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Amazon acquires e-commerce platform Souq.com

Amazon executives did not disclose the value of the deal to which Goldman Sachs refer to as the "the biggest-ever technology M&A transaction in the Arab world."

Mar 29, 2017 10:40 AM EDT

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New pound coin's hidden security features, problems and availability

The new 12-sided £1 coin comes into circulation on Tuesday with a hidden security feature that would stamp out fraud and counterfeiting.

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Qatar pushes £5 billion UK investment despite Brexit

Qatar claims that Brexit will have no impact on its investment efforts as the country is looking into the long-term view.

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American Airlines to buy $200 million worth of shares in China Southern

The deal ties American Airlines, one of the three big carriers in the US, with one of China's big three state-run airlines.

UK banks face new stress test scenario by the Bank of England

Bank of England prepares new stress test scenarios to be given to UK's biggest banks in preparation for any sudden slowdown in foreign interests in UK assets. The Brexit vote last year has triggered a sharp drop in the value of the pound.

Mar 28, 2017 11:15 AM EDT

Starbucks lags behind Dunkin's performance

Wall Street notes many people are starting to buy their drinks at Dunkin' Donuts instead of the popular caffeine company Starbucks. Dunkin' Brands' shares, which houses Dunkin' Donuts, went up 10 percent this year and 25 percent over the past 12 months.

Mar 27, 2017 12:37 PM EDT

Tech analyst notes key factors that could prevent Apple from becoming worth $1 trillion

The Cupertino-based company Apple's value is skyrocketing at the moment. With a valuation worth about three-quarters of a trillion dollars, the company is the best performer among tech companies. But a tech analyst notes three key factors that could prevent Apple from becoming worth $1 trillion.

Mar 27, 2017 12:26 PM EDT

More big brands pull ads from YouTube

The brands told reporters on Thursday that they were pulling either some or all of their ads from Google-partnered websites. This comes after they were being alerted that their ads were still appearing next to extremist videos even after when YouTube has apologized for the matter.

Mar 27, 2017 12:16 PM EDT

Investors pull out from US stock funds

Wall Street has been put on defensive mode ever since Donald Trump became the president of the United States. This led to investors pulling out $8.9 billion from US stock funds that ended on March 22 according to a research conducted by EPFR Global.

Mar 27, 2017 8:02 AM EDT

Toyota plans £240 million investment in Burnaston plant

Japanese automaker Toyota plans to invest £240 million in upgrading its car plant that makes the Auris and Aventis models.

Mar 26, 2017 10:50 PM EDT

Sears admits plan to avoid bankruptcy by selling brands may prove difficult

Sears Holdings Corp. admits overnight its ongoing survival is unlikely and its plan to avoid bankruptcy by selling off or licensing brands may prove difficult.

Mar 23, 2017 8:47 PM EDT

Japanese minister agrees to contribute information on developments with Toshiba

The Westinghouse sale represents the latest in a series of steps Toshiba plans on undertaking to deal with the losses coming from the nuclear unit's ill-fated purchase of a US nuclear power plant construction company in 2015.

Mar 20, 2017 8:55 AM EDT

Renault denies reports it cheated on emissions tests for decades

Renault shares plummet more than five percent on Thursday even after the company refused to acknowledge reports that it cheated on emissions tests for decades.

Mar 20, 2017 8:52 AM EDT

Cathay Pacific posts $74 million annual loss due to overcapacity, intense competition

Shares of Hong Kong's flag carrier dipped almost seven percent following the profit loss of HK$575 million for 2016, which was down from an HK$6 billion profit from the previous year.

Mar 16, 2017 8:11 AM EDT