Two Chinese consortiums bidding for National Grid's UK gas distribution business, says report
Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka Shing, is expected to participate in the auction through his publicly listed infrastructure company, Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings.
BoE need not cut interest rates nearer to 0% to battle Brexit storm, says Kristin Forbes
Forbes said the current interest rate of 0.25% was good enough to prevent the UK from slipping into recession.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum reports losses in first half of 2016 despite increase in revenues
Gulf Keystone CEO Jón Ferrier says the restructuring programme will pave the way for relaunching the company.
US Fed decision to keep rates unchanged boosts Asian stock markets
The US Fed signalled it could increase rates before the year-end if the labour market improves.
Exports boost car manufacturing in August to 14-year high, SMMT says
This comes after many manufacturers in the UK expressed concerns about the industry post the Brexit vote.
European Commission to change profit reporting rules to crackdown on tax avoidance, says Pierre Moscovici
The law is currently in the draft phase and is expected to be published in October or early November.
Majestic Wines and Bonmarche shares slip after profit warnings
Both companies issued the warning in their trading update published on 21 September.
Nikkei leads Asian markets rally as Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
The BoJ will purchase long-term government bonds to keep 10-year bond yields at the current level of 0%.
Microsoft announces $40bn in share buyback and raises quarterly dividend payout by 8.3%
In 2013, the tech giant's board had authorised a buyback plan that was of the same $40bn size.
Singapore's ride-hailing firm Grab raises $750m to expand services in Southeast Asia
Grab, which operates across six countries and 31 cities, also plans to invest in mobile payments capabilities.
Asian stock markets slide amid investor nervousness over US Fed and BoJ policy meetings
Analysts said that the general consensus was that the Fed would leave interest rates unchanged.
ARM launches new chip for autonomous vehicles as well as medical and industrial robots
Japanese automotive components manufacturer DENSO is supporting the launch.
Ernst & Young to pay $9.3m fine over its auditors getting 'inappropriately close' to clients
US SEC said there were two instances where EY had failed in their auditor independence checks.
Most Asian markets gain amid expectations that the US Fed will not increase rates this week
Markets were muted to BIS warning of a Chinese banking crisis.
UK high street footfall increases in August thanks to bars, restaurants and pubs
The good high street numbers have offset poor performance at UK's shopping centres and retail parks.
Rolls-Royce to cut more than 200 management jobs
Most of the job cuts will be in the aircraft engine business, which has clients like Airbus and Boeing.
Britons trust banks over government agencies to store their biometric information
A quarter of the 18-24 olds said they would switch banks if it didn't provide biometric payment options.
Theresa May likely to trigger formal Brexit talks in January or February, Donald Tusk says
The European Council president made the revelation after an informal summit of EU countries in Bratislava that did not include the UK.
Microsoft to shut Skype's London office and make most of its 400 employees redundant
Microsoft had acquired Skype, the video chat and voice-call services company in 2011 for $8.5bn.
GE's Steam Power Systems to deliver $1.9bn order for Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant
Once Hinkley Point is complete, it will provide about 7% of the UK's power generation capacity for 60 years.
Asian markets trade higher as weak US data reduces chances of September Fed rate increase
Stock markets in China and Hong Kong were closed due to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Jessica Alba's Honest Co in talks with Unilever over a potential sale
The deal is said to be valued at more than $1bn.
Deutsche Bank asked to pay $14bn by US DoJ to settle claims related to residential mortgage-backed securities
The German lender said it has no intent to settle the claims anywhere near the figure cited.
UK government should adopt a policy to keep the sterling competitive, economists say
Economists Roger Bootle and John Mills say imports exceeding exports amid a costly sterling is a leading cause of the UK's large current account deficit.
Sir James Dyson says businesses would be 'mad to withhold investment plans' post Brexit vote
Dyson is so positive about the UK's future that he is investing £250m to expand his company's R&D facility.
Asian markets trade mixed amid uncertainty over US Fed's next move
Traders are said to believe that the US central bank could increase interest rates in December.
Bayer poised to announce acquisition of Monsanto for $66bn
The deal is likely to be revealed on 14 September in New York before the stock market opens.
JD Sports announces record half-year profits amid strong demand for sports fashions
The retailer said that the Brexit vote could cause some uncertainties over the next 2 or 3 years.
UK one of the most unequal countries in the developed world, Oxfam says
Assets of the richest 1% in the UK worth more than 20 times that of the poorest fifth.
Asian markets mixed following positive China data and dovish comments from Fed Governor Lael Brainard
Brainard wants stronger US consumer spending and increasing inflation before raising interest rates.
