AP - Hopes that that Greece won’t be allowed to default on its crushing debt load weighed against fears the country’s crisis would spread through the 16-country euro zone, as the government worked Monday on a tax overhaul aimed at getting its deficit under control.

AP - Homebuyers spurred by low interest rates and government incentives helped lift Beazer Homes USA Inc.’s sales in the last three months of 2009, but the builder only turned a profit because of a hefty tax gain.

AFP - European stocks staged a fragile rebound on Monday after sharp falls last week caused by mounting debt fears in Europe, but Tokyo hit the lowest point in nearly two months as most Asian indices fell.

Reuters - Greece will stick to its deficit-cutting plan and the first three months of the year will be crucial for regaining investors and EU confidence, the country’s finance minister said in an interview on Sunday.

Reuters - Switzerland must consider the automatic exchange of tax information with European Union governments if Swiss banks are to have unlimited access to EU markets, the country’s finance minister said in an interview published on Sunday.

AP - The threats seem to be coming from all directions.

AFP - Business Secretary Peter Mandelson attacked the European Union on Sunday for failing to provide stronger international leadership on banking reform following the financial crisis.

AFP - US National Security Advisor James Jones Saturday appealed to the European parliament not to block a deal allowing a transatlantic exchange of data considered vital to combat terror financing.

Reuters - Reassurances about debt-strapped Greece and a promise to make banks repay rescue funds capped an international meeting in Canada’s Arctic, as European policymakers sought to convince jittery markets that they have things under control.

AP - Clothing retailer Limited Brands Inc. says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share.