UK manufacturing strengthens in April with fastest pace of output growth in 4 years
According to a CBI survey, 28% of manufacturers expect the 'robust pace' to continue in the coming quarter.
Is Gen Z the next 'big consumer purchasing powerhouse'?
A study by Accenture says Gen Z consumers in the UK seek voice-activated ordering and automatic replenishment services.
What does the 'Arabian Warren Buffett' Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal own?
The Saudi prince's holdings extend from London's Savoy Hotel to Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals revises revenue forecast for 2017 over delays of Advair drug approval
The uncertainty over the launch of the drug had previously slashed the firm's stock valuations by 16%.
Asia: Investors remain wary as they wait for the unraveling of Trump's latest woes
US President Donald Trump's dismissal of FBI head James Comey and the Iranian elections weighed on investor sentiments.
Thomas Cook's booking demands increase despite firm's earnings remaining in the red
Package bookings increased by 12% semi-annually compared to last year, while the Group's net loss improved by 4%.
Asia: Markets nosedive after Trump's credibility falls to new low
The Nikkei fell by 1.40% despite the Cabinet Office's announcement of 0.5% GDP growth during Q1 2017.
Millionaires say we are in the 'most unpredictable' period in history, but remain optimistic about finances
A survey conducted by UBS Wealth Management showed millionaires might be distracted by short term risks in global markets.
Tata Steel steers closer to Thyssenkrupp merger deal
The Indian steel behemoth has offered to provide 550m to the British Steel Pension Scheme.
Asia: Markets slump after disappointing Japanese data and oil price plunge
Japanese core machinery data fell short of expectations while US Brent crude supply undermines OPEC strategy.
Islamic banking asset growth stagnates despite expanding global market share
The Islamic Financial Services Board report attributed the decline to exchange rate depreciations in key markets.
Toyota net profit falls 21% after Volkswagen becomes largest automaker
However, Toyota's sales in Japan went up by 10.75% to 2,273,962 units.
Consumers set to face rising prices this year while Britain's GDP is expected to slow
Think Tank NIESR estimates inflation to peak to 3.4% by end of 2017 while GDP growth slows to 1.7%
ITV overall revenues fall by 3%, while studios division revenues rise by 7%
Chief Executive Adam Crozier says 2017 expectations remain unchanged despite an uncertain economic environment.
Asia: Markets maintain upward momentum as French and South Korean election results abate geopolitical uncertainty
The Hang Seng and Sensex surged by 1.08% and 0.88% respectively.
Firms in Britain struggle to employ workers amid an 'ever-shrinking pool of suitable candidates'
The Markit and Recruitment and Employment Confederation report showed steepest drop in candidate availability for 16 months.
Asia: Investors anxiously await South Korean election results after sobering up from Macron euphoria
The Hang Seng registered the strongest gain of 0.47% during midday trading hours.
IMF report terms Asia Pacific region as 'world leader' in GDP growth but warns over short-term risks
A positive short-term outlook has been projected for China, Japan, and India.
Dulux owner Akzo Nobel brushes off third takeover bid from PPG
PPG's third bid was valued at £22.8bn
Nikkei soars as French election results find investors in a jubilant mood
The Nikkei surged to 2.36% while weak Chinese trade data caused the Shanghai Composite to fall by 1.05%.
Consumer spending growth slowed to 3-month low in April as inflation and wage stagnation bite
The Visa Consumer Spending Index compiled by IHS Markit revealed that growth in household spending rose by 0.5%.
UK bank launches 'Great British Fraud Fightback' to help tackle online crime
The drive kick-started by Barclays comes on the heels of a survey that revealed millennials are most vulnerable to cybercrime.
Goldman Sachs CEO joins chorus of bankers hinting at post-Brexit job relocations away from London
Barclays, JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank heads also recently hinted at possible job moves from the City.
Pearson reports increase in sales for Q1 2017, outlines restructuring plans
The firm intends to save a further £300m in costs by the end of 2019.
InterContinental Hotels Group reports strong revenue growth in Q1 2017
The world's largest hotel chain is scheduled to open its first hotel in Taiwan.
How much is India's richest man Mukesh Ambani worth?
The industrialist is now eyeing the highly competitive Indian telecoms market.
Asia: Markets in sharp decline as oil prices plummet
Five-month low oil prices and a downturn in the commodities sector weighed heavily on investors.
Cheltenham horseracing event lifts Ladbrokes Coral Group's total net revenue 5%
The betting and gambling entity said its trading update for the Jan.1-to-April 23 period that it saw encouraging trends in digital sportsbook and gaming.
Morrisons reports strong sales growth, expands services in collaboration with Amazon
Like-for-like sales grew by 3.4% during the first quarter of 2017.
Asia: Markets slump in response to subdued Wall Street data and Chinese services sector cooldown
The Hang Seng declined by 0.40% while the Sensex surged to 0.56%.
