U.S. House passes healthcare bill in big Trump victory

The House of Representatives approved a bill to repeal major parts of Obamacare, handing President Donald Trump his biggest legislative victory, but setting up a tough fight in the Senate. Fred Katayama reports.

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Wall Street ends flat

Healthcare stocks rallied as the House passed an amended healthcare bill. But as Fred Katayama reports, a drop in crude prices kept a lid on the markets' advance.

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Breakingviews TV: Facebook’s ad machine

The social network keeps raking in the advertising dollars, but Jen Saba, Rob Cyran and Tom Buerkle discuss how saturation and controversy over violent videos could slow its growth momentum.

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Plea for billions to rebuild Iraq's war-torn Mosul

Bustling markets have sprung back into life in eastern Mosul, but the city's destroyed infrastructure and economy could take at least five years and billions of dollars to rebuild. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Viacom's profit beats targets

Quarterly profit plunged 60 percent at the media giant. But as Fred Katayama reports, its earnings results handily beat analysts' forecasts amid its drive to turn itself around.

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China's Silk Road threatens Mekong River

As China pushes ahead with its massive trade network spanning Asia and Europe, fears are growing for the future of a section of the Mekong River between Thailand and Laos, which Beijing wants to blast with dynamite in order to allow 500kg freight ships to pass. Andrew Marshall reports.

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Fed signals June rate hike, says Greg McBridd

The Fed leaves room for two more rate hikes this year, Bankrate's Greg McBridge tells Reuters' Fred Katayama.

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Uber at the center of a high stakes lawsuit

Uber's court room battle with Google's Waymo over trade secrets of self driving cars could have dire consequences for the ride sharing company.

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High times as earnings boost European stocks

Euro zone businesses have raced into the second quarter, turning out their best performance in six years, according to new data. As David Pollard reports, European giants Shell and HSBC reflected the trend with better than expected first quarter results.

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Facebook warns again on ad growth, shares dip from high

Facebook shares dipped from a record high after the company warned that advertising revenue growth would likely come down from current high levels. Ben Gruber reports.

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Wall St slips as Fed holds on rates

Wall Street ended slightly lower after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged and investors digested another heavy round of earnings reports. Roselle Chen reports.

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Puerto Rico files biggest ever U.S. local government bankruptcy

Puerto Rico's financial oversight board on Wednesday filed for a form of bankruptcy protection, touching off the biggest bankruptcy in the history of the U.S. municipal debt market.

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Tech stocks attractive despite run-up, says U.S. Bank's Eric Wiegand

Tech and select healthcare stocks still have room to rise, U.S. Bank's Eric Wiegand tells Reuters' Fred Katayama.

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Microsoft, Apple scramble to keep up with Google school success

For most educators and school districts, Google's Chromebook is now the computer of choice. Microsoft's announcement of new education products shows the company's determination to reverse that.

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Fed holds interest rates steady

U.S. central bank policy makers downplayed weak economic growth. That's a sign they could rase rates as early as June. Fred Katayama reports.

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Bitcoin soars to all-time high near $1,500

Bitcoin further pushing closer to $1,500 as it surges to record territory as Japan approves the digital currency as a legitimate form of payment.

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Breakingviews TV: Hold the iPhone

Apple is increasing dividends and stock buybacks in the run-up to the 10th anniversary of its pioneering smartphone. Rob Cyran and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss whether it's enough to satisfy investors.

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Eagles sue Hotel California

The American soft rock band filed a suit accusing the owners of a Mexico hotel of using the name of its hit song, "Hotel California." Lisa Bernhard reports.

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Euro zone growth outstrips U.S. in Q1

The euro zone economy has started the year with robust growth that the United States and set the stage for a strong 2017. As David Pollard report, the preliminary estimates may weaken the eurosceptic parties that have gained ground in EU states - but could also raise further questions over whether the ECB's asset-purchase programme is appropriate.

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Battle over Brexit bill payment

Britain's Brexit minister David Davis dismisses a Financial Times report over the bill that Britain could face when it leaves the European Union. Laura Frykberg reports.

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"Kong" powers Time Warner profit

"Kong: Skull Island" and "The LEGO Batman Movie" drove the media giant's quarterly profit and revenue sharply higher. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trading powers BNP Paribas profit

BNP Paribas has reported a 4.4 percent rise in quarterly profit, topping analysts' expectations. As Laura Frykberg reports, a surge in fixed income and equities trading helped offset weaker retail banking in France and Italy where revenue fell.

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VW brand reform drive sees profit rise

Volkswagen has reported one of its highest-ever quarterly group profits even as vehicle sales in its core VW brand declined. As Laura Frykberg reports, it's a sign that long-overdue cost cuts are materializing as the carmaker pushes to overcome its emissions scandal.

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Britain and EU must agree way of settling accounts - Barnier

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, says the UK and the EU need to agree on a clear way of calculating how much Britain owes the bloc. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Africa cocoa producers losing to low global prices

Ghana has missed out on nearly $1 billion in export earnings due to a steep decline in global cocoa prices that has also forced Ivory Coast to slash its 2017 budget. David Pollard reports.

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Apple posts surprise dip in iPhone sales

Apple reported a surprise fall in iPhone sales for its second quarter on Tuesday, indicating that customers may have held back purchases in anticipation of the 10th-anniversary edition of the company's most important product later this year.

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Is Tesla getting into the upcycling game?

A northern California recycling company lists two Tesla executives as officers – a possible sign that the company’s commitment to re-using materials may be deeper than the industry thought.

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Airlines threatened with legislation after United dragging

U.S. lawmakers threatened United Airlines and other U.S. carriers on Tuesday with legislation aimed at improving customer service after a passenger was dragged down the aisle of an overbooked flight last month.

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Apple falls; Wall Street rallies

Disappointing iPhone sales pressured Apple stock after hours. Earlier, as Fred Katayama reports, tech and industrial stocks helped lift the markets.

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U.S. lawmakers eye airline legislation

Lawmakers threatened United Airlines and other carriers with legislation to force improvements as they expressed disgust after a passenger was dragged off an overbooked flight last month. Fred Katayama reports.

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Infosys to hire 10,000 U.S. workers

India-based IT services firm Infosys plans to hire 10,000 workers in the next two years and open four technology centers in the United States. Alicia Powell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Money-management woes

Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle explain how AllianceBernstein CEO Peter Kraus’s ouster fits into the tough battle active managers are fighting as passive funds win assets and crush fees.

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Cost fears as Tokyo toughens tobacco laws

A battle over an anti-smoking law in Tokyo is becoming increasingly intense as the city prepares to host the Olympics. As Laura Frykberg reports, bars and restaurants are worried about their businesses and a ban could cut into government tax revenues, at a time when Japan's tax-paying population is shrinking

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United CEO testifies before House committee

The chief executive of United Airlines sat down before a House panel on Tuesday to testify about the forced removal on April 9 of a passenger from a Chicago flight, an incident that drew international condemnation.

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United CEO takes responsibility for passenger incident

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz apologizes for a series of failures that led to the April 9 forced removal of passenger David Dao from a United flight in Chicago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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BP's profit triples on higher oil prices and output

BP's profit nearly triples in the first quarter of 2017 from a year earlier, buoyed by rising oil prices and production that hit a five-year high. But as Sonia Legg reports, debt also piled up in order to pay for acquisitions and costs for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill.

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Greeks angry after leaders cut deal with lenders

Promising to cut pensions and give taxpayers fewer breaks, Greece has paved the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds from international lenders and possibly opened the door to reworking its massive debt. Laura Frykberg reports

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Refurbs and rental jets in vogue for China's elite

China's rich are opting for second-hand private jets or rentals instead of new planes. Reuters Brenda Goh explains what's driving them to shun these flashy symbols of wealth.

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Apple, tech lift Wall Street

Wall Street got a boost from gains in Apple and other big tech stocks that more than offset weak economic data and pushed the Nasdaq to another record high. Angela Moore reports.

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The $1 trillion budget deal

The House is likely to vote first on the package, probably early in the week, and send it to the Senate for approval before Friday's midnight. Alicia Powell reports.

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Hamas to drop call for Israel's destruction: sources

The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will drop its longstanding call for Israel's destruction as well as its association with the Muslim Brotherhood in a new policy document to be issued on Monday, Gulf Arab sources said.

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Breakingviews TV: Deal finance 101

Purdue University is buying online diploma factory Kaplan in a first-of-its-kind-transaction. Kate Duguid and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss whether the idea makes the grade.

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Hedge funds snap up J. Crew debt

Hede funds Anchorage and Blackstone's GSO are buying more of J. Crew's debt, hoping for a profitable trade that could also give the U.S. fashion retailer more time to stave off bankruptcy. Roselle Chen reports.

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U.S. lawmakers reach deal averting shutdown

Negotiators in the U.S. Congress reached a deal late on Sunday on around $1 trillion in federal funding that would avert a government shutdown later this week, while handing President Donald Trump a downpayment on his promised military build-up.

