For online retailers, the EX-V7 features an auto-macro mode, which shoots ultraclose-ups while remaining in focus for regular-distance shots. Read more..

By MARTY KATZ - The New York Times

The largest maker of armored vehicles for the U.S. military said fourth-quarter profit rose on acquisitions but missed analysts’ estimates. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

Hospitals participating in a Medicare experiment that pays them more to follow medical recommendations have steadily improved the quality of patient care. Read more..

By REED ABELSON - The New York Times

A consulting group owned by influential hospital executives agreed to stop selling marketing advice to vendors who do business with nonprofit hospitals. Read more..

By WALT BOGDANICH - The New York Times

Home Depot’s new chief executive received a base salary of $975,000, and will get the rest if he meets profit and stock performance goals. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

The Palm Treo 750 is a Windows Mobile smartphone with a full keyboard, bright color touch screen and 1.3-megapixel camera. Read more..

By JOHN BIGGS - The New York Times

Sticker prices for the bigger and brawnier 2007 Tundra will begin at $22,290 for the most basic model and go as high as $41,850. Read more..

By NICK BUNKLEY and MICHELINE MAYNARD - The New York Times

Invoking "the quiet dignity of a circus clown in the midst of a thunderstorm." Read more..

By CHARLES HEROLD - The New York Times

As countries in Europe grapple with aging populations, Ireland faces the opposite problems — and advantages — from an excess of youth. Read more..

By THOMAS CRAMPTON - The New York Times

How to tackle the problem of 47 million Americans without health insurance? Start with the more than 8 million uninsured children. Read more..

By MILT FREUDENHEIM - The New York Times