Beer-Budget Gifts from High-End Brands

Recognizing that even the well-heeled have money problems these days and trying to expand their customer base, many luxury-goods sellers now have something for (almost) everyone. Here’s a rundown of some less-pricey goodies you…

Disney Chases Grown-Up Consumer with ‘Tron’ Merchandise

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is pitching merchandise for its new “Tron” movie to grown-ups who may remember the original.

Hopefully, they’ll be in the mood to open their wallets.

Instead of cheap toys or video games aimed at children, Disney is offering …

J&J Recalls Rolaids Over Metal, Wood Particles

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is recalling packages of Rolaids medicines distributed in Canada after consumers complained of finding materials including particles of metal and wood in the products.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a unit of Johnson & Jo…

Bailouts Earn $35 Billion for U.S. Taxpayers

The federal governments bailout program has earned the taxpayer nearly $35 billion in the last two years, The Associated Press said.

Income from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) rose by almost 17% through November compared with the estimate i…

Why Groupon Said ‘No’ to Google

When Google (GOOG) offered to buy Groupon for $6 billion, board members stood to make millions of dollars each. Co-founders Brad Keywell and Eric Lefkofsky could have walked away with $2.4 billion between them.

So why did they say no?

The answer, it…