Filed under: Before the bell, Analyst reports, Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), Intel (INTC), Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), Nokia Corp. (NOK), Federal Natl Mtge (FNM), Palm Inc (PALM), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), Qwest Communications Intl (Q)

Before the bell: Futures lower ahead of CPI; Citi, Novell in focus

JetBlue Airways Group (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced Thursday that Deutsche Lufthansa had agreed to take a 19% equity stake. JBLU shares closed up 14.4% to $7.15. Lufthansa will buy , 42 million newly issued common shares of JetBlue in a private placement for $7.27 a share — a 16% premium over Wednesday’s close, or a total of about $300 million. This cash infusion will help the low-cost carrier face the high fuel prices and new competition.

Palm Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) laid off about 10% of its work force this week to cut expenses. Palm issued a statement Thursday confirming some layoffs were made as part of a restructuring, but according to “persons familiar with the situation,” CNNMoney eliminated more than 100 jobs of its 1,150 staff.

Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) decided to resume its quarterly dividend for the first time since 2001 and will pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 8 cents per share, payable Feb. 28 to shareholders of record on Feb. 1. Analysts think the move shows “that the telecommunications company is positioning itself for better long-term growth.”

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