Business Today: Wall Street ends lower after weak economic data

	Click to View in Browser 04/18/2013 Wall Street ends lower after weak economic data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Thursday for the third day this week after data showed signs of slower growth ahead for the U.S. economy, while bearish technical signals added to doubts about the market's strength. Google's Internet revenue grew 23 percent in first-quarter (Reuters) - Google Inc's core Internet business grew net revenue 23 percent in the first quarter to $9.99 billion as the company's search advertising business continued to show strength. Microsoft CFO exits; profit, shares rise SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Thursday Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein would leave at the end of June after 3-1/2 years in the post, as the world's biggest software company struggles with sharply declining personal computer sales and a lukewarm reception for its new Windows 8 operating system. Jobs, factory data point to slowing economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week and factory activity in the nation's Mid-Atlantic region cooled in April, further signs of a moderation in economic growth. U.S. urges Dutch to stick by F-35 fighter order AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Department of Defense urged the Netherlands on Thursday not to cut its order for advanced F-35 warplanes, saying it could end up paying more per plane if it did. Morgan Stanley posts $958 million profit as wealth management grows (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley reported a stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit of $958 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $119 million, as its wealth management business grew. IBM first-quarter EPS misses Street on weak yen (Reuters) - IBM Corp , the world's largest technology services company, reported an increase in first-quarter earnings, but missed estimates due to the depreciation of the Japanese yen. Paulson's Advantage fund stung by plunge in gold BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson's best-known fund is down 2.4 percent in April, largely due to the sharp selloff in gold, a source familiar with the numbers said on Thursday. Penney in talks with some parties for a new loan: WSJ (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc is speaking with Wells Fargo & Co and others, including parties that invest in troubled companies, about a new loan to help it shore up its cash reserves, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Furloughs likely to cut flight arrivals, regulator says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top air safety regulator said on Thursday his agency expects airports will handle fewer flights during peak hours this summer because of furloughs at control towers. Related Video NEWSMAKER: Carney on IMF, inflation & how he got his new job NEWSMAKER: Carney on Reinhart/Rogoff: No magic debt level Economic News Jobs, factory data point to slowing economy Fed policies helping low-income Americans: Raskin 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