The US Federal Reserve's Beige Book report reflected a somewhat stable US economy in its first week of the government shutdown.
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Banksy art grows more popular even if hated by New York authorities
Artworks of British renegade graffiti artist Banksy became popular overnight in New York as city authorities had tried in vain to catch him for vandalism charges.
Successful Twitter IPO to benefit major stakeholders- report
Twitter's major stakeholders would benefit from the initial public offering should the social media company's debut would succeed.
Yahoo reduces planned share sale of Alibaba stake in IPO
Yahoo decided to keep more of its stake in Alibaba after the latter would go public. Yahoo amended its planned share sale of its holdings in the Alibaba Group and decided to keep a larger stake of the Chinese e-commerce firm.
Google, Facebook partner up to assist client ads in FBX platform
Rivalry between Google Inc and Facebook Inc seemed to have thawed after the former announced its partnership with the latter on aiding clients to purchase ad inventory.
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EBay Inc's fourth quarter earning estimates were in the range of USD0.79 to USD81 per share, lower than analysts' estimates.
The Chairman and two other senior executives of China Solar Energy Holdings Ltd were arrested by Chinese authorities.
A report from the Daily Telegraph said the UK government would be deciding on the future of Royal Bank of Scotland by next month.
The legislation passed by the US Senate and Congress included fund allocations to cover fund reliefs to back payments of veteran soldiers.
Trial began Tuesday for the case filed by Chevron Corp against villagers in Ecuador and their lawyer Steven Donziger.
American economist Lawrence Summers said policy makers should focus on growth strategies rather than debate on issues about the budget deficit.
The International Monetary said Italy would need to make supply-side reforms to boost its growth. Italy's growth has been hampered with high debt, an unstable government, red tape and low growth.
Lia Forcina, Alidod Shirinbekov and John Levavasseur left SAC UK for greener pastures. SAC Capital Advisors LP's Lia Forcina had managed over USD700 million during her stint in the firm.
Bondholders were sought protected by Mario Draghi through the European Central Bank. The European Central Bank head Mario Draghi informed the European Commission last month requesting that bondholders be spared any losses in the event a bank rescue occurs until such time an EU banking union is put in place.
