Business Today: Futures fall after Japan quake, China data

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	03/11/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Futures fall after Japan quake, China data NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after a massive earthquake hit Japan and accelerating inflation in China rattled investors. | Full Article WikiLeaks: As AIG crumbled, China stepped in as broker March 11, 2011 01:32 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. officials believe China's insurance regulator passed on proprietary information about AIG to its Chinese rivals during the American firm's collapse in 2008, according to unpublished diplomatic cables. | Full Article Portugal unveils new cuts ahead of euro summit March 11, 2011 07:12 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Portugal announced new spending cuts on Friday to try to restore confidence in its finances before a euro zone summit expected to boost economic coordination but defer steps to strengthen a rescue fund. | Full Article China inflation tops expectations, paves way for more March 11, 2011 01:34 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese inflation topped expectations in February at 4.9 percent and looks set to climb further in coming months, adding to pressure for another dose of monetary tightening. | Full Article Rajaratnam paid for tips, ex-McKinsey man testifies March 10, 2011 06:52 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - A disgraced former McKinsey & Co partner told jurors he leaked secrets about the elite consulting firm's clients in exchange for $1.75 million in hidden payments from onetime friend Raj Rajaratnam, the main defendant in the biggest U.S. insider trading trial in years. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Huge tsunami slams Japan, sweeps across Pacific basin March 11, 2011 08:11 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, ships, cars and farm buildings. | Full Article Ship with 100 people swept away in tsunami: Kyodo March 11, 2011 06:58 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - A ship carrying 100 people was swept away by the tsunami which smashed into northeastern Japan Friday following a massive earthquake, Kyodo news agency reported. | Full Article Heightened state of alert at Japan atom plant: IAEA March 11, 2011 08:00 AM ET VIENNA (Reuters) - Japan has told the U.N. nuclear wathchdog that a heightened state of alert has been declared at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant after Friday's major earthquake, the Vienna-based agency said. | Full Article Wisconsin passes anti-union law in labor rebuke March 10, 2011 09:56 PM ET MADISON (Reuters) - The Wisconsin state Assembly on Thursday approved sweeping restrictions on public sector unions in a stinging rebuke of the labor movement that critics fear will encourage other states to follow. | Full Article Gaddafi troops launch assault on Libya oil port March 11, 2011 08:08 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi intensified their counter-offensive on Friday to retake ground from out-gunned insurgents who appealed to foreign powers to impose a no-fly zone to stop the onslaught. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Britain considers allowing 3-parent IVF technique Nearly 12 million Americans are cancer survivors Outrage grows over escalating NHL violence Strong painkiller OK while breastfeeding: study Blood pressure drugs feeding the obesity epidemic? RELATED VIDEO Starbucks' tasty Green brew Clinton suggests Libya no-fly zone won't work GM exec's surprise move 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 Bank robbery thwarted when teller says no Full Article Lady Gaga may sue over breastmilk ice cream name Single-sex lunches benefit school children Lights go out in Seoul amid energy crunch Rising price of fiery national liquor unpalatable Rude awakening for sleepy U.S. students - 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