Business Today: Stock futures flat, focus on profits, China rates

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	02/8/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures flat, focus on profits, China rates NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, with investors focused on corporate earnings and the impact an interest rate hike in China will have on global economic demand. | Full Article China raises rates with inflation on the rise February 08, 2011 08:13 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China raised interest rates on Tuesday for the second time in just over six weeks, intensifying a battle against stubbornly high inflation that threatens to unsettle global markets. | Full Article Sara Lee profit misses but company backs '11 outlook February 08, 2011 08:07 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sara Lee's quarterly profit missed Wall Street estimates by a penny, hurt by lower sales volume and higher commodity costs, and the company's shares fell 1.6 percent on Tuesday. | Full Article McDonald's January sales rise 5.3 percent February 08, 2011 08:19 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp on Tuesday said global sales at established restaurants rose more than expected in every region except the United States. | Full Article Avon's lower profit misses expectations February 08, 2011 08:09 AM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Avon Products Inc posted a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly profit, weighed down by weak sales and restructuring charges. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Egypt proclaims power transfer plan, protesters wary February 08, 2011 07:38 AM ET CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt has a plan and timetable for the peaceful transfer of power, the vice president said on Tuesday, as protesters called more demonstrations to show their campaign to oust President Hosni Mubarak remains potent. | Full Article Toyota lifts guidance sharply February 08, 2011 05:42 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp lifted its annual forecasts beyond market expectations as cost cuts and sales exceeded its plans, but a heavy reliance on exports will keep it a laggard as long as the yen stays strong. | Full Article Regulators seek to foil moves to undermine pay reform February 07, 2011 09:58 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regulators began their most forceful attempt yet to clamp down on bank bonuses since the 2007-2009 financial crisis, and warned firms they would seek to counter attempts to circumvent the reforms. | Full Article Obama tries to woo business, slams "burdensome" tax February 07, 2011 07:36 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama stepped up efforts to woo the U.S. business community on Monday, seeking its help to tackle "burdensome" corporate taxes in a speech to a business group that has long been a fierce critic. | Full Article Special Report: The man who sold the sky February 08, 2011 04:52 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - One warm July evening three years ago, John Leahy set off along London's river Thames in an electric punt. With Leahy, a sharp and energetic New Yorker who has been Airbus sales chief since 1994, were the company's Middle East president Habib Fekih and Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airlines, one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Starting solid foods earlier linked to obesity risk Heart failure therapy twice as effective in women Sun exposure, vitamin D linked to MS risk: study Smoking pot may hasten onset of mental illness Coal stoves linked to growth problems in kids RELATED VIDEO Toyota profit drops but outlook up U.S. drivers face long wait for Leaf Deals spark investor confidence 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 Turkmen leader orders beauty contests for horses Full Article Fire throws Rio Carnival preparation into chaos - 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