Business Today: Futures flat on caution before Fed minutes

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	05/18/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Futures flat on caution before Fed minutes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors turned cautious before news from the Federal Reserve, offsetting gains in computer maker Dell and a rebound in commodity prices. | Full Article Target beats estimates on credit cards May 18, 2011 08:29 AM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Target Corp posted a bigger-than-expected rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, as soaring profitability in its credit card business mitigated the impact of some sluggish sales at its stores. | Full Article Staples posts weak Q1 results, slashes outlook May 18, 2011 08:25 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc reported lower-than-expected quarterly results on higher costs and weak demand for office supplies, prompting the top U.S. office supply chain to slash its full-year outlook. | Full Article HP disappoints investors; Dell shines May 18, 2011 04:00 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co slashed its 2011 earnings forecast as it embarks on a spending spree to revamp a troubled division, while long-time foe Dell Inc delivered another blowout profit. | Full Article Takeda to reveal purchase of Nycomed Wednesday May 18, 2011 03:11 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co , Japan's largest drugmaker, will announce the 1 trillion yen ($12 billion) purchase of closely held Swiss rival Nycomed on Wednesday as it seeks to expand in Europe and emerging markets, Japanese business daily Nikkei reported. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Jailed IMF chief under pressure to quit May 18, 2011 08:11 AM ET NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dominique Strauss-Kahn faced growing pressure to quit as head of the IMF after his arrest on attempted rape charges, and Europe sought to fend off a challenge from developing countries to fill a post it has traditionally held. | Full Article Al Qaeda names Adel as interim chief: Al Jazeera May 18, 2011 08:26 AM ET DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda has appointed an Egyptian militant as temporary leader and named a new head of operations following the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. commandos, al Jazeera reported on Wednesday, citing its own correspondent. | Full Article IMF sounds alarm for Greece, more reforms needed May 18, 2011 08:30 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - The IMF warned Greece on Wednesday it must redouble reform efforts to avoid derailing its fiscal program, key to dealing with a huge debt mountain. | Full Article Tanks shell Syrian town as West piles on pressure May 18, 2011 08:32 AM ET AMMAN (Reuters) - Tanks shelled a Syrian border town for the fourth day Wednesday in a military campaign to crush demonstrations against President Bashar al-Assad, under mounting Western pressure to stop his violent repression of protesters. | Full Article LinkedIn IPO likely a success, but risks real May 18, 2011 08:24 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - An initial public offering by social networking firm LinkedIn Corp to raise about $341 million seems poised to be a stunning success, but it carries a number of risks that may shake up investors in the future. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Multi-state accord would reduce tobacco sales to minors Generics seen slashing global drug sales growth Gates says vaccine investment offers best returns Two doses of mumps MMR vaccine better than one: study Generics deal cuts cost of AIDS drugs for poor RELATED VIDEO Japan's corporate pessimism eases Sony's CEO unapologetic over delay Making a case against Strauss-Kahn 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 U.S. state riled up over "relaxation" brownie Full Article Russia arrests man who ate human liver with potatoes Bear hunter severely mauled by grizzly Three get jail in president corpse snatch U.S. makes mistake on visa lottery, must redraw Some feline fun with hi-tech headgear - 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