World Bank sees 'fragile recovery' for global economy
The global economy is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2017 and 2.9% for the subsequent year
Ocado confirms first overseas deal with European retailer
The online grocery store has announced a deal with the retailer for use of its Smart Platform technology.
Asia: Markets slump in the wake of London terror attack
The Shanghai Composite and the S&P/ASX fell by 0.65% and 0.66% respectively.
Indian market regulator Sebi forms new committee on corporate governance
Sebi has pledged to release a report on corporate governance within 4 months.
Ethnic minority employees in the UK are more likely to be employed in 'insecure' work
A TUC report reveals that 1 in 8 black workers are engaged in insecure work.
Asia: Nikkei's historic gains boost other regional indices
The Nikkei crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time in 18 months.
FirstGroup's revenues buoyed by battered sterling
The transport group's revenues and operating profits surged, while underlying profit growth was tepid.
Asia: Markets surge as investors stockpile equities during start of the month
The Nikkei surged over the 1% mark while the Shanghai Composite declined by 0.51%.
Tesco retains spot as UK's most popular supermarket chain
Data by Nielsen reveals that Tesco experienced the fastest sales growth compared to other 'Big Four' chains.
Asia: Markets experience subdued activity despite stable Chinese PMI data
Investors were indifferent to China's positive manufacturing sector outlook.
Can Vietjet President Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao generate sustainable growth past bikini-clad gimmicks?
Vietjet has a valuation of $1.8bn and is looking to launch an IPO overseas.
BT ponders scrapping its defined contribution pension plan after running up a £7bn deficit
The telecom major's pension scheme review is due to commence in June 2017.
Asia: Markets trade flat as uncertainty looms over Eurozone and US
Tensions surrounding James Comey's testimony and Mario Draghi's comments led to subdued activity.
Asia: Markets tread cautiously amid North Korea missile test and upcoming Comey testimony
The Nikkei rose by 0.10% during midday trading hours
UK consumer confidence remains resilient despite a slowdown in spending
PwC survey reveals that 22% of Britons expect to be better off in a year's time.
World's biggest economies sitting on a 'pension time bomb'? WEF says funding gap will surpass global GDP
The World Economic Forum warns pension savings gap of 8 major economies could reach a total of $400tn by 2050.
London house price growth slows to its lowest level in 5 years
Hometrack report revealed that London house price inflation dropped from 13% to 3.5% within a year.
British services sector weighed down by pressure from record high growth in costs
A CBI survey revealed that quarterly costs per person in consumer services rose by the fastest pace since 2008.
Asia: Markets mostly down after underwhelming Opec decision
Investors were disappointed by Opec's decision for supply cut extension.
Asia: Prudent Fed minutes and optimism on OPEC meeting boost markets
The Shanghai Composite surged by 1.34% despite China's recent downgrade by Moody's.
Record high growth in household debt puts UK economy in the 'danger zone'
The TUC report has warned that unsecured debt per household will rise to £13,900 this year, surpassing pre-crisis levels.
Asia: Investors relatively unperturbed by Moody's China downgrade
The Nikkei surged by 0.66% while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite registered minor downturns.
Babcock International reports strong pre-tax profits and robust EPS
CEO Archie Bethel has projected a strong medium-term outlook for the firm.
Moody's downgrades China's credit rating as country's debt mounts
The credit rating agency expects China's economic growth will decrease to 5% over the next five years.
UK retains top position for FDI projects in Europe, Ernst & Young report shows
The report has also showed that Germany is gradually catching up with a 12% increase in FDI projects.
Electrocomponents' profits surge by 320% on the back of strong revenue growth
Southern Europe, APAC and North America regions reported double-digit revenue growth.
Asia: Markets send mixed signals as investors await further details of Manchester attack
The Nikkei and Sensex dropped sharply by 0.42% and 0.61% respectively.
AstraZeneca sells beta-blocker drug Seloken rights to Italian firm Recordati for $300m
The drug is used for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and angina.
Church of England fund soars to the top ranks of endowment funds after doubling its returns in 2016
The Church's returns doubled to 17.1% from 8.2% the year prior.
Asia: Iran election results and possible OPEC agreement keep market sentiments buoyant
The Hang Seng and S&P/ASX registered the day's strongest gains of 0.94% and 0.76%, respectively
