M&S CEO Marc Bolland under Fire as Retailer Eyes Missing Sales Targets
Bolland, already criticised over his pay, is facing questions over his three-year strategy.
Samsung's Smartphone-Led Growth Questioned As Profit Forecast Misses Market View
Samsung expects an operating profit of 9.5tn won, below analysts' hopes for a profit of around 10tn won.
China to Grow 7.6% in Second Half Offsetting Weak First Half
China's growth model remains fundamentally stable, says official China Securities Journal.
Greece Back in Turmoil as EU and IMF Likely to Freeze Bailout Funds
Greek Finance Ministry officials say they are unsure whether country will meet public sector reform targets.
Ex-NYU Professor Arrested For 'Stalking' Citigroup Chief Economist Willem Buiter
Former NYU professor Heleen Mees charged with sending harassing mails to esteemed industry economist
UK Shop Prices Drop For Second Straight Month on Non-Food Deflation
Average shop prices down 0.2% year-on-year in June as non-food prices decline by 1.9%.
China's Services Sector Expansion Fails to Offset Manufacturing Decline
Two separate PMIs showed expansion in the services sector, but the rate of growth was modest.
Ulster Bank to Axe1800 Jobs and 40 Branches to Regain Profitability
The bank plans to cut another 1,800 jobs and close about 40 branches as part of its restructuring plan to return to profit within three years.
EU Hints at Scaling down Controversial Financial Transactions Tax
EU's top tax official Algirdas Semeta prefers to lower rate for trading in government bonds.
UK Construction Sector Expands Further on Increased Housing Activity
Business activity stabilises in commercial and civil engineering sub-sectors.
British Business Confidence Surges to Highest Level Since 2007
Manufacturing, exports and services see strong growth pointing to recovery.
Abenomics: Japan Plans to Reform $1tn Public Pension Funds
Panel moots investing public funds in real estate and commodity futures.
Vatican Bank Scandal: Director Paolo Cipriani and Deputy Director Massimo Tulli Resign
Resignations follow jailing of Italian cleric over fraud allegations.
UK Manufacturing Growth Jumps to 2-Year High on Revived Demand
Seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rises to 52.5 in June from 51.5 in May.
Surging First-Time Buyer Demand Boosts UK Home Prices
Average price of a UK house increased 0.4% on month in June.
Singapore Home Prices Rise Further Amid Intense Cooling Measures
Private residential property price index rises 0.8% to 214.9 points in second quarter.
Japan Manufacturers' Sentiment Turns Positive On Yen's Slump
BOJ tankan survey shows rise in manufacturers' index after remaining negative.
China Recovery Remains Fragile as Manufacturing Slows Down Further
Official and HSBC PMIs declined in June amid bank cash squeeze.
Foreign Water Firms Dodge Over £1bn in UK Taxes, Says MP
Tory MP Charlie Elphicke accuses foreign water firms of tax evasion.
Germany’s Angela Merkel Thwarts Move to Cut Vehicle Carbon Emissions
BMW, VW-Audi and Daimler would have been hit by deal to reduce emissions.
Gold Prices Tank to 3-Year Low As US Stimulus Cut Fears Deepen
The precious metal fell below $1,200 per ounce to its lowest since August 2010
UK Consumer Confidence Rises to 2-Year High on Improved Economic Outlook
Consumer sentiment index by GfK NOP increases by 1 point to minus 21 in June.
White House Prepares Shortlist of Federal Reserve Chief Bernanke's Successor
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew prepares list of potential candidates for Fed chief's post.
Abenomics: Japan May Data Indicates Success of Prime Minister's Reflationary Strategy
Japan reports increased industrial production and retail sales.
US Commodities Watchdog Charges Ex-New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine
John Corzine, as CEO of collapsed MF Global, accused of mismanaging customers’ funds.
Ireland's Recovery to Take More Time As Economy Slips into Recession
Irish GDP contracted 0.6% in first quarter of 2013, following a 0.2% contraction in fourth quarter.
Debenhams Optimistic About Full-Year Profit Despite Weak Q3 Sales
Cold weather and squeezed household budgets hit Debenhams' third-quarter sales.
China to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chemical Imports from Europe
China will levy duties ranging from 19.6% to 36.9% on European exports of toluidine.
UK Safe Haven Status Helps Attract More Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign direct investment rises 22% to more than $62bn on property and financial sectors.
Legal & General Expands Annuity Product Line With Lucida Acquisition
Legal & General agrees to acquire annuity buy-out company Lucida for about £151m.
