Business Today: Stock futures flat before data that could clarify Fed's plans

		Click to View in Browser 09/24/2013 Stock futures flat before data that could clarify Fed's plans NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday before housing and consumer data that could help investors interpret Federal Reserve officials' comments about the short-term plans for the Fed's stimulus program. Regulator sues Morgan Stanley, eight others over faulty securities (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator filed lawsuits against Morgan Stanley and eight other banks over the sale of nearly $2.4 billion in mortgage-backed securities to two credit unions that later failed, according to a filing. South Korea dumps Boeing fighter jet tender, Lockheed soars back SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's government bowed to public pressure on Tuesday and voted down a bid by Boeing to supply 60 warplanes, saying it would restart the multi-billion tender process to get a more advanced fighter. Exclusive: Gulfport Energy ex-chairman received millions in free equity (Reuters) - Gulfport Energy Corp , a publicly-traded oil and gas company based in Oklahoma City, allowed its former chairman to receive millions of dollars in equity interests at no cost in more than a dozen firms that have done business with Gulfport. Facebook, other banned sites to be open in China free trade zone: report SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Facebook, Twitter and other websites deemed sensitive and blocked by the Chinese government will be accessible in a planned free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday. Sears Canada CEO resigns as company works on turnaround (Reuters) - Sears Canada Inc's Chief Executive Calvin McDonald has resigned just as the department store chain restructures amid intensifying competition from U.S. retailers such as Target Corp and Wal-Mart Stores Inc . Failure to raise U.S. debt limit worse than government shutdown: Moody's NEW YORK (Reuters) - A failure to raise the U.S. borrowing limit would be more damaging to financial markets than a government shutdown, Moody's Investors Service said on Tuesday. Fed's Dudley 'wouldn't rule out' QE cut this year: CNBC (Reuters) - An influential Federal Reserve policymaker said he "certainly wouldn't want to rule out" a reduction in the U.S. central bank's bond-buying program later this year, adding the Fed now expects slower economic growth than it did in June. Apple updates iMac with Intel processors (Reuters) - Apple Inc said it updated the iMac with fourth generation Intel Corp processors, better graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster flash storage options. Airbus hikes 20-year plane demand forecast LONDON (Reuters) - Airbus raised its long-term jet demand forecast on Tuesday, saying the world would need to double its fleet as cities expand and Asia's increasingly affluent middle class takes to the skies. Related Video Planet penetrator offers high-speed path to Europa Breakingviews: Five year Fidelity plan no quick fix Economic News Fed to push hard with stimulus now; can step back later this year: Dudley Fed's Dudley 'wouldn't rule out' QE cut this year: CNBC A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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 - 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