U.S. stock futures gain on China stimulus, tariff relief
U.S. stocks were set to edge back toward record territory on Tuesday, as signs of more fiscal stimulus from China and some easing of last week's...
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Unilever says Vietnam, Bangladesh among next 'growth stars'
Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar will be the top growth markets for consumer goods giant Unilever over the next few years as a rapidly growing population...
Planemakers race for wide-body orders in Asia showdown
Airbus and Boeing are battling for wide-body aircraft orders worth well over $10 billion as the clock ticks toward next week's Paris Airshow, industry sources said.
Rise of smaller rivals throws up fresh challenge to bitcoin
Bitcoin's weathered hacks, heists, booms and busts to reign as the king of cryptocurrencies through its first decade. But now there's a fresh challenge to its...
Explainer: 'Privacy coin' Monero offers near total anonymity
Bitcoin's share of the cryptocurrency market is sliding, with a host of alternative digital coins gaining ground as developers race to create digital cash that can...
China says will respond if U.S. escalates trade tension
China will respond firmly if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said further...
Exclusive: Zambian government has no plans to seize First Quantum - sources
Zambia has no plans to seize the assets of Quantum Minerals Ltd and the copper producer intends to stay in the country despite the government's move...
European shares gain on Trump tariff relief, carmakers shine
European shares gained ground on Tuesday, with Germany's carmakers outperforming, as risk appetite held firm after the United States stepped back from imposing tariffs on Mexico.
Italy in final rush for Alitalia rescue: Industry minister
Italy's Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Tuesday the government was in a final rush to orchestrate a rescue of trouble carrier Alitalia.
Facebook to unveil new versions of Portal video chat devices this fall
Facebook Inc plans to release new versions of its Portal video chatting devices this fall, the company's vice president of AR/VR Andrew Bosworth said during an...
China says will respond if U.S. insists on escalating trade tension
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the government would respond with firm resolve if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions.
Italy to scrap incentives for Whirlpool plant in Naples
The Italian government will scrap incentives for U.S.-listed appliance maker Whirlpool Corp on Tuesday because of the company's decision to close its factory in Naples, Deputy...
New Zealand selects Lockheed C-130J as preferred military transport replacement
New Zealand on Tuesday said it had selected Lockheed Martin Corp's C-130J Super Hercules as the preferred replacement for five aging C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft,...
Renault/Fiat case 'not closed', says French transport minister
Plans to merge carmakers Renault and Fiat Chrysler could re-emerge despite the breakdown of negotiations last week, France's transport minister said on Tuesday, joining a chorus...
Asia stocks rise as policy tweaks boost China markets
Asian stocks gained on Tuesday, led by Chinese shares after Beijing eased financing rules to boost local government spending on public works, and bolstered by investor...