Asian Markets Lower as Global Economic Gloom Continues
Most Asian markets ease following news of low business confidence in Germany and weak forecast from Caterpillar.
Asian Markets Mostly Low, China and South Korea Pick Up
Eurozone issues and China remain central concerns
Government to Set Up £1bn State-Backed Business Bank
Move designed to help SMEs unable to secure credit from existing lenders.
China and Afghanistan Sign Economic and Security Deals
China makes strategic investments in Afghan mineral resources, copper mines and oil exploration and extraction.
Nikkei, Hang Seng and KOSPI Down as Asian Markets Fall
Monetary policy uncertainty and lack of cues from central banks impact markets.
Walmart to Enter India Within Two Years
European giants Tesco and Carrefour also expected to follow Walmart's decision to set up shop in India.
Universal-EMI Deal Gets Regulators' Approval
Under the deal, Universal will sell off labels including Parlophone, home to artists such as Pink Floyd and David Guetta.
Former Lloyds Official Jailed for £2.4m Fraud
Jessica Harper, the former head of fraud and security for digital banking, submitted false invoices to claim cash illegally.
HMV Reports Decline in Sales Due to Lack of New Releases
Few new releases in music, visual and games markets impact sales.
Adidas Slashes Reebok's Sales Forecast for 2015
Adidas scales down Reebok's sales target following a decision to not renew NFL licence and a change in reporting of NHL-related licence sales.
Ageas Buys French Insurer Groupama's UK Division
Acquisition to help Ageas expand and make it the fifth largest non-life insurer in the UK.
IMF Cuts South Korea's Growth Forecast
Weak eurozone and slowdown in China's economy prompt IMF to cut South Korea's growth forecast to to 3 percent from 3.25 percent in June.
French Connection Reports Losses, Struggles in Europe
British fashion retailer hit by weak consumer demand because of sluggish economy.
Fortune Most Powerful Women in Business: Gini Rommetty and Indra Nooyi on Top
Fortune announces the list of America's most powerful businesswomen who have made enormous contribution to mega corporations.
Lufthansa to Bring European and Domestic Services Under Low-Cost Brand
German airliner merging its domestic and European operations with Germanwings under a new low-cost brand.
Forbes List of 400 Richest Americans: Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Stay on Top
Top five spots remain unchanged from the previous year, while lower down the list some lose their ranks and new entrants make it.
Shares of Japanese Firms Fall Following China Protests
Honda, Nissan, Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Toyota and Mazda among affected by anti-Japan protests in China.
Homeless Families Living in B&Bs up by 44 Percent
National Housing Federation says 3,960 families were living in temporarily bed and breakfast accommodations between January to March 2012.
Toy Store Hamleys Sold to French Company Groupe Ludendo
Britain's iconic toy store Hamleys bought by Groupe Ludendo which could set the stage for further international expansion.
US to File Trade Complaint Against China over Automobile Subsidies
Chinese subsidies, heavy duties on auto imports from America and artificially low Yuan rankle US.
Boots to Acquire 12% Stake in Chinese Pharma Company
Boots, which already has a foothold in China, expects the deal to strengthen its Asian presence.
Alibaba Accuses Google of Blocking Phone Launch
Chinese company Alibaba says Google put pressure on Acer to stop launch of phone running its operating system.
Silver the Best Performing Commodity of the Decade
Commodities have been doing rising 161% compared to 35% for equities in the UK.
India Allows Foreign Investment in Retail, Aviation and Broadcasting
Companies such as Tesco, Walmart and Carrefour could open their stores in the country.
Ferrari Posts Record Sales and Profits
Expanded product range and reaching out to new customers help boost Italian car manufacturer's sales and profits.
US Congress Slam Huawei and ZTE as Companies Deny Espionage Charges
US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee holds hearing on security concerns posed by Chinese Telecom giants Huawei and ZTE.
Huawei Paper Lashes Out at US Security Allegations
Huawei dubs charges against it as "allegations based on allegations".
India's Industrial Output Remained Flat in July
Industrial output in sectors such as mining, factory and utilities grew only 0.1 percent in July.
China's Exports Lower than Forecast and Imports Fall Too
China expected to come out with measures to boost exports in the wake of slowing growth.
UBS Trader Accused of Illegal Deals Set to Go on Trial
Kweku Adoboli, former UBS trader, allegedly indulged in illegal trading in various S&P 500, DAX, and EuroStoxx index futures.
