Asian Markets Except Nikkei Gain on Central Bank Stimulus Hopes
The central banks across the globe are expected to continue their growth-supporting monetary policies.
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Declines Further in April
Eurozone's economic morale index falls to 88.6 in April, down for a second consecutive month.
Greggs Shares Tumble on Profit Warning After Sales Fall
Greggs projects full-year profit below the lower end of market expectations between £47.5m and £55.2m.
Lloyds to Sell Spanish Retail Banking Business to Banco Sabadell
The bank will receive a 1.8% stake in Banco Sabadell and up to £17m in cash in five years as consideration.
European Markets Gain Ahead of Italian Government's Policy Announcement
Italy's new coalition government is set to announce its economic policies and growth agenda.
UK Business Lending to Rise in 2013 as Bad Debts Decline
Better access to wholesale funding and decline in bad loans main drivers of lending.
Asian Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Events
Investors awaiting data including central bank policy meetings in eurozone and US.
Boeing's Dreamliner Resumes Commercial Service
Ethiopian Airlines to operate 787 Dreamliner flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.
Asian Markets Weekly Report: Nikkei Rises 4.3%, While China Down on Earnings Worries
Most Asian markets end week's trading on a higher note with corporate earnings reports bolstering investor confidence.
UK and Emerging Markets Boost WPP Revenues
Company projects full-year like-for-like revenue and gross margin growth above budget after Q1 revenues rise 6%.
Bank of Japan Maintains Monetary Easing as Deflation Worries Continue
The continued fall in consumer prices poses challenge to Kuroda who aims at a 2 percent inflation rate in two years.
European Markets Decline Ahead of US GDP Data
Economists expect US economy to grow by 3% in the first quarter, significantly higher than fourth-quarter growth rate.
Airbus Inks $8bn China Deal for 60 Jetliners
The deal is part of a number of France-China agreements signed in Beijing during President Francois Hollande's visit.
AstraZeneca First-Quarter Profit Down 36% on Generic Losses
Pre-tax profit declines to £1.3bn in the first quarter from £2bn a year ago.
Santander First-Quarter Profit Plummets 26% on Weak Lending Revenue
Net profits for the quarter decline to €1.2bn from €1.6bn a year earlier.
European Markets Open Mixed Ahead of UK GDP Data
The UK GDP data will confirm whether the country has entered a "triple-dip recession" or not.
S Korea GDP Rises 0.9% in First Quarter on Higher Exports and Public Spending
South Korea GDP rises most in two years in first quarter.
Asian Markets Rise as Korea GDP Growth Hits Two-Year High
South Korea's economy grew 0.9 percent in the first quarter from 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter.
Standard Life Shares Soar on Robust First-Quarter Sales
Standard Life shares rise more than 5 percent on higher first-quarter sales and asset management details.
Singapore Airlines to Buy 9.9% Additional Stake in Virgin Australia for $126M
The deal is expected to safeguard Singapore Airlines' market share in Australia and counter Qantas' partnership with Emirates.
European Markets Little Changed Ahead of German Business Sentiment Data [VIDEO]
European markets are expected to trade lower on weak business sentiment data from Germany.
Australia's Consumer Price Inflation Rises 0.4% in First Quarter
Less-than-forecast price growth gives room for RBA to cut interest rates further.
Asian Markets Climb on Wall Street Gains and Weak Yen
The yen's weakness and rise in US new home sales lift sentiments in Asian markets.
Boeing Dreamliner Ban in Japan to be Lifted
The move will allow airlines to complete test flights and resume commercial service.
ARM Shares Surge as First-Quarter Figures Beat Estimates
Strong demand for chips from manufacturers of smartphones and tablets help the company's results.
European Markets Edge up Ahead of Eurozone Manufacturing Data
Investors await eurozone manufacturing activity data which is expected to decline in April.
China Manufacturing Slows Down in April - HSBC Flash PMI
China's April manufacturing PMI indicates disappointing growth in the first quarter.
Asian Markets Down on Weak China Manufacturing PMI
China's lacklustre April manufacturing data follows a weaker-than-expected first-quarter GDP data.
Philips First-Quarter Profits Fall on Weak Lighting and Healthcare Sales
Philips targets annual comparable sales growth between 4 percent and 6 percent for 2013.
Swiss Firm ABB to Strengthen Solar Inverter Business with $1bn Power-One Deal
The deal positions ABB group as a leading provider of solar inverters.
