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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Business Today: Stock futures turn up on report of Greek deal

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Stock futures turn up on report of Greek deal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures turned positive on Thursday as traders cited reports that Greek politicians had succeeded in reaching an austerity deal, potentially removing a big overhang for markets. | Full Article
Greek political leaders agree on bailout reforms: sources
February 09, 2012 08:28 AM ET
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek political leaders have clinched a deal on austerity measures needed to secure a bailout to keep the country afloat, two government sources said on Thursday. | Full Article
Jobless claims fall, four-week average near four-year low
February 09, 2012 08:35 AM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, a government report showed on Thursday, further evidence the labor market was gaining traction. | Full Article
ECB holds rates, facing grilling on Greece
February 09, 2012 07:50 AM ET
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and financial markets' attention will now shift to whether the bank is ready to help Greece avoid a messy default. | Full Article
PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs, invest in brands
February 09, 2012 08:27 AM ET
(Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc expects to cut 8,700 jobs as part of a plan to save an extra $1.5 billion over the next three years, as it pours more money into its brands. | Full Article
US TOP NEWS
Iran paying for grain with gold, oil: traders
February 09, 2012 08:20 AM ET
PARIS/HAMBURG (Reuters) - Iran is seeking to close grain purchases using gold and oil as payment, and has paid in yen for a large volume of wheat in its first deal since western sanctions against Tehran started choking imports of food staples, European wheat exporters said. | Full Article
In upcoming contests, pressure is on Romney
February 09, 2012 08:05 AM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many U.S. Republicans may have growing concerns about their presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, but no one is pushing the panic button - yet. | Full Article
Syria forces bombard Homs, U.N. condemns "appalling brutality"
February 09, 2012 08:28 AM ET
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian forces bombarded opposition-held neighborhoods of the city of Homs with rocket and mortar fire on Thursday, activists said, as divided world powers struggled to find a way to end the violence. | Full Article
China swats away trouble before Xi's U.S. trip
February 09, 2012 03:58 AM ET
BEIJING (Reuters) - China swatted away friction over Syria on Thursday to lay out an optimistic view of ties with the United States in the next decade when Vice President Xi Jinping, who visits the White House next week, is likely to lead the rising Asian power. | Full Article
After wins, Santorum seeks funding
February 09, 2012 07:30 AM ET
MCKINNEY, Texas (Reuters) - Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum, a day after his stunning sweep of nominating contests in three states, scrambled in Texas on Wednesday to round up the support and money he needs to take on well-financed and well-organized rival Mitt Romney. | Full Article
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