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Spike in Prius complaints may not be all it seems (AP)
Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.
Wholesale inventories fall while sales increase (AP)
Businesses trimmed inventories at the wholesale level again in January even though sales rose for a 10th consecutive month. The dip in inventories underscored that businesses remain cautious about restocking their depleted shelves.
Stocks rise after inventories fall and sales gain (AP)
Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies' inventories. The Dow Jones industrials rose only 3 points as the market remained in a lull that began on Monday.
Derivatives debate splits US and Europe regulators (AP)
To European officials, financial derivatives are dangerous weapons that worsened Greece's debt crisis and should be curbed.
Connecticut AG sues Moody's, S&P over debt ratings (AP)
Connecticut's attorney general sued Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's over ratings the agencies issued on risky investments.
Unemployment rises in 30 states in January (AP)
Unemployment rose in 30 states in January, the Labor Department said Wednesday, evidence that jobs remain scarce in most regions of the country.