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	04/18/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures lower on earnings worry NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday before a raft of corporate earnings, including Citigroup, as investors weigh whether corporate results and outlooks will be hurt by rising commodity costs. | Full Article Citigroup profit falls 32 percent on weak revenue April 18, 2011 08:20 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc's first-quarter profit fell 32 percent, slightly beating expectations, as the bank lost less money on bad loans but struggled to grow its business. | Full Article Synthes confirms in deal talks with J&J April 18, 2011 07:36 AM ET ZURICH (Reuters) - Synthes said on Monday it was in takeover talks with Johnson & Johnson after reports the U.S. group is looking to buy the Swiss medical device maker for about $20 billion. | Full Article Halliburton profit tops Wall Street view April 18, 2011 08:17 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halliburton Co , the world's second-largest oilfield services company, posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings, lifted by a three-fold jump in profits at its key North American operations. | Full Article Philips CEO switches off TV in search for profit April 18, 2011 07:33 AM ET AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Philips is hiving off its once leading television business, the first step by new chief executive Frans van Houten to boost flagging profit at Europe's biggest consumer electronics maker. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Death toll at 43 as tornadoes and storms rake South April 18, 2011 06:18 AM ET RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Three days of severe storms and tornadoes in the southern United States have killed at least 43 people while downing power lines and wrecking hundreds of buildings, officials said on Sunday. | Full Article Libyan forces shell Misrata, 17 killed: rebels April 18, 2011 07:59 AM ET AJDABIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi bombarded Misrata with rockets and artillery on Monday and pounded the insurgents' eastern frontline outpost of Ajdabiyah, rebels said. | Full Article Portugal aid talks enter key phase under Finnish cloud April 18, 2011 06:33 AM ET LISBON (Reuters) - A crucial new phase of Portugal's bailout negotiations began under a cloud on Monday after an anti-euro party in Finland that has vowed to derail the pending rescue scored strong gains in an election. | Full Article U.S. secretly backed Syrian opposition: report April 18, 2011 01:50 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department has secretly funded Syrian opposition groups, according to diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, The Washington Post reported on Monday. | Full Article Solider opens fire in Afghan ministry, 2 dead: spokesman April 18, 2011 08:20 AM ET KABUL (Reuters) - An Afghan army soldier opened fire in the Defense ministry on Monday, killing two ministry personnel and wounding seven others, a ministry spokesman said. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Canadian drug facility cut overdose deaths: study Social environment linked to gay teen suicide risk HeartWare device had 9.2 percent thrombosis rate in trial Big Pharma backs deal to boost flu pandemic readiness High bacteria levels in meat at U.S. stores: report RELATED VIDEO Nissan recalls Leaf, shares fall Ex-regulators banned from TEPCO Nigeria's Jonathan set for victory in presidential vote 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 Baby Boomer moms keep supporting grown kids? Full Article Politican wants to torpedo Sheen's smoking Dutch woman's bra cure for cleavage wrinkles a hit - 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