Margarito Martinez says he was fired from the eastern Washington dairy that employed him for more than a year because he tried to unionize the company. Nine co-workers say they also were let go for affiliations with the budding union.

Gold eased from record highs on Wednesday as investors took profits, but sentiment remained bullish and a fresh record was within sight as the dollar’s weakness and inflation concerns reinforced bullion’s appeal as a hedge.

British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson said Wednesday that governments have no choice but to keep in place for now the massive stimulus that is propping up the global economy, though warned such measures must ultimately be unwound for the sake of fiscal soundness.

British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson said Wednesday that governments have no choice but to keep in place for now the massive stimulus that is propping up the global economy, though warned such measures are ultimately unsustainable.

Gold eased from record highs on Wednesday as investors took profits, but sentiment remained bullish and a fresh record was within sight as the dollar’s weakness and inflation concerns reinforced bullion’s appeal as a hedge.

DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new report “Stephen Roach on the Next Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for a New Globalization” to their offering.

LOS ANGELES—-The Prescription Center Pharmacy, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California announced its “Be Prepared, Not Scared” campaign today. The purpose of the campaign is to help both businesses and consumers stay healthy, without dramatically changing their daily routines.

British shop prices fell 0.1 percent in September compared to a year ago, the British Retail Consortium said Wednesday. Retail prices of nonfood products rose slightly, while fresh food prices rose at the lowest level in four years, the consortium said.

A robust performance in China helped chain-restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. post 18 percent growth in its third-quarter profit, easily beating Wall Street forecasts.

Gold prices surged to a new high Tuesday as investors sought a safe harbor from a falling dollar and inflation. Gold for December delivery rose to as high as $1,045 an ounce, surpassing a previous intraday high of $1,033.90 logged in March 2008, just days after Bear Stearns Cos. collapsed.