BUSINESS

Supermarkets have taken a hit as price war takes its toll.

The HQ of Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has been visited by police.

Poundland looks forward to working with the CMA, said chief executive Jim McCarthy.

ECB views on Greece and US labour market numbers will impact EUR/USD in coming days.

Trading on the FTSE 100 has remained steady in the day before the election.

German carmaker saw strong first quarter sales and profits.

Playboy wants to grow its China footprint through a 10-year deal with manufacturing and distribution firm Handong United.

Mayer earns $42.1m per year in total compensation, and is also seventh-highest paid CEO in US.

China's ruling communist party is looking to combine state-owned firms to make them more competitive on the international level.

The Shanghai Composite has rallied some 75% in the past six months, while the Hang Seng has added some 17%.

Thousands of staff at the collapsed bank are in line for payouts.

News Corp profit down 52% to $23m

Toronto-based Pacific Rubiales Energy is the largest independent oil and gas producer in Latin America.

Sainsbury's reported a loss before tax of £72m.

As per opinion polls, the Labour party is more likely to lead a coalition than the Liberal, easing worries over 'Brexit.'

In the first quarter, Britain's growth rate halved to 0.3%.

The RBNZ may cut rates in June meeting as Q1 jobs data disappoints.

Microsoft is evaluating bid for Salesforce but it is not in talks with firm, and no deal is imminent, Bloomberg reports.

US Federal Trade Commission is probing if Apple is misusing its position as largest seller of music downloads through its iTunes store.

Company won't comply with background checks, more insurance.

JetBlue Airlines is the first airline to announce additional flights to Cuba since restrictions were lifted earlier this year.

Cash-strapped government hopes to raise €180m as debt forecast to rise.

US trade gap widened beyond expectations to $51.4bn in March.

FTSE closes at 6,927.58, down -58.37 (-0.84%), as HSBC considers UK exit.

Greece wants exclusive use of term feta for the salty white cheese it produces.

Marks & Spencer has seen its food business flourish over the past few years

Channel 5 has taken over from the BBC as the broadcaster of Football League highlights.

British voters have chosen which business leader they want to become prime minister.

Growth outlook for eurozone improved slightly but Greek fears weigh over Europe.