All students in Beijing primary, middle and vocational schools can get free annual medical exams under a policy that began this month, the municipal education department announced on Friday.
The exam includes lab work and visual and dental check-ups.
Results will be filed in district education departments. The costs will be covered by public funds of district [...]

For years, investors wanted nothing to do with Wal-Mart Stores [WMT-N] [WMT-N]. The discounter’s best days seemed to be behind it. Growth was slowing. Competitors such as Target, with its more upscale offerings, were stealing customers.
Well, don’t look now but Wal-Mart’s stock is on fire.
With consumers battling rising energy and food costs, plunging home values [...]