GM recall faces US investigation
A US congressional committee says it is investigating General Motors' recall of nearly 1.6 million vehicles over faulty ignition switches.
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Cathay Pacific profits rise 204%
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific airways posts a 204% increase in profits in 2013 to $335m, as demand for flights to southern China increases.
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ChinaVision shares soar 250% on sale
Shares in Chinese media firm ChinaVision soar over 250% after Alibaba announces it has paid $804m for a controlling stake in the company.
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Italy's biggest bank in record loss
UniCredit, Italy's biggest bank by assets, reports a record 14bn-euro (£11.7bn; $19bn) loss for 2013 and plans to cut 8,500 jobs.
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NY plans 'regulated' Bitcoin exchanges
New York's financial regulator calls on firms to submit proposals to set up 'regulated' exchanges for digital currencies like Bitcoin.
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EU offers Kiev $700m in trade breaks
The EU offers Ukraine trade breaks worth nearly 500m euros ($694m; £417m) to stabilise its economy, as Russia tightens its military grip on Crimea.
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Men's Wearhouse to buy Jos A Bank
Men's Wearhouse agrees to buy rival Jos A Bank for $1.8bn (£1.1bn) ending a takeover battle between the two rivals that had lasted for months.
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US investors buy Man Utd shares
US investment firm Baron Capital buys a quarter of all Manchester United shares available for sale on the New York Stock Exchange
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China in private bank pilot scheme
Internet companies Alibaba and Tencent are shortlisted as pioneers of a pilot programme to set up private banks in China, as the country opens up its financial sector
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Colorado reaps $2m in marijuana tax
The US state of Colorado says it collected more than $2m in the first round of tax payments from newly legalised marijuana businesses.
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eBay halves chief executive's pay
E-commerce giant eBay cuts the total compensation of its chief executive, John Donahoe, by more than half.
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Co-op accepts chief's resignation
The Co-operative Group accepts the resignation of chief executive Euan Sutherland, and names his replacement as chief financial officer Richard Pennycook.
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Japan: Weak demand will dent exports
The Bank of Japan says exports have levelled off due to disappointing external demand, after a strong performance in February.
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Mt Gox wins US bankruptcy protection
Mt Gox, the troubled Japanese bitcoin exchange, wins bankruptcy protection to temporarily halt US legal action alleging fraud.
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RMT union leader Bob Crow dies
General secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport union Bob Crow dies aged 52 of a suspected heart attack.
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First high-speed trading share sale
Virtu, founded by former New York Mercantile Exchange chair Vincent Viola, becomes the first high-frequency trading firm to file for a public share sale.
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Mining shares hit by iron ore slump
Shares of some of the world's biggest mining companies are hit by a slump in the price of iron ore, amid fears of a Chinese economic slowdown.
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Former Heinz boss in $110m payday
Former Heinz boss William Johnson receives a $110m payday as layoffs continue at the food firm, now owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.
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Head of Cyprus' central bank resigns
Cyprus' central bank governor, Panicos Demetriades, steps down following a turbulent relationship with the country's government.
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VIDEO: The serious business of festival fun
Two directors of the BPM Festival in Mexico talk about creating and growing their business - and operating in a foreign country.
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VIDEO: Africa's richest man: Aliko Dangote
Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote talks about his journey to success, why he is finally getting into the oil industry and how he avoids corruption.
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VIDEO: Why is the sari back in fashion?
There are signs that the sari is back in fashion with urban Indian women, as Shilpa Kannan reports.
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VIDEO: The Arabs hoping to explore space
Howard Johnson reports on the Middle East's growing space industry.
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VIDEO: Inside a Nigerian private jet
Nigerians have spent $6.5bn on private jets - the BBC visits one in Lagos.
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VIDEO: 'Africans like conspicuous colours'
Some of Nigeria's key fashion and fabric people talk about their businesses.
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VIDEO: Products added to film and TV images
A London based company has decided to tackle online advert skipping by adding products into videos after they have been filmed.
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VIDEO: Can Mali musicians revive tourism?
Hugo Williams reports from the 'Festival sur le Niger', in Segou, on attempts to revive Mali's tourist industry
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VIDEO: India's booming seafood industry
Sameer Hashmi reports from a seafood factory which has benefited from increased exports.
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VIDEO: Senegal landlords told to lower rents
Thomas Fessy looks at impact of law in Senegal which forces landlords to lower rents
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VIDEO: Meet Australia's jet-setting economist
As the G20 summit kicks off in Sydney this weekend, meet Tim Harcourt, the Australian economist who spends his life jetting around the world.
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VIDEO: Logging your life with wearable tech
Caroline Hepker has been finding out how life logging could change the way we see the world - and how the world sees us.
