Morning Digest: Stock index futures fall; all eyes on payrolls

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	08/5/2011
Good Morning Bit LATEST NEWS Stock index futures fall; all eyes on payrolls PARIS (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Friday, adding to the two-week slump as investors continued to sell, spooked by the prospect of another recession. | Full Article Syrian tanks overrun Hama, kill scores August 05, 2011 06:05 AM ET AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian tanks tightened their occupation of Hama and massed outside a defiant city in the east as President Bashar al-Assad ignored mounting world condemnation of attacks on protesters the United States says has killed 2,000 people opposing his rule. | Full Article China, Japan urge global talks on economic crisis August 05, 2011 06:03 AM ET TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and Japan called for global cooperation on Friday after a financial market rout signaled fear that Europe's debt crisis could spin out of control and the U.S. economy may slide into another recession. | Full Article LinkedIn follows up IPO with strong 2011 outlook August 04, 2011 06:49 PM ET NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp projected faster-than-expected 2011 revenue growth after chalking up a surprise second-quarter profit, as the professional networking site sets off to prove it can fulfill the promise of its monster IPO and rich valuation. | Full Article NASA finds new evidence of liquid water on Mars August 05, 2011 12:05 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NASA scientists have discovered new evidence that briny water flows on Mars during its warmest months, raising chances that life could exist on the Red Planet, the space agency said on Thursday. | Full Article Scott in charge at Firestone, Woods opens with 68 August 04, 2011 07:40 PM ET AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Australian Adam Scott birdied four of his last six holes to grab a one-shot lead in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational first round Thursday as Tiger Woods made an encouraging return to competition. | Full Article Paul McCartney says appears to be phone hacking victim August 04, 2011 05:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney said on Thursday that he appears to be a victim of the newspaper phone hacking scandal in Britain and will be talking to police when he finishes a U.S. tour. | Full Article Swede tried to build nuclear reactor in his kitchen August 04, 2011 10:59 AM ET STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A Swedish man was arrested after he tried to build a nuclear reactor in his kitchen and documented his efforts on the Internet, authorities and the man said Thursday. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Authorities reopen Virginia campus after gun scare Dow plunges 512 points U.N. report slams Shell for Nigeria oil pollution 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 - 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