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	01/24/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Futures flat, Halliburton rises on results NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures were little changed on Monday as investors assessed whether a rally that started about two months ago had any more steam left. | Full Article Treasury's toxic asset funds gain 27 percent January 24, 2011 07:10 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's toxic asset funds have gained 27 percent since they were created to help revive the mortgage-backed securities market, according to data expected to be released later on Monday. | Full Article McDonald's December sales disappoint; shares fall January 24, 2011 08:38 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp reported weaker-than-expected December sales at established U.S. and European restaurants as poor weather hurt demand, and said its food costs would rise in 2011. | Full Article Halliburton profit rises, tops Wall St view January 24, 2011 07:47 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Halliburton Co , the world's second-largest oilfield services company, posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on strong demand in its North American market. | Full Article Facebook sees advertising prospects beyond games January 24, 2011 08:23 AM ET MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Facebook, recently valued at $50 billion, sees opportunities to extend its advertising business beyond the gaming sector, a company executive said on Monday. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Leaks show Palestinians giving much ground to Israel January 24, 2011 08:20 AM ET JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinian negotiators secretly told Israel it could keep swathes of occupied East Jerusalem, according to leaked documents that show Palestinians offering much bigger peace concessions than previously revealed. | Full Article Obama speech may spur fight over pace of budget cuts January 23, 2011 08:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday is likely to ignite a clash with Republicans over the federal deficit and the pace of budget cuts, an issue that may dominate the political debate this year. | Full Article South Korea to soon propose nuclear talks with North January 24, 2011 08:18 AM ET SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea will soon propose holding talks with the North that could pave the way for a resumption of six-party negotiations aimed at ending Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions in return for aid, an official said on Monday. | Full Article RockTenn to buy Smurfit Stone for $3.5 billion January 23, 2011 11:18 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Packaging and paper company RockTenn Co has agreed to buy bigger rival Smurfit-Stone Container Corp for $3.5 billion in cash and stock seven months after Smurfit emerged from bankruptcy with less debt and higher profit potential. | Full Article Private equity vies for Sara Lee: sources January 23, 2011 08:32 PM ET PHILADELPHIA/NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Coffee and meat company Sara Lee Corp will this week weigh an offer from a group of private equity firms which values the company at up to $20 a share or nearly $13 billion, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Blocking "rogue gene" may stop cancer spread: study EU price cuts and U.S. reform weigh on Big Pharma Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dies at 96 in California Congresswoman Giffords on road to rehab in Texas Thousands protest in Berlin over dioxin scandal RELATED VIDEO Ex-Vivendi CEO found guilty Australian PPI stirs CPI speculation Sony PSP2 to use DoCoMo 3G-report 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 parking fines inspired parking watch app Full Article "Rubbish hotel" booked up for tourism fair In parliament, the ties have it - 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