Alibaba raising funds for the buyback through a stake sale to China Investment Corp.
Geetha Pillai May 25, 2012
Gina Rinehart, an Australian mining tycoon has leap-frogged Walmart heiress Christy Walton as the world's richest woman with a daily income of £32m.
Jamie Lewis May 24, 2012
Grexit talk gets real as EU Leaders meet the low expectations set at Brussels dinner summit
Martin Baccardax May 24, 2012
Company plans to complete layoffs within two years, mainly through early retirement to minimise number of redundancies.
Geetha Pillai May 24, 2012
It was all about the Grexit: what if Greece leaves the Euro scenario but despite that the President of the EU Council, Herman Van Rompuy said they don't want Greece to leave.
Marverine Cole May 24, 2012
The economic slowdown in China has affected the growth of exports in other Asian countries, especially in Japan.
Shankar besta May 23, 2012
The British defence group signs bumper deal with Saudi Arabia, which includes jets and related support and services
Lianna Brinded May 23, 2012
At the heart of the European Union is a pact that was first formed by two European leaders who were determined to lay to rest for good, the past enmity between their two countries. Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963, made his first visit to General de Gaulle, the French President and founder of the Fifth Republic, at his home in Colombey-les-Deux Églises in 1958.
Graeme Mackay May 23, 2012
The retail sales fall wipes out gains made in March and is another sign that the UK is back in recession.
Shane Croucher May 23, 2012
London Stock Exchange shares dive after Italy's UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo confirm stake sale
Lianna Brinded May 23, 2012
We all spent much less last month and it’s a record drop. According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics today, retail sales volumes fell by 2.3% last month, all because of a sizeable fall in petrol sales.
Marverine Cole May 23, 2012
Former Greek PM claims exit risk "real" as European Leaders prepare emergency Summit meeting
Martin Baccardax May 23, 2012
Australia ranks as world's happiest nation in OECD Better Life Index - ahead of Norway and US.
Geetha Pillai May 23, 2012
The British government and the Bank of England must do much more to stimulate growth in the country's economy, the IMF's Christine Lagarde said.
Alfred Joyner May 22, 2012
The number of Royal Dutch Shell shareholders opposing company executive pay rises increases.
Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012
Despite disappointing April data showing a slowdown in China iron ore, coal, copper and other commodities demand, analysts tell IBTimes UK that there is nothing to worry about
Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012
Credit rating agency downgrades Japan's rating to A+ with a negative outlook
Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012
UK Consumer Price Index annual inflation rate falls to 3 percent year on year and 0.6 percent month on month
Lianna Brinded May 22, 2012
IMF supports Britain's austerity but says more spending needed if economy doesn't improve
Martin Baccardax May 22, 2012
Investment bank’s total losses for its London operations reported to be are more than double original estimates. JP Morgan also confirm suspension of share repurchases.
Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012
UK's Financial Services Authority fines Sachin Karpe and Laila Karan for unauthorised trading scheme in the foreign exchange markets.
Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012
The U.S. President Barack Obama hosted the largest ever NATO summit in his home town, Chicago, a day after major industrialized nations tackled a European debt crisis that threatens the global economy.
Ann Salter May 21, 2012
Spain's Economy Minister shoots-down calls for Spanish banks to be bailed out, despite the country’s banking industry teetering on the brink of collapse
Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012
Media sources say that motor racing giant Formula One has gained approval for an initial public offering worth nearly $3bn on Singapore's stock exchange
Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012
Budget airline Ryanair warns of a future decline in profits on higher fuel costs, despite beating forecasts with a 2012 profit surge.
Lianna Brinded May 21, 2012
Prices might zoom to $160 per barrel post sanctions. In February prices touched $110 a barrel because of tension in the Strait of Hormuz.
Staff Reporter May 20, 2012
Chen had sparked a diplomatic tussle between the US and China after fleeing house arrest and taking shelter in the US embassy in Beijing.
Staff Reporter May 19, 2012
Euro is treading in negative territory due to concerns of Greece crisis contagion.
Geetha Pillai May 19, 2012
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announces pact with China, the world's biggest market for pig meat.
Staff Reporter May 18, 2012
Facebook's founders, early executives and investors would be seeing their fortune soaring to new heights after the IPO.
Staff Reporter May 18, 2012
