AP-conducted poll shows economists forecasting US jobs recovery that will boost President Barack Obama's prospects in November's presidential race.
Mervyn King offers little insight, lots of cliché, in first peacetime radio address from a Bank of England Governor since 1939
Germany's largest airline announces a headcount cull in order to reduce costs and return to profitability, despite a rise in revenue in Q1 2012.
Spain raises €2.5bn but pays an extra 1.5 percent in interest as investor demand more protection
Morrisons, Britain's fourth biggest supermarket, said its first quarter performance broadly met expectations.
The former state-owned monopoly says the future is still bright, despite unveiling a decline in profits, operating margins and net clients, following tough competition from new French mobile operator Iliad.
Diageo Plc said its net sales increased 11 percent for the third quarter ended March mainly due to the acquisitions of Mey Icki, Serengeti Breweries and Meta Abo Breweries.
The world's largest spirit maker reveals that emerging markets growth and a recovery in North America sales helped offset falling sales in Europe
BMW's MINI Coupé and Roadster models had solid sales performance, as the luxury car group posted record first quarter results.
Germany's biggest retailer hit by discounting, restructuring
Fixed income rebound helps offset broader decline in bottom line linked to asset sales, accounting charges
According to Shore Capital, BG Group is likely to be the major British large-cap gaining from rising oil prices as integrated oil peers 'struggle for the same degree of leverage' to the rising cost of crude.
Brighter times lay ahead for the Swiss bank as it continues to shrug off investment banking risk management woes and reclaim investor confidence in the most successful parts of its business, after shares soar on stellar wealth management results for the second quarter in a row.
Diageo Plc is expanding into fast-growing emerging markets with a cautious view on the consumer and economic trends in 2012,
Germany showing signs of rust as rotting European economy chaffs the region's engine
Despite official estimates of a plunge in construction sector output, PMI data continues to show steady growth in sector activity.
Next sales were up, boosted by its online and catalogue business Next Directory, for the first quarter as the company holds its outlook for the half year.
Eurozone unemployment rate matches all-time high 10.9 percent as Markit PMI data indicates deepening concern
Home Retail Group reported a fall in its full-year profits, as the spending in the group's markets declined further than the expectations with many customers facing pressures on the amount of disposable income.
Standard Chartered unveils another quarter of income growth, following increased consumer and wholesale banking operations and double digit income growth in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Murdoch-controlled pay-tv group tops forecasts for sales, earnings despite controversy over News International business
Standard Chartered said its first-quarter revenue rose less than its previous 10 percent target, as the strength of the US dollar against Asian currencies impacted income growth. The bank in February forecasted 'double-digit' growth in revenue and in earnings per share for this year.
More than £20bn in assets sold as bank switches long-term focus to wealth management
Lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, finalises multi-million pound aviation project in south Wales.
BSkyB shares lifted despite a report by the Culture, Media, and Sport Select Committee heavily criticising both Rupert and James Murdoch.
Manufacturing output in the UK surprised to the downside in April, as the exports orders of the country declined due to slowing eurozone economy, putting the British economy at a risk of prolonged recession.
This week sees the launch of the RSPCA’s big major charity fundraising push for 2012.
Rupert Murdoch is described by the Culture, Media, and Sport Select Committee's report as "not a fit person" to run an international company. Is Ofcom listening?
There’s a chance that Google could be investigated by British police after news emerged from an American report that the firm’s StreetView camera project collected Wi-Fi data from some homes they passed by.
Avon Rubber Plc anticipates making further progress in FY 2012 despite an uncertain outlook for global defence spending, as the timing of filter deliveries is likely to result a greater second half year weighting.
