Growth in Jobs Beats Estimates, Easing Concerns
American businesses added more jobs in the last three months than originally estimated, calming fears of a double-dip recession.

Stocks and Bonds: Wall Street Finishes Higher for the Week
A better report on job creation was the latest piece of good news on the economy, and pushed shares higher.

News Analysis: Europe Takes a Big Step to Avert Economic Crises
New regulatory agencies will not end disputes among nations over economic policy, and some of their powers may take time to win acceptance.

Goldcorp Offers $3.4 Billion for Australian Rival
The bid is 2 percent higher than an all-share offer from Eldorado Gold.

U.N. Agency Calls Meeting on Spike in Food Prices
The announcement by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization followed Russia’s decision to extend its ban on wheat exports.

Putin Extends Ban on Russian Grain Exports
Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin announced Thursday that Russia’s ban on grain exports would be extended well into next year because of continued uncertainty over production.

Toyota Feels Exchange-Rate Pinch as Rivals Gain
For all the turmoil over Toyota's wave of recalls, the world's largest automaker may face a bigger problem: the surging yen.

Strong Yen Helps to Fuel Germany’s Export Boom
European companies tend to focus on the dollar exchange rate, but the yen’s recent strengthening is playing a role in Germany’s export boom as well.

BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Spill Payouts
The company says proposed legislation could disrupt its efforts to set aside $20 billion for claims and penalties.