Eurozone business growth accelerated in February, PMI survey says

Business growth in the eurozone accelerated last month to its fastest pace since June 2011, a survey says.

German, French stocks up in light trading

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Global stock markets opened a risk-filled new year still smarting from a rough 2011, as many exchanges remained closed. German and French stocks rose in light volumes as a a reading of manufacturing activity in Europe improved.