Business Today: Stock futures flat on fiscal cliff, investors eye data

		Click to View in Browser 11/27/2012 Stock futures flat on fiscal cliff, investors eye data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock futures were little changed on Tuesday as worry over the threat to the economy posed by the "fiscal cliff" offset optimism from a deal to ease Greece's debt burden. ConAgra to buy Ralcorp for $5 billion, to be No.1 in store-brand foods (Reuters) - Long-time suitor ConAgra Foods Inc finally sealed a deal to buy Ralcorp Holdings Inc for $5 billion to become the biggest private label food company in North America. Business spending plans gauge rebounds, but shipments weak WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of planned U.S. business spending increased by the most in five months in October, but a fourth straight month of declines in shipments underscored the damage that fears of tighter fiscal policy next year are inflicting on the economy. Greece, markets satisfied by EU-IMF Greek debt deal BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Greek government and financial markets were cheered on Tuesday by an agreement between euro zone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund to reduce Greece's debt, paving the way for the release of urgently needed aid loans. Obama to meet executives, go to Pennsylvania for fiscal push WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will launch a multipronged push this week to garner support for his proposals to solve U.S. fiscal problems, meeting with business executives at the White House and visiting a small business in Pennsylvania to press his case. OECD urges gradual U.S. fiscal tightening to preserve growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tighter fiscal policy in the United States should be implemented gradually, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Tuesday as it predicted moderate economic growth next year. OECD cuts global economic forecasts over euro zone risks PARIS (Reuters) - The OECD slashed its global growth forecasts on Tuesday, warning that the debt crisis in the recession-hit euro zone is the greatest threat to the world economy. Fed's Lockhart warns of unusual threats to financial system BERLIN (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official warned on Tuesday of potential risks to financial stability from cyberattacks on the U.S. payments system and from a looming funding gap in public pensions. Shopping malls cater to shifting demographics NEW YORK (Reuters) - Macerich Co isn't usually in the business of hosting religious processions in its mall parking lots. Policymaker Fisher says Fed should limit asset buys BERLIN (Reuters) - Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher, a top Federal Reserve official, said on Tuesday the U.S. central bank could get into trouble if it doesn't set a limit on the amount of assets it is willing to buy. Related Video U.S. Morning Call: Greece gets loans in breakthrough deal Whistleblower Woodford eyes movie deal Economic News Obama to meet executives, go to Pennsylvania for fiscal push Business spending plans gauge rebounds, but shipments weak A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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 - 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