Starbucks 1Q profit up 10 percent on strong sales

Starbucks Corp.’s reported the biggest quarterly revenue gain since the recession began, but investors worried after the company issued a modest full-year forecast.
The Seattle-based coffee […]

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School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains

Schoolchildren’s favorite lunch _ the ubiquitous frozen pizza _ is about to get healthier.
First lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are expected to […]

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‘Smart’ money is in stocks

The smarter you are, the more stock you probably own, according to researchers who say they found a direct link between IQ and equity market […]

Draghi Questions Role of Ratings Companies - Bloomberg

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said investors largely priced in the euro-area sovereign downgrades from Standard & Poor

New probe vows to cut deeper in Japan nuke crisis

A newly formed investigative panel on Japan’s nuclear disaster will use its subpeona powers wisely and cut deeper into the accident than the government’s probe, […]

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast - Bloomberg

Confidence among U.S. consumers increased more than forecast in January, reaching its highest level in eight months on signs the labor market is improving.
The […]

Markets cautious ahead of Merkel, Sarkozy meeting

European markets were steady Monday ahead of a meeting between the leaders of France and Germany on how to restore confidence in the euro, while […]

Singapore May Cut Lee

Singapore will cut salaries for its prime minister and top office holders after voter unhappiness over a widening income gap weakened support for the ruling […]

Payroll tax bill faces uncertain House prospects

The Senate-approved bill temporarily preventing a Jan. 1 payroll tax increase and benefit cutoff for the long-term unemployed faces uncertain prospects in the House, where […]

Anti-wind power website goes silent

The website of Wind Concerns Ontario, which lobbies against wind energy, has suspended operations because of mysterious legal issues.
The website has posted an enigmatic […]