Shire and Valeant reportedly in preparations to acquire US bowel drugmaker Salix
Salix, known for its gastrointestinal drugs, is considering its options in the midst of a management shakeup and inventory issues.
China rolls out its first ETF options on the Shanghai bourse
The options are based on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the SSE50 index.
Reuters report on possible Samsung-BlackBerry deal faces regulator scrutiny
Reuters report on 14 January said Samsung was planning to acquire BlackBerry for about $7.5bn, but the news was denied by the companies.
Royal Dutch Shell to slash spending by $15bn over three years
The announcement came as the Anglo-Dutch firm said fourth-quarter earnings rose to $4.2bn versus $2.2bn a year ago.
Mike Ashley increases Debenhams interest but rules out a bid
Sports Direct's total investment represents a 16.6% interest in the retailer's ordinary shares.
O2 confirms exclusive talks with Li Ka-Shing's Hutchison Whampoa for £10bn sale
Deal would create Britain's biggest mobile company.
Apple hikes CEO Tim Cook's pay by 117% as 2014 proves hugely successful for iPhone maker
In fiscal year 2014, Cook received total compensation of $9.22m, compared to $4.25m in 2013.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim more than doubles New York Times stake
Carlos Slim now controls 16.8% of the New York Times Company.
Kering explored options to sell sportswear maker Puma
Kering currently owns about 86% stake in Puma.
M&S shares knocked after it admits Christmas delivery time increases
Shares have fallen by 3% as it has to extend deliveries to up to 10 days.
Firefox Keeps Google in Europe but Signs Landmark Five-Year Deal with Yahoo in US
Firefox inked new deal with Yahoo to serve as its default search provider in key market US.
Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm's Ex-Wife Sue Ann to Appeal $1bn Divorce Award
News weighs on NYSE-traded Continental's shares, which end 3.08% lower on 13 November.
Banca MPS Shares Jump as Lender Mulls €2.1bn Capital Increase
Banca MPS's board will meet on 5 November to discuss and approve measures.
Ebola: US Medical and Biotech Stocks Soar as Texas Nurse Contracts Virus
Ibio, Lakeland, Alpha Pro Tech and Tekmira stocks rise sharply.
Tesco Share Plunge Knocks £1bn Off Market Value on Rights Issue Rumours
FT Alphaville said Tesco bosses are mulling over a rights issue to buoy up its balance sheet
Virgin Money IPO Restricted to Institutional Investors
Richard Branson's banking arm not to offer stock to retail investors.
Rocket Internet Brings Forward German IPO Following 'Exceptional' Demand
Rocket Internet to debut on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on 2 October.
Alibaba Listing: Traders Expect Heavy Demand for Stock Options
Alibaba's stock has hovered near the top of NYSE's most-active list each day since its 19 September debut.
Alibaba IPO: Additional Share Options Bumped Up Total to World Record $25bn
Alibaba's market value, at $231.44bn, exceeds the market capitalisations of Amazon and eBay combined.
Alibaba IPO: NYSE to Provide Operational Updates for Mega Flotation
Alibaba will start trading on NYSE under the symbol "BABA".
Alibaba to List on US Options Exchanges on 29 September
CBOE and ISE Holdings have accounted for some 29% of trading in US stock and exchange options this year.
Telecom Italia and Telefonica Compete for Vivendi's Brazilian Broadband Unit GVT
Telefonica increased its offer for GVT to €7.5bn, after Telecom Italia offered €7bn in cash and stock.
Roche to Buy US Biotech Company InterMune for $8.3bn
InterMune's lead medicine pirfenidone is approved for the fatal disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the EU and Canada and is under regulatory review in the US.
Travel Agent Priceline to Invest $500m in China's Ctrip
Ctrip's stock surges 12.49% in after-hours trading in New York.
Morgan Stanley Advises RBS to Offload Majority Stake in Ulster Bank
RBS's stock 1.52% lower at 0828 BST in London.
Retirement Market 'Will Triple to £50bn in 2023' Despite Osborne's Radical Pension Reforms
Towers Watson says the sector is set to grow considerably in the next 10 years.
Flight MH17 Crash Could Hasten Ailing Malaysia Airlines Privatisation
Two aircraft disasters in four months 'psychologically damaging' for MAS's reputation.
DWP Trumpets 'Defined Ambition' Workplace Pensions
The Department for Work and Pension has published a draft legislation.
HSBC the Latest Bank to Warn over Qingdao Metals Fraud Investigation
HSBC said it will be closely monitoring Qingdao metals transactions.
Alibaba to Buy Out UCWeb in China's Biggest Internet Merger and Launch US Online Store
Alibaba to launch US online store 11Main.com on 11 June.