Packaging Is All the Rage, And Not in a Good Way
Amazon is trying to get manufacturers to make packages easier to open, hoping to reduce consumer “wrap rage.”

Britain Backs New E.U. Oversight Plan
Britain’s chancellor of the Exchequer endorsed new agencies to supervise financial actions.

H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief In New Job
The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.

Barclays Elevates Diamond to C.E.O.
The British bank named Robert E. Diamond Jr. to succeed John Varley, as Barclays seeks to keep up its rapid growth amid tougher competition.

HSBC Chairman Joins British Government
Stephen K. Green stepped down at the bank to become the minister for trade and investment.

Renewed European Worry Hurts Shares
Concerns about the health of banks resurfaced in Europe as finance ministers met to consider a new levy on lenders.

European Official Wants Bonds to Pay for Infrastructure Projects
José Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, called for new financing for building projects to create jobs and reduce unemployment.

Square Feet: Elite or Expansionist? Soho Clubs Want to Be Both
Soho House is undergoing a $100 million expansion, including a new exclusive club in Miami Beach.

Square Feet: Orlando’s Newest Attraction Is Medical
Laka Nona medical city will include a medical school, hospitals, research centers and space for biotech start-up companies.