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Week ahead: all change for France, but not for Fed?

It could be 'all change' for France's political leadership as Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off in the second round of a presidential election. But, as David Pollard reports, 'no change' is expected as the Federal Reserve meets for its latest policy decision.It could be 'all change' on the political front as Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off in the second round of France's presidential election. But, as David Pollard reports, 'no change' is expected as the Federal Reserve meets for its latest policy decision.

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Favoring small caps, financials, and consumer staples - Mercadien's Ken Kamen

Small caps and consumer staples are a good place to be as consumers spend more, says Ken Kamen, managing director at Mercadien Asset Management. He is cautiously optimistic about financials. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

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Investors still like French vote outcome - Pictet's Luca Paolini

Diversifying away from U.S. stocks and investing in European stocks and emerging Asian stocks is a more promising bet, says Luca Paolini chief strategist at Pictet Asset Management. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

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Soft GDP data weighs on Wall Street

Weak data on economic growth and consumer sentiment dragged stocks lower on the final trading day of April. But the major indexes notched weekly gains, as Fred Katayama reports.

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U.S. GDP slows to 0.7%

The U.S. economy posted its weakest first quarter growth in three years as consumers crimped on spending. Fred Katayama reports.

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GM profit soars 33 percent

GM's dominance in trucks and sport utilities helped drive profit higher. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump's 100 days: a European business view

As President Trump completes his first 100 days in office, Sara Hemrajani reports on the view from European markets and business analysts on the U.S. leader's policies.

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Robots kill more jobs than China

President Trump blames China and Mexico for stealing American jobs. But as Fred Katayama reports, economists say most jobs are lost to automation.

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The tech race to combat social media violence

After a string of violent crimes shown live on social media, companies around the world are racing to improve artificial intelligence so software can automatically spot and block undesirable videos. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Crunching Oreos

Mondelez may be seeking a new CEO and remains under pressure from activists. Lauren Silva Laughlin and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss whether the numbers would stack up in a possible sale to Kraft Heinz.

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Earnings lift Nasdaq to record

After the bell, shares of Alphabet and Amazon rallied on strong earnings results. Fred Katayama reports.

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United Airlines settles with Dr. David Dao - CNBC

United Airlines settled will its passanger who was yanked from his seat to make room for airline crew members. Separately, the airline offered up to $10,000 for forfeiting seats on overbooked flights. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Buoyant boutiques

With Lazard joining Evercore and Moelis in reporting strong earnings, Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how smaller investment banks are cleaning up on the rise in M&A activity.

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Trump open to renegotiating NAFTA

U.S. President Donald Trump says renegotiating NAFTA is "very possible," but he threatened to scrap the pact if Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. fail to reach a "fair deal for all." Fred Katayama reports.

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Germany: economy growing but so is inequality

For all its economic success, Germany has a growing problem with inequality and poverty. As Sonia Legg reports, it even has a greater proportion of working poor than Britain, France, Hungary and Cyprus.

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Ford's profit skids 35 percent

Higher expenses due to a safety recall and a drop in pretax profit in North America contributed to the automaker's earnings decline. Fred Katayama reports.

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ECB keeps tap open, but nods to recovery

The European Central Bank left its ultra-easy policy stance in place on Thursday as inflation continues to undershoot its target but explicitly acknowledged the vigour of the euro zone economy, now on its best run since the global financial crisis. David Pollard reports.

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Airbus profit dips on engine delays, price squeeze

Core profit at Airbus more than halved in the first quarter as it cut prices of old models and delays at an engine maker hampered deliveries of its profitable new A320neo jet. Sonia Legg reports

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BoJ upbeat, but stimulus exit distant

The Bank of Japan has kept monetary policy unchanged and offered its most optimistic assessment of the economy in nine years, signalling its confidence that a pick-up in overseas demand will help sustain an export-driven recovery. But as David Pollard reports, Governor Kuroda also signalled no change in policy just yet.

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Tech hype drives Didi Chuxing to $50 bln valuation

Enthusiasm for tech funds has China's top ride-hailing app pegged for a $50 billion valuation, on the back of a new round of fund-raising. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Samsung sees stronger earnings from chips and phones

Samsung sees stronger earnings after posting a solid first-quarter profit thanks its memory chip business, sending its shares to a new high. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Fox News sued for racial discrimination

Eleven current and former employees of Fox News sue the network for racial discrimination. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump plan slashes business taxes

The Trump Administration billed its plan as one of the biggest tax cuts in American history. But as Fred Katayama reports, critics fear revenue losses could add to the federal deficit.

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Nasdaq tops 6,000 mark

The Nasdaq notches a new milestone amid few signs of slowing. Chris Dignam reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Twitter's challenge

The human newswire's user growth rose in the first quarter, but revenue declined. Jennifer Saba and Rob Cox discuss why advertisers are shying away from Twitter.

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Strong France, solid Germany put ECB in spotlight

French risks have reduced and German GDP forecasts are revised up but as David Pollard reports that doesn't mean the ECB will ease up on QE at its policy meeting on Thrusday. Analysts, though, are on high alert for any sign it may do so later.

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Cashless society getting closer, survey finds

A new survey by ING reveals that more than a third of European and American consumers would be happy to go cashless and use electronic forms of payment. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Alitalia in crisis after rescue plan rejected

Alitalia is preparing for special administration proceedings after workers rejected its latest rescue plan. As Sara Hemrajani reports, this makes it impossible for the loss-making Italian airline to secure funds to keep its aircraft flying.

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Higher prices boost PepsiCo revenue

Demand for healthier snacks and beverage drove quartelry revenue higher at PepsiCo. But, as Fred Katayama reports, analysts were cautious about its results.

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Better times for Europe's banks?

Credit Suisse will raise around $4 billion from its shareholders to try to close the gap in financial strength with rivals. David Pollard reports on their results and some of their rivals.

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Mercedes and PSA car sales race ahead

German luxury car manufacturer Daimler is predicting a significant rise in operating profit this year after a surge in sales of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars and sports utility vehicles. As Sara Hemrajani reports, a product offensive is also helping French carmaker PSA.

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Trump tax plan will slash corporate tax rates

U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing to slash the corporate income tax rate and offer multinational businesses a steep tax break on overseas profits brought into the United States, officials said late on Tuesday.

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Trump tax plan will sharply slash corporate tax rates

U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing to slash the corporate income tax rate and offer multinational businesses a steep tax break on overseas profits brought into the United States, officials said late on Tuesday.

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Earnings power Wall Street

Nasdaq hit a record high, while the Dow and S&P 500 brushed against recent peaks as strong earnings underscored the health of corporate America. Roselle Chen reports.

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Stocks still like French vote outcome - Pictet's Luca Paolini

Diversifying away from U.S. stocks and investing in European stocks and emerging Asian stocks is a more promising bet, says Luca Paolini chief strategist at Pictet Asset Management. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

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Investors like Wells Fargo, says Catalyst Funds' David Miller

Wells Fargo might be doing better than everyone thinks, says David Miller, chief investment officer officer at Catalyst Funds. Investors are buying into the stock after it got depressed by the unauthorized accounts scandal. Aleksandra Michalska reports.

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Wells Fargo board gets black eye in shareholder vote

Wells Fargo shareholders showed displeasure with the scandal-hit bank's board on Tuesday, offering scant support for a dozen directors, including Chairman Stephen Sanger, in a vote capping a contentious annual meeting.

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Boeing near decision to launch 737-10 - sources

Boeing is nearing a decision to launch a larger version of its 737 workhorse jet within two months to counter strong sales of the Airbus, sources told Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.

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Akzo Nobel mulling third takeover bid

The chairman of Dutch paint-maker Akzo Nobel has told shareholders the company is not yet ready to respond to a third takeover proposal by PPG Industries, after the U.S. rival raised its offer by 8 percent to 26.9 billion euros. Ivor Bennett reports.

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McDonald's stock surges on results

McDonald's shares rallied after the company reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit and U.S. same-restaurant sales. Roselle Chen reports.

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Coffee & carpets: UK consumers count the pennies

Britons are cutting back on their daily coffee fix and hesitating before splashing out on bigger items such as new carpets, retailers said on Tuesday, further signs that consumer spending is slowing sharply ahead of a national election in June. David Pollard reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Tyson’s tasty deal

Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle explain why the poultry company’s $3.2 bln offer for AdvancePierre makes financial sense both for Tyson and its target’s biggest shareholder, Oaktree.

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Markets say 'Au revoir' to Le Pen

World stocks hit fresh record highs, with investors' relief at centrist Emmanuel Macron's victory in the first round of the French presidential election supported by speculation about U.S. tax reform. As Ivor Bennett reports, investors see little risk of anti-euro Marine Le Pen scoring a surprise victory in the final vote.

