Amazon Japan raided by competition watchdog – Reports
The raid was apparently to check if Amazon was pressurising retailers to sell products at a cheaper price on its website.
UK pharmaceutical firms have weathered Brexit storms but face long-term challenges
Sector is seen as a safe haven but it faces increasing regulatory costs in the future.
UK manufacturing: Growth and investment at risk amid reluctance towards bank loans, EEF says
Some 55% of the manufacturers were holding more cash on their balance sheets than before the financial crisis.
Walmart to announce $3bn acquisition of Amazon rival Jet.com – Reports
Walmart is said to be banking on the deal to help it close the online sales gap with Amazon.com.
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UK Serious Fraud Office launches corruption probe into Airbus Group
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Pay packages of FTSE 100 CEOs continue to grow at double-digit rate, High Pay Centre says
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Pieter Totte: How sale of sugar unit left this food manufacturer with £45m sweetener
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Apple acquires artificial intelligence startup Turi for $200m – reports
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NBC shuts Americans out of live coverage of Olympic opening ceremony
Network's tape delay and live stream playback pushes viewers into more lucrative pirme-time slot.
Online property firm CapitalRise launches fund to refurbish £19m Mayfair apartment
The online firm is attracting investors looking for higher returns in the low interest rate post-Brexit environment.
Willis Towers Watson profits slide by a third
London-based advisory giant attributes drop in income to seasonal factors.
William Hill sees profits jump 28% to £100.7m after strong Euro 2016 football tournament
Bookmaker recovers from Cheltenham Festival, looks for new new boss and fights takeover approach.
Esure blames adverse weather for interim profit decline but dismisses Brexit fears
Insurer says review of its Gocompare.com business ongoing as it posts 1.9% drop to £45.6m.
House builder Bellway bullish over outlook despite Brexit vote
Newcastle-based firm expects 27% increase in revenue for the year ended 31 July.
RBS posts £2bn loss due to legacy issues and litigation costs
FTSE 100 lender has shelved plans to make Williams & Glyn a standalone bank after lingering IT issues.
UK small businesses first in line to grill Theresa May over Brexit plans
The Federation of Small Businesses described the Downing Street summit as 'reassuring'.
RSA underwriting profit jumps 63% to £119m despite bad weather payouts
Selling operations boosted chief executive Stephen Hester's turnaround plan.
Johnston Press reports pretax loss of 183.7m for first half of 2016
This is in stark contrast to the £2.2m profit it had reported in the same period last year.
London Stock Exchange sees profits rise ahead of its merger with Deutsche Börse
The markets group said despite the UK's Brexit vote it "well positioned" to weather political and economic changes.
UK retailer Pets at Home reports 8.9% growth in first quarter sales to £244.2m
While merchandise revenues grew 4.9% from last year, services revenue increased 43.4%.
Inmarsat profits boosted by weak pound
Profit after tax jumped 42% to $76.8m aided by improved revenue and weakness in the sterling.
Aviva lifts dividend by 10% and remains committed to UK market
FTSE 100 insurer posts 13% year-on-year increase in first half operating profits.
Nike to exit golf clubs, balls and bags business
Nike will, however, continue to operate its golf apparel and footwear business.
Ladbrokes wins big as interim revenue and profit surge ahead of Coral merger
Bookmaker posts better-than-expected results and vows to invest more ahead of Gala Coral merger.
UK government undermining global effort to end tax avoidance, warn MPs
Government has been two-faced in its approach to tackling tax avoidance, say law makers.
Google parent Alphabet gets go-ahead to test delivery drones in US
Data will be shared with government partners to monitor safety issues.
FedEx worker crushed to death after 589kg pallet falls on him in New York
The accident happened in the town of Tonawanda, near Buffalo on 3 August.
Next sees no near-term impact from Brexit as sales increase for the second quarter
Next CEO Lord Wolfson said the company could be forced to increase prices of its goods next year.
Standard Chartered sees its profits fall by almost half as markets in Asia and the US slow
The Asia-focused lender continues to restructure as key markets in Hong Kong, Singapore and the US ease.
Uber to be ordered to exit Taiwan market over alleged misrepresentation of business
Taiwan argues that though Uber holds an IT-related licence, it is operating in the passenger car segment.
Moneysupermarket.com chief executive Peter Plumb to step down
Price comparison website posts 21% increase in operating profit in the first six months of 2016.
HSBC profit plunges on slowdown in Britain and Hong Kong as Brexit uncertainty drags on
FTSE 100-listed lender announces $2.5bn shares buyback and warns of post-Brexit vote pressure for banks.
Direct Line half-yearly profits dip amid lower investment gains and new Flood Re levy
Despite the decline, the company's shares were trading higher as profits beat its own consensus estimates.
Commerzbank reports decline in second quarter profits
The decline is attributed to the negative interest rate environment and cautious attitude of customers.
Financial services company Tullett Prebon to create 300 IT jobs in Northern Ireland
Interdealer broker said it would create jobs over next three years at new technology centre in Belfast.
VW emissions scandal: South Korea suspends sale of 80 models and imposes $16m fine
South Korea's car market, dominated by Hyundai and its affiliate Kia, is relatively small for VW.
Spirent Communications posts substantial rise in half-year profit
Cost cutting helps telecommunications specialist post adjusted operating profit of $10.4m.
Greggs serves up interim sales increase as healthy food options pay off
Bakery chain says it is alert to changes in consumer demand that may result from the current economic uncertainty.
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