Whole Foods’ High Hurdle for Investors by GRETCHEN MORGENSON

By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
Whole Foods Market got the S.E.C.’s permission to exclude from its proxy a shareholder proposal on director nominations, and 10 other companies now want to do the same.
Published: January 4, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Euro Falls Lower as Central Bank Hints at Increase in Stimulus Plan by LANDON THOMAS JR. and JACK EWING

By LANDON THOMAS JR. and JACK EWING
Statements by Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, led investors to conclude that the bank would soon buy large quantities of eurobonds.
Published: January 2, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Activity at U.S. Factories Grows at Slowest Pace in 6 Months by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
December’s reading is also close to the average for all of 2014 and remains a solid figure.
Published: January 3, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Euro Starts New Year at New Low by REUTERS

By REUTERS
The euro fell to $1.2035, the lowest since mid-2010, while the dollar climbed close to its highest level in nine years against a basket of major currencies.
Published: January 3, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Growth in South Korea Exports Exceeded December Forecasts by REUTERS

By REUTERS
Exports for the whole of 2014 set a record high of $573.1 billion, underlining strengthening competitiveness for some of its companies.
Published: January 2, 2015 at 01:00PM
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Digital Tax Increase to Take Effect in Europe by MARK SCOTT

By MARK SCOTT
New rules are coming into force for services like movie streaming and content like e-books on Thursday, but who will foot most of the bill remains unclear.
Published: January 2, 2015 at 01:00PM
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A Guide to Minimum Wage Increases at the State Level by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author
By Jan. 1, 29 states and the District of Columbia will have minimum wages above the federal minimum wage of $7.25.
Published: December 31, 2014 at 01:00PM
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