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AutoNation jumps to record high

  Bloomberg AutoNation Inc., the largest auto retailer in the US, reversed early-morning losses to reach a five-week high after convincing investors it can weather a plateau in new-vehicle sales and rebound from a quarter that missed analyst expectations. Shares in the dealership group rose 3 percent to $49.49 after touching $50.24, the highest intraday price since March 14. The ...

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Retail gain in decade aids Canada oil-shock rebound

  Bloomberg Canada’s consumer is showing no signs of letting up. Retailers are off to the best start of the year since 2005, and consumer price pressures are stronger than anticipated, data show. That adds to evidence that households are leading a rebound in growth that’s on track to be among the fastest in the Group of Seven this year. ...

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Lebara targets niche mkt with cash services

  LONDON / Reuters Lebara, the mobile phone group often seen selling SIM cards to new arrivals at major railway stations in Europe, says its knowledge of a group largely ignored by major brands will help it also sell digital services like online TV to them. The privately owned group targets the thousands of people who arrive in London, Amsterdam ...

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