Before the Bell: Bets on earnings, economy lift stock futures

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	04/6/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS Bets on earnings, economy lift stock futures NEW YORK (Reuters) - Futures on the S&P 500 hit their highest level in more than a month on Wednesday as investors bet the upcoming earnings season and more merger activity will continue to lift equities higher. | Full Article Ergen-led Dish wins Blockbuster auction for $320 million April 06, 2011 07:45 AM ET BANGALORE (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp won Blockbuster Inc in a bankruptcy auction for about $320 million, a move that could see the second-largest U.S. satellite TV provider tapping the movie rental chain's online content to strengthen its offerings. | Full Article Portugal pays high yield to sell short-term debt April 06, 2011 07:36 AM ET LISBON (Reuters) - Yields rose sharply in Portugal's short-term debt auction on Wednesday, intensifying pressure from local lenders and ratings agencies to seek a bailout. | Full Article AMSC shares tumble on Q4 loss warning April 06, 2011 07:43 AM ET (Reuters) - Shares of American Superconductor Corp plunged 41 percent in pre-market trade on Wednesday, a day after the maker of electrical systems for wind farms said it expected to post a loss for the fourth quarter as its largest customer refused to accept ready shipments. | Full Article Rio Tinto closes in on Riversdale, hits target April 06, 2011 07:23 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Rio Tinto is close to securing a majority of Riversdale Mining , after receiving acceptances ahead of its target level, just before a key deadline on its A$3.9 billion ($4 billion) bid. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Congress struggles to find budget deal April 06, 2011 06:40 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a government shutdown looming, congressional negotiators will meet again on Wednesday to search for a deal on budget cuts to keep federal agencies operating beyond Friday. | Full Article Wisconsin incumbent judge clings to lead in vote April 06, 2011 02:19 AM ET MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - A routine election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat that became a referendum on the state's new curbs on unionized public employees appeared too close to call early on Wednesday with the incumbent clinging to a narrow lead. | Full Article Ouattara forces storm Gbagbo bunker in Ivory Coast April 06, 2011 07:36 AM ET ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Ivory Coast presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara stormed the bunker where Laurent Gbagbo was defying efforts to force him to cede power on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for Ouattara told Reuters. | Full Article Berlusconi sex trial opens and immediately adjourned April 06, 2011 06:18 AM ET MILAN (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's trial on charges he paid an underage woman for sex opened on Wednesday and was adjourned until May 31 after just 10 minutes. | Full Article Japan stops nuclear plant leak; crisis far from over April 06, 2011 07:14 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan stopped highly radioactive water leaking into the sea on Wednesday from a crippled nuclear plant and acknowledged it could have given more information to neighboring countries about contamination in the ocean. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Republican to call for sweeping Medicare changes Senate votes to repeal healthcare tax measure Pacemaker-like device helps reduce blood pressure Teen pregnancy rate at record low: CDC Study questions heartburn drugs for kids RELATED VIDEO Australia defends ASX-SGX rejection Cisco's mea culpa Big fallout possible from email raid 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 Oregon thief with "good taste" nips $2,300 cognac Full Article German mayor invents park bench for teen etiquette Spending on pets up during lean economic times: poll Russian artist pays pearl tribute to British queen Vietnam finally nets legendary turtle for treatment Giant yellow teddy bear to brighten New York City - 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