International News
UK better than Croatia, but lags behind France in broadband speeds
Ahead of Wednesday’s much-anticipated World Cup semi-final, Brits can take some solace in the fact that their broadband is at least faster than Croatia’s.
Danone investigates claims baby milk makes some infants ill
French firm Danone is investigating claims that its Aptamil baby milk formula has made some infants ill after recently changing its formula.
Europe close: Stocks track gains on Wall Street
Stocks on the Continent finished higher, tracking gains on Wall Street and overnight in Asian trading, although traders remained cautious, especially regarding the risk of an escalation in protectionist trade measures around the world.
Tesla hikes Chinese retail price for Model S and Model X vehicles
Tesla has raised the recommended retail price on its vehicles in China in response to Beijing's retaliatory tariffs on US automobiles.
US open: Positive open on the Street as trade war concerns subside
Stocks started the session moderately higher, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses ahead of the second quarter earnings seasoning kicking off on Wall Street on Friday.
Nissan uncovers falsified data from fuel economy and emissions tests
Automotive giant Nissan said it has uncovered falsified data from car exhaust emissions tests at the vast majority of its Japanese factories.
Heavyweight economists say government regulation will 'use the hammer' on bitcoin
Three world-renowned economists have launched a scathing attack on bitcoin, arguing that the currency will be "regulated into oblivion" by governments around the world.
Asia report: Markets higher after two-way tariffs come into effect
Markets in Asia were higher on Monday, following a solid session on Wall Street on Friday as markets continued to digest the implementation of tit-for-tat tariffs between the US and China.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher, earnings season in focus
Stocks are being called to start the session moderately higher, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses, ahead of the start of the second quarter earnings reporting season on Wall Street on Friday.
Alibaba in talks with BT Group over possible cloud partnership
BT Group is in talks with Alibaba over a cloud services partnership that would help the Chinese digital giant enter into European markets with a challenge to part of Amazon's business.
Chinese banks told to lower lending costs for smaller firms
Chinese lenders have been instructed to cut their rates on loans to small firms this quarter.