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	03/24/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures trade higher ahead of jobless claims data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures rose on Thursday as investors shifted focus to jobs data later in the morning, temporarily brushing off euro zone debt concerns. | Full Article Portugal in crisis, unlikely to seek bailout at summit March 24, 2011 08:28 AM ET LISBON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The resignation of Portugal's prime minister will dominate a summit of EU leaders on the European economy on Thursday and Friday, with pressure intense on Lisbon to seek a bailout package. | Full Article Best Buy's same-store sales fall again March 24, 2011 08:08 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc reported its third straight quarter of same-store sales declines on weak demand for televisions and entertainment software in the all-important holiday selling season. | Full Article Special report: The revolution in central banking March 24, 2011 08:19 AM ET By Paul Carrel, Mark Felsenthal, Pedro da Costa, David Milliken and Alan Wheatley FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On a warm, Lisbon day last May, Jean-Claude Trichet, the ice-cool president of the European Central Bank, was asked whether the bank would consider buying euro zone governments' bonds in the open market. | Full Article Oracle to give early view of software demand March 24, 2011 05:34 AM ET SEATTLE (Reuters) - Oracle Corp is poised to provide fresh evidence of the upward curve of technology spending on Thursday, and to detail its battle plan against emerging competitor Hewlett-Packard Co as the two tech giants vie to lead the datacenter revolution. | Full Article US TOP NEWS In U.S. poll, 60 percent back Libya military action March 24, 2011 08:05 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sixty percent of Americans support the U.S. and allied military action in Libya to impose a no-fly zone to protect civilians from forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday found. | Full Article Western air strikes fail to dislodge Gaddafi armor March 24, 2011 07:13 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Western warplanes hit Libya for a fifth night on Thursday, but so far have failed to stop Muammar Gaddafi's tanks shelling rebel-held towns or dislodge his armor from a strategic junction in the east. | Full Article Radiation scare sparks run on bottled water in Tokyo March 24, 2011 08:12 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Stores in Tokyo were running out of bottled water on Thursday after radiation from a damaged nuclear complex briefly made tap water unsafe for babies, while more nations curbed imports of Japanese food. | Full Article At least 25 Syrian protesters killed, hospital says March 24, 2011 07:28 AM ET DERAA, Syria (Reuters) - The main hospital in the southern Syrian city of Deraa has received the bodies of at least 25 protesters who were killed in a confrontation with security forces, a hospital official said on Thursday. | Full Article U.S. defense chief in Israel in wake of bombing March 24, 2011 07:18 AM ET TEL AVIV (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Israel on Thursday in the wake of a deadly bombing that could complicate his planned efforts to press Israeli and Palestinian leaders to restart peace talks. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS China to ban smoking at indoor public places Branded drug prices soar as generic pressure rises Idaho Senate approves ban on abortions after 20 weeks Do vitamins stop cancer, heart attacks? Study: no Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern RELATED VIDEO Portugal in turmoil World's costliest natural disaster Portugal PM steps down 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 Refused a smooch, 92-year-old woman fires gun? Full Article Taco rage: Man upset at burrito price rise fires shots Mayan relic sold for $4 million is a fake? Chavez says capitalism may have ended life on Mars Yes, sex can kill you, U.S. study shows Extra seats but still no room to sit on train - 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