March 12 (Bloomberg) -- London lost its lead over New York City in the latest biannual ranking of financial centers compiled by Z/Yen for the City of London Corporation, the Financial Times reported.

As I recently reported , there are many indications that the start-up culture in New York has flickered back to life. Here’s one more for the list: Betaworks , an incubator for early-stage technology start-ups in the meatpacking district of Manhattan, is announcing on Thursday that it raised $20 million in venture financing in a Series B investment round.

Alex Tyus scored 24 points, and Florida snapped a three-game skid by beating Auburn 78-69 Thursday night in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Alex Tyus scored 24 points, and Florida snapped a three-game skid by beating Auburn 78-69 Thursday night in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. Coach Billy Donovan didn't want to discuss how many wins his Gators need to ensure their first NCAA tournament berth since they won their second straight national title in 2007.