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No fashion brand is fully transparent - report

New research published on the fourth anniversary of the Rana Plaza clothing factory collapse in Bangladesh says that none of us have enough information about how and where are clothes are made. As Mia Womersley reports none of the top 100 brands scored over 50 percent for transparency of their supply chains and three scored zero, including Dior.

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LVMH boss to take full control of Christian Dior

LVMH and billionaire businessman Bernard Arnault have announced a deal to simplify their relationship with Christian Dior by buying out its minority shareholders. As Sonia Legg reports, the transaction aimed at boosting LVMH's earnings sent shares in the luxury goods group to record highs.

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Earnings: US upbeat, but Europe more mixed

There are mixed fortunes for some of Europe's top companies as Q1 reporting season gets into full swing. But as David Pollard reports, three quarters of the top firms in the S&P 500 who have reported so far have beaten expectations.

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Panera to add 10,000 jobs

Panera Bread will add more than 10,000 new delivery jobs by the end of the year, as it expands the service to as much as forty percent of its restaurants. Alicia Powell reports.

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German business morale defies political risks

German business morale brightens more than expected in April, hitting its highest in nearly six years. As Ivor Bennett reports, the IFO survey suggests company executives are more upbeat about the current state of Europe's largest economy.

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Breakingviews TV: $24 bln of needles and tubes

Robert Cyran and Richard Beales discuss the rationale for Becton Dickinson's agreed purchase of U.S. medical-devices rival C.R. Bard given the weakness of the financial logic.

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Jimmy Choo shoe brand seeks well-heeled buyer

British luxury retailer Jimmy Choo is seeking offers for the company as part of a review of its strategic options to maximise shareholder value. As Ciara Lee reports, the firm, which is a favourite with celebrities and specialises in shoes and accessories, says it has the backing of its majority shareholder.

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Africa to rebound in 2017 - World Bank

The World Bank says economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is rebounding in 2017 after registering the worst decline in more than two decades last year. David Pollard reports.

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LafargeHolcim CEO to stand down over Syria payments

LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Eric Olsen will leave the world's largest cement maker in July. As Ivor Bennett reports, the decision follows an investigation into allegations the company paid armed groups in Syria to keep a plant operating.

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Why markets see Macron as next Obama or Trudeau

Euro zone money markets have priced in a higher chance of a rise in ECB interest rates after Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election. But as Sonia Legg reports, investors are still bracing for the next round and what could follow even if the former banker and economy minister is elected in two weeks.

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Tesla bets big on Model 3 production gamble

Tesla's Elon Musk is making a bold move to shorten production times for the highly anticipated Model 3 electric car, which could help Tesla meet demand and finally start making money.

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French election relief sends markets soaring

European shares open sharply higher and the euro briefly vaults to five-month peaks after the market's favoured candidate won the first round of the French election, reducing the risk of another Brexit-like shock. Ciara Lee reports.

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Passenger dragging costs United CEO future chairman job

United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz will not chair the company's board in 2018, according to a regulatory filing on Friday, following a high-profile incident in which an elderly passenger was dragged from a flight.

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Bebe to shut all its stores

Struggling apparel retailer Bebe Stores said on Friday it would close all its stores by the end of May, another casualty of the rise of retail giant Amazon and fast-fashion brands.

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Trump orders tax cuts and deregulation

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Treasury to find ways to cut taxes and Dodd-Frank rules. Roselle Chen reports.

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Bebe to shut all its stores

Struggling apparel retailer Bebe Stores said on Friday it would close all its stores by the end of May, another casualty of the rise of retail giant Amazon and fast-fashion brands.

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Venezuela: pressure mounts on Maduro, economy

After days of fierce protest, Venezuela's opposition is vowing to keep up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to hold elections and improve a collapsing economy. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Wall Street slips ahead of French election

U.S. stocks dipped on as investors are cautious ahead of the first round of the closely-contested French presidential election. Roselle Chen reports.

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Volkswagen put on probation, hit with criminal fine

A federal judge in Detroit on Friday sentenced Volkswagen to three years of probation and ordered the automaker to pay a $2.8 billion criminal fine tied to the emissions cheating scandal, which it settled earlier this year.

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Volkswagen put on probation, hit with criminal fine

A federal judge in Detroit on Friday sentenced Volkswagen to three years of probation and ordered the automaker to pay a $2.8 billion criminal fine tied to the emissions cheating scandal, which it settled earlier this year. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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What a whiskey cocktail tells us about Virtual Reality

An upscale hotel bar in London is serving whiskey cocktails with a virtual reality tour of the drink's origin, as decreasing costs for the tech make it more accessible to smaller organisations.

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Miami dealership's electric opportunity in Cuba

A Miami car dealership seeks to make inroads into Cuba's car market with electric vehicles amidst a gasoline shortage on the Caribbean island. Ciara Lee reports.

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Breakingviews TV: 100 billion reasons

Breakingviews editors chew over potential candidates for a record-breaking $100 billion cash-financed acquisition, a hypothetical possibility recently floated by JPMorgan's M&A chairman.

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Trump budget cuts could increase lead hazards

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan focused national attention on the dangers of lead exposure, and over the past year Reuters has found more than 3,400 neighborhoods across the United States where childhood lead poisoning rates are at least twice as high as Flint’s. Now President Trump is pushing for steep budget cuts that experts say could cause more children, not fewer, to suffer the lifelong effects of lead exposure.

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Trumpchi: what's in a name?

When they first launched their flagship car the 'Trumpchi', executives at Chinese automaker GAC didn't even know who Donald Trump was. Now that they do, they're considering a re-brand. Graham Mackay reports.

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UK sales post biggest quarterly fall since 2010

British retail sales posted the biggest quarterly fall in seven years during the first three months of 2017, as rising prices since last year's Brexit vote started to pressure consumers. David Pollard reports.

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Exxon silent on report it seeks Russia sanctions waiver

Exxon Mobil declined to comment on a media report that it is seeking permission from the U.S. government to drill in several areas of the Black Sea banned by U.S. sanctions on Russia.

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Chinese car brand 'Trumpchi' weighs a name change

When they first launched their flagship car the 'Trumpchi', executives at Chinese automaker GAC didn't even know who Donald Trump was. Now that they do, they're considering a re-brand. Jake Spring reports from the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Wall Street rallies on earnings

U.S. stocks rallied, with the Nasdaq closing at a record, as a round of solid earnings led by American Express pushed equities higher. Roselle Chen reports.

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Trump launches trade probe targeting Chinese steel

President Donald Trump launched an investigation on Thursday to determine whether Chinese and other foreign-made steel threatens U.S. national security. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Buffett likely backed Wells Fargo's board

Wells Fargo's largest investor, Warren Buffett, has likely already voted his shares to support the bank's board ahead of its annual shareholder meeting next week, a source told Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.

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Verizon loses subscribers

Verizon reported quarterly results that missed estimates and said it lost subscribers despite re-launching unlimited data plans. Alicia Powell reports.

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France, markets on election alert

With just four days to go, investors are bracing for the first round of the presidential election in France. With just a few points separating the top four candidates, including two who oppose the euro, Paris bankers and brokers will be on call, ready to scoot to the office as results of the first round start to dribble in this Sunday night. David Pollard reports.

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IMF can cooperate with Trump on trade - Lagarde

World finance leaders are gathering on U.S. President Donald Trump's home turf to try to nudge his still-evolving policies away from protectionism and show broad support for open trade and global integration. David Pollard reports.

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Inflation gives Unilever sales a surprise lift

Consumer goods maker Unilever has reported a surprise acceleration in quarterly sales, helped by price increases. But, as Ivor Bennett reports, its Swiss rival Nestle hasn't yet felt the benefit from inflation - it's been hit by weak consumer demand for packaged foods in North America and weaker prices in western Europe.

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Steel towns test mettle of French candidates

The popularity of the National Front has made the French election a big political risk for markets. As Sonia Legg reports, many say the weakness of the French economy has led voters to favour more extreme politicians.

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Beijing wants an electric car boom, buyers want SUVs

Electric cars are the main event at this year's Shanghai auto show, but Chinese consumers really want to buy gasoline-fueled SUVs. Reuters' Joseph White looks at why car makers are so keen to go electric in the world's largest auto market.

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IBM sends S&P 500, Dow lower

The S&P 500 and Dow closed lower and the Nasdaq advanced as investors digested the latest round of earnings and a drop in oil prices weighed on the energy sector. Roselle Chen reports.

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Nebraska farmers fight Trump on Keystone XL

President Donald Trump may have authorized the Keystone XL pipeline to go forward, but a group of farmers in Nebraska are determined to stop the Canadian project from running through their land.

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O'Reilly is out at Fox

Fox News parts ways with star host Bill O'Reilly following allegations of sexual harassment. Roselle Chen reports.

