Shares in Anglo American, Glencore, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton fall following weak China data
British mining firms' stocks take a beating after China's GDP numbers were out.
Oprah Winfrey acquires 10% stake in Weight Watchers
The billionaire celebrity will feature in the weight-loss company's adverts and take a seat on its board.
Walmart suspected to have paid bribes in Mexico and India
Walmart broke off its joint-venture with India's Bharti Enterprises in 2013.
Asian markets witness mixed response as China GDP growth slows
China's National Bureau of Statistics reported third quarter GDP at 6.9%.
VW scandal: Bentham plans to file €40bn lawsuit on behalf of shareholders
Litigation funding group says German carmaker hurt investors by not disclosing its engine-rigging software.
UK steel crisis: Caparo Industries likely to file for administration
Caparo's administration work could cost it up to £10m.
China: Top official calls for boost in infrastructure investment to push growth
Chief of State Council's Development Research Centre also wants mergers and bankruptcies to be allowed.
GE's new strategy helps it post good third quarter earnings
Finance chief, Jeff Bornstein says GE expects double-digit earnings-per-share growth "for sure" in 2016.
Volkswagen may lay-off temporary workers says works council
The German carmaker has reported lower September deliveries for its core autos division and the 12-brand group.
China slowdown is over-hyped says HSBC chief
According to analysts at Citigroup, HSBC has risk-weighted assets of about $290bn across the globe.
Buroj Property Development to build $5.1bn city in Bosnia
The work on the 1.3m square 'Buroj Ozone City' is expected to begin in April 2016.
Australia: Petition seeks change in currency name to 'dollarydoos' used in Simpsons
Online appeal says change will help stimulate economy hit by China slowdown.
UK rate hike could come sooner according to Kristin Forbes
Forbes argued that Britain had limited direct exposure not only to emerging markets but also to key trading partners such as Germany.
Microsoft's former chief executive Steve Ballmer adds Twitter to his investment portfolio
Ballmer's net worth according to Forbes stands at about $23bn making him the 35th richest person in the world.
China Construction Bank in talks to acquire Metdist Trading
A deal could be announced when Chinese President Xi Jinping is in London.
Asian markets round off relatively positive week on US data as oil prices reverse week-long fall
The Shanghai Composite Index was up 5.5% this week and is on track for their best performance since August.
Scunthorpe steel plant owned by Tata Steel could see up to 1,000 job cuts
The British steel industry contributed £9.5bn to the country's economy.
Disney hiring intern to counter terror threats and cyberattacks
Last year, Sony Pictures Entertainment experienced a cyberattack that forced it to abandon a project worth $80m.
Marks & Spencer to launch Sparks scheme to attract customers
Retailer is trying to beat online and high street competition through scheme.
Square: Twitter CEO's mobile payments company to list on NYSE
Square would offer up to $275m in stock, a figure that could change leading up to the IPO.
Asian markets in the green as weak US economic data could delay Fed rate hike
US retail sales and producer prices that were out on 14 October were weaker than expected.
Vodafone Group preparing for IPO of Indian subsidiary says CEO Vittorio Colao
Vodafone India with more than 180 million subscribers is the country's second largest wireless mobile operator.
Walmart loses $21bn in market value after it forecasts drop in 2017 earnings
The Walton family that controls Walmart, lost around $9bn due to the stock crash.
Credit Suisse: 1% of the population now owns half the world's wealth
An individual with a wealth of just $3,210 would qualify to be among the wealthiest 50% of world citizens.
Asian markets extend losses following weak Wall Street lead, Chinese data
China's producer-price index fell 5.9% for September marking its 43rd consecutive month of deflation.
Australian company to acquire majority of Diageo's UK and US wine assets for $552m
The acquisition will add Diageo's brands such as Sterling Vineyards, Blossom Hill and Piat d'Or to Treasury's portfolio.
London set to become first financial centre in the West to offer Chinese sovereign debt
This move would be formally announced next week, when Chinese President Xi Jinping, visits UK.
Pepsi, Coca-Cola in race for stake in yogurt maker Chobani
New York-based company, valued at $3bn, seeks to sell a minority stake.
Asian markets down in response to Chinese trade data
China's imports fell in September, marking a 11th straight month of decline.
Government to sell final 14% stake in Royal Mail
The government's stake in Royal Mail is valued at £660m.
