China Industrial Profit Growth Accelerates in April
Among the 41 companies tracked, 30 posted profit growth, eight reported drop in income.
India and China Envisage Economic Corridor to Boost Bilateral Trade
India and China have signed eight agreements on the second day of Premier Li Keqiang's visit.
China April Housing Inflation Accelerates Despite Property Curbs
China's property tightening policies are not strictly enforced on the local level, feel analysts.
Gold Extends Losing Streak as Fed Signals QE Exit
Analysts expect gold prices to fall to $1,100 an ounce in a year and below $1,000 in five years.
BP Oil Spill Claims to Surge as Deadline Approaches
Deepwater Horizon Claims Administration expects number of filings to pick up as deadline nears.
BP Fears Takeover Bid as Oil Spill Compensation Costs Escalate
BP says the escalating compensation costs are putting the company financials into jeopardy.
HSBC Plans 14,000 Job Cuts and $3bn Savings
More jobs on the line at Europe's biggest bank which has already sold or closed 52 loss-making businesses globally since 2011.
Verizon Wireless to Dole Out $7bn Dividend to Co-Owners
The surprise dividend comes amid mounting speculation that Verizon Communications is seeking 45% stake in Vodafone.
China Investment and Industrial Output Growth Miss Forecasts
China's urban fixed asset investment rises to 20.6%, compares with the prediction of 21% growth.
HSBC Set to Axe More Jobs to Save $1bn [VIDEO]
HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver expected to unveil cost savings of at least $1bn in strategy day.
UK Business Confidence Rises as Economy Moves Towards Recovery
UK economy showing signs of recovery boosted by Bank of England's Funding for Lending Scheme.
Morrisons Boasts of 'Solid Start' Despite Fall in Sales
Like-for-like sales excluding fuel declines 1.8% in the first three months of the year.
European Markets Decline Ahead of Regional Data
Markets await a string of key regional data apart from quarterly earnings reports.
Asian Markets Except China Climb on Upbeat Earnings Reports
Most Asian indices near a two-year peak boosted by positive earnings reports.
Toyota Profit Triples as Yen Continues to Slide
Toyota expects 40% rise in 2014 profit on increased sales outside Japan.
Next Sales Top Estimates Despite 'Abnormal' Spring
Looking forward, Next is anticipating a group profit in the range of £615m to £665m.
European Markets Mixed Ahead of Earnings Reports
Investors are awaiting earnings reports despite positive Asia performance.
Asian Markets Rise After Strong China Trade Data
Asian markets continue to gain for the third day in the week.
EasyJet Traffic Grows but Load Factor Down in April
EasyJet reports 2.5% increase in passenger bookings in April.
Ernst & Young: Company Bosses 'Cook the Books' to Meet Tough Targets
Sales or costs are manipulated in companies with the knowledge of bosses, according to E&Y Fraud survey.
Manufacturers Pin Hopes on Export Orders Despite Fall in SME Activity
Firms remain confident on the back of predicted growth in export orders.
China Steps Up Scrutiny of Cross-Border Capital Flows as Yuan Climbs to Record High
China's currency regulator is planning to send out warning notices to firms whose goods and capital flows do not match.
UK to Curb Overseas Pension for 'Spouses'
The new state pension scheme plans to stop unjustified, new claims for pension.
China HSBC April Services PMI Slips to Near Two-Year Low
The cooling of China's services sector raises concerns about the pace of economic recovery.
Portugal Plans 30,000 Public Sector Layoffs in New Wave of Austerity Measures
Portugal is hoping to save €4.8bn with the budget cuts.
Eurozone Heads for Deeper Recession in 2013
All the largest eurozone economies except Germany are predicted to be in recession this year.
Glencore Chief Hints at Big Layoffs as Glencore Xstrata Stocks Debut in Market
Glencore's CEO Ivan Glasenberg is expected to announce key divisional heads of Glencore Xstrata.
UK Construction Sector Nears Growth in April
The UK construction PMI for April rose to a six-month high of 49.4 on improved residential sector activity.
BMW Profits Fall on European Car Market Slowdown
BMW maintains its 2013 profit forecast on the back of surging demand for luxury vehicles in the US and China.
Shell Boss Peter Voser to Retire as Profit Beats Forecast
Shell posts better-than-expected earnings despite operational disruptions and drop in oil prices.