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Fox News fires Bill O'Reilly over sex harassment allegations

Fox News let go of its top anchor Bill O'Reilly Wednesday following a review of sexual harassment claims. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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UK ponders pound after May's election day alert

Inflation ate further into the budgets of British households last month, according to a survey of consumers, adding to signs that households will be feeling under pressure in the run-up to the June snap election planned by Prime Minister Theresa May. David Pollard reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Morgan beats Goldman

Morgan Stanley hit its return target with $1.8 bln in first-quarter earnings. Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how the strong showing put traditional rival Goldman Sachs in the shade.

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Morgan Stanley's profit surges

Morgan Stanley reported a jump in quarterly profit as revenue from bond trading nearly doubled following interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Roselle Chen reports.

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Paint maker & takeover target plans to split firm

Akzo Nobel, the Dutch paint maker trying to fend off a 24.6 billion euro takeover by U.S. rival PPG Industries Inc, outline an alternative plan to separate its chemicals business and pay shareholders 1.6 billion euros in extra dividends this year. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Burberry sales growth slows as US, Asia weigh

British luxury brand Burberry reports a slight slowdown in its fourth-quarter comparable sales growth rate, as tough conditions in the United States weighed on an "exceptional" performance in its home market. David Pollard reports.

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Why Hungary's mortgage market is taking off

The Hungarian mortgage market takes off after years in doldrums with some developers expecting "the big leap in 2018 and 2019". As Laura Frykberg reports, it's mainly down to the country's low interest rates.

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Bill O'Reilly's fate at Fox News in doubt

Million dollar legal settlements, protesters, advertiser defections, and another sexual harassment allegation may not be enough alone to force out Fox News star Bill O'Reilly, but a risk to Rupert Murdoch $14 billion plan to buy the Sky TV network might be.

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Boeing to lay off hundreds more engineers - source

Boeing plans another round of involuntary layoffs affecting hundreds of engineers at its commercial airplanes unit, according to a source and a memo seen by Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.

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Wall Street loses ground as Goldman, J&J slump

The S&P 500 fells weighed down by declines in Goldman Sachs and Johnson & Johnson following their quarterly results. Roselle Chen reports.

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Low turnout doubts add to French election worries

France's borrowing costs have risen while Germany's hold near three-month lows in a sign of unease just days before a first round of voting in France's closely-watched presidential race. Sonia Legg reports.

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Goldman Sachs profit misses

Goldman Sachs reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit as gains in investment banking were offset by weak trading revenue. Roselle Chen reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Netflix original

Jen Saba and Richard Beales explore why Netflix's usually volatile stock didn't react to its quarterly earnings on Monday, and what the video streaming service seems to be getting right.

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UK's May shocks markets, nation with election date

Sterling surges against the dollar but UK shares slip to a two per cent loss after British Prime Minister Theresa May calls a snap general election to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations. David Pollard reports.

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Markets nervous over North Korea, France and UK

Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday and the dollar gave up the gains it had made when the U.S. Treasury Secretary spoke in support of a stronger currency as escalating tensions around North Korea dragged sentiment lower. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Sterling soars as traders hail UK election

Sterling soars as traders bet a UK election could leader to a softer kind of Brexit.

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Wall Street rallies

U.S. stocks bounced back in a broad rally led by bank and technology shares. Roselle Chen reports.

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FDA rejects Eli Lilly's arthritis drug

Shares of Eli Lilly and partner Incyte drop after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declines to approve a new drug for rheumatoid arthritis. Roselle Chen reports.

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'The Fate of the Furious' sets a worldwide record

'The Fate of the Furious' roared to a record-setting global debut over Easter weekend, making $532 million. Roselle Chen reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Grabbing MoneyGram

Jeff Goldfarb and Antony Currie explain why Euronet might be better off hoping regulators kill Ant Financial’s increased $1.2 bln bid for the payments firm rather than offering more money.

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Oil prices force Riyadh to cut billions in spending

Saudi Arabia's government is ordering its ministries and agencies to review billions of dollars' worth of unfinished infrastructure and economic development projects with a view to shelving or restructuring them.

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Red-hot property market lifts growth in China

Government spending on infrastructure and a swelling property market help lift Chinese growth to a higher-than-expected 6.9% for the first quarter of 2017. But as Yawen Chen reports from Beijing, behind the upbeat numbers, there are fears that the housing sector may be on the verge of overheating.

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Go-kart maker faces challenge of 'bringing jobs back'

Mini motorcycle and go-kart maker Monster Moto made a bet on U.S. manufacturing by moving assembly to a Louisiana town in 2016 from China, but it's a ways from being able to stamp its products 'Made in U.S.A.'

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Apple may join Foxconn in bid for Toshiba's chips

Apple Inc is considering teaming up with its supplier Foxconn to bid for Toshiba Corp's semiconductor business, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday - the latest twist in the sale of the world's second-biggest flash memory chipmaker.

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The fight for luxury comes to the New York auto show

New offerings from Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford's Lincoln and newcomer Genesis, a unit of Hyundai Motors, battled it out for attention in the upscale auto market as the New York International Auto Show kicks off.

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Apple receives permit in California to test self-driving cars

Apple has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, the state Department of Motor Vehicles said on Friday. It joins a growing list of traditional carmakers, technology companies, and small start ups to test drive cars in California - all vying to be the first to bring self-driving cars to the masses.

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Slow bank loan growth concerns Kate Warne

Concerns over a delay in regulatory changes and slow loan growth weigh on investors' minds, Edward Jones' Kate Warne tells Reuters' Fred Katayama.

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SUVs take over New York auto show

Automakers unveil a massive number of new sport utility vehicles at the New York International Auto Show, boosted by low fuel prices and increasing demand for big autos with luxurious designs. Fred Katayama reports.

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Wall St falls as banks weigh after earnings

Major U.S. stock indexes fall for a third straight day as investors weigh earnings reports from big U.S. banks and geopolitical tensions. Fred Katayama reports.

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United passenger suffered concussion, broken nose: lawyer

The lawyer for David Dao, who will likely sue United Airlines, says his client suffered "a significant concussion" a "serious broken nose, injury to sinuses and he is going to be undergoing shortly reconstructive surgery." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Bank bonanza

Citigroup, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo all delivered results that exceeded expectations amid investor exuberance. Antony Currie and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss the valuation disconnects.

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Uber’s search for a COO could be tough for the CEO

Uber is searching for a COO, but will the current CEO Travis Kalanick’s ‘iron grip’ on the company make it possible?

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S Africa: Zuma 'not worried', but investors?

Despite mass opposition rallies, South African President Jacob Zuma responds to demands for him to quit by saying 'he's not stressed'. Investors, though, are far from relaxed about a struggling economy. David Pollard reports.

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Brazil's Temer: 'business as usual' despite probe

Brazil's President Michel Temer urges lawmakers to push ahead with business as usual, a day after a Supreme Court justice ordered corruption probes into 98 politicians, including leading legislators and a third of his cabinet. But, with such pressure at the top, can the economy carry on with business as usual? Laura Frykberg reports.

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UK exports strong, uncertainty ahead - survey

British manufacturers reported the fastest export growth in more than two years in early 2017 and the services sector also recovered to rack up its strongest sales growth since last June's Brexit vote, a survey showed on Thursday. As Laura Frykberg reports, it comes amid other data which point to new vulnerabilities in consumer demand and real wage growth.

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How Uganda is financing its top cyclists

Yusufu Mbaziira founded a bicycle courier inside his small town, Kasubi, a Kampala suburb in 2002. He hopes that the courier service can empower the riders financially, while helping to produce world class cyclists. Ciara Lee reports.

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Trump backs off calling China a currency manipulator

President Donald Trump says his administration will not label China a currency manipulator, backing away from a key campaign promise. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Toshiba’s travails

Antony Currie and Richard Beales explain how poor governance, bad dealmaking and a lack of focus took the Japanese electronics-to-nuclear-power conglomerate into an existential crisis.

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United won't use police to remove passengers - CEO

United Airlines will no longer use law enforcement officers to remove passengers from overbooked flights after videos showing a passenger dragged from one of its planes spark outrage. Roselle Chen reports.

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Wall St down on geopolitical woes

U.S. stocks fell pressured by lingering geopolitical concerns and President Donald Trump's comments on the dollar and interest rates. Roselle Chen reports.

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Daily Mail settles with Melania Trump

UK's Daily Mail will pay U.S. First Lady Melania Trump an undisclosed sum and issue an apology for publishing a story saying the U.S. First Lady had offered "services beyond simply modelling" in her former job. Alicia Powell reports.

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United won't use police to remove passangers - CEO

United Airlines will no longer use law enforcement officers to remove passengers from overbooked flights after videos showing a passenger dragged from one of its planes spark outrage. Roselle Chen reports.

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Political risks could rock global economy

Global economic recovery is gaining momentum but could be cut off by a "sword of protectionism" now threatening global trade, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde warns. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Breakingviews TV: United in sorrow

Antony Currie and Rob Cox explain why the airline’s poor response to a passenger’s forced removal from a flight is a reminder to companies to apologize first and ask questions later.

