Stocks rising along with confidence in economy
Stocks lifted to their highest point since May 2008, as the threat of Europe’s financial crisis seemed to ease and the Dow Jones industrial average briefly broke through 13,000.
Taking new approaches to money lessons
Companies, nonprofits, and educators are testing creative ways to teach adults and students to manage their money — from video games to theater performances.
Two banks set to close 5 branches in Massachusetts
Bank of America Corp. and People’s United Bank said they plan to close five Mass. branches in coming months as part of efforts to streamline their operations.
Bailout bought eurozone more time
A second huge bailout in two years may have staved off bankruptcy for Greece, but for Europe’s finance ministers, it also bought the eurozone valuable time.
Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg News
SJC ruling could upend foreclosures across US
The foreclosure case ruling could lead to a surge in claims from homeowners seeking to overturn seizures.
Delta equips shuttle fleet with Wi-Fi capabilities
Business travelers on the Delta Shuttle between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., can now work to their hearts’ content on every flight.
More consumers open credit accounts
More people opened new credit card accounts last year, as the chill that spread over the banking industry during the recession began to recede.
Comcast to add minority-owned cable channels
Comcast will launch four minority-owned networks on its cable-TV systems, including channels spearheaded by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and NBA great Magic Johnson.
US reviews problem with vehicles’ side air bags
Federal safety regulators are investigating a problem with side air bags that may fail to inflate in a crash.
“Americans get close to a failing grade when it comes to understanding their finances and financial literacy.”
Gerri Walsh, president of the FINRA foundation
Inside Business
Technology
Legal claim to be filed on Facebook
Legal authorities said a High Court judge in England has approved the use of Facebook to serve legal claims.
Boston Capital by Steven Syre
Syre writes about local business, economics, and markets on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tech Lab by Hiawatha Bray
tech lab
‘Reckoning’ is the next big gaming thrill
“Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” is the first product from Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios LLC, and it’s full of lavish imagery and lively adventure.
Innovation Economy by Scott Kirsner
Kirsner’s Innovation Economy column appears in the Boston Sunday Globe, and excerpts from his blog appear on Mondays.
Money & Markets
MARKET MOVERS
Airline shares slip as oil costs go up
Jet fuel is the single biggest expense for most airlines. As of last week the price had risen 12 percent over the past year.
MASS. MOVERS
Watts Water posts quarterly gain
North Andover company Watts Water Technologies posted a 40 percent increase in adjusted fourth-quarter earnings.
Real estate
Home of the Week
Canton Colonial includes in-law apartment
Built in 1880, this three-story Colonial has been completely refreshed and now has an open floor plan and a first-floor master bedroom.
Opinion
“Here’s something the Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s vast gambling empire finds it difficult to produce: a profit.”
Steven Syre