Investors weighed an interest rate cut in South Korea against rising inflation in China.

U.S. stock indexes closse at new highs as data bolsters expectations that Germany has returned to growth, while Australia reminded markets that accommodative policies from central banks have room to run.
Dow at 15,000 in one chart [Blouin Beat: Business]

European stock markets were largely flat before the U.S. Labor Department's release of nonfarm payrolls for April.

Markets fell in holiday-thinned trading after the pace of China's manufacturing growth slowed in April.

Despite a series of fatal accidents, dozens of leading retailers and apparel makers continue to operate in Bangladesh.

The refusal of global retailers to pay for strict nationwide factory inspections is bringing renewed scrutiny to the country's powerful garment industry.

Data points to healthy job market despite sub-par growth as Verizon possible bid sends the company to 13-year high.

Has hired advisers to prepare a possible cash and stock bid to take full control of Verizon Wireless from its partner Vodafone, sources say.