U.S. second-quarter GDP growth revised to 2.0%
The U.S. economy slowed a bit more than initially thought in the second quarter as the strongest growth in consumer spending in 4-1/2 years was offset...
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U.S. weekly jobless claims increase slightly
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose moderately, pointing to sustained labor market strength despite slowing economic growth.
Argentina bonds plumb new lows, country risk soars, as govt eyes debt 'reprofiling'
Argentine country risk soared to levels not seen since 2008 and bond prices lurched to record lows on Thursday after the government announced plans to "reprofile"...
Thyssenkrupp CEO's last roll of the dice: sell the family silver
Thyssenkrupp CEO Guido Kerkhoff has little choice but to sell the group's prized elevator division lock, stock and barrel so he can save the conglomerate's remaining...
Argentine bonds plumb new lows as government eyes extending debt maturities
Argentina's international dollar bonds fell to new record lows on Thursday and its debt-insurance costs rocketed after the government announced plans to "reprofile" some debt, leaving...
Best Buy misses quarterly same-store sales estimates
Best Buy Co Inc reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly same-store sales on Thursday, as the biggest U.S. consumer electronics retailer sold fewer video game consoles...
AirAsia close to announcing adjustment to Airbus plane orders: sources
AirAsia Group Bhd plans to announce an adjustment to its large order book for Airbus airliners on Friday, confirming at least part of its order for...
This app makes clearing US airport immigration and customs a breeze
Mobile Passport lets travelers clear U.S. immigration by submitting documents via a smartphone or tablet before arrival at checkpoints.
Europe cheers Italy pact, bond bulls pause for breath
Signs that Italy's latest political drama was over and hopeful noises from Beijing in the trade war pushed Europe's share markets higher on Thursday and paused...
Sony in $760 million Olympus stake sale after investor Loeb's prodding
Sony Corp is selling its 5% stake in Olympus Corp back to the Japanese medical equipment maker for 80.4 billion yen ($762.88 million), a move that...
Tencent scraps plan to invest $150 million in Chinese education firm VIPKid: sources
Tencent has shelved plans to invest about $150 million to lead a fresh fundraising round for a Chinese education firm VIPKid, two people familiar with the...
Jeweller Pandora aims to regain sparkle after LA relaunch
Danish jewellery maker Pandora is stepping up efforts to win back shoppers with a brand relaunch in Los Angeles, plus new themed collections based on Harry...
South Korea court ruling raises chance of Samsung heir's return to jail
South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a bribery case against the heir of the Samsung Group should be reviewed by a lower court, raising...
London mayor says firms must play by the rules as Uber faces license renewal
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan said everyone must play by the rules when asked on Thursday about taxi app Uber's London license, which is due to expire...
UBS hires former Credit Suisse star Khan as part of broader shakeup
Switzerland's biggest bank UBS on Thursday appointed former Credit Suisse manager Iqbal Khan to co-lead its flagship wealth management business, as part of a broader shake-up...