Business Today: Stock futures add to gains after claims data

		Click to View in Browser 04/18/2013 Stock futures add to gains after claims data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures slightly added to gains on Thursday after data showed new claims for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, allaying fears of a major setback in the labor market recovery. Jobless claims rise marginally last week WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, which could further allay fears of a major setback in the labor market recovery. Morgan Stanley posts $958 million profit as wealth management grows (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit of $958 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $119 million, as its wealth management business grew. German parliament backs Cyprus bailout BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's lower house of parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to grant Cyprus a 10 billion euro bailout that is designed to avert bankruptcy for the tiny Mediterranean island nation and keep it in the euro zone. Nokia sales tumble overshadows Lumia pick-up HELSINKI (Reuters) - A sharp fall in sales of Nokia's basic phones overshadowed a stronger performance from its Lumia smartphones in the first quarter, sending its shares tumbling. MTN says U.S. ruling a "positive" in Iran suit defense JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The chief executive of South African telecom MTN Group on Thursday hailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling as a major boost to its defense against a $4.2 billion lawsuit from rival Turkcell. Insurer Aviva to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide LONDON (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva Plc will cut as many as 2,000 jobs worldwide in the latest cost-cutting drive aimed at revitalizing its flagging fortunes, the company confirmed on Thursday. Italy prosecutors turn up heat on banks in Monte Paschi inquiry MILAN (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors stepped up investigations into alleged fraud at Monte dei Paschi bank by ordering police to gather evidence from JP Morgan, one of several foreign lenders linked to a scandal rocking the financial and political establishment. Portugal finds spending cuts to keep bailout on course LISBON (Reuters) - The Portuguese government approved around 800 million euros of new spending cuts on Thursday to put its EU/IMF bailout back on track after some of its austerity plan was thrown out by the constitutional court. PepsiCo first-quarter profit beats; stands by 2013 outlook (Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, as price increases helped margins, but the company stood by its full-year forecast as it invests in its business. Related Video Mark Carney – super talented, or just lucky? U.S. Morning Call: Morgan Stanley posts $958 M profit Economic News Jobless claims rise marginally last week Fed's Lacker says inflation expectations still well-anchored 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