MetLife plans to split U.S. retail biz
MetLife Inc, the largest U.S. life insurer, plans to separate a substantial portion of its U.S. retail business from the…
FTSE higher despite China fall, with BAE up on defence spending hopes
Defence company higher after positive note from JP Morgan BAE boosted by rise in defence spending. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty…
Rockhopper rises 11% after new Falklands oil find
Positive reaction to discovery at Isobel Deep well in North Falklands basin Drilling success in Falklands lifts Rockhopper. Photograph: Gary…
Shire clinches $32bn takeover of Baxalta
London-listed pharmaceuticals firm secures cash and stock deal after appeal to Baxalta shareholders Shire expects to save more than $500m…
Detroit confronts self-driving cars: can America’s auto show survive the future?
The North American International Auto Show has reigned for decades as the premiere industry event, but Silicon Valley is threatening…