U.S. Top News Early Edition: Greeks strike bailout deal in time for EU meeting

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	02/9/2012
Good Morning LATEST NEWS Greeks strike bailout deal in time for EU meeting ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek leaders clinched a long-stalled deal on reforms and austerity measures needed to secure a bailout and avoid a messy default, government sources said, hours before the country's financial backers were to meet in Brussels on Thursday. | Full Article Jobless claims brighten labor market picture February 09, 2012 09:22 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, underscoring a firming of the labor market. | Full Article ECB holds rates, refuses to show hand on Greece February 09, 2012 09:20 AM ET FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low on Thursday, seeing tentative signs of economic stabilization, but refused to say what part it might play in averting a ruinous Greek default. | Full Article Iran paying for grain with gold, oil: traders February 09, 2012 08:56 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 Facing more key votes, Romney can't afford another stumble February 09, 2012 08:45 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many Republicans may have growing concerns about their presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, but no one is pushing the panic button - yet. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street opens higher on Greek deal February 09, 2012 09:37 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks open higher on Thursday after Greek leaders clinched a long-stalled deal on reforms and data indicated the U.S. labor market continued to improve. | Full Article PepsiCo to cut 8,700 jobs, invest in brands February 09, 2012 09:03 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 invests more money in marketing and advertising its brands. | Full Article Kodak to stop making cameras to cut costs February 09, 2012 09:24 AM ET (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co , the bankrupt inventor of the hand-held camera, plans to stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012 in a bid to cut costs. | Full Article Oracle to buy Taleo for $1.9 billion February 09, 2012 08:24 AM ET (Reuters) - Oracle Corp said it will buy recruitment software maker Taleo Corp for about $1.9 billion, as it expands its portfolio of cloud-based software. | Full Article Thomson Reuters posts loss, $3 bln goodwill charge February 09, 2012 09:18 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters Corp reported a fourth-quarter loss on Thursday after taking a $3 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge to account for the decline in its financial services business. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS New plan to cut the fat of the military EU wants more medical device controls after PIP scare Obama birth-control rule stokes election-year fight Insight: Komen charity under microscope for funding, science Suit wants "morning-after pill" available to girls RELATED VIDEO Daimler's Zetsche says 2012 a 'transition year' for Mercedes Growth, risk hope lift pound as BoE prints billions more QE No pain and still no gain for Credit Suisse - Breakingviews 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