Kit Eaton App Smart column highlights new weather reporting apps that provide forecasts that are easy to understand and filled with usable information. Read more..

By KIT EATON - The New York Times

The comments from Yi Gang, a senior central bank official, emphasize the stability that Chinese policy makers want to ensure. Read more..

By REUTERS - International Herald Tribune

You're the Boss blog; many new apparel brands have decided to forgo traditional wholesale route of selling through multibrand boutiques and department stores, but direct selling is not for everyone. Read more..

By IAN MOUNT - The New York Times

European Union fines Microsoft $732 million for failing to respect antitrust settlement with regulators; top regulator Joaquin Almunia says bloc had been 'naive' to let the company monitor its own adherence to 2009 deal to offer its users wider choice of Internet browsers. Read more..

By JAMES KANTER - The New York Times

Prospects for United States-European Union free-trade pact have brightened the spirits of automakers who want to not only sell in the American market, but also to export their American-made cars back to Europe; industry is convening for the Geneva auto show. Read more..

By JACK EWING - The New York Times

Official data showed a contraction of 0.6 percent in gross domestic product for the 17-nation zone in the fourth quarter, with investment falling 1.1 percent. Read more..

By DAVID JOLLY - International Herald Tribune

Dow Jones industrial average rises slightly to another record high, though the overall market shows scant gains. Read more..

By REUTERS - The New York Times

Survey of regional economic conditions in Federal Reserve's 12 districts finds 10 of districts reported moderate growth; Commerce Department reports total factory orders fell 2 percent in January compared with December; orders for core capital goods rose 7.2 percent. Read more..

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - The New York Times

Stuart Elliott Advertising column; Google is bringing three new brands to its digital advertising initiative, in attempt to get marketers to think of technology as their best asset. Read more..

By STUART ELLIOTT - The New York Times

As Black Friday approaches, David Gillen speaks with Gadgetwise’s Warren Buckleitner about Furby, Hexbug and Skylanders Giants. Read more..

Emily B. Hager and Fritzie Andrade - The New York Times