U.S. Top News Early Edition: U.S. growth quickens in Q4, but speed-bumps ahead

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	01/27/2012
Good Morning LATEST NEWS U.S. growth quickens in Q4, but speed-bumps ahead WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in 1-1/2 years in the fourth quarter of 2011, but a strong rebuilding of stocks by businesses and a slower pace of spending on capital goods hinted at softer growth early this year. | Full Article Romney puts Gingrich on defensive in Florida debate January 27, 2012 02:42 AM ET JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney took the fight to chief rival Newt Gingrich on Thursday in his most aggressive debate performance yet, five days ahead of Florida's primary vote. | Full Article Ford hit by commodity costs, international woes January 27, 2012 09:23 AM ET (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co reported a lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Friday as commodity costs shot up and results from operations outside North America fell short of expectations. | Full Article EU, IMF press Greece on reforms before aid flows January 27, 2012 09:13 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Union and IMF want Greece to push through more budget cuts and implement a series of long-agreed austerity reforms before they agree on a new bailout the country needs to avert bankruptcy, a report obtained by Reuters shows. | Full Article James Murdoch to quit GSK board January 27, 2012 07:56 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - News Corp executive James Murdoch, under pressure from a phone-hacking scandal at the News of the World tabloid, is to quit the board of drug maker GlaxoSmithKline to spend more time on his media roles. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street opens lower after GDP data January 27, 2012 09:35 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened lower on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter, while weak earnings from Ford and Procter & Gamble and euro zone debt worries also weighed on the market. | Full Article Chevron profit falls as refineries, output suffer January 27, 2012 09:22 AM ET (Reuters) - Chevron Corp reported lower quarterly earnings on Friday, missing Wall Street forecasts, as rising spending on oil and gas projects and losses at its U.S. refinery business offset gains from higher crude oil prices. | Full Article Eastman Chemical to buy Solutia for $3.38 billion January 27, 2012 09:29 AM ET (Reuters) - Eastman Chemical is buying specialty chemical maker Solutia Inc for about $3.38 billion in cash and stock to extend its reach in emerging markets, particularly the Asia-Pacific region. | Full Article Geithner presses Europe to increase crisis firewall January 27, 2012 08:46 AM ET DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner pressed Europe on Friday to boost its bailout fund resources, citing the euro zone debt crisis and oil prices as the two main factors influencing the pace of the United States' economic upturn. | Full Article Japan prices fall, mild deflation to persist January 27, 2012 09:36 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices fell for the third consecutive month in the year to December, and mild deflation is expected to persist this year as energy prices stabilize and worries about Europe's debt crisis suppress wage growth and economic activity. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS French implant boss released, faces bodily harm charge China cadmium spill threatens drinking water for millions Rivals see no need to match Roche's big gene bet Bill Gates injects $750 million into troubled AIDS fund Spike in deaths blamed on 2003 NYC power outage RELATED VIDEO LIVE: Davos 2012 Friday Aborigines burn Australian flag Stateless family released in Thailand 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 Babette's errant email cripples German parliament Full Article Revealed: Famous names who snubbed UK queen's honors Irishman makes "billion-euro home" of shredded notes Four-year-old U.S. boy pulls out marijuana at school $5 here, $37 there: Americans' indulgences add up London's Big Ben is leaning, parliament sinking: reports - 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