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VIDEO: Inside a Colorado marijuana factory
BBC News is given a guided tour of Medicine Man, a legal marijuana factory in Denver, Colorado.
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VIDEO: Cloud seeding: Making rain in desert
The BBC joins a cloud seeding mission and learns about the expensive business of making rain in the desert.
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VIDEO: China growth fuelled by debt
China's exceptional growth has been fuelled by massive debt and government subsidies.
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VIDEO: Taking the shine off gold in India
Sameer Hashmi reports on whether Indian government attempts to reduce gold imports are having an effect.
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Convicted banker's protest walk
A financial trader walks from Rome to Paris in a quest for "divine justice".
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Abu Dhabi million-dollar phone number
A VIP mobile phone number sells for more than two million dollars at an auction in Abu Dhabi.
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World's largest banana firm created
Irish fruit firm Fyffes and US rival Chiquita are to merge, creating the world's largest banana company.
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Facebook's WhatsApp purchase opposed
Facebook's purchase of WhatsApp - one of the biggest ever tech acquisitions - runs into trouble over privacy concerns.
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US economy adds 175,000 new jobs
The US economy added 175,000 jobs in February, figures show, but the unemployment rate rose to 6.7%.
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Bayern boss admits massive tax fraud
Uli Hoeness, president of European football champions Bayern Munich, admits in court that he defrauded the German tax authorities of 18m euros (£15m; $25m).
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Banks acquitted of derivatives fraud
Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, UBS and Depfa bank have been acquitted of mis-selling derivatives to the city of Milan.
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Bouygues makes bid for rival SFR
French corporation Bouygues makes a 10.5bn-euro (£8.7bn) takeover bid for mobile phone operator SFR.
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Power blackouts end in South Africa
South Africa's power emergency ends on Thursday night, says state power company Eskom, after a day of rolling blackouts.
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Platinum strike talks break down
Negotiations to end a strike that has severely hit platinum production in South Africa have been suspended indefinitely.
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World Bank stalls $90m Uganda loan
The World Bank postpones a $90m (£54m) loan to Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni signed a tough and controversial new anti-gay law.
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Landmark default in China solar firm
Chaori Solar becomes the first Chinese firm to default on its onshore corporate bonds, say media reports quoting the firm, after failing to make an interest payment.
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Bitcoin not a currency says Japan
Japan's government says Bitcoin is not a currency but that some transactions using the virtual unit should be taxed.
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Australians 'priced out of housing'
Many Australians face a lifetime of renting as Chinese buyers push up property prices, a report by Credit Suisse says.
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Mike Ashley in line for £65m payout
The UK's biggest sports retailer, Sports Direct, plans to give founder Mike Ashley a share bonus worth some £65m.
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FA may introduce betting ban - Dyke
The Football Association may impose a ban on players and club staff gambling on football, says chairman Greg Dyke.
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Goals Soccer Centres set to expand
Goals Soccer Centres is accelerating its plans for expansion after raising fresh funds via issuing new shares in the firm.
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Bad guys v the data defenders
If your data gets stolen you can lose your customers, reputation and even your business. So how are companies defending themselves against the bad guys?
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Big Data: Are you ready for blast-off?
As we begin a month-long series of features on the theme of Big Data, we kick off with a Q&A answering those basic questions you were too afraid to ask.
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Lotus F1 Team looks to tech to win
The Lotus F1 Team explains how technology lies behind everything it does in the quest to win Grand Prix trophies and millions in prize money.
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Refugee who built a business empire
A profile of young entrepreneur Ashish Thakkar, who after escaping the Rwandan genocide, went on to create the Mara Group.
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Tunisia's entrepreneurs want reforms
With a new constitution and an interim government of independent figures in place, entrepreneurs in Tunisia are hopeful that the country will soon get some pro-business reforms.
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The business of festival fun
BBC News hears from the directors, DJs and audience at BPM Festival in Mexico.
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UK car sales see further increase
UK car sales in February were up 3% from a year earlier, helped by rising consumer confidence, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says.
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Carmakers fear emerging market slump
European carmakers Volkswagen and Renault warn of a slowdown in demand for cars in emerging markets.
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Vauxhall site 'was close to closing'
Vauxhall's car plant at Ellesmere Port could have closed in 2012 had it not been for a deal brokered with trade unions, managing director Duncan Aldred has said.
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Where the only rule is 'be cool'
Where the only rule is 'be cool'
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Let's think about ideas
Do all the best ideas come out of a good argument?
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Helping feed the world with big data
How big data could help feed the world
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How astrology helps Indian business
Why astrology is still big business in India
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Cheltenham Festival on track for the future
Cheltenham Festival tracks bright financial future
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What's gone wrong with Italian football?
What has gone wrong with Italian football?
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