Stock markets slide as Covid-19 cases rise
The Dow falls as much as 3.3% before ending down 2.3% - its sharpest decline in weeks.
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Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn stock market listing
The Chinese firm is set for the biggest stock market listing ever, beating Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation.
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Toymakers expect strong Christmas sales despite coronavirus
The makers of Barbie dolls and games like Jenga are benefitting as parents spend on stay-at-home activities.
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Future of UK aerospace 'in doubt' without EU deal
UK aerospace will lose out to rivals without a deal on the mutual recognition of parts, says industry body.
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Turkey's Erdogan urges French goods boycott amid Islam row
The president urges people not to buy French goods after his counterpart Mr Macron defended secularism.
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My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'
Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'avoiding $3bn in tax in poorer nations'
Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says.
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Hopes of shake-up at Samsung after death of chairman
There is speculation that the heirs of chairman Lee Kun-hee might sell assets to meet a huge tax bill.
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BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'
Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed?
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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals
People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job
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Britain and Japan sign post-Brexit trade deal
The countries formally sign a deal described by the UK's international trade secretary as "ground-breaking".
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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia
One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers.
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Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM
Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.
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US clothes chain Gap considers European closures
Thousands of jobs could be at risk as the US clothing chain mulls closing its company-owned shops.
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Coronavirus: Canary Islands added to UK's safe travel list
UK tourists will also no longer need to quarantine after visiting Mykonos, the Maldives and Denmark.
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Goldman Sachs to pay $3bn over 1MDB corruption scandal
The investment bank will pay a record sum for violating bribery laws in the 1MDB corruption affair.
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Will cruise ships return to Venice?
Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice.
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Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months
The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic.
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'It feels so good to be back dancing'
The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold?
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The apps promising to improve your sex life
There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective?
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'A big supermarket shop feels frivolous now'
Families from both ends of the income spectrum have had to tighten their belts in the last six months.
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CEO Secrets: Juggling kids and a new lockdown business
Meet the new mums who have started businesses in lockdown.
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The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks
Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace.
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'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'
As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.
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New jets promise to revive supersonic travel
Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging.
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Why Africa's animation scene is booming
While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.
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CEO Secrets: Older women strike out in lockdown
Meet the female entrepreneurs aged over 50 who have started businesses in lockdown.
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The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band
BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch.
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Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves
Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process.
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BBC World News business headlines
The latest international business headlines from BBC World News.
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Panorama: Young people and the futures of the ‘Covid Generation’
23-year-old Rasheed lost his fully funded place on a pilots training course due to the pandemic.
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Waiting more than 170 days for cruise refund
Cruise customers say they have been waiting more than six months for refunds for cancelled holidays.
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Coronavirus: Turkey farmers worried over downsized Christmas dinners
Turkey farmers are concerned the 'rule of six' will lead to downsized Christmas dinners.
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First women-only tailor’s shopfront opens on Savile Row
Savile Row has been known for delivering high quality men’s tailoring for more than 200 years. But things are now changing.
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Covid-19: Working from India's beaches and mountains during the pandemic
Many Indian professionals have been working from home, but some have taken the concept a step further.
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Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation
Eric Schmidt says America has fallen behind China when it comes to funding new technology.
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US China tariffs 'inconsistent' with trade rules says WTO
The US did not justify its decision to raise border taxes on Chinese goods, the World Trade Organization says.
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Trump: Major carmakers sue US government over China tax
Tesla is the latest to object to the Trump administration's import duties on Chinese parts.
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TikTok Ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app.
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Trump or Biden? China expects no favours either way
China Inc expect a fact-based approach to trade from Joe Biden, but a tough US stance will continue.
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What Trump wants from trade
President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.
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Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China
The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t.
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TikTok threatens legal action against Trump US ban
The Chinese firm says it is "shocked" by an order for US companies to stop doing business with the app.
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Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades
Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?
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Huawei: Boom time in China
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.
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The garlic farmers who love Trump
American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports.
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How China plans to lead in computer chips
China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle.
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Is China gaining an edge in AI?
The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting.
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