| | U.S. economy collapses in first quarter, but growing again | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy contracted at a much steeper pace in the first quarter than previously estimated, turning in one of its worst-ever non-recession performances, but growth already appears to have rebounded strongly. | | | | | Exclusive: Paulson & Co amasses large stake in Allergan: sources | New York (Reuters) - Hedge fund Paulson & Co has amassed a large stake in Allergan Inc AGN.N of more than 6 million shares and supports a deal between the Botox maker and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc VRX.TO, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. | | | | | | U.S. retailers look to limit pesticides to help honeybees | (Reuters) - Home Depot and other U.S. companies are working to eliminate or limit use of a type of pesticide suspected of helping cause dramatic declines in honeybee populations needed to pollinate key American crops, officials said on Wednesday. | | | | | | New York AG to file fraud suit against Barclays: source | NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Attorney General is set to file a securities fraud lawsuit against Barclays PLC for misrepresenting the safety of its U.S.-based alternative trading system, or "dark pool," to investors, according to a source. | | | | | | | | A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today | | | | | | | The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today | | | | | » MORE NEWSLETTERS | |