Reuters Before the Bell: August 19, 2015

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, August 19, 2015 German lawmakers back third Greek bailout BERLIN (Reuters) - German lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a third Greek bailout on Wednesday, heeding a call from Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble to give Greece the chance for a new start, despite his own concerns it might not work. Dutch government faces test in 'junkie' Greece debate AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Rutte will face a no confidence motion on Wednesday, brought by his chief opposition rival over a broken campaign pledge not to provide additional emergency funding to Greece. Target raises 2015 earnings forecast for second time (Reuters) - Retailer Target Corp raised its full-year earnings forecast for the second time and reported its sixth straight rise in quarterly sales, driven by demand for home products and apparel. Emerging markets rocky, dollar dips before Fed minutes LONDON (Reuters) - Fears about China's economy kept emerging markets under heavy pressure on Wednesday, while the dollar eased as traders awaited minutes from last month's Federal Reserve meeting for any hints on U.S. rate hike plans. Stock futures fall as China weighs; Fed minutes awaited (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday as Chinese stocks had another roller coaster ride and as investors await the minutes from last month's Federal Reserve meeting for clues on when interest rates will be increased. Lowe's sales beat on demand for appliances, outdoor equipment (Reuters) - Lowe's Cos Inc , the No.2 U.S. home improvement chain, reported stronger-than-expected growth in its quarterly same-store sales, helped by higher demand for items such as appliances and outdoor power equipment. Sixty-three German conservatives voted against third Greek bailout BERLIN (Reuters) - A total of 63 members of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives voted against a third bailout for Greece, parliamentary figures showed on Wednesday and a further three abstained. Mortgage applications up in latest week: MBA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week as refinancing applications jumped, an industry group said on Wednesday. Rise of new banks helps Kremlin keep Russia's economy afloat MOSCOW (Reuters) - Four private banks with friendly ties with the Kremlin are emerging as big winners from Russia's economic crisis, helping out dollar-starved companies at a time when large state lenders are hampered by Western sanctions. Give Greece a chance, says Schaeuble before German vote BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble urged lawmakers to back a third bailout for Greece in a vote on Wednesday, saying while there were no guarantees of success, it would be irresponsible not to give Greeks the chance for a new start. Related Video When big money meets hip beer European industries hit by drought Make sense of the market with highlights of valuable financial information and reports along with compelling investment insights. 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 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook