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Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata announces a $90bn merger with Glencore, the world's largest commodity trader.
EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes piles pressure on Greece to agree tough reforms, saying a euro exit would be "no man overboard".
Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business.
BP announces sharply higher profits and increases its dividend to shareholders for the first time since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.
India's economic growth is likely to dip below 7% for the 2011-12 financial year, new government statistics show.
Carmaker Toyota raises its profits forecast, saying its recovery is on track after the Japanese tsunami, Thai floods and the strong yen.
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Steel maker ArcelorMittal reports a loss for the final three months of last year, but forecasts better times ahead.
Production at German factories recorded a surprise fall in December, figures show
India sets out plans to allow aviation firms to import jet fuel directly, part of a package to bolster the ailing air industry.
The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China, the first non-Asian bank to do so.
As freezing weather grips much of Europe, Italy takes steps to conserve gas while emergency situations have been declared in other countries.
Macquarie Group, the largest investment bank in Australia, says it expects full year profits to drop 25% as a weak market hurts its business.
A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court recommends that the licences of as many as 49 iron ore miners should be cancelled.
The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China.
The head of the US Export-Import Bank, an independent federal agency, pushes for infrastructure deals with Vietnam worth $1.5bn (£949m).
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
Japanese carmakers report a jump in their US sales in January boosted by new models and the restoration of supply chains.
The loss-making parent company of American Airlines says it will shed 13,000 jobs - around 15% of its workforce.
The price of gas increases sharply around Europe as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand.
Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.
Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
Oil production is set to start in Uganda after a deal is signed between the government and London-based Tullow oil, which also draws in Chinese and French firms.
The International Monetary Fund warns of a possible 20-30% spike in oil prices if Iranian exports are disrupted.
South Sudan agrees a deal with Kenya to build an pipeline to Lamu, potentially reducing its dependence on its northern neighbour Sudan to export its oil.
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
Hong Kong's Hutchison 3G agrees to buy Orange Austria in a bid to expand it presence and boost market share in the country.
The Olympic Park Legacy Company has launched a process to recruit sponsors of venues beyond London 2012.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is given eight days by tax officials to pay an outstanding bill or face liquidation.
BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.
Google's Sebastien Marotte on the internet giant's predictions that the cloud, mobile and social media are going to radically alter the way we work
India’s Tirupati Temple has adopted a range of green technologies - and the shrine is now trading carbon credits.
Threat landscape is constantly evolving, says McAfee chief technology office.
The small firms working together to help to tackle one of the UK's most invasive species - the zebra mussel.
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During a financial crisis the instinctive reaction is to take cover but, according to some people, that is the perfect time to take risks.
Dixons, Comet and Argos have pledged to improve the way extended warranties for electrical goods are sold, the Office for Fair Trading says.
A report suggests poor young students are dropping out of college because the government's bursary scheme is "inadequate".
The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say.
Public transport and ports have ground to a halt in Greece as two of the country's largest public-sector unions strike in protest at continuing austerity.
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The commodities trader Glencore and the Swiss miner Xstrata have confirmed a $90bn merger: Rupert Nathan of Fat Prophets explains how they can benefit.
For Czech Republics ice wine makers freezing temperature is just right for harvesting grapes.
People in Sri Lanka are growing increasingly worried about the effect on their economy of US-led sanctions against Iran.
Beijing has banned Chinese airlines from taking part in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
The president of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance told Radio 5 live how Canada managed to avoid a state-bailout.
Developments in eye-tracking technology are helping advertisers predict what products will appeal to customers.
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