Business Today: Stock futures off on German GDP data

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	08/16/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures off on German GDP data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell sharply on Tuesday after data showed sluggish German growth hobbled the euro zone, rekindling fears about a stagnant global economy. | Full Article High pressure on Sarkozy-Merkel euro zone talks August 16, 2011 07:46 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - The leaders of France and Germany meet for high-pressure talks on Tuesday to discuss what further measures they can take to shore up investor confidence in the euro zone following a dramatic market sell-off last week. | Full Article Housing starts fall less than expected in July August 16, 2011 08:34 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Housing starts fell less than expected in July as builders broke ground on new multifamily units likely to meet demand for rental apartments, while permits for future construction dropped, a government report showed on Tuesday. | Full Article Wal-Mart profit up, U.S. same-store sales fall August 16, 2011 08:10 AM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc's U.S. discount stores open at least a year fell 0.9 percent during its second quarter, marking the ninth straight quarterly decline as it tries to lure back bargain hunters. | Full Article Home Depot raises outlook; eclipses Lowe's August 16, 2011 08:27 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home Depot Inc , the world's largest home improvement chain, raised its fiscal-year profit forecast for the second time in three months on Tuesday as timely promotions and renewed focus on cheaper products helped it gain market share from rival Lowe's Cos Inc . | Full Article US TOP NEWS Slow German growth hits stocks, euro August 16, 2011 07:20 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Stagnant growth in Europe's powerhouse Germany knocked stocks lower on Tuesday and hit the euro, fuelling investor fears that the global economy is slowing more than expected. | Full Article Zoellick: Governments should deal with global debt woes August 16, 2011 06:59 AM ET CANBERRA (Reuters) - The World Bank called for national governments to seek long-term debt curbs on Tuesday to solve the current sovereign debt crises in Europe and the United States, but said it was too early for special action by the Group of 20 nations. | Full Article Google's Motorola bet to reshape Asian phone makers August 16, 2011 08:37 AM ET SEOUL/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Asian handset makers using Google Inc's Android operating system might turn to rival platforms such as Microsoft Corp's Windows after Google upended the mobile landscape with its $12.5 billion bid for Motorola Mobility Holdings. | Full Article Gaddafi forces fire Scud missile: U.S. official August 16, 2011 07:37 AM ET BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi fired a Scud missile for the first time in the country's civil war, a U.S. defense official said, after rebel advances left the Libyan leader isolated in his capital. | Full Article French judges open investigation into IMF's Lagarde August 16, 2011 07:43 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - French magistrates formally opened an investigation into IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Tuesday for possible misconduct in approving a huge payment to a friend of President Nicolas Sarkozy when she was finance minister. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS 15 minutes of exercise a day can extend life by three years Amoeba blamed for swimming death in Florida Analysis: Two justices may decide fate of Obama healthcare law Study questions important heart failure trials Music therapy may ease anxiety in cancer patients RELATED VIDEO Breakingviews: World must let U.S. win currency war Zoellick : no G20 action on debt yet High frequency players eye Asia 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 Art thieves nab $250,000 Rembrandt from hotel Full Article New BMW app lets drivers share top scenic routes - 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