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Tesco out of mess but fails to impress

Britain's supermarket giant Tesco posts solid results showing its turnaround plan is bearing fruit. But opposition to the Booker deal and aggressive competition remain major issue for the retailer. Silvia Antonioli reports.

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Was Brexit referendum website hacked?

A website which allowed Britons to register to vote in last year's European Union referendum might have been targeted by foreign hackers causing it to crash before the deadline, a committee of British lawmakers said on Wednesday. Sarah Charlton reports.

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Geopolitics strain market nerves

European stocks rise as risk appetite gradually returns but elsewhere gold and bonds are the winners as investors seek safety amid growing unease over North Korea, Syria and Russia. Ciara Lee reports.

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The high price of online stardom in China

Young aspiring internet stars resort to plastic surgery to increase their chances of success in the Chinese live-streaming industry. Samantha Vadas reports.

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As the United backlash escalates, CEO digs in

Shares of UnitedContinental tumbled as outrage over video showing a passenger being dragged off a flight grew after CEO Oscar Munoz stood by employees and failed to offer an apology to customers.

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Jana Partners shakes up Whole Foods

Jana Partners has upped its stake in Whole Foods Market to shake up the board and senior management of the high-end grocer and push for a sale of the company. Roselle Chen reports.

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United Airlines under fire over 'passengergate'

United Airlines sparks outrage for the treatment of a passenger who was physically dragged off a plane the airline had overbooked. David Pollard reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Tesla's ludicrous mode

Antony Currie and Richard Beales figure out what's needed to justify Tesla's $51 bln market value – more than GM or Ford – and whether those assumptions are realistic.

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The rising cost of Venezuela's deepening crisis

As anti-government protests intensify in crisis-hit Venezuela, internatiolal diplomats call for a new vote and investors stay on the sidelines amid spiralling inflation and growing political instability. Silvia Antonioli reports.

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Toshiba risks a delisting after unaudited earnings

Japan's Toshiba Corp files twice-delayed business results without an endorsement from its auditor, increasing the likelihood that the nuclear-to-TVs conglomerate will be delisted. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Whole Foods' new investor pushing for possible sale

Whole Foods learned Monday its newly minted second-biggest shareholder is Jana Partners and the activist investor is already pushing the struggling grocer towards a possible sale.

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Toyota invests $1.33 bln in Kentucky

Toyota spends$1.33 billion on its Kentucky plant as part of its $10 billion investment strategy in the United States over the next five years. Roselle Chen reports.

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Wall St ends up slightly

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session slightly higher on Monday. Investors are getting ready for the start of the earnings season. Roselle Chen reports.

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Freight train leaves Britain for long haul to China

The first freight train to run from Britain to China left on Monday, carrying vitamins, baby products and other goods as Britain seeks to burnish its global trading credentials for when it leaves the European Union. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wells Fargo scandal blamed on 'best banker in America'

An investigation by Wells Fargo's board ordered two former executives to lose or give back $75 million in bonus and compensation after laying blame for the company's unauthorized accounts scandal on a retail executive.

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AT&T to buy Straight Path for $1.25 bln

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T said on Monday it would buy Straight Path Communications, a holder of licenses to wireless spectrum, for $1.25 billion. Roselle Chen reports.

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Fox to investigate sexual harassment claim against O'Reilly

Fox News parent Twenty-First Century Fox Inc said on Sunday it will investigate a sexual harassment claim against TV anchor Bill O'Reilly, who has seen several companies pull their ads from his top-rated news show in the past week. Jonah Green reports.

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Barclays docks its CEO's bonus over whistleblower

British regulators are investigating Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley and the bank itself over the handling of a whistleblowing incident. As Lucy Fielder reports, the investigation relates to an attempt by Staley last year to identify the author of a letter that was treated by Barclays Bank as a whistleblowing incident.

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U.S. Muslim investor on tackling Trump's policies

Shareholder activism is rare in Islamic finance but as Ciara Lee reports wealth manager Bashar Qasem is staking out new territory as the most outspoken voice among Muslim investors in the United States.

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Melenchon moves markets in French election race

The euro has edged lower against the dollar, pressured by nervousness over the upcoming French presidential elections as investors took stock of recent polls showing a tightening race between candidates. Sonia Legg reports

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Investors opt for safety as political risk grows

Trading volumes were muted for many financial market assets with investors refraining from making big bets because of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the Korean peninsula. As Ciara Lee reports, there are also a dilemmas ahead for economists and policy makers later this week.

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Twitter pulls lawsuit over unusual government demand

Twitter on Friday dropped a lawsuit it filed the previous day against the U.S. Homeland Security Department, saying the government had withdrawn a summons for records about who was behind an account critical of President Donald Trump.

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Wall St dips on weak payrolls, Syria concern

Wall Street's edged lower on Friday in a choppy session as investors grappled with a weaker-than-expected job report, the U.S. airstrike in Syria, and a top Fed official's comments. Fred Katayama reports.

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Mexican farmers set to cash in on heirloom corn

Breeds of corn that have grown in Mexico for centuries will be given the same special status as fine chocolate and coffee - a fair trade label - and that may mean a boom for the country's farmers.

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Breakingviews TV: Comcast's crossed lines

The $180 bln U.S. cable colossus is now selling mobile service, too. Jen Saba and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss why Comcast is getting into the cutthroat market as its telecom rivals move into TV.

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U.S. job growth cools

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in March, but a drop in the unemployment rate to a near ten-year low suggested the labor market was still tightening. Fred Katayama reports.

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Syria strike puts markets on edge

Oil prices held near one-month highs on Friday after the United States attacked a Syrian air base. European shares fell as major benchmarks tracked a global retreat by risky assets. Ciara Lee reports.

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Carney: Brexit "a litmus test" for global finance

The Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, calls for "the high road" to be taken in UK-EU negotiations or risk harming financial globalisation. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Stocks dip on jobs data, Syria

Stocks fell just slightly despite a disappointing jobs report and the U.S. missile strike on Syria. Fred Katayama reports.

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Hiring slows to 10-month low

U.S. employers added only 98,000 jobs in March, a hiring slowdown that suggests the economy isn't moving in lockstep with the surging optimism seen since President Trump's election.

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Samsung predicts record-breaking Q1 profit

Samsung forecast on Friday its best quarterly profit in more than three years, putting it on track for record earnings in 2017. Reuters' Vincent Lee explains what's behind the quick recovery after a political scandal and a disastrous recall.

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Salesforce tops off tallest building in the West

Salesforce cements its place in San Francisco with the capping off of its namesake tower, the tallest building in the city.

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Larry Fink: stock market cheerleader turns cautious

Larry Fink, the head of the world's biggest investment management firm - BlackRock, sent out a warning about the stock market's double-digit gain since the November presidential election.

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Trump, Xi prepare for difficult talks on trade

U.S. President Donald Trump opened a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, facing pressure to deliver trade concessions for some of his most fervent supporters. Fred Katayama reports.

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Wall Street edges higher

Stocks bounced back from Wednesday's sharp selloff but gave back some gains after comments from President Donald Trump. Fred Katayama reports.

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Greece's dark age of austerity

Greece's biggest power utility Public Power Corporation, one of the assets earmarked for part-privatisation under the country's third bailout, is toiling under 2.6 billion euros of unpaid bills as poverty-stricken Greeks struggle to get by in Greece's eight-year economic crisis. Laura Frykberg reports

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Comcast enters the wireless business

Comcast is launching a new wireless service with an unlimited data plan, making it the first major U.S. cable provider to enter the highly competitive wireless market. Fred Katayama reports.

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BP cuts CEO pay package after shareholder backlash

BP has cut Chief Executive Bob Dudley's 2016 pay package by 40 percent to $11.6 million, the latest British bluechip company to rein in executive pay after a wave of shareholder revolts. David Pollard reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Bezos’ space race

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is selling $1 bln of stock a year to fund his space venture. Rob Cyran and Tom Buerkle discuss how the firm’s cloud-computing wealth is rocket fuel for his ambitions.

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Macron's lead narrows in French presidential poll

With the French presidential election looming, centrist Emmanuel Macron has ceded ground to far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, according to latest polls. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Sunoco sells stores to 7&i

Sunoco is selling the majority of its convenience stores to the operator of the 7-Eleven chain so it can focus on its fuel supply business. Fred Katayama reports.

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Draghi: 'no need to deviate' from ECB policy path

The European Central Bank is set to stick to its policy plan, including bond purchases and record-low rates for some time to come, as it has yet to be convinced that the euro zone's economy is back to rude health. As David Pollard reports, the comments by the ECB's President, Mario Draghi, sent the euro to a three-week low.

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Regulator sues Apple alleging iPhone 'bricking'

Australia's consumer watchdog sues Apple Inc alleging it used a software update to disable iPhones which had cracked screens fixed by third parties. Sonia Legg reports.

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Xi, Trump to discuss trade, currency

U.S. President Donald Trump has raised expectations ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jingping. Fred Katayama reports.

