Business Today: Stock futures rise, but Japan, Libya issues weigh

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	03/28/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures rise, but Japan, Libya issues weigh NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, building on three sessions of gains, though developments in Japan and Libya remained in view, suggesting further volatility ahead. | Full Article Glencore to seek HK IPO approval this week: sources March 28, 2011 05:49 AM ET HONG KONG (Reuters) - Glencore , the global commodities trading giant, is set to appear before the listing committee of the Hong Kong stock exchange this week, the strongest sign yet it will go ahead with a roughly $10 billion IPO, two sources with direct knowledge of the plans told Reuters on Monday. | Full Article Wal-Mart to reopen 12 quake-hit stores in Japan March 28, 2011 06:15 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc will re-open 12 of its Seiyu stores in Japan which were affected by the earthquake, and is hoping to open the remaining 12 impacted stores as soon as possible, a spokesman for the U.S.-based retailer said. | Full Article Consumer spending rises 0.7 percent in Feb March 28, 2011 08:33 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending rose slightly more than expected in February for the eighth straight month of gains as households tapped their savings, government data showed on Monday, while inflation accelerated at its fastest pace since June 2009. | Full Article P&G, Unilever up China prices, fuel inflation fears March 28, 2011 07:56 AM ET SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Consumer goods giants Procter & Gamble and Unilever will both raise detergent and soap prices in China by up to 15 percent next month, local media reported, underscoring the battle the government faces with inflation. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Libya rebels advance, Russia criticizes airstrikes March 28, 2011 08:11 AM ET BIN JAWAD, Libya (Reuters) - Rebels advanced toward the birthplace of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Monday, streaming west along the main coastal road in pick-up trucks mounted with machineguns. | Full Article Obama faces challenge of defining Libya strategy March 28, 2011 08:23 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faces the challenge on Monday of convincing Americans he has clear military aims and a U.S. exit strategy in the Libya conflict as he seeks to counter growing congressional criticism. | Full Article Highly radioactive water leaks from Japanese nuclear plant March 28, 2011 07:43 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Highly radioactive water has leaked from a reactor at Japan's crippled nuclear complex, the plant's operator said on Monday, while environmental group Greenpeace said it had detected high levels of radiation outside an exclusion zone. | Full Article Army says Mubarak, family forced to stay in Egypt March 28, 2011 08:18 AM ET CAIRO (Reuters) - Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his family are not allowed to leave the country, the military council to which he handed power on February 11 said on Monday. | Full Article Syrian forces open fire on Deraa protesters March 28, 2011 07:55 AM ET DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian security forces opened fire on hundreds of demonstrators chanting against emergency laws in the southern city of Deraa on Monday, a witness said. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Pfizer unit recalls two possibly mislabeled drugs Scant proof herbs or massage treat baby colic Legal spat over Campbell Soup still simmering Healthcare reform helping businesses: government data Pregnancy complication deaths drop, but not equally RELATED VIDEO EU summit clouded by Portugal crisis Japan facing protracted crisis Austerity protests turn violent in London 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 Exhibition: Filthy London show digs up the dirt Full Article Ford sues Nissan's Brazil management over TV ad - 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