Easyjet revenues boosted by Air France strike

Shares in Easyjet have risen after the airline said it had benefited from a strike at Air France, as passengers switched to the no-frills carrier.

Vodafone to buy 140 Phones 4u stores

Vodafone has agreed to buy 140 Phones 4u stores, saving almost 900 jobs at the stricken retailer. The mobile phone operator said it had no plans to cut staff in the stores and that all 887 employees at the outlets would be kept on.

Starbucks to pay college fees for US staff

US coffee chain firm Starbucks will pay college fees for US workers to complete a bachelor's degree online in a tie-up with Arizona State University.

AstraZeneca rejects Pfizer's $106 billion bid

AstraZeneca has rejected Pfizer's sweetened takeover bid, describing the proposed $106 billion deal as inadequate.

Will Financial Regulation Trash Global Economic Security?

Alexander Mirtchev, Contributor

 Under the auspices of the Financial Stability Board, more than 30 recommendations have been set out as part of a massive and far-reaching G-20 financial regulatory reform package to ostensibly minimize risk in the financial system and maximize consumer protection.