Economic Indicators

Asian stocks post gains following Wall Street's rebound

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Wednesday, recovering some of their losses from a steep drop ahead of the Christmas holiday that left the benchmark S&P 500 index on the edge of what Wall Street calls a bear market.

Business Highlights

Wall Street notches best day in 10 years in holiday rebound Wall Street notched its best day in 10 years as stocks rallied back Wednesday, giving some post-Christmas hope to a market that has otherwise been battered this December.

No more paperwork: Estonia edges toward digital government

There are still a few things that you can't do electronically in Estonia: Marry, divorce or transfer property — and that's only because the government has decided it was important to turn up in person for some big life events.