BHP sees China driving resources demand for 15 years
Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton on Thursday said China's economic growth was resilient enough to drive strong demand for commodities for the next 15 years.
21 November 2013
US opens Tesla safety review, company orders changes
A US government agency said Tuesday it was investigating fires in Tesla electric vehicles, as the company ordered modifications aimed at reducing what it called a negligible risk.
Taiwan firm sues Samsung for patent infringement
A Taiwanese electronics company said Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung for allegedly infringing on its optics technology patents.
Drugs scandal rocks Britain's troubled 'ethical' bank
Britain's Co-operative Bank, which prides itself on ethical investments, has been plunged deeper into crisis after its former chairman was filmed allegedly seeking to buy drugs.
19 November 2013
Kazakhstan hoping to enter WTO in 2014
Accession is only possible after we have agreed on the amount of subsidies to agriculture in line with Kazakhstan’s mid and long-term plans: Minister for Economic Integration.
Forbes magazine publisher seeks buyer
Forbes Media, the family-owned group known for its business magazine which chronicles great wealth, said Friday it is up for sale.
16 November 2013
JPMorgan to pay investors $4.5bn over mortgage bonds
JPMorgan Chase said Friday it had reached a deal with 21 institutional investors to pay $4.5 billion for losses on mortgage securities it and Bear Stearns sold before the financial crisis.
Yellen says Fed stimulus must continue
Janet Yellen, the White House nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, said Thursday that the central bank's stimulus must remain in place to bolster an economy where growth remains fragile.