U.S. Top News Early Edition: Private sector adds jobs, planned layoffs rise

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	10/5/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Private sector adds jobs, planned layoffs rise NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. private-sector employers added more jobs than expected in September, but another report Wednesday showed a jump in planned layoffs in the month. | Full Article Plunging business activity fuels euro recession fears October 05, 2011 09:21 AM ET WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Private sector business activity shrank in the euro zone for the first time in two years last month as new orders dried up, stoking fears that the economy could be heading back into recession, surveys showed on Wednesday. | Full Article Apple stumble seen opening door for rivals October 05, 2011 09:29 AM ET TAIPEI/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Rival smartphone makers could exploit a rare letdown by Apple in the launch of its new iPhone 4S model, which failed to wow fans, and grab a bigger share of the most lucrative part of the phone market. | Full Article Exclusive: budget talks get down to taxes, benefits October 04, 2011 07:47 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Deficit-reduction talks in the Congress entered a potentially groundbreaking phase on Tuesday with Republicans signaling they could consider some revenue increases in exchange for Democrats embracing healthcare cuts, sources familiar with the discussions said. | Full Article Insight: What a stronger Chinese yuan means for the U.S. October 05, 2011 03:44 AM ET (Reuters) - A sharp rise in China's yuan currency might cut the U.S. trade deficit by as much as one third and create enough American jobs to put at least a modest dent in the unemployment rate. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Stock futures point to slight gains on Europe, ADP data October 05, 2011 09:16 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a modestly higher open on Wednesday after European finance ministers appeared ready to prop up struggling banks and a report on the U.S. labor market came in better than expected. | Full Article Moody's slashes Italy credit rating October 04, 2011 08:19 PM ET NEW YORK/ROME (Reuters) - Moody's lowered its rating on Italy's bonds by three notches on Tuesday, saying it saw a "material increase" in funding risks for euro zone countries with high levels of debt and warning that further downgrades were possible. | Full Article Costco raises membership fees; profit misses view October 05, 2011 09:04 AM ET (Reuters) - Costco Wholesale Corp said it is increasing annual membership fees by 10 percent for 22 million members, a long-awaited move that pleased analysts even as fourth-quarter profit missed forecasts. | Full Article Special Report: Europe's Debilitating Deja Vu October 05, 2011 08:51 AM ET How a host of divisions caused a seemingly unending string of setbacks to a deal for a new Greek bailout. First of three parts. | Full Article Greek aid tranche likely but not assured: troika source October 05, 2011 09:10 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - Inspectors from the IMF, EU and the European Central Bank are likely to recommend releasing a vital tranche of aid to Greece but Athens must first do more to convince them it can implement reforms, a senior official from the "troika" said on Wednesday. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Mental health tests don't catch all troubled troops Health consumers make deficit fight personal Higher testosterone may equal lower heart risks Tough economy may be keeping more drunks off roads AstraZeneca back in court to defend Crestor patent RELATED VIDEO Defecting colonel condemns Syrian regime Arizona dust storm pile-up kills one Wrecking spree thief jailed 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 More beer, fewer brawls at Germany's Oktoberfest Full Article Russian media tycoon probed over talk show punch-up Qualify first, drink later: Advocaat tells Russia - 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