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Wall St ends down after Fed minutes

U.S. stocks ended lower after a late afternoon reversal following signals from the Federal Reserve that it could change its bond investment policy this year. Roselle Chen reports.

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BMW, Allstate pull ads from 'O'Reilly Factor'

More companies, including BMW and Allstate, pulled their advertising from Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" days after the New York Times reported Fox and star host Bill O'Reilly paid five women to settle sex harassement cases. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: M&A bread maker

Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle explain why the yeasty premium on JAB’s $7.5 bln deal for Panera is unlikely to be replicated in other deals in the fast-consolidating restaurant industry.

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Imagination Tech: Not the last Apple supplier casualty

Apple's decision to stop licensing graphics chips from Imagination Technologies Group is the clearest example yet of the iPhone maker's determination to take greater control of the core technologies in its products - both to guard its hefty margins and to position it for future innovations, especially in so-called augmented reality.

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EU's Barnier: 'no' to parallel Brexit/trade talks

Britain must stop pressing for immediate parallel talks with the European Union on a post-Brexit free trade deal, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Wednesday. As David Pollard reports, the rebuff could make the UK's attempts to seek out new trade partners even more urgent.

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Driverless direction for Daimler and Bosch

Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler and supplier Robert Bosch are teaming up to develop self-driving cars in an alliance aimed at accelerating the production of "robo-taxis". As Laura Frykberg reports, the pact forms a powerful counterweight to new auto industry players like ride-hailing firms Uber and Didi.

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Alitalia grounds flights as staff go on strike

Alitalia was forced to cancel 60 percent of scheduled flights as employees went on strike. As Sara Hemrajani reports, the staff are angry about the loss-making airline's plans to cut 16 percent of its staff and reduce flight personnel's salaries by a third.

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Macron still ahead after friction-filled debate

There was relief for markets after Centrist Emmanuel Macron kept his position as favourite to win France's presidential election, following a televised debate in which he clashed with his main rival, Marine Le Pen, over Europe. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Euro zone businesses start 2017 on six-year high

Euro zone businesses enjoyed their best quarter in six years at the start of 2017 and although growth was not as fast as earlier predicted the upturn was broad-based, a survey suggests. David Pollard reports.

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U.S. business seeks action, not trade war, in Xi-Trump summit

Ahead of the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, U.S. businesses are managing expectations over what will come from the talks. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure overhaul

President Donald Trump vowed to cut red tape to speed up approval of infrastructure projects and and said his overhaul could top $1 trillion on roads, tunnels and bridges. Fred Katayama reports.

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Ralph Lauren shuts Fifth Avenue Polo store

Ralph Lauren will eliminate jobs and shut its flagship Polo store on Fifth Avenue in New York City as part of a cost-cutting plan. Fred Katayama reports.

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Staples explores sale

Staples, the largest U.S. office supplies retailer, is considering selling itself, and is in talks with private-equity bidders, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. Fred Katayama reports.

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NCAA lifts North Carolina championship ban

The National Collegiate Athletic Association said on Tuesday it will again consider allowing North Carolina to host championship games after the state replaced a law it deemed discriminatory against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

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Breakingviews TV: Fox and fewer friends

Jennifer Saba and Richard Beales evaluate the impact on Fox News' business of past and present allegations of sexual harassment against the likes of on-air host Bill O'Reilly and former Chairman Roger Ailes.

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Boeing sells jets to Iran airline

The deal valued at $3 billion is the first between major American and Iranian companies since President Donald Trump took office. Fred Katayama reports.

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S.African markets feel strain of S&P downgrade

South Africa's new finance minister seeks to reassure the public and investors following a ratings downgrade by S&P. But, as Sara Hemrajani reports, the markets continue to tumble and union members are now calling for President Zuma to resign.

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Spotlight Episode One, Jim Rogers. Part One.

Patrick Fok talks to the author and investor, Jim Rogers, about his early life and career including his time working with George Soros starting the Quantum Fund.

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Pink Star diamond is world's most expensive gem

The world's most valuable pink diamond has been sold at a Sotheby's auction for a world record price of US$71.2 million in Hong Kong. As Sonia Legg reports, the largest and most vivid pink diamond was bought by a Hong Kong-based jewellery after a five-minute bidding war between three phone bidders.

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Spotlight Episode One, Jim Rogers. Part Three.

Patrick Fok talks to the author and investor, Jim Rogers, about his interests in Russia, its relationship with the USA and his advice on investing.

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Spotlight Episode One, Jim Rogers. Part Two.

Patrick Fok talks to the author and investor, Jim Rogers, about his decision to move to Asia and the region’s economic prospects.

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China missile dispute hurts Korean autos - sources

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Motors Corp have sharply cut vehicle production in China, according to sources, as anti-Korean sentiment and competition from Chinese brands play havoc on sales and threaten earnings. Sonia Legg reports.

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China squeezes N. Korea as Trump-Xi meeting looms

Ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, there are signs that China is strongly squeezing North Korea's economy on the countries' shared border. Graham Mackay reports.

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Musk mocks short-sellers after Tesla stock surge

As Tesla's strong quarterly vehicle deliveries sent its stock to a record high on Monday, Chief Executive Elon Musk took a swipe at traders betting the luxury electric car company is on a road to ruin.

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Toshiba said to offer shares to lenders

Toshiba Corp will meet creditor banks to ask them to accept as collateral shares in its memory chip unit being split off and other businesses and not call in their loans, sources with direct knowledge of the matter say. As Sara Hemrajani reports, the news comes as the firms shares plunged another 10 percent.

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Stocks slip on policy uncertainty

Investors worry if President Trump will be able to deliver on his promises of cutting taxes and easing regulations. Fred Katayama reports.

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Disappointing March sales weigh on U.S. automakers

U.S. sales of new vehicles in March at major automakers came in below market expectations, sending shares of General Motors and Ford Motor down. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Yuan percent

Tom Buerkle talks to Richard Beales about why the Chinese currency makes up only 1 pct of global central banks' reserves, according to the IMF, and how that may change over time.

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Merkel: we want to limit Brexit fallout

The European Union should try to limit the fallout from Britain's decision to leave the European Union, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday, conceding that some damage was inevitable. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Tesla deliveries zoom to record

The luxury electric car maker delivered 69 percent more vehicles in the first quarter than a year ago. Fred Katayama reports.

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Brexit battle over Gibraltar

The future of Gibraltar, a rocky British outpost on Spain's southern tip, has become the first major dispute of the exit negotiations since Prime Minister Theresa May filed the formal divorce papers on March 29th. Ciara Lee reports.

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Mobileye founder's vision for other company

Fresh off the $15 billion sale of his autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye to Intel, Amnon Shashua's next start-up, OrCam, uses similar computer vision technology to help the visually impaired. Laura Frykberg reports

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Profit drops in China firms

Official numbers may suggest a rosier 2017 for China, but the bottom lines of the country's top consumer firms paint a patchy picture of spending in the world's second-largest economy. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Boeing puts the biggest Dreamliner to the test

Boeing's newest and largest Dreamliner model, the 787-10, took off successfully on its first flight on Friday, but questions remain about how the world's biggest planemaker plans to perk up lackluster sales.

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Stocks edge lower

Stocks fell on the last day of the first quarter, but the S&P 500 notched its strongest quarterly performance since the last quarter of 2015. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Hollywood drama

Stagnant ticket sales, competition from streaming services, studio turmoil: Jen Saba and Tom Buerkle discuss the litany of woes plaguing the movie industry.

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SpaceX launches first recycled rocket

SpaceX Falcon 9 blasted off from Florida on Thursday in the first successful launch of a recycled rocket, a feat that may open an era of cheaper space travel. Fred Katayama reports.

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EU offers Brexit trade talks, sets tough terms

Talks between the European Union and Britain to negotiate the country's exit will be difficult and sometimes confrontational, EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Friday, adding that there would be no parallel talks on issues outside of that. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Spain waves off austerity with compromise budget

Spain's minority government unveiled a pay rise for public workers and more spending on social measures in a delayed draft budget for 2017 on Friday, steering further away from years of austerity as it tries to win opposition support for the bill. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Berlin to benefit from Brexit wave?

British web design start-up MBJ says it sped up its expansion to Germany after the Brexit vote and the "uncertainties it brought" and that Berlin has potential to snatch away the title of "start-up capital" from London. But as Laura Frykberg reports, some other expats in Berlin feel less secure about the outlook as Britain begins its divorce from the EU.

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Australian payments win is fruitful for Apple

Apple wins a victory in its global fight to prevent banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices, as an Australian regulator bars lenders from bargaining collectively for access. Ciara Lee reports.

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Worst day in 8 years for Lululemon stock

A fashion misstep is costing Lululemon investors $2 billion in market value as the stock tumbles following a disappointing sales forecast from the luxury athletic wear retailer.

