Business Today: Solid earnings, outlooks boost stock futures

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	04/20/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Solid earnings, outlooks boost stock futures NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday after solid earnings and outlooks from a trio of major technology companies renewed optimism about corporate profits and the economic recovery. | Full Article AT&T subscriber growth weakens, but beats Street April 20, 2011 08:28 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc's first-quarter subscriber growth weakened as it lost exclusive U.S. rights to sell the Apple Inc iPhone but the impact was not as bad as Wall St feared. | Full Article Gold breaks $1,500 as investors seek security April 20, 2011 08:03 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Gold shot up above $1,500 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time ever as worries over the health of the global economy boosted the metal as a safe haven. | Full Article Manufacturers see improving economy ahead April 20, 2011 08:34 AM ET BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A pair of top U.S. manufacturers topped Wall Street's profit expectations, as a recovering global economy drives demand for products ranging from air conditioners to truck transmissions. | Full Article AIG shifts asbestos claims to Berkshire unit April 20, 2011 08:37 AM ET CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - American International Group Inc's Chartis unit will transfer the bulk of its asbestos liabilities to Berkshire Hathaway Inc's National Indemnity Co, AIG said on Wednesday. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Apple to ship new iPhone in September: sources April 20, 2011 07:29 AM ET HONG KONG (Reuters) - Apple's next-generation iPhone will have a faster processor and will begin shipping in September, three people with direct knowledge of the company's supply chain said. | Full Article Obama defends U.S. deficit plan, sees common ground April 20, 2011 08:04 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama drew a sharp line on Tuesday between Republican and Democratic plans to cut the deficit, but he said a deal could be reached despite ideological differences between the two sides. | Full Article Libyan rebel leader in Paris, conflict deadlocked April 20, 2011 08:35 AM ET BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan rebel chief Mustafa Abdel Jalil met French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris on Wednesday as Western powers struggle to break a deadlock in the two-month conflict. | Full Article Greek woes, aid backlash counter solid Spain auction April 20, 2011 08:29 AM ET MADRID/LISBON (Reuters) - Spain attracted solid demand at a bond sale on Wednesday, easing concerns it could be swept up by the contagion hitting other euro zone states, but worries about Greek debt continued to haunt the bloc. | Full Article Swiss government proposes stricter bank rules April 20, 2011 07:18 AM ET BERNE (Reuters) - The Swiss government pushed ahead on Wednesday with plans to make UBS and Credit Suisse reach tough new capital standards, saying the benefit to the economy outweighed costs to the banks. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS White House announces plans to reduce prescription drug Smokers who quit have less aggressive kidney cancer FDA unveils new action on prescription drug abuse Premature birth tied to increased risk of ADHD McDonald's grimaces at Happy Meal lawsuit RELATED VIDEO Toyota extends U.S. production cuts TEPCO's 70,000 ton water problem Emerging markets boost Intel -CFO 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 Some NY cab drivers to wear bulletproof vests Full Article Marijuana smoke odor in car not enough for police action? Soap idol posted to frontline German circus families in shootout over tent space Governor vetoes birther, campus gun bills McDonald's grimaces at Happy Meal lawsuit - 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