Nokia shares tank some 10% post surprise drop in networks profit
Nokia now expects a network operating margin around the midpoint of its earlier goal of 8% to 11%.
Asian markets round-up: Bourses enter red terrain post dismal US GDP data
The Nikkei tanks, pulled down by the BoJ's announcement, lacklustre corporate earnings and weak US growth data.
British American Tobacco could raise bid for rest of Brazil's Souza Cruz
BAT's first-quarter revenue rose 1.7% at constant exchange rates, trailing the 3.5% median growth estimate forecast.
Asian markets round-up: Most bourses trade lower ahead of US Fed rate decision
In Australia, the ASX's 10 main sectors traded in red terrain.
AT&T sacks president Aaron Slator amid $100m racial discrimination suit
Knoyme King, a black woman who worked for Slator, alleges she was passed over for promotions because of her race.
Nepal earthquake: FinMin Ram Mahat pegs rebuilding costs at over $10bn
Nepal's government is struggling to save people who may be trapped, says Finance Minister Ram Mahat.
Automaker Daimler's profit soars 41% on record Mercedes sales
Return on sales from ongoing business at Mercedes-Benz Cars came in at 9.4% in Q1 2015, up from 7% a year ago.
Asian markets round-up: Bourses outside Japan trade lower
Shanghai Composite has gained 38% this year and some experts believe the market movements are well-supported.
China proposes mergers to slash number of big state-owned firms to 40
The central government owns 112 conglomerates, including 277 public firms listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen bourses.
Nepal earthquake: Global community will have to bank-roll relief and reconstruction
The global community will have to bank-roll relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction plans in poverty-stricken Nepal.
Asian markets round-up: Shanghai and Australian bourses hit seven-year highs
Chinese shares soared on hopes of stimulus, announcements about corporate mergers and investment in infrastructure.
Crude oil futures trade mixed amid lower US drilling activity and Yemen conflict
Société Générale has raised its Brent crude forecast for the full year by $4.33 to $59.54 a barrel.
Gold prices: Market awaits hints from US Fed Reserve on timeline for rate hike
US central bank monetary policy statement, due out on 29 April, will be the biggest driver for gold prices next week.
China's ICBC deposes Wells Fargo as world's most valuable bank
Since overtaking San Francisco, US-based Wells Fargo on 7 April, Beijing-based ICBC has extended its lead.
The 2015 Sunday Times Rich List: UK hedge fund billionaires almost double
Seven UK hedge fund managers are worth over £1bn now, up from four executives in 2014.
Asian markets round-up: Most indices trade lower as investors take profits
In Hong Kong, HSBC's stock was up 3.25% at 3.42pm local time, ahead of its AGM meeting in London later today.
India's richest state needs over $200bn to house its poorest
The western Indian state of Maharashtra, home to India's financial capital Mumbai, will need five million new homes by 2022.
India seeks to calm foreign investor jitters over retrospective taxation
India's junior finance minister Jayant Sinha tells FIIs New Delhi will back a stable tax policy.
Morgan Stanley could net $2bn from sale of Australian property arm Investa
Morgan Stanley has received over 20 bids for its Australian realty unit Investa Property Group.
Asian markets roundup: Bourses outside Hong Kong and India rise despite weak China data
Markets in Tokyo and Seoul scale new highs despite dismal China factory activity data.
Deutsche Bank could end up paying more than $2bn over Libor rigging
UK and US authorities are preparing to announce a settlement as soon as 23 April.
Pininfarina's chairman says Italian design house may have M&A news soon
Indian auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is reportedly readying a bid for the car designer.
Facebook, Uber, and 3 German automakers interested in Nokia's maps business
The book value of Nokia's HERE maps business unit stands at €2bn.
EU charges Russia's Gazprom with abusing market position in eastern Europe
Gas giant Gazprom has 12 weeks to reply and can also request an oral hearing to present its arguments.
Volvo names rival Scania's Martin Lundstedt as new CEO
Volvo's shares surge 16% following news that it has replaced embattled CEO Olof Persson.
Most Asian markets rise on China stimulus measures
Markets in Tokyo and Shanghai scale new highs on 22 April.
Non-communicable diseases could cost Indonesia $4.47tn: WEF
By comparison, China's estimated total NCD-related loss is $29.4tn during the 2012-2030 period.
Mark Mobius urges investors to get out of US stocks and target Asian equities
Templeton Emerging Markets Group boss warns corporate earnings in the US are likely to disappoint.
Credit Suisse Group's first-quarter net profit rises 23%
Credit Suisse's quarterly profit rises on gains at its private banking business and on higher securities trading.
Global e-waste volume scales new peak in 2014: UN report
Waste that could have been recovered and recycled was worth $52bn, including 300 tonnes of gold.