European shares rose in early trade on Monday, extending their wining streak to three sessions as Dubai debt fears eased, with banks the major gainers. By 0808 GMT, the FTSEurofirst 300 index
Asian stocks rebounded on Monday after Dubai said it had received $10 billion from Abu Dhabi to repay debt, which pushed down the yen but boosted the euro and emerging Asian currencies
Lloyds Banking Group said take-up for its record 13.5 billion pound ($21.9 billion) rights issue totalled over 95 percent, drawing a line under a turbulent few months for Britain's largest retail lender.
Apple Inc accused Nokia of anti-competitive practices and patent infringement on Friday, escalating a legal battle as they fight for market share in smartphones. Analysts say the dispute, potentially involving hundreds of
The British jobs market has been stronger than expected given the scale of the recession, Bank of England chief economist Spencer Dale said on Monday. The British economy is expected to shrink
Japan's Nikkei average trimmed earlier losses and ended flat on Monday after Dubai said it had received $10 billion from fellow UAE member Abu Dhabi, easing fears of a potential debt default
Abu Dhabi bailed out neighbouring Dubai on Monday with $10 billion in surprise aid for debt-laden Dubai World, driving stock markets higher, but Dubai said creditors still needed to approve a standstill
The world should at least halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 with rich nations taking the lead, according to a first draft text on Friday seeking to break deadlock on a new
Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than expected in November as consumers stepped up spending on gasoline and a wide range of other goods, data showed on Friday, raising hopes of a
World stocks extended gains and oil rebounded on Friday as upbeat data from China and the United States underscored an economic recovery, weighing on safe-haven government bonds and the low-yielding yen. China's
