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Demand for iPads, e-readers lift John Lewis salesDemand for iPads, e-readers lift John Lewis sales

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - John Lewis, Britain's biggest department store group, posted another strong rise in weekly sales, driven by strong demand for...

SEC may order Nasdaq to upgrade trading systems: WSJSEC may order Nasdaq to upgrade trading systems: WSJ

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators may force Nasdaq OMX Group Inc to upgrade its trading systems following last month's glitch-ridden IPO of...

RBS set for fine as Barclays boss remains defiantRBS set for fine as Barclays boss remains defiant

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland could face a hefty fine from the same interest rate rigging scandal that has hammered...

AB InBev buys out Corona maker Modelo for $20 billionAB InBev buys out Corona maker Modelo for $20 billion

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest brewer, will swallow the half of Grupo Modelo it does not already own for...

China main money rate up, market awaits next bank reserve cutChina main money rate up, market awaits next bank reserve cut

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's main short-term lending rate rose 14 basis points on Friday as banks hoarded money to prepare for extra...

EU summit deal sends shares, euro sharply higherEU summit deal sends shares, euro sharply higher

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares were sharply higher and the single currency surged over 1 percent on Friday after euro zone leaders...

Stock futures signal higher open on EU dealStock futures signal higher open on EU deal

[2012-06-29 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a stronger open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500, the...

Fiat CEO says to relaunch Alfa Romeo in U.S., ChinaFiat CEO says to relaunch Alfa Romeo in U.S., China

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Italian auto maker Fiat SpA will relaunch the Alfa Romeo in the United States and then China, Fiat chief executive...

T-Mobile's Humm to join VodafoneT-Mobile's Humm to join Vodafone

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Philipp Humm, who quit the top job at T-Mobile USA on Wednesday, said on Thursday he would become chief...

Bernard Madoff's brother to plead guilty, U.S. saysBernard Madoff's brother to plead guilty, U.S. says

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Peter Madoff, the brother of imprisoned swindler Bernard Madoff, is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges on Friday, the...

Peugeot increases cuts, plans plant closure: unionPeugeot increases cuts, plans plant closure: union

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
PARIS (Reuters) - Struggling French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen is increasing its full-year savings target and freeing capacity at a factory near...

Barclays paying $453 million to settle Libor probeBarclays paying $453 million to settle Libor probe

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - U.K. bank Barclays will pay $453 million to U.S. and British authorities to settle allegations that it manipulated key...

New Chesapeake chair gets stock valued at $750,000New Chesapeake chair gets stock valued at $750,000

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp's new independent chairman will receive Chesapeake stock awards valued at $750,000 along with cash compensation that will...

Rights group says Apple suppliers in China breaking labor lawsRights group says Apple suppliers in China breaking labor laws

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Apple Inc's suppliers in China have violated local labor laws when they imposed excessive overtime and skimped on...

Fed officials differ on whether more easing neededFed officials differ on whether more easing needed

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Top Federal Reserve officials differed on whether the U.S. central bank needs to be more aggressive in spurring economic...

News Corp board approves company split: sourceNews Corp board approves company split: source

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - The board of News Corp approved in principle splitting the $60 billion media conglomerate into separate publishing and entertainment businesses,...

Euro, shares turn lower as EU summit hopes dimEuro, shares turn lower as EU summit hopes dim

[2012-06-28 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro hit a three-week low and European shares fell on Thursday as divisions among European leaders dashed any...

Stock index futures flat; Best Buy eyedStock index futures flat; Best Buy eyed

[2012-06-27 12:16:00]
PARIS (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500...

Fairfax denies top shareholder Rinehart board seatsFairfax denies top shareholder Rinehart board seats

[2012-06-27 12:00:00]
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Fairfax Media on Wednesday rejected calls from mining magnate and top shareholder Gina Rinehart for board representation, saying...

China first-half growth seen over 7.5 percent, but pressures remainChina first-half growth seen over 7.5 percent, but pressures remain

[2012-06-27 12:00:00]
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's annual economic growth could exceed 7.5 percent in the first half of 2012 but the economy still faces...



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