U.S. Top News Early Edition: Jobless claims lowest in more than two years

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	12/30/2010
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Jobless claims lowest in more than two years WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week to their lowest level in more than two years, suggesting the labor market recovery was gaining strength. | Full Article World stocks eye two-year high December 30, 2010 07:09 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks approached their highest level since September 2008 on Thursday on optimism about global growth next year, while the dollar fell on expectations of further money printing in 2011 by the U.S. Federal Reserve. | Full Article China defends rare earth quotas as in line with WTO December 30, 2010 05:49 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China defended its export controls on rare earth minerals on Thursday, saying that they were in line with World Trade Organization rules, after a government move to slash export quotas on rare earths sparked trade concerns. | Full Article Blizzard delays $1 billion in holiday sales December 29, 2010 09:35 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - A blizzard in the Northeast this weekend postponed about $1 billion in holiday retail sales by keeping shoppers out of stores in the days after Christmas, research firm ShopperTrak said on Wednesday. | Full Article Israel's ex-president Katsav guilty of rape December 30, 2010 06:28 AM ET TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav was found guilty of rape and other sex crimes on Thursday which could see him jailed for years, in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a sad day for the Jewish state. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set for flat open after jobless claims December 30, 2010 09:18 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were poised for a flat open on Thursday after data on the labor market was better-than-expected but showed the overall employment picture remained soft. | Full Article Ford recalls F-series pickups, Edge, Lincoln MKX December 30, 2010 09:08 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling 14,737 new vehicles including its biggest seller, the F-series pickup truck, due to the chance than an electrical short could cause a fire, U.S. federal regulators said on Thursday. | Full Article U.S. losing IPO pole position: survey December 30, 2010 08:59 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The United States is losing its appeal as leading global center for stock market flotations, hit by restrictive regulations and competition from other financial centres, a survey of American lawyers showed on Thursday. | Full Article Groupon eyes IPO by end of 2011: report December 30, 2010 08:11 AM ET BANGALORE (Reuters) - Online discount coupon provider Groupon Inc is working toward a potential public offering of its common shares by the end of 2011, the New York Times said, citing people briefed on the matter. | Full Article OPEC output up slightly in December: Reuters survey December 30, 2010 08:11 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - OPEC output has risen slightly in December as Nigerian supply increased, a Reuters survey found on Thursday, indicating the group has yet to boost production substantially in response to prices at a 26-month high. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS One in five Britons to live to 100 Underage drinking hits hospitals at New Year Study finds high rate of ER trips for food allergies U.S. OKs Endo, Prostrakan testosterone gel Pollutants in boys' blood tied to lower growth RELATED VIDEO Severe weather hits US west coast Workers jump to death in China fire Lula cries as he says good-bye 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 Huge Brazil oil field will bear Lula's name Full Article "Eat' em" stratagem for lionfish invasion in Florida Soccer scandals "shaping kids' view of marriage" "Science sense" list trashes celebrity health tips UK tourists will have to wait for wax royal Kate Berlin police pepper spray snowballers - 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