Business Today: Stock futures extend losses after jobless data

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	06/23/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Stock futures extend losses after jobless data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures added to losses on Thursday after weekly initial jobless claims data showed continued weakness in the labor market. | Full Article Jobless claims rise more than expected June 23, 2011 08:37 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting little improvement in the labor market this month after employment stumbled in May. | Full Article LSE bid on knife edge as TMX battle heats up June 23, 2011 07:27 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The London Stock Exchange faces a nail-biting fight for Canadian peer TMX Group after aggressive rival bidder Maple trumped its sweetened offer by a whisker overnight. | Full Article EU to pressure Greece amid bank rollover talks June 23, 2011 07:42 AM ET BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will pile pressure on Greece at a summit on Thursday to adopt deeply unpopular austerity measures in return for fresh funds to avert a bankruptcy that could shake the global economy. | Full Article Lennar posts bigger-than-expected profit June 23, 2011 08:21 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Homebuilder Lennar Corp posted a larger-than-expected quarterly profit as it used more land bought at a discount, and said it expects a profitable 2011. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Obama sets in motion U.S. pullout from Afghanistan June 23, 2011 08:18 AM ET WASHINGTON/KABUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama announced a phased pullout of troops to end a costly war in Afghanistan, but the country faced fresh turmoil after a court overturned results from last year's fraud-tainted election. | Full Article Fed cuts growth forecast; no hint of more support June 23, 2011 02:23 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its forecasts for U.S. economic growth, but offered no hint of further monetary support, saying the recovery should gradually pick up heading into 2012. | Full Article Accused Boston crime boss "Whitey" Bulger arrested June 23, 2011 07:46 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the run for 17 years, the accused Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his longtime girlfriend were finally caught in California by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday. | Full Article Syrian troops near Turkey border as refugees flee June 23, 2011 08:03 AM ET AMMAN, Jun (Reuters) - Syrian troops massed near the Turkish border, witnesses said on Thursday, raising tensions with Ankara as President Bashar al-Assad uses increasing military force against a popular revolt. | Full Article European Parliament endorses Draghi as ECB president June 23, 2011 07:36 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament formally endorsed Italy's Mario Draghi to be the next president of the European Central Bank on Thursday. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Women can't keep breast implants for life: FDA Study finds autistic toddlers' brains out of sync B vitamins in pregnancy not tied to baby's asthma More evidence air pollution may be a heart risk Bristol/Pfizer stroke prevention data wow market RELATED VIDEO Suzuki surprisingly upbeat Hug yourself at Tokyo's 3D expo Hedge Fund Seeders Look for the Pick of the Crop 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 Scantily dressed visitors must cover up to see Rikers inmates Full Article Chef catches flak for treated tap water Reaching out to female investors Boeing rights a wrong: the flight attendant button Study: Women dig dudes driving hot cars Ice cream chain sues over TV report criticizing product - 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