China to US: Won’t stand for violation of waters
China won’t stand for violations of its territorial waters as the U.S. considers sailing warships close to the South China Sea.
Paul Ryan reconsidering House speaker run
Numerous House Republicans and 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney have asked Ryan to run for speaker.
Wall Street readies for earnings, more volatility
As third-quarter earnings season gets underway, traders are bracing for more volatility in a range-bound market.
Russia hopes for Grand Prix boost
Russia will take the Formula 1 centre stage this weekend in Sochi, and race organisers hope it can boost tourism and also fuel interest in motorsport.
Twitter plans company-wide layoffs for next week
Beleaguered Twitter is planning layoffs just as Jack Dorsey was named permanent CEO, Re/code reports.
Budget fight pushes Sweden closer to snap election
A fight over the budget has pushed Sweden closer to a fresh national election.
Morgan Stanley’s three quick trades on earnings
Morgan Stanley gave its best trade ideas into year-end in a note to clients on Friday.
VIDEO: Bernanke urges punishment of bankers
Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke calls on 2008 financial crash investigators to examine individuals rather than companies.
Google says Docs, Drive disruption resolved
Some of Google’s services, including Drive and Docs, which were facing disruptions on Friday have been resolved.
Forget the Fed, this will drive stocks: Experts
Stock markets are fixated on Fed policy, but two experts believe investors should forget the U.S. central bank for now.