Japan's cabinet approved a $122 billion fiscal package on Thursday to support stalling growth in the world's third-largest economy amid offshore risks and as policymakers look to sustain activity beyond the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Stocks gained amid trade war headlines on Thursday, while sterling rose to its highest in more than two years against the euro on hopes next week's UK election will lead to a smooth Brexit.
South Korea's LG Chem said on Thursday it would invest $916 million in its U.S. subsidiary by 2023 to set up an electric vehicle battery joint venture with General Motors .
Tiffany & Co , which is being bought by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH , fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly sales on Thursday as the luxury jeweler was hurt by weak demand from foreign tourists and business disruptions in Hong Kong.
Elon Musk's defamation trial could be in the hands of jury by the end of Thursday after the billionaire and the diver who is suing him sparred over the meaning and impact of a "pedo guy" tweet at the heart of the case.
Automakers, ride-hailing and technology companies plowing money into the development of electric, self-driving and shared car services will find more enthusiastic consumers in China than in Europe and the United States, a survey on Thursday showed.
U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, setting Wall Street for a second session of gains this week, on increased hopes of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and China.
Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co , which is being bought by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH , missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit and sales on Thursday as weak demand at home and in Hong Kong offset growth elsewhere in China.
Goldman also added the stock to the firm's conviction buy list.
BP is increasing its stake in solar energy developer Lightsource BP to 50% from 43% and is aiming for rapid growth over the next few years, the two companies said on Thursday.
United Airlines UAL.O on Thursday named insider Scott Kirby as its chief executive officer to succeed Oscar Munoz, who will take the role of executive chairman in May 2020.
The Victoria, Canada-based company rallied after its trial for drug voclosporin posted positive efficacy and safety results.
The top 10 most regretted majors span the arts and sciences — English, communications, biological sciences and law all made the list, according to a recent ZipRecruiter survey.
Citi raised its price target on Apple's stock to $300 from $250 as the firm sees high demand this Christmas for AirPods and the Apple Watch.
"We expect online advertising to eclipse 60% of U.S. ad spend in the next 5 years," said Stifel.