LG, Google strike patent-sharing deal
LG Electronics said it had signed a long-term cross-licence deal with Google as the South Korean firm tries to expand its smartphone business.
Borsa Istanbul to buy a stake in Kazakhstan's KASE
Mid-September Kazakhstan's KASE signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation with BIST; the agreement lays foundations for a long-term partnership, including through reciprocal purchase of shares.
Russia's Rosneft takes EU to court over sanctions
Russian oil giant Rosneft and a close associate of President Vladimir Putin are fighting the EU in court over sanctions imposed on some of Russia's biggest companies.
Rolls-Royce cuts forecasts on Russian sanctions
Rolls-Royce announced that it was slashing its earnings forecasts partly as result of Western trade sanctions against Russia, causing a share price collapse.
17 October 2014 15:16
Wal-Mart trims full-year sales forecast
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, cut its sales forecast for its next fiscal year and projected a drop in capital spending.
16 October 2014 13:21
Netflix hammered by weak subscriber growth
Netflix shares plunged after its quarterly report showing disappointing subscriber growth for the streaming video group which has been expanding globally.