in Brief
… destroyed the company, lost his bid to remain free on bail while he appeals his conviction. The U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans yesterday revoked a stay issued yesterday while it considered his bail request. The court didn't specify when …

Treasuries Drop as Sales Report Suggests Consumers Are Sustaining Economy
… in consumer spending in November,'' said Kevin Flanagan, a fixed-income strategist for Morgan Stanley in Purchase, New York. “It doesn't argue for an imminent ease from the Fed, which the market priced itself for.'' Ten-year note yields, which …

Oct 02
… Properties plans to exit Upstate N.Y. market with sale Home Properties Inc. has signed a deal to sell all of its Upstate New York properties, a strategic move the real estate investment trust planned to focus more on high-growth markets. See full …

Canadian Stocks May Fall a Fourth Day, as Copper, Crude-Oil Prices Retreat
… may drop 19 cents to C$60. Crude oil for January delivery fell 7 cents to $60.95 a barrel in electronic trading in New York. The International Energy Agency reduced its forecast for Chinese demand and on signs OPEC ministers may be divided on the …