Pfizer could sell off low-margin division after Allergan deal falls through
Pfizer will make a decision on potential split by end of 2016 but remains open to another merger proposal.
Marks and Spencer endures mixed fourth quarter as clothing division struggles
Retailer's overall sales grow 1.9% but clothing business faces uphill battle.
Has Goldman Sachs lost the Midas touch?
As US bank report quarterly earnings on 19 April, analysts warn earnings-per-share could fall again.
Fighting bribery and corruption not on the agenda for 40% of CEOs
43% of CEOs not prepared to walk away from a contract if there is a risk of bribery and corruption.
EU referendum: Brexit chances stand between 35% and 40%, IHS report reveals
Analysts say Britain may face a 'soft' or 'hard' scenario in the event of a Brexit in June.
British shop prices continue to fall but pace of decline slows down in March
Prices fall 1.7% as spring competition among retailers intensifies.
Half of small UK businesses fail to capitalise on international sales boom
Only 56% of small and medium-sized UK firms sell abroad online despite huge demand from foreign markets.
Paddy Power Betfair to cut 650 jobs across its UK and Ireland operations
Bookmaker will cut 300 jobs in Dublin and a combined 350 across London and Stevenage to save £50m.
US market open: Wall Street follows European and Asian stocks into the red amid global sell-off
US stocks suffer losses after Asian and European markets post sharp declines and oil prices slide.
UK services sector holds steady in March but output plunges to three-year low
UK services PMI sector beat expectations in March but long-term trend disappointing, economists warn.
Panama Papers: HSBC and Coutts reportedly set up more than 2,000 offshore companies
UK lenders refute allegations of any wrongdoing.
Early Easter delivers sweet surprise for UK supermarket industry, Kantar reveals
Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl among the main winners of the Easter period as consumers increase spending.
Tate & Lyle tight-lipped on sugar tax as fourth quarter trading remains in line with forecast
Ingredient maker confirms trading expectations for fourth quarter as shares rebound from sugar tax-driven low.
Panama Papers: HSBC and Credit Suisse deny allegations in Mossack Fonseca leaks
Banks are named in the Panama Papers but claim they have never sought to help customers avoid paying taxes.
EU referendum: Airbus warns that Brexit could have damaging effect on its UK business
Letter to aircraft manufacturer's employees outlines risks of leaving the European Union in June.
US market open: Wall Street shrugs off volatility in oil prices but fails to gain ground
US stocks edge lower though investors remain buoyed by a dovish Fed's stance and positive economic data.
UK construction sector expands at steady pace in March, Markit survey shows
UK construction PMI unchanged from February's 10-month low but output grows at slowest rate for two years.
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Panama Papers: What is Mossack Fonseca, the law firm involved in the biggest leak in history?
Co-founded in 1977 by the son of a former SS soldier, the law firm has acted for more than 300,000 companies.
EU referendum: CFOs at UK firms want Britain to remain in Europe, survey shows
Deloite survey shows risk appetite among CFOs hit three-year low as 75% of finance chiefs are against Brexit.
Funds braced for poor 'ISA season' as tax year comes to an end ahead of new tax allowances
Tax year ends on 5 April and investors are running out of time to make the most of their tax allowances.
US market open: Wall Street declines despite positive jobs report as global equities plummet
US stocks head lower despite stronger than expected report from the labour market.
UK manufacturing sector remains in the doldrums amid subdued March growth
Markit manufacturing PMI remains close to 34-month low as Britain's exports continue to struggle.
Unaoil bribery scandal: Monaco HQ raided in global oil industry corruption investigation
Unaoil under investigation by SFO amid bribery scandal involving companies across the world.
Co-operative Bank: Losses hit £610m but CEO remains upbeat
Bank losses soar from £236m to £610m in 2015 but losses in core operation decline to £15m.
Home Retail shareholders agree to Sainsbury's takeover offer
Sainsbury's offer values Home Retail's at £1.4bn and transaction is expected to be finalised soon.
Britain's current account deficit widens way beyond that forecast by economists
UK's deficit now amounts to 7% of GDP, its highest level since record began in 1955.
UK economic growth revised higher in fourth quarter of 2015
ONS second estimate of GDP shows UK economy grew 2.1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2015.
TUI makes a splash as Britons booking holidays in Spain boost full-year earnings
Tour operator expects to post 10% increase in full-year earnings as UK bookings for holidays climb 9%.
EU referendum: Brexit fears put UK consumer confidence at 15-month low in March
GfK survey shows consumer confidence stood at zero in March, its lowest level since December 2014.
