BAE Systems futuristic guns could help get new orders from the US military
Futuristic guns such as railguns don't use explosives or propellants but rely on electromagnetic forces.
Asian markets mixed as China, Hong Kong and South Korea remain closed for Lunar New Year
Oil prices increase after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela discuss need for price stabilisation.
easyJet shareholders reject calls by Sir Stelios to increase dividend payout
Dividend hike will benefit Stelios and his family who jointly own about 34% of the budget carrier.
Rolls-Royce to cut dividend payouts for the first time in 25 years
The move will hurt UK's leading pension funds, which are among its biggest shareholders.
HSBC fined $470m in relation to its mortgage practices during the 2007-2009 American housing crisis
The settlement is similar to the 2012 agreement that officials reached with JPMorgan and Bank of America.
Jessica Alba's Honest Company reportedly working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on IPO
Honest Company was valued at $1.7bn on the basis of its latest fund raising in 2015, making Alba richer than Beyonce.
UK pub industry calls for cut in beer duty as sales decline by 114 million pints in 2015
BBPA said the beer taxes paid by consumers in Britain was amongst the highest across the European Union.
Harley-Davidson sticks to its $70m marketing and product development plan despite dividend payout
Harley-Davidson's board on 3 February authorised a $20m repurchase of its common stock.
Venezuela, Argentina, South Africa, Greece and Ukraine are the world's top 5 miserable economies
The United States ranked 51st and the UK ranked 54th on Bloomberg's 2016 misery index.
Asian markets: China's Shanghai Composite down despite positive overnight close on Wall Street
On 4 February, Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.49%, while FTSE 100 closed higher by 1.06%.
UK steel crisis: Tata Steel European business reports quarterly loss of £68m
The company blames cheap imports from China, Russia and South Korea for the loss.
Barbie dolls maker Mattel reportedly in merger talks with rival Hasbro
The talks come at a time when Mattel is losing ground to both Hasbro and Lego.
Hutchison promises mobile bill freeze for millions of Britons to win approval for Three-O2 deal
The proposed deal has already drawn objections from Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator.
China asked to be transparent on its FX policy by US Treasury secretary to avoid recession
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang tells Jack Lew that Beijing is capable of keeping the renminbi stable.
Asian markets: China trades higher following a strong Wall Street close as oil prices rise
Oil prices increased on speculation that the US Federal Reserve may not increase interest rates in 2016.
British Airways to resume flights to Iran
Direct flights, suspended since 2012, from London's Heathrow to Iran's capital Tehran will start on 14 July.
Syngenta approves $43bn acquisition bid from ChemChina
ChemChina's other recent acquisitions include that of KraussMaffei Group and Pirelli.
British Airways unveils a new brand campaign to strengthen its foothold in India
It will be promoted on the airline's social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.
Asian markets: China trades lower following weak Wall Street close as oil prices slide
Oil prices decline following failed talks between Russia and Venezuela.
RBC analysts recall RBS doomsday prophecy and predict more downsides to equities
Deutsche Bank estimates the probability of recession in the next 12 months at 46%.
British Gas to axe 500 jobs with closure of loft and cavity wall insulation business
The move is part of its parent company Centrica's July 2015 announcement to cut 6,000 jobs.
We Got Pop casting startup, associated with Star Wars and Spectre, secures funding led by Pinewood Studios
Other angel investors include film producer, Richard Northcott and technology investor, Richard Fearn.
Oil crisis: Royal Dutch Shell to sell 51% stake in its Malaysian refining business
Sale follows green signal by majority of Shell shareholders for BG acquisition.
Asian markets: China trades in the green despite slide in oil prices
Oil prices slipped after China reported weak manufacturing data for January.
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios takes on UK budget grocers with food at 25p offer
The first trial store is situated on Park Royal West, just off the North Circular Road, in London's zone three.
Rolls-Royce boss Warren East bags £1.9bn order from budget carrier Norwegian
It competes with General Electric to win engine contracts for Boeing 787.
HSBC to freeze salaries and hiring globally in 2016
Other banks such as Barclays too have been on a cost cutting drive in recent years.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite declines following China's weak manufacturing data
China's official manufacturing purchasing manager's index (PMI) for January 2016 came in at 49.4.
Barclays and Credit Suisse pay $154.3m to US regulators over dark pool trading allegations
Barclays will pay a fine of $70m split equally to the US SEC and the New York attorney general.
Tesco plans simple pricing to win back shoppers
New strategy mirrors Sainsbury's and comes as Morrison to cut prices of 1,072 products.
