• Global commodities prices to rise further this year, report says
It's going to get worse before it gets better.

• Hines REIT set for $3B public offering
Hines Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. has received regulatory approval for a $3 billion stock offering.

• Anheuser-Busch plans price increases
In an video presentation to Anheuser-Busch Cos. employees and wholesalers Wednesday, chief marketing officer Dave Peacock said the St. Louis brewer will implement price increases this fall as part of its new strategic plan to boost shareholder value.