U.S. Top News Early Edition: U.S. support order, defection could buoy Libya rebels

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	03/31/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS U.S. support order, defection could buoy Libya rebels NEAR BREGA/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan rebels massed for a counter-attack against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in the east on Thursday, both buoyed by and wary of news of covert U.S. support and his foreign minister's defection. | Full Article France urges world nuclear review after Japan crisis March 31, 2011 08:45 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for the creation of new global nuclear regulations by the end of 2011 during a first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that triggered its atomic disaster. | Full Article Geithner: inflexible currencies are biggest monetary problem March 31, 2011 02:22 AM ET NANJING, China (Reuters) - Tightly controlled exchange rate regimes are the main flaw in the international monetary system and the solution is simple, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told a G20 meeting on Thursday. | Full Article Ex-Goldman trader launching $1 billion-plus fund: sources March 31, 2011 05:34 AM ET HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Goldman Sachs trader Morgan Sze is set to launch his highly anticipated $1 billion-plus hedge fund in Hong Kong on Friday, three sources familiar with the plan told Reuters. | Full Article NY legislature passes $132 billion budget, no new taxes March 31, 2011 01:54 AM ET ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The New York state legislature on Thursday passed a $132.5 billion spending plan, closing a $10 billion deficit with no new taxes or debt and instead relying on harsh cuts to education and healthcare. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Stock futures suggest slightly lower open after data March 31, 2011 09:14 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Thursday, the final day of the quarter, as jobless claims fell less than expected, but investors were optimistic about Friday's monthly jobs data. | Full Article Jobless claims fall, labor market tone better March 31, 2011 09:00 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a government report showed on Thursday, further evidence a material improvement in the labor market was under way. | Full Article Ex-Berkshire exec Sokol: I did nothing wrong March 31, 2011 09:03 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Berkshire Hathaway executive David Sokol on Thursday said he did nothing wrong in buying stock in a company that he then suggested Berkshire acquire. | Full Article AIG reorganizes its biggest unit March 31, 2011 09:30 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - American International Group reorganized its largest unit, its Chartis property and casualty insurance division, and named Peter Hancock as chief executive of the unit, it said on Thursday. | Full Article Investors cautious but don't desert Japan: Reuters March 31, 2011 09:12 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Investors are putting their faith in Japan's ability to recover from its major disasters, barely changing their equity exposure to the stricken country despite earthquake, tsunami and nuclear breakdown. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Special report: When the drugs don't work Nine die in Alabama during bacteria outbreak U.S. finds tiny amount of radiation in milk China reports wider outbreak of wheat diseases Arizona enacts ban on abortions based on gender, race RELATED VIDEO New Gandhi book sparks controversy NASA spacecraft snaps Mercury Protesters call for coalition help. 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 Coloring book used in jail drug smuggling scheme Full Article FBI probes possible bullet hole in plane Unusual sleepovers to preserve former slave homes Auction set for William and Kate sweet dispensers Ad agency apologizes over use of New York firefighter photo Christie's to sell giant pearl - 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

Business Today: Stock futures flat before jobless claims data

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	03/31/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures flat before jobless claims data NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Thursday, the final day of the quarter, before weekly jobless claims data that could give insight into the U.S. employment situation. | Full Article Ex-Berkshire exec Sokol: I did nothing wrong March 31, 2011 08:29 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Berkshire Hathaway executive David Sokol on Thursday said he did nothing wrong in buying stock in a company that he then suggested Berkshire acquire. | Full Article U.S. drives global equity fundraising in Q1 March 31, 2011 04:11 AM ET LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States drove global equity issuance in the first three months of the year, stealing Asia's crown, after a spate of blockbuster U.S. IPOs backed by private equity firms. | Full Article Ex-Goldman trader launching $1 billion-plus fund: sources March 31, 2011 05:34 AM ET HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Goldman Sachs trader Morgan Sze is set to launch his highly anticipated $1 billion-plus hedge fund in Hong Kong on Friday, three sources familiar with the plan told Reuters. | Full Article Geithner: inflexible currencies are biggest monetary problem March 31, 2011 02:22 AM ET NANJING, China (Reuters) - Tightly controlled exchange rate regimes are the main flaw in the international monetary system and the solution is simple, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told a G20 meeting on Thursday. | Full Article US TOP NEWS U.S. support order, defection could buoy Libya rebels March 31, 2011 08:06 AM ET NEAR BREGA/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan rebels massed for a counter-attack against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in the east on Thursday, both buoyed by and wary of news of covert U.S. support and his foreign minister's defection. | Full Article France urges world nuclear review after Japan crisis March 31, 2011 08:05 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Thursday for a reform of global nuclear standards by the end of the year during a first visit by a foreign leader to Japan since the earthquake and tsunami that triggered its atomic disaster. | Full Article NY legislature passes $132 billion budget, no new taxes March 31, 2011 01:54 AM ET ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The New York state legislature on Thursday passed a $132.5 billion spending plan, closing a $10 billion deficit with no new taxes or debt and instead relying on harsh cuts to education and healthcare. | Full Article Assad forms panel to study lifting emergency law March 31, 2011 07:31 AM ET DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, facing a wave of demonstrations for greater freedoms, has set up a committee to look into replacing a decades-old emergency law with anti-terrorism legislation. | Full Article Ohio legislature passes bill curbing union rights March 31, 2011 01:33 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - Ohio's legislature on Wednesday passed a Republican measure to curb the collective bargaining rights of about 350,000 state employees, and Governor John Kasich said he will sign it into law. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Special report: When the drugs don't work Nine die in Alabama during bacteria outbreak U.S. finds tiny amount of radiation in milk China reports wider outbreak of wheat diseases Arizona enacts ban on abortions based on gender, race RELATED VIDEO Fukushima's nightlife disappears Obama vows to curb oil dependence Prices spike in Tripoli 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 Coloring book used in jail drug smuggling scheme Full Article FBI probes possible bullet hole in plane Unusual sleepovers to preserve former slave homes Auction set for William and Kate sweet dispensers Ad agency apologizes over use of New York firefighter photo Christie's to sell giant pearl - 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