Retail sales unexpectedly rose in August, gaining 0.6 percent after a 0.7 percent gain in July, the Office for National Statistics said. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

The euro traded above $1.40 for the first time since the common European currency was introduced. Read more..

By VIKAS BAJAJ and IAN AUSTEN - The New York Times

Annual inflation in drug costs is at the lowest rate in three decades as generic versions of some of the most common drugs have recently come on the market. Read more..

By STEPHANIE SAUL - The New York Times

The executive reportedly apologized for maligning Chinese manufacturers in the course of toy recalls, but the company said the remarks were misconstrued. Read more..

By LOUISE STORY - The New York Times

Comings and goings in the financial industry. Read more..

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The designer Todd Oldham has agreed to become the creative director for the struggling clothing retailer, Old Navy, an offshoot of the Gap. Read more..

By MICHAEL BARBARO - The New York Times

Melvyn I. Weiss was indicted on Thursday, accused of using payoffs in class-action suits to enhance his firms legal fees. Read more..

By BARRY MEIER - The New York Times

How the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles data on pharmaceutical prices. Read more..

By STEPHANIE SAUL - The New York Times

Despite stellar success at the box office, the relationship between DreamWorks and its corporate parent, Viacom, appears once again to be on the rocks. Read more..

By MICHAEL CIEPLY - The New York Times

The 3Com Corporation, the maker of computer-networking equipment, said Thursday that its first-quarter loss widened on costs to buy out a venture partner in China. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times