The world's second largest car manufacturer sold 9.71 million vehicles.

Fourth-quarter earnings decline 7.3% to $5.28 billion.

Sparks what is likely to be a contentious battle for control of the No. 2 U.S. cable operator.

German carmaker Volkswagen announced it plans to invest $7 billion in North America over the next five years as it looks to boost its sales in the U.S, which slid 7% last year. A new seven-passenger SUV will go on sale in the U.S. in 2016 as part of the investment plan.

The European aircraft maker delivered a company record of 626 planes in 2013.

Will make the Japanese company the world's third-largest maker of distilled drinks.

Weak U.S. jobs data strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates low for longer.

Total value of China's imports and exports in 2013 reach $4.16 trillion.

Unemployment rate fell to 6.7%, a five-year low.

Concern an improved U.S. economy might prompt Fed to reduce its stimulus faster than expected.