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• James Bond on a Tractor? We've Seen That Movie

  

  Indian farm machinery maker Mahindra and Mahindra is a possible investor in Aston Martin, whose iconic British sports cars are favoured by 007.

• Beer Lovers Fear an Unequal Tax Bite in Wine Country

  

  Simon Thillou likes to think of La Cave à Bulles, his shop here devoted only to beer, as a place where beer lovers can gather to taste new brews and, of course, discuss the state of the world. But this was one controversy he never saw coming, and wishes he never had: a proposed 160 percent increase in the tax on beer.

• Online Sales Jump on Cyber Monday, eBay Shines

  

  Online sales jumped on Cyber Monday, sending e-commerce retailers' shares higher and suggesting strong growth from earlier in the holiday shopping season is continuing for now.

• Let Dust Settle Before Buying Retailers: Pro

  Good news priced into retail stocks last week means investors can wait for a pullback to get back in, TheStreet CIO Stephanie Link said Monday on CNBC.

• Next Up: The 'Industrial Internet'

  

  What’s the next economic revolution? According to General Electric Chief Economist Marco Annunziata, it’s the “industrial Internet” — intelligent machines such as jet engines, power turbines and medical devices.

• GM to Buy Ally's Europe, Latin America Operations

  

  General Motors' financing arm GM Financial has agreed to pay about $4.2 billion for the European and Latin American auto lending operations of Ally Financial, as it looks to extend its in-house financing to boost sales.

• Ten Things Entrepreneurs Should Be Tweeting About

  

  Business owners should consider creating their own personal account on Twitter. Followers often want to connect with the person behind the brand. Ideas for what to share.

• NYC Airports Bet on New Taxiways to Ease Traffic

  The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says high-speed taxiways at the three New York City area airports help reduce congestion. And they're building more.

• Sandy Rebuilding Efforts Boost Lowe's Sales

  

  The home-improvement firm reported higher quarterly profit on rebuilding efforts tied to Superstorm Sandy.

• Hotel Guests Face Carbon Monoxide Risk

  Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real threat when staying in a hotel with eight reported deaths and 170 sickened since 2010, a USA Today investigation finds.

• Facebook Couples Pages Anger the Internet

  

  Facebook has unveiled a new feature: pages for couples. Many people on the internet reacted by complaining that the idea is sickening. Maybe they're just single and jealous. The Global Post reports.

• Richard Branson on How to Use Age to Your Advantage

  

  For senior entrepreneurs who want to remain active, creative and productive in their pre-retirement or retirement years, Sir Richard Branson offers some advice.

• Abercrombie Stock Soars on Strong Quarterly Results

  

  The teen clothing retailer got help from lower cotton prices and improved demand in international markets.

• Disney Earnings Meet Expectations, Revenue Misses

  

  The entertainment giant reported earnings that met analysts' expectations, while revenue fell short.

• Kohl’s Profit Edges Up, Sees Holiday Sales Rising

  

  Kohl's said it expects sales to rise this holiday quarter but gave a profit forecast that missed Wall Street's expectations.

• European Car Market Contraction Sharpens in September

  

  Europe's new car market shrank at the fastest pace in the past 12 months in September, leaving nearly all major brands nursing double-digit declines as a deepening balance sheet recession in the euro zone took its toll on carmakers.