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Jack in the Box inks DoorDash delivery deal

Jack in the Box starts offering delivery services at more than 800 of its locations as McDonald's and Panera Bread weigh their own delivery options. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Mexico railroads U.S.

Miner outfit Grupo Mexico is paying $2.1 bln for a Florida railway. Martin Langfield and Tom Buerkle discuss how the U.S.-Mexican relationship is not all one-way traffic, wall or no wall.

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SpaceX to launch first reused rocket

SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket that has flown before, a key step in billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's quest to cut the cost of space flight. Fred Katayama reports.

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ECB policymakers want to stick to plan

The ECB needs to stick to its already laid out policy path, several policymakers argued on Thursday, as they rallied together after small guidance tweaks upset investors and raised the spectre of surging borrowing costs for the bloc's indebted periphery. David Pollard reports.

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Toshiba: shareholders OK chip unit sale, angry EGM

Toshiba shareholders agree to split off its prized NAND flash memory unit, paving the way for a sale to raise at least $9 billion to cover U.S. nuclear unit charges that threaten the conglomerate's future. As David Pollard reports, some shareholders are deeply unhappy at the direction the company is taking.

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Can Britain seal trade deal in 2-year time frame?

Britain heads towards the complexities of its Brexit negotiations with an ambitious target of concluding an exit deal and trade terms within two years. But is that feasible, given just how much is at stake for both sides? Ivor Bennett reports.

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White collar jobs at risk of automation

BlackRock is removing some active managers to let computer do more of the stock picking. As Fred Katayama reports, the rise of automation could kill other white collar jobs.

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Energy, consumer shares lift S&P 500 to slight gain

The benchmark S&P 500 eked out a gain as strength in the energy and consumer sectors offset declines in financial shares and investors began looking ahead to first-quarter earnings season. Fred Katayama reports.

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Deutsche Boerse, LSE merger struck down

An attempted merger between the German and British stock exchanges was struck down by European regulators on Wednesday, formally ending a deal that unravelled in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union. Laura Frykberg reports

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Breakingviews TV: EU’s antitrust future

European regulators told DuPont to hive off its R&D labs under its merger with Dow Chemical. Rob Cyran and Tom Buerkle discuss why trustbusters are focusing more on tomorrow’s competition.

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Firms issue Brexit warnings

Ford urged Britain to ensure any Brexit deal would offer tariff-free trade as Britain formally began its divorce proceedings from the EU. Fred Katayama reports.

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A scramble at Cisco shows U.S. cyber defense neglect

A recent scramble at Cisco to patch software vulnerabilities after the Wikileaks’ data dump of CIA spying tools, illustrates the problem with the U.S. government’s cyber security game plan.

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Britain begins Brexit

Brexit officially begins with the UK Prime Minister Theresa May sending Brussels a letter formally notifying the EU that it is beginning the exit process. Mia Womersley reports.

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Brexit Britain: Buy or sell?

Britain, buy or sell? Investors, traders and economists weigh up whether the UK is a viable place to hold assets as it takes the first formal step on an uncertain Brexit journey. And as Laura Frykberg reports, some UK-based companies may also take a second look.

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Sterling falls as UK's May triggers Brexit

European shares start positively but sterling wobbles as Brexit casts a shadow over currency markets after UK prime minister Theresa May presses the formal trigger on Britain's divorce with the EU. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Tencent deal boosts Tesla's China hopes

China's Tencent Holdings buys a 5 percent stake in U.S. electric car maker Tesla for $1.78 billion, the latest investment by a Chinese internet company in the potentially lucrative market for self-driving vehicles and related services.

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Trump kills Obama-era climate policies

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to undo Obama-era climate change regulations that his administration says are hobbling oil drillers and coal miners. Fred Katayama reports.

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Wall Street posts sharp gains

The Dow snapped its eight day losing streak. As Fred Katayama reports, strong consumer data fueled shares.

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Facebook adds camera features

Facebook is giving the camera a central place on its smartphone app, encouraging users to take more pictures and edit them with digital stickers, just like rival Snapchat. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Climate winds change

President Donald Trump is rolling back global-warming considerations in U.S. energy policy, but Richard Beales and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss why scientists and investors have momentum on their side.

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Consumer confidence surge ends Wall St. losing streak

U.S. stocks posted sharp gains on Tuesday, with bank and energy stocks surging, as data showed U.S. consumer confidence soaring to a more than 16-year high.

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France race: Macron ahead as le Pen argues Frexit

A poll on Tuesday showed centrist Emmanuel Macron would trounce far-right leader Marine Le Pen should the pair face each other in a run-off for the French Presidency, as the main candidates presented their economic programmes to business leaders. Ivor Bennett reports

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South Africa's Gordhan says still finance minister

The South African rand trims its losses as Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan flies back into South Africa after his abrupt recall by President Zuma. But as David Pollard reports, media speculation that Gordhan was about to be sacked kept it sharply down against the dollar.

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Tesco fined £129m for black hole balance sheet

Britain's biggest retailer Tesco has agreed to pay £214 million ($269 million) in fines and compensation for investors to settle a probe over a 2014 accounting fraud that sparked the biggest crisis in its near 100-year history. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Saudi Arabia cuts Aramco tax in IPO sweetener

Saudi Arabia's government has cut the income tax paid by national oil giant Saudi Aramco to smooth the company's initial public offer of shares next year, which is expected to be the world's largest equity sale. Laura Frykberg reports.

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New £1 'most secure coin in the world'

Britain's Royal Mint launches new £1 coins with a 'hidden' security feature after one in 30 is estimated to be a counterfeit. Emily Withers reports.

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Trump trades lose their Wall Street magic

The Dow fell for the eighth day in a row, the longest losing streak since 2011, as investors scale back expectations for stocks believed to benefit under the Trump administration

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Mixed messages on eve of Brexit

With a day to go before UK prime minister Theresa May triggers Article 50 to start separation talks with the EU, the Bank of England is warning UK banks to prepare themselves in case of a disorderly Brexit. But, as Ivor Bennett reports, the eve of Brexit also attracts a vote of confidence from Qatar as its sovereign wealth fund pledges over $6 billion in investment in Britain.

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Brazil expresses 'relief' over meat ban lift

Brazilian politicians expressed "relief" after China, Egypt, and Chile lifted a ban on imports of meat from Brazil, country's third-largest export. Fred Katayama reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Kushner's business

Rob Cox and Tom Buerkle discuss how business ideas can sometimes make government better and why Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, probably isn't the person to make that happen.

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Wall St off as Trump agenda weighed

The S&P 500 cut earlier losses to end slightly lower, while the Dow declined for an eighth straight session, as investors assessed how the defeat of President Donald Trump's first major legislative action would impact the rest of his agenda. Fred Katayama reports.

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Brexit pressure for British PM

British manufacturers have told Prime Minister Theresa May to drop her threat that she might take the country out of the European Union without a new trade deal. It comes as May meets with Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Ciara Lee reports.

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Uber suspends self-driving program

Uber Technology suspends its self-driving car program after an early model crashed on an Arizona roadway. Fred Katayama reports.

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Could French elections rock the bloc?

With just four weeks to go before voting gets underway in France, Ivor Bennett reports on the political divisions in Europe and how they threaten to shake up the EU.

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United Airlines under fire over "Leggings-gate"

United Airlines responds to a series of viral tweets that allege the company prohibited two girls from boarding a flight because they were wearing leggings, telling customers, "your leggings are welcome," but not for special pass riders. Linda So reports.

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Markets hit by healthcare flop

European shares fall, hit by losses among miners and banks after U.S. President Donald Trump's failure to pass his healthcare bill raised worries over the his ability to deliver on fiscal stimulus plans. Laura Frykberg reports on how investors are viewing both Trump and Britain's plan to trigger Article 50 on Wednesday.

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Uber halts driverless car program after crash

Uber suspended its pilot program for driverless cars on Saturday after a vehicle equipped with the nascent technology crashed on an Arizona roadway.

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Trump rehashes Charter announcement

The 20,000 jobs that President Trump announced Friday Charter would add was announced by the cable company two years ago. Fred Katayama reports.

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Wall Street dips in dramatic session

Stocks pared their losses after Republicans pulled their bill to overhaul the healthcare system. As Fred Katayama reports, the Dow extended its losing streak to a seventh day.

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Timing could be wrong for Keystone XL pipeline - analyst

Getting Keystone XL pipeline started is a "fantastic idea," says Bob Yawger, director of futures division at Mizuho Americas, but he adds he isn't sure whether the United States needs extra barrels. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump pulls healthcare bill

U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican leaders pulled legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump sets Keystone pipeline construction in motion

The U.S. State Department has approved the permit needed to proceed with construction of the Canada-to-United States Keystone XL oil pipeline, a project blocked by former President Barack Obama.

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Bankruptcy filing for Westinghouse

Toshiba plans for its nuclear unit, Westinghouse electric, to file for bankruptcy and the end of this month, sources tell Reuters. Fred Katayama reports.

