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	Click to View in Browser 11/4/2014 S&P, Nasdaq end lower as energy, Priceline drag NEW YORK (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower on Tuesday as another big drop in oil prices dragged down energy shares and Priceline's earnings forecast disappointed. Office Depot beats estimates but keeps sales warning (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc's quarterly profit beat market estimates as it squeezed out higher-than-expected savings from its OfficeMax acquisition, masking an overall deterioration in sales that the office supply retailer expects will continue. Toyota recalls 5,850 cars, mostly in U.S., for possible steering issue DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it is recalling about 5,850 cars, most of them in the United States, for possible loss of steering control. Ford calls back more than 202,000 vehicles in five North American recalls DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it was calling back 202,241 vehicles in five North American recalls covering several issues, including an incorrect repair in a previous recall. Wider U.S. trade deficit, weak exports point to slower growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly widened in September as exports hit a five-month low, a sign that slowing global demand could undercut economic growth in the fourth quarter. U.S. factory orders fall, but unfilled orders still rising WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - New orders for U.S. factory goods fell for second straight month in September, a temporary setback for the manufacturing sector. European Commission cuts forecasts, euro zone recovery delayed BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The euro zone will need another year to reach even a modest level of economic growth, the European Commission said on Tuesday, calling on Germany to help as Chancellor Angela Merkel again rejected a spending spree. Exclusive: Central bankers to challenge Draghi on ECB leadership style FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) - National central bankers in the euro area plan to challenge European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Wednesday over what they see as his secretive management style and erratic communication and will urge him to act more collegially, ECB sources said. Major exchanges seek to dismiss high-frequency trading lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock exchanges have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of costing ordinary investors billions of dollars by rigging markets to benefit high-frequency traders. Alibaba's results affirm growth, but margins slide BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's e-commerce and mobile businesses surged in the September quarter, far outpacing its rivals' and glossing over weakening margins and decelerating earnings growth. Related Video Voters deciding $44 bln in state bond measures Big election for states ballot measures -Fitch's Porter Related News Pimco Total Return ETF posts $437 million outflow in October: Morningstar Top investors stay loyal to big name corporate founders A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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 - 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