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Snapchat reportedly secretly files for share offering

Snapchat seems to move closer to becoming a public company by reportedly filed for an initial public offering of shares to test investor interest.

Markets

Roller coaster ride as markets react to shock US election result

European shares were down early on Wednesday in the wake of the shock election result in the US but then rallied

Markets

Shares rise as Clinton looks more likely to win US election

News that Hillary Clinton won't face criminal charges over her email server scandal helped push up share prices and the value of the dollar on Monday.

Markets

Stock markets steady despite presidential poll nervousness

Wall Street remains nervous about Donald Trump chances in next week's presidential election but stocks steadied on Thursday.

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Markets

Global stock markets fall on Trump presidency concerns

Opinion polls showing Donald Trump's numbers improving have hit share prices around the world as well as the value of the dollar.

Markets

Monte dei Paschi banks on restructuring plan

Italy's Monte dei Paschi says its restructuring plan includes writing off bad loans, job cuts and raising five billion euros in new capital.

Markets

Snapchat moves closer to shares sale

Snapchat has moved closer to an initial public offering of shares having reportedly chosen Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to run the sale.

Markets

Pound hammered by flash crash

The pound suffered a massive temporary loss in value overnight, diving 10 percent against the dollar in just minutes - a so-called flash crash.

Economy

Bank of Japan changes stimulus policy, denies it's running out of options

The Bank of Japan is changing tack as it tries to get the economy growing again with an increased emphasis on the amount of interest paid to investors who buy government bonds.

Business Series

Qatar Airways becomes biggest shareholder in B.A. and Iberia holding company IAG

Qatar Airways has lifted its stake in IAG to 20 percent, following its recent investments in LATAM and Italy's Meridiana.

Business Line

It's a Poke-nomenon

In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO.

Business Series

No Pokemon profit boost for Nintendo - yet

Despite the popularity of Pokemon GO Nintendo has announced an operating loss for the period from April to June.

Business Series

Unilever and Roche results better than expected

Consumer goods giant Unilever has reported better then expected Q2 sales. Swiss drugmaker Roche also beat market expectations.

Business Series

Pokemon GO Japan launch delay angers gamers, hits Nintendo share price

Confusion over the launch of Pokemon GO in Japan has gamers angry and investors selling the shares of Nintendo.

Business Series

London Stock Exchange shareholders vote for Deutsche Boerse merger - but problems remain

Brexit uncertainties hang over the merger between the London Stock Exchange and Germany's Deutsche Boerse even as LSE shareholders overwhelmingly voted for it.

United Kingdom

British, US and European bond yields tumble on the prospect of lower interest rates

British, US and European bond yields have fallen, in some cases to record lows, on the prospect of lower interest rates and other stimulus to counter the effects of the Brexit.

Business Series

London Stock Exchange - Deutsche Boerse merger under threat from Brexit

Britain's vote to leave the European Union is threatening the planned merger between the London Stock Exchange and Germany's Deutsche Boerse though the LSE says it remains on track.

Economy

Shares and the pound rebound somewhat from Brexit sell off

Share prices in London and around Europe bounced back after the hammering they have taken since Friday.

USA

Wall Street closes 1.5% down amid continuing Brexit blues

The Brexit effect is still being felt across world markets….

Economy

City and pound slide as Osborne fails to slay Brexit dragon

So much for the British finance minister’s calming words.