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	12/9/2010
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS WikiLeaks supporters vow to step up cyber attacks LONDON (Reuters) - More cyber attacks in retaliation for attempts to block the WikiLeaks website are likely in a "data war" to protect Internet freedom, a representative of one of the groups involved said Thursday. | Full Article More U.S. billionaires pledge to give away wealth December 09, 2010 08:17 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Another 17 U.S. billionaires, including Facebook co-founders Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz, have pledged to give away at least half their fortunes in a philanthropic campaign led by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. | Full Article Jobless claims fall, bolster recovery hopes December 09, 2010 09:07 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week and the four-week moving average slipped to a fresh two-year low, reviving hopes a labor market recovery was under way. | Full Article Special Report: The Chinese consumer awakens December 09, 2010 03:27 AM ET XIAHE, China (Reuters)- In the Tibetan monastery town of Xiahe, Gyelyanjia is visiting for a festival and taking the opportunity to do some shopping. | Full Article Tax deal moves forward despite doubts December 09, 2010 03:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan by President Barack Obama to broadly extend tax cuts moved forward on Wednesday despite opposition from his own Democrats and fear in bond markets of long-term damage to the economy. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall St set to rise after jobless data December 09, 2010 09:17 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street was poised for a higher open on Thursday after encouraging labor market data and as Treasuries steadied after a recent jump in yields. | Full Article Mastercard buys Travelex division for $460 million December 09, 2010 08:49 AM ET LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - MasterCard is buying the prepaid cash card business of foreign exchange group Travelex for 290 million pounds ($459 million), boosting its presence in a fast-growing financial services segment. | Full Article Stocks, bonds correlation eases after tax deal December 09, 2010 08:43 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - The markets for equities and government bonds have returned to their long-term pattern of moving in opposite directions as a result of a U.S. tax cuts deal that is expected to boost spending there. | Full Article Special Report: After U.S. failure, HSBC pushes into China December 09, 2010 07:48 AM ET LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Edward Chow remembers the nervous days of the early 1990s in Hong Kong, when tens of thousands of people left the then-British colony, fearful of what would happen when Chinese rule returned. | Full Article DuPont forecasts jump in 2011 EPS, revenue December 09, 2010 09:19 AM ET WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - DuPont , the world's fourth-largest chemical maker, forecast earnings through 2011 would continue to grow, with executives saying the maker of Tyvek and Kevlar was also well positioned through 2015. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Baby illness can be scanned in mother's blood: study Many U.S. women do not get recommended mammograms Progress seen in drunk, drugged driving: study Secondhand smoke tied to kids' poor mental health Ultrasound before medical abortion may be unneeded RELATED VIDEO Deadly fire engulfs Chile prison Cambodia stampede bridge reopens Suicide blast in northwest Pakistan A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Men fined over "indecent" fashion show makeup Full Article Africa's "terrible hairy fly" found in Kenya Retailers slam crackers health and safety rule Grab a sandwich, lose a $1.9 million Stradivarius Assange "man of the year" in Naples nativity creches Biting dog diverts flight - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend