Gilts Climb 17% in 2011, Beating Treasuries, Bunds Amid Europe Debt Crisis - Bloomberg

U.K. government bonds rose for a fourth week, with two- and 10-year yields dropping to records, as investors sought safer assets after European Central Bank […]

Rail-Freight Surge Before Holiday Shows U.S. Skirting Recession - Bloomberg

North American railroads

Rail-Freight Surge Before Christmas Shows U.S. Economy Skirting Recession - Bloomberg

North American railroads

Here’s the campaign. Where are the ads?

The 2012 Republican primary campaign has already produced its share of carefully crafted messages, political drama and mudslinging.
But not much of that action has […]

China, Japan to Back Direct Trade of Currencies - Bloomberg

Japan and China will promote direct trading of the yen and yuan without using dollars and will encourage the development of a market for companies […]

Economy ends tough 2011 on a surprising upswing

The economy is ending 2011 on a roll.
The job market is healthier. Americans are spending lustily on holiday gifts. A long-awaited turnaround for the depressed […]

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Bud Light names new ad agencies

Bud Light has a new ad shop. Two, actually.
Anheuser-Busch InBev said Monday that it has hired McGarry Bowen as lead creative agency for the nation’s […]

Stocks close higher as Europe nears budget pact

A deal to forge stronger ties between most of Europe’s economies sent stocks sharply higher Friday as hopes grew that the region is close to […]