Brexit negotiations must 'guarantee' EU workers' rights says UK business lobby
The CBI stressed that negotiations must prioritise UK trade, jobs, and prosperity.
BNP Paribas reports strong growth during Q1 2017
The Corporate and Institutional Banking division quarterly pre-tax profits increased by 93% compared to Q1 2016
Direct Line Group reports 4.1% increase in gross written premium for Q1 2017
The insurance firm will maintain its Combined Operating Ratio target within the 93% to 95% range.
Asia: Markets send mixed signals amid Tokyo and Hong Kong stock exchange holidays
The Straits Times Index registered the region's strongest gain at 0.74%.
Apple iPhone sales decline while profits register minor gain in Q2
iPhone sales fell by 35% during the second quarter.
Saudi Aramco to acquire full control of Texas-based Port Arthur refinery
Port Arthur is North America's largest oil refinery that produces up to 60,000 barrels of oil per day
Aberdeen Asset Management reports 20% profit growth in build-up to Standard Life merger
The firm highlighted 'headwinds and opportunities' in the investment sector as rationale for the merger.
Asia: Markets recover despite disappointing growth data from US and UK
The Nikkei and Straits Times Index soared to 0.63% and 0.86% respectively.
Energy UK urges government to promote greater competition within the sector
The trade association for UK's energy industry wants government to make energy efficiency a national priority.
Bank lending to consumers slowed to 6.1% in March, BBA says
However, borrowing by non-financial companies saw an increase.
Asia: Markets slip ahead of first quarter US GDP figures release
President Donald Trump's recent comments on US-South Korea free trade agreement also alarm investors.
Consumer confidence remains 'surprisingly stable' despite Brexit and economic concerns
Survey shows consumer confidence dipped 1 point to -7 in April.
Aggreko reports 18% rise in first-quarter revenue
Revenues were up 25% after excluding off-hires in Argentina.
Cobham's Q1 trading performance in line with expectations
The firm plans to raise 512.4m from issuance of underwritten rights in order to strengthen its balance sheet.
Asia: Markets four-day rally slows with minor gains across the board
The Nikkei reported a marginal decline of 0.15%.
Samsung's Q1 profit surges as company sees resilient growth despite corruption scandal
The company's profit stood at £5.2bn, which is the best it has posted in the last three years.
Brexit may force Deutsche Bank to move 4,000 jobs out of the UK
Deutsche Bank currently employs around 9,000 workers in the UK.
Credit Suisse plans to raise £3bn in funds as company returns to profit
Chief of the Board of Directors says the share would 'result in significant value creation for shareholders'.
Standard Chartered Q1 profit nearly doubles to $1bn
Fall in bad loans and increased cost efficiency contributed to the sharp rise.
Boeing nearing decision to launch larger version of 737 model amid competition from Airbus
The Boeing 737 MAX10 would directly compete with the popular Airbus A321neo.
Asia: Markets continue to rally, hover near two-year high
The Nikkei and S&P/ASX rose by 0.99% and 0.72% respectively.
Volvo posts bigger than expected jump in profit for first quarter
CEO Hakan Samuelsson outlines firm's 'three pillars' strategy in entering the self-driving cars market.
Amec Foster Wheeler reports £307m increase in pre-tax losses amid ongoing takeover by Wood Group
Total losses nearly doubled to £542m for the year ended 31 December 2016.
Asia: Markets on the rise as investors hope for a Macron win
Hang Seng registered the strongest growth with a 1.21% increase.
Philips first quarter profit jumps by 700%
Improved operational income and reduced financial charges attributed to the rise in profits.
UK consumer confidence plunges further amid rising inflation: Deloitte survey
The Consumer Tracker report revealed a slowdown in consumer spending.
Asia: Markets follow Nikkei's strong lead
The Shanghai Composite emerged as the only weak performer with a sharp decline of 1.72%.
London house prices see biggest annual drop since 2009
The sharp decline is mainly due to rapid drop in prices of high-end properties located in London's inner areas.
Who is Li Ka-Shing? The meteoric rise of Hong Kong's richest 'Superman'
Hong Kong tycoon's business ventures extend from Asia to North America, Europe, and Australia.
Improvement in England's regional infrastructure could add £175bn to the economy says CBI
There is a three-fold disparity between the most and least productivity areas across the country.
