Even a record corn and soy harvest and a rebound in investment weren't enough to avoid disappointing GDP growth of just 0.6% compared with the fourth quarter.

Strengthening security cooperation and energy ties as both sides keep a wary eye on China.

Some investors in the French holiday firm are pushing for a better deal than proposed buyout by two top shareholders. Club Med looks east

Sells dollars in market for 1st time since January, traders say; weaker shilling could signal end to rate cuts cycle.

U.S. telecoms services firm won conditional approval from E.U. regulators for its $707 million takeover of Mach.

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At a conference, Tim Cook revealed the company's intent to release "several more game-changers" including TV and online mapping.

Spring buying season gives the sector traction.

Liberty Reserve accused of helping global criminals launder funds linked to child pornography and bank-hacking software.