US drops NY fight with Apple after gaining access to iPhone
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York.
Iran finds Doha meeting, despite failure, a positive step
Iran’s oil minister said on Saturday that last week’s Doha meeting to freeze oil production, despite its failure, was a positive step.
EU to draw up tax haven blacklist
EU nations agree to draw up a blacklist of tax havens in the wake of the Panama Papers leaks.
Microsoft, Alphabet wipe out $53 BILLION in market cap as analysts cut targets
Analysts lowered earnings forecasts for Microsoft and cut price targets for both the software maker and Alphabet.
Chinese investors bet on Manchester
Chinese investors are not just buying property in the UK’s “Northern Powerhouse” they are helping to build it, too.
Emissions mean bumpy ride for carmakers
European carmakers have a rocky week as Volkswagen sets aside billions more for the diesel emissions scandal and German firms agree to recall 630,000 cars.
Fiat Chrysler to recall 1.1m vehicles
Fiat Chrysler is to recall 1.1m vehicles worldwide over fears they may roll away after drivers get out.
Google and Microsoft drag on Nasdaq
Wall Street ended the week mixed as disappointing results from Google owner Alphabet and Microsoft weighed on the technology sector.