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	05/17/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Futures pare gains after HP results NEW YORK (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Dow index futures rose slightly on Tuesday, but gains were capped after disappointing results from Hewlett-Packard. | Full Article Wal-Mart tops view; key sales down 1.1 percent May 17, 2011 08:25 AM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a bigger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as strength overseas mitigated the continued pressure it felt in the United States, where its same-store sales have now fallen for two years, | Full Article Housing starts and permits fall in April May 17, 2011 08:36 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Housing starts and permits for future home construction fell in April as an overhang of homes on the market discourages builders from taking on new projects, pointing to prolonged weakness in the housing sector. | Full Article HP cuts full year outlook on Japan woes May 17, 2011 08:08 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co slashed its full-year outlook, hurt by the impact of Japan's earthquake and weak sales of consumer PCs. | Full Article Home Depot ups forecast despite weak spring sales May 17, 2011 08:13 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top home improvement chain Home Depot Inc backed its sales outlook and raised its profit forecast for the year despite a slow start to the key spring selling season. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Strauss-Kahn denied bail, prompting shock in France May 17, 2011 08:30 AM ET NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) - Dominique Strauss-Kahn spent a third night in a New York jail, prompting expressions of shock among some in France that the IMF chief had been denied bail on attempted rape charges that may scupper his French presidential hopes. | Full Article Pakistan military protests after NATO incursion wounds two May 17, 2011 08:26 AM ET MIRANSHAH, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) - NATO helicopters from Afghanistan intruded into northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, wounding two troops, officials said, prompting a protest from the military already seething over the secret U.S. operation to kill Osama bin Laden. | Full Article Libya's top oil official has left post: rebels May 17, 2011 08:17 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - The chairman of Libya's powerful National Oil Corporation (NOC) has deserted his post and defected from Muammar Gaddafi's administration, rebels fighting to end the leader's 41 years in power said on Tuesday. | Full Article Bomb found near Dublin ahead of Queen's visit May 17, 2011 08:23 AM ET DUBLIN (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrived in Dublin on Tuesday for a historic state visit steeped in symbolism and surrounded by security after a makeshift bomb was found, highlighting the lingering hostility of a small minority. | Full Article U.S. deepens engagement with Afghan Taliban to end war: report May 17, 2011 07:32 AM ET SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The United States has stepped up direct talks with the Afghan Taliban for a political settlement of the 10-year-old war, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, a move that analysts said earlier was easier following the death of Osama bin Laden. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Putting a price on blood tests can save money Excess weight in elderly makes daily tasks harder Gates appeals for "decade of vaccines" Can selenium lower cholesterol? Scientists find "master switch" gene for obesity RELATED VIDEO Honda recovery gathering pace Stop the press: GAGA EXCLUSIVE! Tea Party takes on Republicans 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 Three get jail in president corpse snatch Full Article U.S. makes mistake on visa lottery, must redraw Some feline fun with hi-tech headgear - 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