Business Today: Futures edge lower after results from BofA, Google

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	04/15/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Futures edge lower after results from BofA, Google NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell slightly on Friday after Bank of America Corp reported a sharp drop in earnings, adding to investors' caution shortly after the start of the earnings season. | Full Article BofA Q1 profit lower than expected; names new CFO April 15, 2011 08:12 AM ET CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp posted an unexpectedly sharp decline in first-quarter profit, plagued by losses in the mortgage business, and the bank named a new chief financial officer. | Full Article Banks, SEC in talks to settle mortgage charges: report April 15, 2011 08:22 AM ET (Reuters) - The securities regulator is in talks with major Wall Street banks to settle fraud allegations relating to the sale of toxic mortgage bonds to various investors that helped unleash the financial crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. | Full Article Costs erode Mattel's quarterly profit April 15, 2011 08:20 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mattel Inc, maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, reported a 33 percent drop in first-quarter earnings on higher costs. | Full Article BP faces angry oil spill protesters at AGM April 15, 2011 08:23 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - BP's annual shareholder meeting was disrupted by campaigners protesting against the oil giant's role in the Gulf of Mexico spill, while investors registered their disapproval with big votes against directors. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Budget vote shows challenge for Boehner, Obama April 14, 2011 07:46 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress on Thursday approved a budget deal to avert a government shutdown, but mass defections in both parties highlighted the difficult fights ahead on spending and debt reduction. | Full Article Cost surge under new Google CEO unnerves Street April 15, 2011 07:37 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's stunning 54 percent spending surge in the first quarter spooked investors already worried its new CEO may take his eye off the bottom line to chase revenue growth. | Full Article Asia, Europe data point to mounting inflation risks April 15, 2011 07:16 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China and India reported higher-than-expected inflation readings on Friday, giving fresh ammunition to central bankers and investors alike who are worried about mounting price pressures in the global economy. | Full Article Outlook uncertain, G20 to target imbalances April 15, 2011 08:12 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Faced with an uneven world recovery and uncertain outlook, finance leaders were hoping on Friday to flesh out a plan to build a global economy less prone to the booms and busts of recent decades. | Full Article Allies say Gaddafi must go as rocket salvo hits Misrata April 15, 2011 08:36 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - A fresh hail of government rockets crashed into Misrata Friday after Western allies denounced a "medieval siege" of the city and vowed to keep bombing Muammar Gaddafi's forces until he stepped down. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Deal in reach on flu virus-sharing, vaccine access Banking stem cells could save Japan nuclear workers Idaho governor signs abortion ban past 20 weeks First baby over age 45? Expect complications: study Devices take lead in future heart disease battle RELATED VIDEO China's economy sizzles, prices up Signs of job gains Google profits fall short 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 Nine-foot alligator loose in Arkansas Full Article Parents of tipsy toddler sue over drink mixup Hong Kong debuts its first 3D erotic film Man arrested for creating fake army unit Struggling mining town rejects nude dancing GE target of hoax saying it will return tax refund - 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