Dell buyout highlights PC sector woes: analysts
Dell's plan to take the computer giant private offers an opportunity to return to its start-up roots, but won't solve the fundamental problems facing the company and the PC sector.
S&P faces US govt suit over mortgage bond ratings
The US government plans to sue Standard & Poor's over its rating of mortgage bonds at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis.
Ex-Iran bank chief found with $70 mln cheque: report
The former head of Iran's central bank, Tahmasb Mazaheri, has been found in possession of a cheque worth 54 million euros ($70 million) by German authorities.
Europe will get its money back says Bank of Greece
Greece will pay back the billions of euros of European aid it has received to fight its debt crisis, the head of the country's central bank told Germany's Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
Kazakhstan planning to issue $1 billion of Eurobonds in 2013
We believe it possible to issue sovereign Eurobonds in the H1 2013 to finance the budget deficit and set a benchmark for Kazakhstan’s issuers: Finance Minister.
Japan cabinet to approve $1.02 trillion annual budget
Japan's cabinet was Tuesday set to approve a $1.02 trillion annual budget with boosts in defence and public works spending amid a festering territorial row with China and a renewed assault on deflation.
Zimbabwe has $217 in the bank: Finance Minister
After paying public workers' salaries last week, the balance in cash-strapped Zimbabwe's government public account stood at just $217.
Yahoo! shares bounce as profit tops expectations
Yahoo! shares bounced in after-hours trading Monday as the struggling Internet pioneer topped Wall Street expectations despite a slip in quarterly profit.
Over $2 million allocated for floods protection in Almaty oblast
Over 300 million tenge ($2 million) have been set aside for prevention of emergency situations in Almaty oblast.
Kazakhstan increaseed funding of science 2.5-fold in two years
Minister of Education and Science Bakytzhan Zhumagulov talked about development of science in Kazakhstan.
Believers will control finances of Kazakhstan's religious unions
Revision commissions made up of members of the parish will take control over the money received by religious unions.
Starbucks may pull British investment over tax issue: report
Starbucks has threatened to suspend millions of pounds of investment in Britain over what it sees as unfair targeting by Prime Minister David Cameron over its tax affairs.
Apple loses world's most valuable company crown
Apple shares extended their losses Friday, ending a miserable week for the California tech giant as it surrendered its position as the world's biggest company based on market value.
Music industry finally on road to recovery
News that the global music industry has finally turned the corner and is on the road to recovery should help get the annual four-day gathering of many of the world's top music execs at the MIDEM trade fair.
Football: Real Madrid break 500m-euro mark to top money list
Real Madrid have become the first club in any sport to generate more than 500 million euros in revenue in a single year.
Google 2012 revenue hits $50 billion, profits up
Google reported Tuesday that its profit climbed and its annual revenue hit an unprecedented high last year as it evolved to stay in tune with people using smartphones and tablets.
World jobless number seen rising to record high in 2013: ILO
Five years after the global financial crisis hit, unemployment numbers continue to soar, with a record 202 million people worldwide expected to be officially jobless this year.
Cathay asks crew to volunteer for early retirement
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific on Tuesday asked its cabin crew to volunteer for early retirement as part of its cost-cutting measures to boost profitability amid a global slowdown.
BoJ starts first meeting under new Japan government
The Bank of Japan on Monday began its first policy meeting since the new premier took office with a pledge to pressure it into aggressive monetary easing to revive the long-suffering economy.
US House Republicans back 3-month debt limit rise
Republicans proposed a three-month increase to the US debt ceiling Friday as they mulled breaking a protracted fiscal impasse, but warned any long-term deal would require Congress to pass a budget that cuts spending.