Apple ties with Samsung as world's top smartphone vendor
Apple caught up with Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor in the fourth quarter of 2014, thanks to booming sales of its new iPhone 6.
Russia's Gazprom profits plunge 61%, hit by Ukraine row
Russia's gas giant Gazprom said its third quarter profits plunged 61 percent as supplies were suspended to Ukraine, one of its main customers.
McDonald's CEO pays price for growing woes
Fast-food giant McDonald's replaced president and chief executive Donald Thompson, after the company turned in another poor quarter of sales and earnings last week.
Yahoo announces tax-free spinoff of Alibaba stake
Yahoo is spinning off its stake in Chinese Internet giant Alibaba, splitting off the valuable holdings in a move that sidesteps taxes.
Apple profit hits new high on rocketing iPhone sales
Apple's quarterly profit soared to a record $18 billion on the back of booming iPhone sales, especially in China.
Sony delays earnings after 'The Interview' cyberattack
Sony said it has won permission to delay the release of its quarterly earnings report, after a cyberattack damaged the computer network at its Hollywood film unit.
Microsoft profit dips as revenue rises
Microsoft reported that its quarterly profit dipped but revenue increased in a sign that it is adapting to lifestyles centered on mobile devices and cloud services.
Kazakhstan's Ministry sues Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering
Committee of Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan sues Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering for failing to fulfill its public procurement obligations.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister refutes sales of oil refinery by his son
To my best knowledge, he hasn’t been buying or selling anything in the last three years”, the Minister told journalists on the sidelines of the sitting in the country’s Majilis (lower chamber).