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	02/15/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures flat as retail sales data eyed NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as investors remained wary of indexes at loft levels, although retail sales later in the morning could drive markets. | Full Article NYSE deal nears as Deutsche Boerse board meets February 15, 2011 07:52 AM ET FRANKFURT/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext are expected to announce a deal to create the world's largest exchange operator on Tuesday, setting aside political issues that threaten its completion. | Full Article China inflation data adds to tightening case February 15, 2011 07:11 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese inflation hit a lower-than-forecast 4.9 percent in January, but price pressures excluding food were their strongest in at least a decade and will force the central bank to keep tightening monetary policy. | Full Article CIT Group Q4 profit falls sequentially February 15, 2011 07:27 AM ET (Reuters) - CIT Group Inc reported a sequential drop in quarterly profit as the commercial lender was hurt by a fall in interest income and higher expenses. | Full Article Euro zone growth stable, below forecasts February 15, 2011 06:13 AM ET BRUSSELS/BERLIN (Reuters) - The euro zone economy ended last year with stable growth, failing to meet expectations for an acceleration as expansion in the three largest nations fell short of forecasts and Greece and Portugal contracted. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Showtime for House Republican spending cuts February 15, 2011 01:08 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One day after President Barack Obama presented Congress with his $3.7 trillion budget, the focus shifts on Tuesday to Washington's more immediate spending needs and a controversial spending-cut bill that Republicans hope to pass in the House of Representatives. | Full Article Army hopes to hand Egypt to civilian rule by Aug February 15, 2011 08:10 AM ET CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army was expected to step up efforts to restore stability on Tuesday, hoping a promise to ensure a swift transition to civilian rule would end splinter protests that have flared since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. | Full Article Berlusconi to face trial over prostitution scandal February 15, 2011 08:15 AM ET MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian judge ordered Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial on Tuesday on charges that include paying an underage girl for sex. | Full Article Clinton picks new U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, Pakistan February 14, 2011 11:12 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has chosen retired diplomat Marc Grossman to replace the late Richard Holbrooke as the United States' special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, a senior administration official said on Monday. | Full Article BOJ tones up economic optimism, keeps rates on hold February 15, 2011 04:45 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan raised its assessment of the economy on Tuesday to say it is gradually emerging from a slowdown, further signaling that no imminent monetary easing is on the horizon. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Obama budget targets brand name medicines As sales soar, experts warn about energy drinks Special Report: Can Japan's spirited youth save their aging nation? Device recalls linked to quicker FDA review: study Overweight women show lower glaucoma risk RELATED VIDEO Research in Motion talks to Reuters China's inflation eases, PPI rises BOJ raises Japan economic view 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 Up for sale, the dress that "won" a prince's heart Full Article McDonalds serves up McWeddings - 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