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

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	02/9/2012
Good Morning LATEST NEWS 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 HEALTH NEWS New plan to cut the fat of the military Obama birth-control rule stokes election-year fight Insight: Komen charity under microscope for funding, science Suit wants "morning-after pill" available to girls Teen pregnancy, abortion rates at record low, study says RELATED VIDEO No pain and still no gain for Credit Suisse - Breakingviews Reuters Today: Greece heads to Brussels empty-handed "Disappointing" Q4 but stronger 2012 - Credit Suisse CEO 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 India ministers quit after caught watching porn in parliament Full Article French min deletes "stay indoors" tip for homeless Frozen sauerkraut causes German motorway chaos Mum tells Westwood to say sorry for swearing German police use Facebook pictures to nab crooks South African man escapes zombies but not police - 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