Before the Bell: Stock futures tick higher after six weeks of S&P losses

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	06/13/2011
Good Morning LATEST NEWS Stock futures tick higher after six weeks of S&P losses NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures edged higher on Monday after six weeks of declines for the S&P 500 left equities at more attractive levels. | Full Article Summers calls for new boost to economy June 13, 2011 07:35 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former White House aide Larry Summers on Sunday urged expanded tax cuts on U.S. workers' wages, warning that America's economy was at risk of years of Japan-style stagnation without a further boost. | Full Article Roubini sees "meaningful probability" of China hard landing June 13, 2011 07:21 AM ET SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China faces a "meaningful probability" of a hard economic landing and the euro zone is storing up problems for the future by not tackling the debt crisis head on, said Nouriel Roubini, the economist who predicted the global financial crisis. | Full Article Wrangler parent VF to buy Timberland for $2 billion June 13, 2011 07:57 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - VF Corp , owner of clothing brands such as The North Face and Wrangler jeans, said it would buy shoemaker Timberland Co for $2 billion to boost its outdoor and action sports business. | Full Article World stocks hit 12-week low June 13, 2011 07:45 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks touched a 12-week low on Monday as Chinese data highlighted concerns about weaker global growth, prompting investors to unwind positions in higher-risk assets and buy top-rated government bonds. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Syrian forces take border town as inhabitants flee June 13, 2011 05:10 AM ET AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian troops backed by helicopters and tanks took control of the northwestern town of Jisr al-Shughour as President Bashar al-Assad continued his crackdown against dissidents challenging his 11-year rule. | Full Article Republican presidential contenders to debate June 13, 2011 02:58 AM ET MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Seven Republican presidential contenders meet face-to-face in their first major debate on Monday as the fight for the party's 2012 nomination enters a new phase. | Full Article Battle for Libya oil town, fighting near Tripoli June 13, 2011 07:44 AM ET BENGHAZI/ZAWIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Rebels fighting against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi say they were repulsed by his forces in a battle to retake the eastern oil town of Brega, suffering at least four dead. | Full Article Jobs panel proposes ways to spur hiring June 12, 2011 09:08 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington should streamline permitting for construction projects and make it easier for tourists to visit the United States to help boost hiring and spur the economy, a top adviser to President Barack Obama said. | Full Article IMF cyber attack aimed to steal insider information: expert June 12, 2011 11:16 AM ET WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - A major cyber attack on the IMF aimed to steal sensitive insider information, a cyber security expert said on Sunday, as the race to lead the body which oversees global financial system heated up. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS UK, Gates pledge $2.3 billion for vaccines for poor ER crowding tied to higher death rates Study recommends against autism screening Hanwha wins $720 million biosimilar license deal with Merck U.S. adds formaldehyde to list of carcinogens RELATED VIDEO Japan reconstruction demand still slow Japan's nuke woes reach Europe Lagarde: Debt would top agenda if she leads IMF 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 Baboon adopts bush baby Full Article Travel Picks: Top 10 wacky U.S. summer events Atheists sue over bus ads on God-free lifestyle - 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