Business Today: Stock futures rise on economy, earnings bets

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	04/6/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures rise on economy, earnings bets NEW YORK (Reuters) - Futures on the S&P 500 hit their highest level in more than a month on Wednesday as investors bet the upcoming earnings season and more merger activity will continue to lift equities higher. | Full Article Ergen-led Dish wins Blockbuster auction for $320 million April 06, 2011 07:45 AM ET BANGALORE (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp won Blockbuster Inc in a bankruptcy auction for about $320 million, a move that could see the second-largest U.S. satellite TV provider tapping the movie rental chain's online content to strengthen its offerings. | Full Article Congress struggles to find budget deal April 06, 2011 08:20 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a government shutdown looming, congressional negotiators were to meet again on Wednesday and could be called to the White House for a second meeting with President Barack Obama to search for a deal to keep agencies running beyond Friday. | Full Article Fed's Lockhart-not expecting rate hike by year-end April 06, 2011 08:26 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart said on Wednesday he does not see the need to raise interest rates before the end of the year with the economy facing headwinds. | Full Article Portugal pays high yield to sell short-term debt April 06, 2011 07:36 AM ET LISBON (Reuters) - Yields rose sharply in Portugal's short-term debt auction on Wednesday, intensifying pressure from local lenders and ratings agencies to seek a bailout. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Wisconsin incumbent judge clings to lead in vote April 06, 2011 02:19 AM ET MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - A routine election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat that became a referendum on the state's new curbs on unionized public employees appeared too close to call early on Wednesday with the incumbent clinging to a narrow lead. | Full Article Ouattara forces storm Gbagbo bunker in Ivory Coast April 06, 2011 08:16 AM ET ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Ivory Coast presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara stormed the bunker where Laurent Gbagbo was defying efforts to force him to cede power on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for Ouattara told Reuters. | Full Article Berlusconi sex trial opens and immediately adjourned April 06, 2011 06:18 AM ET MILAN (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's trial on charges he paid an underage woman for sex opened on Wednesday and was adjourned until May 31 after just 10 minutes. | Full Article Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over April 06, 2011 08:04 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighboring countries about contamination in the ocean. | Full Article Gaddafi using human shields to curb air strikes: NATO April 06, 2011 08:08 AM ET AJDABIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi is using human shields to foil air strikes on his forces, NATO officials said on Wednesday as rebels angry at alleged Western inaction battled anew to advance on the key coast road. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Republican to call for sweeping Medicare changes Senate votes to repeal healthcare tax measure Pacemaker-like device helps reduce blood pressure Teen pregnancy rate at record low: CDC Study questions heartburn drugs for kids RELATED VIDEO Australia defends ASX-SGX rejection Cisco's mea culpa Big fallout possible from email raid 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 Oregon thief with "good taste" nips $2,300 cognac Full Article German mayor invents park bench for teen etiquette Spending on pets up during lean economic times: poll Russian artist pays pearl tribute to British queen Vietnam finally nets legendary turtle for treatment Giant yellow teddy bear to brighten New York City - 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