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	04/19/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Goldman profit tops forecasts NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, earning more money from bond trading than analysts had forecast. | Full Article With much at stake, Asia voices confidence in U.S. debt April 19, 2011 09:17 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Some of the United States' biggest creditors moved to shore up confidence in its sovereign debt Tuesday after Standard & Poor's threatened to cut its credit rating on the world's top economy, touching a nerve among big holders of Treasuries. | Full Article Housing starts, permits rebound in March April 19, 2011 08:52 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts and permits for future home construction rose more than expected in March, snapping back from the prior month's winter weather depressed levels, government data showed on Tuesday. | Full Article Nasdaq, ICE line up funds for rival bid for NYSE April 19, 2011 09:05 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group and Intercontinental Exchange Inc said on Tuesday they have lined up commitments to fund their proposed takeover of the New York Stock Exchange's parent company and have offered to pay a reverse breakup fee if a deal fails to go through. | Full Article U.N. says 20 children killed in Misrata, wants truce April 19, 2011 09:18 AM ET BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - The United Nations appealed on Tuesday for a ceasefire in the Libyan city of Misrata, saying at least 20 children had been killed in attacks by besieging government forces on rebel-held parts of the city. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set to open higher on key earnings April 19, 2011 09:03 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs and Johnson & Johnson reported solid earnings. | Full Article J&J beats forecasts despite recalls, shares rise April 19, 2011 09:03 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson reported stronger than expected quarterly revenue and earnings, helped by the weaker dollar and higher sales of prescription drugs, sending shares 2 percent higher. | Full Article GE ties Immelt's options to stock price, cash flow April 19, 2011 09:15 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co said it imposed new conditions on stock options its board awarded Chief Executive Jeff Immelt, tying them to the company's cash flow and its stock price versus the widely watched Standard & Poor's 500 index . | Full Article Trust banks' profits ride rising market tide April 19, 2011 09:14 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - Two of the top U.S. custody banks reported higher quarterly earnings as assets under management and fees increased along with the rising stock market. | Full Article RIM's PlayBook hits North American shelves April 19, 2011 09:21 AM ET TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion's PlayBook went on sale in the United States and Canada on Tuesday in a launch the company hopes will win customers away from Apple's dominant iPad tablet computer. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Global switch needed on severe malaria drug: MSF New Alzheimer's guidelines view disease in stages Canadian drug facility cut overdose deaths: study Hemophilia drug often used in other patients: study Patients with do-not-resuscitate orders fare worse RELATED VIDEO New party born amid Yemen protests Violence post Goodluck victory OIL SPILL ANNIVERSARY 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 Bidder snags William and Kate Pez for $13,000 Full Article Woman freed from jaws of python by policeman Camel meat could become newest Australian export - 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