DAI: Wall Street edges higher ahead of Greece decision

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	02/17/2012
Good Evening LATEST NEWS Wall Street edges higher ahead of Greece decision NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose slightly on Friday, but investors stayed cautious before an long holiday weekend when hopes are set for Greece's bailout plan to be approved. | Full Article World Bank opens nomination process for top job February 17, 2012 04:15 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Friday launched the nomination process to select a new president to succeed Robert Zoellick when he steps down in June, inviting names from any of its 187 member countries. | Full Article Shell moves closer to Arctic drilling with spill response February 17, 2012 03:51 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell's bid to drill in the Arctic this summer took another step forward on Friday when the U.S. Interior Department approved its oil spill response plan for the Chukchi Sea. | Full Article Mitsui unit to pay $90 million over Gulf oil spill February 17, 2012 04:04 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitsui & Co Ltd's MOEX Offshore agreed with the U.S. Justice Department to pay at least $90 million to settle some of its liability in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the first government settlement involving the BP Plc Macondo well. | Full Article Gasoline pushes inflation up in January February 17, 2012 02:28 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gasoline prices jumped in January, leading overall consumer prices higher and offering a reminder of the risks energy costs pose to the economic recovery. | Full Article US TOP NEWS More work needed yet on elusive Greek bailout deal February 17, 2012 12:30 PM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - European leaders expressed optimism on Friday that Greece would secure a new rescue package worth 130 billion euros ($171 billion) though policymakers admitted urgent work was still needed to get its debt-cutting program back on track. | Full Article Italian police seize $6 trillion of fake U.S. bonds February 17, 2012 03:37 PM ET POTENZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian police said on Friday they had seized about $6 trillion worth of fake U.S. Treasury bonds and other securities in Switzerland, and arrested eight Italians accused of international fraud and other financial crimes. | Full Article Congress extends payroll tax cut, sends to Obama February 17, 2012 01:41 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress on Friday passed legislation extending a tax cut for 160 million workers through December and continuing long-term jobless benefits, handing President Barack Obama a major victory in this election year. | Full Article Suspect arrested in Capitol suicide attack plot February 17, 2012 03:20 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An illegal immigrant from Morocco was arrested near the Capitol on Friday after an undercover investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a suicide attack on the national landmark that houses Congress, U.S. officials said. | Full Article German president resigns in setback for Merkel February 17, 2012 12:29 PM ET BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel's hand-picked choice for the ceremonial post of president resigned Friday in a scandal over political favors, dealing a blow to the German chancellor in the midst of the euro zone debt crisis. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Deadly bird flu studies to stay secret for now: WHO J&J recalls infant Tylenol due to bottle flaw Diet soda tied to heart attack, stroke risks: study Insurance eligibility improves medical care: study Men opting for costly new prostate cancer treatment, study shows RELATED VIDEO British and French leaders reconcile Clash of the Athenians Italy police seize $6 trillion of fake U.S. T-bonds 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 Mattel to issue William and Kate dolls for royal anniversary Full Article Tightrope walker to attempt first crossing of Niagara Falls "Malachy" the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show Afghan govt asks for headscarves, less make-up on TV - 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