Starbucks Attempts to Create a Caffeine-Based Currency

Airlines have long given out miles to customers for credit-card purchases made at other stores. Now Starbucks Corp. is trying a similar feat with its loyalty program.

Starbucks raises full-year forecast, shares rise

(Reuters) - Starbucks Corp reported higher quarterly profit on Thursday, as overall sales at its established coffee shops topped analysts' estimates, and it raised its forecast for fiscal 2013.