Bank's full-year profit remains in the red but solid fourth quarter and investment banking jobs cuts boost investor optimism.
World's biggest jet engine maker says Industrial unit ready to deliver "double-digit" earnings growth in 2013
Consumer demand remains elusive as investors turn on sterling amid bets of a new round of support from the Bank of England.
Investment bank could be slashing bonuses in order to fund costs and fines related to Libor manipulation, says source.
Sales volume fell despite annual Christmas shopping rush.
Pre-tax profit for the fiscal year was driven by an increase in average sales price, higher investment in consented land and improved operating margins.
The total amount of late or unpaid rent in England and Wales rises to £326m in December from £241m in November.
Bank of Japan may consider open ended purchase of government and other assets in a bid to raise inflation levels to 2 percent, according to a report.
China's economy recovers from a slowdown in the fourth quarter with a growth rate of 7.9 percent.
Mobile device retail sales growth is staggering 304 percent year on year in 2012.
Greece 117th for economic freedom, ranking even below Guatemala, while Asia-Pacific countries lead.
Dixons projects full-year profit in line with market expectations of £75m to £85m.
Home Retail Group expects full-year profit to beat forecasts by as much as £10m.
Job cuts announced by major banks dampen demands for premium cabins in Cathay Pacific.
It's that time of year when our big retailers release their Christmas trading figures and how well or not they may have done.
Chairman says he's 'deeply disappointed' with news of $14bn impairment of two of group's key mining assets.
eBay records strong revenue growth in 2012 with its mobile applications contributing a major portion of business.
George Weston-controlled group sees 25 percent sales gain at Primark
Rising unemployment is seen as a major challenge for Prime Minister Julia Gillard who is seeking re-election in 2013.
US decision to suspend super-jumbo prompts Europe, Japan and India to follow suit.
Investor sentiments pick up as yen resumes its weak outlook against dollar ahead of Bank of Japan's policy meet early next week.
Around 4,200 jobs at risk as Deloitte called in to Blockbuster UK, the latest casualty on Britain's high street.
Solid US Bank earnings fail to lift Wall Street as investors continue to question the pace of the global economic recovery
JPM's board declares CEO Jamie Dimon is "ultimately responsible" for failures that led to Bruno Iksil's 'London Whale' losses
Fourth quarter earnings for investment bank nearly triple as group revenues soar.
CEO Jamie Dimon sees full-year pay slashed as Board recommends major changes for London-based CIO following "mistake" of London Whale losses.
Europe's biggest economy will grow by only 0.4 percent this year, the Economy Ministry said, as slowing trade takes its toll on German exports.
Irish food regulator finds beefburger sold by Tesco contained 29 percent horsemeat.
Car registrations in Europe declines due to weak demand in the crisis-hit region.
Regulator and banks negotiating PPI claims deadline to put stop to payouts, say reports.