Trade Gap in U.S. Probably Widened as Imports Increased More Than Exports - Bloomberg

The trade deficit in the U.S. probably widened in December to a six-month high as imports climbed faster than exports, economists said a report this […]

Italy, Spain Are Among Five Euro-Zone Nations Downgraded by Fitch Ratings - Bloomberg

The credit ratings of Italy, Spain and three other euro-area countries were cut by Fitch Ratings, which said the five nations lack financing flexibility in […]

Wal-Mart names first woman as Sam’s Club CEO

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, said Friday that it has named Rosalind Brewer as CEO of Sam’s Club _ the first woman and […]

State of siege lifted in Peru mine region

Peru’s government has lifted the state of emergency it declared last week in a northern region wracked by protests against the country’s biggest mining project.
The […]

Greek lawmakers approve 2012 austerity budget

Greece’s lawmakers overwhelmingly approved next year’s austerity budget early Wednesday, extending tough spending cuts that have already left Greeks struggling as the country tries to […]

Dow average swoons as Italian borrowing costs soar

The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 300 points in morning trading Wednesday after Italy’s borrowing costs soared, a sign that Europe’s debt crisis had spilled […]

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 1%, cuts growth outlook

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Union Pacific 3Q profit rises on higher prices

Union Pacific says its third-quarter earnings rose 16 percent as the railroad charged higher prices to offset slower growth in shipments and higher fuel costs.
The […]

Expanding Danforth Plant Science Center hires scientists

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced Friday that it has hired new scientists for its expansion efforts after an extensive global search.
The scientists, who […]

Boeing to deliver first 787 after years of delays

Boeing delivers its first 787 jet on Sunday. It’s been a long time coming.
The new jet, which was supposed to be flying passengers three years […]