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	08/25/2011
Good evening John LATEST NEWS Wall Street ends lower; Bernanke speech eyed NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as investors raised cash ahead of a critical speech from Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, hoping he will give them a clearer picture of the Fed's plans for the struggling economy. | Full Article Investors undaunted as Apple's Jobs steps aside August 25, 2011 04:05 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc began a new era on Thursday without Steve Jobs as chief executive, a momentous shift that surprised investors, but barely dented confidence in the near-term outlook for the stock. | Full Article Warren Buffett to invest $5 billion in Bank of America August 25, 2011 04:26 PM ET NEW YORK/CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Warren Buffett will invest $5 billion in Bank of America Corp, stepping in to shore up the largest U.S. bank in the same way he helped prop up Goldman Sachs and General Electric during the financial crisis. | Full Article Analysis: Fed would get little bang from balance sheet tweak August 25, 2011 03:21 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facing pressure to keep money printing in check, U.S. central bankers are mulling a modest approach to stimulus that would give the struggling economy only a tiny boost -- if it helps at all. | Full Article Buffett's BofA stake stirs memories for GE holders August 25, 2011 12:07 PM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - News that Warren Buffett is riding to Bank of America Corp's rescue with a $5 billion investment likely stirred memories for shareholders of General Electric Co . | Full Article US TOP NEWS East Coast in Irene's path, scrambles to prepare August 25, 2011 04:29 PM ET NASSAU (Reuters) - The northeast seaboard, including the capital and financial center New York, rushed to prepare on Thursday for a possible mauling from Hurricane Irene that will hit the coast this weekend. | Full Article Hunted in Tripoli, Gaddafi hurls defiance August 25, 2011 04:37 PM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi taunted his Libyan enemies and their Western backers Thursday as rebel forces battled pockets of loyalists across Tripoli in an ever more urgent quest to find and silence the fugitive strongman. | Full Article Strauss-Kahn to visit IMF headquarters next week August 25, 2011 01:19 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dominique Strauss-Khan plans to visit the International Monetary Fund he once headed next week, days after sexual assault charges against him were dropped, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday. | Full Article Jobless claims lifted by striking Verizon workers August 25, 2011 01:24 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Striking workers at Verizon Communications pushed up new U.S. jobless claims last week, but there was little evidence the recent stock market turmoil had spooked businesses enough for them to cut workers. | Full Article Obama talks with top advisers ahead of jobs speech August 25, 2011 01:20 PM ET EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts (Reuters) - President Barack Obama held a conference call on Thursday with top advisers to discuss the economy and progress on a plan he will announce next month to lift U.S. hiring and growth, the White House said. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Vaccines largely safe, U.S. expert panel finds Experts find way to make mosquitoes dengue-free Cancer patients like Jobs face risks from treatment Scientists find weakness in deadly Ebola virus FDA blocks Mexican papayas for salmonella link RELATED VIDEO Exec discusses HP's new strategies U.S. community bankers fear Fed yield-curve flattening U.S. brokerage industry shrinking fast, says analyst 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 Captain allowed to stay in Navy despite bawdy videos Full Article Kentucky jury rules for doctor in penis amputation suit Hoax sign warns Arizona drivers of panda rampage Bull semen spill causes scare, closes highway Funeral home accused of losing woman's body Clark Gable grandson charged with crimes - 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