Gov't will sell Citi stock, reap bailout profits (AP)

AP - Bank bailouts are turning out to be great business for the government. Unfortunately for taxpayers, other federal rescues will almost certainly wind up in the red.

Stocks rise after increase in consumer spending (AP)

AP - Consumers are more willing to spend, and that's making investors more optimistic about the economy.

Oil gets boost from economic data, Moscow bombing (AP)

AP - Oil prices got a boost Monday from positive economic indicators and worries about terrorist bombings in Moscow.

WaMu may see life after bankruptcy, thanks to taxes (Reuters)

Reuters - Washington Mutual Inc , the biggest bank failure in history, may have a second life after bankruptcy.

Greece gets euro5 billion on bonds after rescue plan (AP)

AP - Greece raised euro5 billion ($6.74 billion) Monday with a seven-year bond issue, in a crucial first borrowing test after the eurozone unveiled a rescue last week to help Athens cope with its acute debt crisis.

FTSE 100 boosted by miners (AFP)

AFP - Leading shares gained on Monday as rising metals prices boosted the share prices of major mining companies.

China says it will move cautiously on currency (AP)

AP - China's central bank governor acknowledged Saturday that Beijing is using its controversial exchange-rate controls to cope with the global economic crisis and said it will be cautious about retreating from the policy.

Iceland braces for consequences of Icesave vote (AP)

AP - Amid allegations of bullying and profiteering by bigger nations, angry Icelanders are expected to deliver a resounding slap down this weekend to plans to use taxpayer money to pay off the tiny island nation's international debts.

GM to reinstate 600 dealerships slated to be cut (AP)

AP - General Motors Co. will reinstate 661 dealerships it sought to drop from its sales network.

China says exports to fully recover in 2-3 years (AFP)

AFP - China said Saturday it could take up to three years for its exports to return to pre-financial crisis levels, as the Asian powerhouse shifted its focus to domestic demand.

Merkel: No financial help for Greece (AP)

AP - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has avoided giving debt-plagued Greece a commitment of financial assistance, as Athens was rattled by more strikes and violent protests by unions outraged by harsh economic austerity measures.