Neymar mistakenly approved for $120 virus welfare payment: report
The striker's communications staff did not immediately respond to a request for comment from AFP.
Kylie Jenner enters Forbes' highest-paid celebs list; billionaire status remains disputed
Kylie Jenner earned several accolades last year when Forbes declared her the 'world's youngest self-made billionaire' at the age of 21.
Stocks rise as reopening, easing China-US tensions trump bad data
Traders remain buoyed, as stimulus and central bank backstopping measures along with easing China US-tensions are providing much-needed reassurance.
Samsung Electronics profit slips on virus, more falls forecast
Samsung Electronics shares closed down 0.2 percent in Seoul at 50,000 won.
People finding new ways to make extra money while social distancing at home
The coronavirus outbreak has left businesses counting costs. They're barely able to keep operations afloat. However, entrepreneurs aren't the real victims of the economic shock waves from the coronavirus crisis.
Asian markets end week on a positive note, buoyed by trade deal
Apart from last week's blip caused by the US assassination of Iran's top general, markets have enjoyed a strong start to the new decade.
FC Barcelona set to become the first billion dollar club in football
The revenue gap between the Catalans and Real Madrid is more than $95 million
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to become the highest money maker on Instagram
Ronaldo earned twice the amount of what Messi earned on Instagram over the last 12 months
Walgreens is closing 200 stores, declines to release list of location closures
Walgreens hopes to save $1.5 billion in annual expenses by fiscal 2022 as part of its broad "transformational cost management program".
Lyft stops disclosing key metrics
The company's explanation has some holes.
Facebook's 'pivot' is less about privacy and more about profits
CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claimed intent to focus on privacy will be hard to execute, will not happen soon and does not address major concerns about the company's role in society.
Brexit uncertainty hurt UK economy – extending Article 50 could hurt it more
The ongoing policy uncertainty affects both ends of the economy: consumers and producers.
How to start investing in a cashless society
The world is rapidly transitioning to a digital global economy. Here's how investors can cash in on the cashless trend in 2019.
Apple suffers $5 billion revenue loss in China amid economic slowdown
China worries are haunting iPhone maker Apple.
If Trump were a CEO, his board would have fired him by now
Recent disclosures about the inner workings of the Trump administration reveal the weakness of governance mechanisms within the federal government.
Good news for UK economy as pay rates finally pick up
Official figures show UK wages climbing for first time in six months and a record number of job vacancies.
Volkswagen sees record sales but warns on protectionism
The German automaker said that profit rose to 3.31 billion ($3.85 billion) euros.
Astronomical merger deals driven by fear of Amazon and Netflix
The spectre of new online rivals, Amazon and Netflix, is driving mega-merger mania in the entertainment sector.
Why many Americans aren't benefiting from robust US economy
Many in Trump's America are living paycheck-to-paycheck to succeed despite the economy's rapid improvements.
Everyone profits when workplace discrimination is confronted
If workers feel they are safe from discrimination and looked after by their organisations, the whole company will reap the benefits.
Blockchain and economic advancement: The way forward
Simon Yu, CEO of StormX, Inc, says crypto will re-balance wealth in the future.
Twitter turns first profit, but even the ramblings of Trump can't boost user growth
Twitter beat Wall Street's cautious expectations with its first quarterly profit in history, but that isn't going to solve the company's broader problems any time soon.
Professional Fifa players now richer than Football League stars as esports boom continues
Professional Fifa gamers are now earning more money than a quarter of professional footballers in the top four divisions of English football.
Davos 2018: Capitalism still has much to do before it can claim victory
The global elite gathered at Davos for the World Economic Forum must heed the more sceptical accounts of unstoppable progress.
People furious over Kendall Jenner modeling a huge fur coat: 'Never seen anything as vile'
Model Kendall Jenner, 22, wore a massive "fur" jacket over a satin print gown on the DSquared2 catwalk.
Robots and artificial intelligence will take away half of all jobs think tank warns
A study by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says technology will wipe out almost half of jobs in the UK.
London house prices will become cheaper in 2018
RICS data shows house prices to fall in the capital and the south-east next year and drop could spark nationwide fall.
Bank of England keeps rates unchanged but warns Brexit remains top challenge to monetary policy
Monetary Policy Commitee hints that further fiscal tightening might be required over next few years.
Black Friday sales deliver huge boost to retail sector
Retail sales climb 1.1% month-on-month in November as sales of household goods jump 2.9% thanks to Black Friday sales.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for second month
Number of people in work records a second month of decline and the largest drop since the quarter between March and May 2015.