January Wholesale Prices in U.S. Rise 0.1% - Bloomberg

Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose less than forecast in January as food and energy costs dropped, a sign inflation pressures may remain subdued.
The […]

Whitney Houston estate to gain; questions remain

Whitney Houston’s career is getting a post-mortem boost, but it isn’t likely to be as big as the one that enriched the King of Pop’s […]

Campaign 2012: Billionaires to the rescue

Are you a billionaire with a few million bucks to spare?
Assuming you’ve already got the customary roster of yachts, planes and vacation homes, you […]

German Exports Slump Faster Than Forecast as Crisis Damps Growth: Economy - Bloomberg

German exports fell four times more than economists forecast in December as the sovereign debt crisis damped growth across the euro region.
Exports slumped 4.3 […]

What will Facebook do with $9 billion?

Facebook has finally filed to raise $5 billion through a public offering. But it hardly needs the cash: The company already has almost $4 […]

Harvard

U.S. economic growth may not top 2 percent this year and a third round of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve would have little effect, […]

Canada December Inflation Slows to 2.3% as Gasoline Price Increases Ease - Bloomberg

Canada

Draghi Says Crisis Strategy Is Working as ECB Fights Threat From Turmoil - Bloomberg

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says his strategy for battling Europe

French Business Confidence Climbs From Low - Bloomberg

French business confidence climbed from a two-year low last month and industrial output increased in November, indicating the euro-region

Retailers pay for holiday deals as profit forecasts slip

Retailers are starting to pay the price for a discounting binge that was deeper and longer than ever — especially stores that cater to middle-income […]