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  Ferrero Considers Parmalat Stake

  Ferrero is eyeing a potential investment in Parmalat as part of a push by Italy's business and political establishment to keep the dairy firm, once at the center of Europe's biggest-ever corporate scandal, in Italian hands, according to Italian bankers.

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  Nasdaq Bid for NYSE Would Face Antitrust Tangle

  Antitrust experts see few palatable options for Nasdaq to allay concerns that a deal would harm competition.

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  Intel Wooed H-P Executive

  Intel courted an H-P executive for a senior position, underscoring the company's difficult task of identifying an eventual successor to CEO Paul Otellini.

• Pressure Stays on Yen

  Further moves by major central banks to weaken the yen could come as soon as Monday, though the goal will be to ensure market stability rather than push the yen sharply lower.

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  Progressive to Offer Data-Driven Rates

  Progressive has introduced a new type of car insurance that offers a discount to policyholders based on real-time information about how and when they drive.

• Nissan to Restart Japan Plants

  Nissan Motor said it it will start parts production and vehicle assembly operations this week in Japan, becoming the first car maker to restart its entire auto production process after the March 11 quake.

• U.S. Sees Progress at Japan Plant

  U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Sunday that the Japanese are making progress at stabilizing the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

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  TSMC Is Upbeat Despite Japan Uncertainty

  Despite a massive earthquake in Japan and supply chain disruptions, TSMC's chairman said the company is confident that demand for mobile chips will remain strong this year.

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  In Tokyo, Responses to Quake Vary

  Tokyo's fanciest retail areas were busy with shoppers this weekend. Japanese department stores and boutiques were open for business as usual. Not so many European shops.

• Aramco to Supply China Refinery

  State-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co. said one of its units signed a memorandum of understanding with PetroChina to supply crude to a planned grassroots refinery in southwest China.

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  Japan May Punish Mizuho

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  Crucial Week for Rio Tinto Bid

• Banks Get Nod to Pay Dividends

• IBM Settles Bribery Charges

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  Goldman Code Thief Gets 8 Years

• Coal Miners Poised for Upswing

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  Questions Over Break-In at Security Firm

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  Berkshire Profit on Goldman Shares: $1.7 Billion

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  GM Halts Two European Factories

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  Shortages Stall Auto Makers

• Fannie, Freddie Probe Faces Snag

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  Liberty Global Nears KBW Deal