China's Lenovo becomes victim of cyber-attack

Chinese computer maker Lenovo has become the victim of a cyber-attack following a warning by the US government about software called Superfish.

Barclays to allow payments with Twitter

Barclays will become the first British bank to allow people to make payments to each other and small businesses using just their Twitter handle.

Sony Pictures names Pascal replacement

Sony Pictures has named a replacement for Amy Pascal, who stepped down as co-chair following a debilitating cyber attack that revealed her private emails.

Apple to spend $1.9 billion on new European data centers

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said it would spend 1.7 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to build two data centers in Europe that would be entirely powered by renewable energy and create hundreds of jobs.

HSBC left itself open to criminal charges, says Lord Macdonald

HSBC left itself open to criminal charges in the UK over its Swiss tax-dodging scandal, ex-director of public prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald says.

Walmart to raise wages for 500,000 US workers

US retail giant Walmart - the nation's largest private employer - has announced plans to raise wages for more than 500,000 hourly employees at its US stores.

UK high street banks prepare to reveal bonuses

High street banks are being urged to show restraint on pay as they prepare to declare the size of their bonus pots for 2014, at a time when the sector faces fresh scrutiny over its conduct.