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Japanese economy expands at faster-than-expected annual rate of 4.1% in Q1.

Japanese economy expands at faster-than-expected annual rate of 4.1% in Q1.

Central bank says it will resume lending once the banks boost their capital.

Credit rater will look at how much protection investors get from securities terms.

Companies average 89% support on say-on-pay votes this year, vs. 90% in 2011.

Companies average 89% support on say-on-pay votes this year, vs. 90% in 2011.

German, French leaders say they will consider measures to spur Greek growth.

German, French leaders say they will consider measures to spur Greek growth.