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Credit Suisse CEO pockets $12mln despite losses

Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam's pay for his first full year in the job swelled to $12 million, while bonuses rose 6 percent despite back-to-back annual losses at Switzerland's second-biggest bank. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Painting a deal

Jeffrey Goldfarb and Richard Beales discuss U.S.-based PPG's $24 billion interest in Dutch paints giant Akzo Nobel, and why the target would summarily reject a buyer already offering too much.

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Banks: RBS cuts, Deutsche househunts in London

RBS is to take around 180 bank branches off UK and Irish high streets but a signal of faith in Brexit Britain comes from Deutsche Bank. As Ciara Lee reports, the German lender has begun negotiations for a lease on a new building in the City of London.

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Trouble for Uber India as driver perks dwindle

Life was good for India's Uber drivers when they got to enjoy various sweeteners used to draw them in. But as Aditi Shah reports, now they're drying up, it's bad news for the the guys behind the wheel as well as the company.

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Twitter flirts with subscription-based model

Facing slowing user and revenue growth, Twitter says it's is mulling a subscription-based model aimed at professionals - an apparent hail-Mary effort to help the company finally turn a profit.

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Markets on alert for 'Trump tantrum'

Markets wait with baited breath ahead of a delayed vote on President Donald Trump's healthcare bill. As Ivor Bennett reports, it's being seen as a key test for the new administration - with some seeing stock markets as ready for a pullback if it fails.

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BOJ's Kuroda: 'no reason' to withdraw stimulus

Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda says there is "no reason" to withdraw the bank's massive monetary stimulus since inflation remains far from its 2 percent target. David Pollard reports.

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Wall Street frets as House delays healthcare vote

U.S. stocks gave up all the day’s gains Thursday with investors nervous about President Donald Trump’s ability to deliver on his first legislative fight - healthcare reform.

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Trump struggles to win Obamacare repeal

U.S. President Donald Trump made a final push on Thursday to win over skeptical members of his own Republican Party to begin dismantling Obamacare. Fred Katayama reports.

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Stocks dip on health bill vote delay

Wall Street's gains turn to losses in the late afternoon Thursday as investors worry about President Trump's ability to deliver on his policy agenda.

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Israeli medical cannabis firms aim for new high

Israel is attracting international investors as it positions itself as a cutting-edge exporter for medical-grade cannabis to a global market that could reach $50 billion by 2025. David Pollard reports.

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AT&T, Verizon join Google ad boycott

AT&T, Verizon and Johnson & Johnson abruptly pulled their ads from YouTube and other Google platforms - the latest companies to do so over growing concerns their ads are running alongside videos promoting terrorism and hate.

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Inflation makes German consumers nervous

German consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to its lowest level in five months going into April, partly due to people's concerns that rising inflation will erode their purchasing power. Sonia Legg reports.

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UK retail sales slide in three months to February

British retail sales in the three months to February recorded their biggest slide in nearly seven years as higher fuel prices eroded shopper's disposable income. David Pollard reports.

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Google backlash widens

Johnson & Johnson joined Verizon and AT&T in suspending digital advertising on Google's YouTube site over concerns their ads run next to offensive videos. Fred Katayama reports.

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Sears doubts its survival

The iconic American retailer stock plummeted after warning it has "substantial doubt" about its business future. As Fred Katayama reports, some shoppers hold the retailer dear.

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Wall Street closes mixed

The S&P 500 ended up slightly as investors focused on President Donald Trump's struggle to push through a healthcare bill and snapped up stocks after a steep drop the day before. Fred Katayama reports.

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Amazon to buy e-commerce site Souq

Amazon is going shopping in Dubai. Sources tell Reuters the U.S. e-commerce giant has agreed in principle to buy 100% of one of the Middle East's best-known names in online shopping Souq.com.

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Akzo Nobel rejects PPG again

Dutch paints and coatings maker Akzo Nobel rejected an improved $24.1 billion takeover proposal from U.S. rival PPG Industries. Fred Katayama reports.

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U.S. existing home sales fall

U.S. home resales fell more than expected in February amid a persistent shortage of houses on the market that is pushing up prices and sidelining potential buyers. Fred Katayama reports.

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Market 60: Trump sparks stock slide

Global equities tumble after investors start to worry whether Trump's economic policies will ever be implemented.

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Chinese supermarkets pull Brazil meat

Some of China's largest food suppliers have pulled Brazilian beef and poultry from their shelves in the first concrete sign that a deepening scandal over Brazil's meat processing industry is hitting business in its top export market. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Petrobras shows way

The state-owned oil firm returned to the black in the fourth quarter. Martin Langfield and Tom Buerkle discuss the reforms behind the turnaround, and what they portend for Brazil’s recovery.

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London's black cabs turning green

The Chinese-owned maker of London's black cabs has opened a new factory in central England to produce electric taxis which it also hopes to sell overseas for the first time to cities keen on the famous brand and concerned about pollution. Ciara Lee reports.

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Fiat Chrysler shares fall on emissions probe

Shares in Fiat Chrysler fell as much as 4 percent, after news that French prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into the carmaker over allegations that it cheated in diesel emission tests. Ivor Bennett reports

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Brexit banks may get easier euro zone entry: ECB

Banks looking to move from Britain to the euro zone after Brexit may be given an expedited entry, with supervisors willing to spare them from a lengthy initial test of their risk models, a top European Central Bank official said on Wednesday. David Pollard reports.

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Iconic retailer Sears warns it may close shop

After years of declining sales and revenue, iconic retailer Sears warning it may close its doors for good.

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Trump tax cut doubts hit stocks, dollar

Growing doubts that President Trump will be able to deliver on a promise of tax cuts that has powered stocks markets to record highs has pushed shares lower. And, as David Pollard reports, Japan's growing exports may also raise tensions in the face of rising U.S. protectionism.

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U.S. farmers call to avoid Mexico trade war

Farmers in the U.S. agricultural heartland that helped elect Donald Trump are now pushing his government to avoid a trade dispute with Mexico.

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Stocks sink as faith in Trump begins to wane

Wall Street had its worst day since September as confidence in President Trump's ability to deliver on his tax cuts and other economic stimulus policies were in doubt as he fights to get through Republican changes to healthcare.

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Margie Patel: Get set for a Spring correciton

Look for a 5 to 10 percent correction, Wells Fargo Asset Masnagement's Margie Patel tells Reuters' Fred Katayama.

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Wall Street sinks on tax cut fears

Investors worried that President Trump will struggle to deliver promised tax cuts. As Fred Katayama reports, the Dow and S&P 500 had their worst one-day performances since October.

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Apple unveils new iPad, updated iPhone

Apple unveiled a cheaper iPad with a brighter screen, updated iPhone SE, and relased a special edition iPhone 7. Fred Katayama reports.

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EU ministers warn on trade after 'surreal' G20

EU finance ministers gather in Brussels amid concerns over the future of free trade following recent G20 meeting. David Pollard reports.

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Bailout impasse renews Greece euro fears

Greece will not last in the eurozone in the long run and officials working on a review of its bailout package should prepare for such a possibility. That's the view of one German politician as bailout talks again fail to reach any conclusion. Ivor Bennett reports

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Geneva Motor Show 2017 - Part Two

Will Dalton and Vanessa Cuddeford present highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show including a look at alternative fuels and a flying concept car from Airbus.

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Geneva Motor Show 2017 - Part One

Will Dalton and Vanessa Cuddeford present highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show including new model launches and a look at the very latest automotive technology.

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BMW, Porsche eye higher profit despite uncertainty

BMW aims to achieve record sales volumes, revenues and earnings this year by ramping up SUV production. As Sonia Legg reports, it's German rival Porsche also expects a jump in profits this year as VW pushes to overcome its diesel emissions scandal.

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UK inflation shoots past Bank of England target

British inflation last month shot past the Bank of England's 2 percent target for the first time since the end of 2013 and looks set to climb further due to the Brexit hit to the pound and rising global oil prices. David Pollard reports.

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French election debate lifts euro but markets wary

The euro hits a six-week high and French bonds and stocks rally as centrist Emmanuel Macron solidifies his status as the frontrunner in France's presidential election after a strong performance in a televised debate. But as Ivor Bennett reports, markets are not betting against a shock result yet.

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Google apologises over YouTube ad placements

Google has apologised for allowing ads to appear alongside offensive videos on YouTube as more high-profile firms such as Marks & Spencer and HSBC pulled advertising for British markets from Google sites. Ivor Bennett reports

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'Beauty and the Beast' makes $170 million

Disney's new movie 'Beauty and the Beast" made an estimated $170 million in domestic ticket sales in its debut, the seventh largest opening weekend ever. Fred Katayama reports.

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Battle over MoneyGram

The electronic payments giant says Euronet's $1 billion cash offer could result in a superior proposal. As Fred Katayama reports, if it determines that to be the case, Ant Financial would have four days to decide whether to up its ante.

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