Business Today: Stock index futures cut gains following jobless claims data

		Click to View in Browser 02/7/2013 Stock index futures cut gains following jobless claims data NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures cut gains following jobless claims data on Thursday, with the S&P and the Dow indexes futures briefly turning negative. Jobless claims fall, trend reading at near five-year low WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week and a trend reading hit a near five-year low, pointing to ongoing healing in the labor market. Greenlight's Einhorn sues Apple, "dissatisfied" with plans (Reuters) - Fund manager David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital on Thursday said it has sued Apple Inc and said the company needs to do more to unlock value for shareholders. Productivity declines most in nearly two years WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. nonfarm productivity fell in the fourth quarter by the most in nearly two years as output increased marginally despite steady gains in employment, the Labor Department said on Thursday. U.S. retail chains report mixed sales in January (Reuters) - Several U.S. retailers reported mixed January sales results on Thursday, as consumers faced a hit to their take-home pay from higher payroll taxes, while cold weather may have helped spur purchases of winter clothes. New York Times says revenues rise on subscription growth (Reuters) - The New York Times Co on Thursday reported higher quarterly revenue as more people paid for its news products. ECB, Ireland reach bank debt deal: source DUBLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank agreed a deal on Thursday to ease Ireland's debt burden in a major boost to Dublin's hopes of emerging from an international bailout program, a source involved in the talks told Reuters. Credit Suisse sees overhaul bearing fruit this year ZURICH (Reuters) - Credit Suisse said it expects steps taken to overhaul its business will bear fruit this year, after fourth-quarter profit missed forecasts because of weak results at its investment bank. Monte Paschi says no more derivatives losses SIENA, Italy (Reuters) - Italy's Monte dei Paschi said there were no more derivatives losses beyond the 730 million euros ($988 million) it has disclosed, which have rattled financial markets and become a campaign issue ahead of parliamentary elections. EU leaders seen shunning growth for subsidies in budget deal BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders begin two days of talks on a long-term budget on Thursday, with efforts to refocus spending on growth likely to be thwarted by demands for farm subsidies as pressure to reach a deal grows. Related Video U.S. Morning Call: Sprint Nextel posts higher Q4 revenue Market Pulse: What's Moving Today and Why Economic News Jobless claims fall, trend reading at near five-year low Productivity declines most in nearly two years 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