CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- With their finances on the rocks, states that control the sale of liquor to the public are looking at handing the job to private enterprise, a move that could raise revenue, streamline government, and prove a boon to the spirits industry.

Craft beer sales were up in 2009 while overall sales were down. Boston Beer is at the front of this charge. Here's a look at its transition from large craft brewer to industry player.

European government bonds yields are widely expected to rise this year from historically low levels, a move which some say could put a dent into the stock market’s upward trajectory.

Diageo's superior financial stability and record of strong operating results makes it worthy of a toast.

These large, global players feature products that are part of the fabric of daily life in a number of countries.

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New Flavored Spirits Now Available Nationwide

Multimedia Program Encourages Kids to Say "YES" to a Healthy Lifestyle and "NO" to Underage Drinking