept 1 Japan Inc fights the rising yen Asian shares up on bargain-hunting Apple's controversial TV rental plan Stock futures extend gains as jobless claims dip August 26, 2010 08:39 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures extended gains on Thursday after data showed first-time applications for unemployment insurance fell more than expected in the latest week. Full Article Jobless claims fall 31,000 last week August 26, 2010 08:36 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell more that expected last week but a measure of underlying labor market trends rose to a nine-month high, government data showed on Thursday. Full Article BHP prepares to woo Potash owners August 26, 2010 07:59 AM ET SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) - BHP Billiton's chief executive flies to North America this week to crank up the charm offensive with Potash Corp shareholders, as a potential Chinese rival bidder reiterated it was "closely watching" the $39 billion deal. Full Article U.S. banks lobby Fed on debit card fee limits August 26, 2010 07:11 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve has begun taking the first steps to crack down on debit-card transaction fees, with the battle between merchants and banks moving from the legislative to the regulatory arena. Full Article Special Report: Phil Falcone's riskiest trade ever? August 26, 2010 08:34 AM ET NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - Investing with hedge fund manager Philip Falcone, who oversees about $8 billion at his Harbinger Capital Partners, has required an awfully strong stomach or a fistful of Dramamine. Full Article Japan Democrat panel wants BOJ to go step further on yen August 26, 2010 08:11 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese ruling party panel discussed currency intervention and recommended on Thursday that the government ask the Bank of Japan to take monetary policy a step further to counter a rising yen, increasing pressure on the central bank to act before its regular meeting next month. Full Article India holds crucial meeting on BlackBerry security August 26, 2010 06:18 AM ET NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The fate of BlackBerry's encrypted email and messaging services in India will be decided in last-ditch talks starting on Thursday between the smart phone's maker and security agencies ahead of an August 31 deadline. Full Article Novartis to push ahead with disputed Alcon buyout August 26, 2010 06:29 AM ET ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG is pushing ahead with its contentious buyout of Alcon minority shareholders after completing its acquisition of stock from Nestle to get control of the U.S. eyecare group. Full Article ICBC, BOC set to see slower growth after strong Q2 August 26, 2010 06:12 AM ET SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Top Chinese lenders ICBC and Bank of China signaled a peaking of earnings growth after strong second-quarter profits, as they slow their lending and focus on asset quality. Full Article Apple likely to show off new iPods Sept 1 August 26, 2010 06:49 AM ET SEATTLE/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Apple Inc is expected to show off a snazzier line of iPods on September 1, as speculation mounts the consumer electronics giant may also unveil plans to reinvigorate its long-neglected TV project. Full Article

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