UK Home Loan Advances Rise 4.2% In April
Banks and financial institutions sanctioned home loans worth £5bn in April, up from £4.8bn in March.
European Markets Recover After Asian Stocks End Higher
Markets show signs of recovery after sharpest single-day fall.
Most Asian Markets Open Higher While Nikkei Bounces Back
Wall Street opens lower but makes up most of the losses by end of day owing to rally in HP stock.
SABMiller's Revenue Rises 10% from Strong Growth in Developing Markets
Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets boost revenue and profit.
Britain's Economy Grows in Q1 in Line with Forecast
Office for National Statistics data shows UK economy expanded by 0.3%.
Stock Markets Slide in Europe as Nikkei Nose Dives 7%
Several Federal Reserve officials were in favour of slowing down bond-buying as early as their June meeting.
China's Contracting Factory Activity and Fed Comments Drag Down Asian Markets
Markets hit by China's manufacturing data and reports of Fed favouring slowing down bond purchase.
UK Retail Sales Record Biggest Monthly Drop in April due to Bad Weather
Food sales drop 4.1% in April from March - the largest monthly fall in two years.
Britvic to Fuse British and Irish Arms and Sell Fruit Shoot in India
Britvic aims to cut £30m in costs annually, by 2016.
European Markets Fall ahead of Bernanke Testimony
Investors waiting on US Federal Reserve chief Bernanke's testimony to Congress.
Asian Markets Rally after Fed Reassurance on Bond-Buying
US Fed chief Ben Bernanke testifies before Congress later in the day.
Mortgage Lending in April at Highest Level for Four Years
Gross mortgage lending in April rises to £12.1bn, 4% up from March.
Burberry Profit Beats Estimates on Higher Asia- Pacific Revenues
Revenue from the Asia Pacific region accounts for a little over a third of the group's business.
European Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Fed Statement
Ben Bernanke is expected to make a statement on the future of Fed's bond-buying programme on 22 May.
Asian Markets on Edge Ahead of Fed Chairman Bernanke's Speech
Markets awaiting Ben Bernanke's hints on Fed's bond-buying programme.
UK's High Inflation to Squeeze Household's Spending Power
Consumer Price Inflation may not dip below 2.5% before 2016, says the Ernst & Young Item Club.
India's Infosys to Contest New £69m Tax Demand
The Bangalore-based firm is already contesting previous tax demands for financial years 2005 to 2008.
Most European Markets Gain on Positive Global Growth Outlook
European markets follow the Asian peers and rise in early trades.
Asian Shares Rise on US Economic Optimism
The Japanese government upgrades its outlook for the economy, fuelling a rally in Tokyo.
Asian Markets Weekly Update: Broad Gains in Asia While Nikkei Breaches 15,000 Mark
The US dollar hit a new high versus the yen at the end of the week, its highest since October 2008.
Petrofac Expects Modest Growth as Algeria Gas Revival Deferred
The company's order backlog has risen to an all time high of $12.1bn as of 30, April.
Maersk Profit Beats Estimates on Higher Freight Rates
Maersk Line reports a profit of $204m in the first quarter as against a loss of $599m, a year ago.
European Markets Open Lower on Wall Street Cues
Investors cautious as US Federal Reserve hints at exit from the bond-buying programme.
Asian Markets Subdued as Fed Hints End to Bond-Buying
The dollar gains strength as the Fed indicates an exit from bond-buying programme.
Zurich Insurance Profit Drops on Tough Market Conditions
Zurich's capitalisation ratio under Swiss rules has risen to 185% as of January, 2013, compared to 178% six months ago.
Aviva New Business Value Rises on Higher Growth in Asia and UK
Aviva takes a £54m hit on restructuring costs in the first quarter.
European Markets Edge Lower on Eurozone Concerns
Investors will be tracking a raft of data coming in from the US.
Asian Markets Mixed as Nikkei Sheds Early Gains on Weak Earnings
Japanese banking stocks pull the Nikkei down despite stronger GDP data.
Severn Trent Cites Undervaluation to Reject £5bn Bid from Pension Funds
British water utilities Yorkshire Water and Thames Water have attracted foreign investor-attention in the past.
Allianz Profit Surges on Business Growth Across Segments
Allianz posts 6.6% rise in quarterly revenues, a new record in the conglomerate's history.
