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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway loses $4.3 billion in single day on Kraft Heinz plunge

Kraft is Berkshire’s sixth-largest holding behind Apple, a few banks and Coca-Cola.

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Trump to meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He as China-US trade talks wrap up

President Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday as China and the U.S. end another week of trade talks.

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Elon Musk is ‘almost unethical,’ says outgoing AutoNation CEO

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is “overpromising” on autonomous vehicles, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says.

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BMW and Daimler invest €1bn in new car venture

The German carmakers combine to develop next-generation pay-per-use and autonomous services.

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Honda: Delegation to lobby firm’s Japan HQ against closure

Swindon Borough Council and Honda workers debate idea to send delegation to Japan to lobby against factory closure.

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Forget bitcoin, cannabis is the place to go, says US wealth advisor

Cannabis stocks are the next huge growth area and wont collapse like cryptocurrencies says one wealth adviser.

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Daimler and BMW announce $1.1 billion partnership in a bid to take on Uber

The German auto makers want to link up urban transport around the world using autonomous cars and app-based services.

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Cathedral City maker Dairy Crest to be bought by Saputo

Dairy Crest, whose brands also include Country Life, agrees to be taken over by Canadian firm Saputo.

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Flybe signs Virgin deal despite criticism

Airline agrees £2.8m deal with a Virgin Atlantic-led group despite shareholder opposition.

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Venezuela’s Maduro closes border with Brazil, says Colombia crossings could be next

President Nicolas Maduro has announced the closure of Venezuela’s border crossings with Brazil, as part of a sustained bid to prevent humanitarian aid flowing into the country.