Bayer considers bid for Monsanto
Bayer is exploring a potential bid for US competitor Monsanto in a deal that would create the world's largest supplier of seeds and farm chemicals.
Youth gangs close Rio Tinto mine
For five days this week Rio Tinto locked out workers from its Richards Bay minerals sands operation in South Africa.
Brazil Senate votes on Rousseff
A rancorous Senate debate on the fate of President Dilma Rousseff has dragged into a new day, with her critics arguing she caused deep damage to Latin America's largest nation while supporters called the effort to impeach her a coup d'etat.
Nissan eyes stake in Mitsubishi
Nissan Motor Company has confirmed it is in talks with Mitsubishi Motors over a potential investment, after sources said Nissan was considering taking a controlling stake in its smaller, scandal-hit rival.
Trump eyes Gingrich as running mate
Donald Trump has discussed in recent days the possibility of selecting former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as his vice presidential running mate.
Retailers are being crushed by Amazon
E-commerce giant Amazon is throttling American bricks and mortar department stores. Australia could be next.
EU blocks merger of UK mobile carriers
The acquisition of O2 by Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of the operator Three, would have harmed consumer choice, the bloc’s antitrust chief said.
Trump's 'Reagan' Democrats in swing states
Most political experts say the electoral map makes it nearly impossible for Donald Trump to beat Hillary Clinton, but new figures out this week will give them pause for thought.
Reluctant US consumers put paid to Fed's rate hike plans
Americans hold tight to their wallets, disappointing economists counting on a rebound in US jobs and lower oil prices to trigger a rebound in spending.
China Inc fuels local banks' takeover of Asia league tables
Chinese banks have for the first time claimed the top spots for Asian bond market underwriting.
Hedge fund chiefs take home $US13b in a volatile universe
The biggest hedge fund managers have more money and more sway than ever before, and they are wielding greater political influence.
