Huawei could be banned from 5G in Germany
The German government is considering banning Huawei from providing 5G equipment in the country saying security concerns are of “high relevance.”
Netflix shows Bird Box and Elite drive subscriber growth
The streaming giant says the subscriber growth reflects the success of its original programmes.
US will ‘reinforce its leadership’ as the world’s top crude producer in 2019, IEA says
The level of crude output from the U.S. will once again be a major factor this year, the IEA said its closely-watched report on Friday.
Ryanair issues profit warning as fares fall
The airline cuts its forecast, blaming a fall in air fares and over-capacity on short-haul routes.
Brexit row erupts as opposition party rejects Theresa May’s offer for talks
The British government has insisted that cross-party talks to find a consensus on Theresa May’s Brexit plans have been “constructive.”
Nissan says Ghosn received $9m in improper payments
A Nissan-Mitsubishi investigation found Carlos Ghosn received funds from a joint venture between the firms.
Dow jumps more than 300 points, posts first 4-week winning streak since August
Stocks rose on Friday as investors cheered potential progress in trade negotiations between China and the U.S.
Germany ‘considers ban on Huawei’ amid global backlash
Other countries have barred the Chinese firm from their network infrastructure over security concerns.
Malaysia picks lead arrangers for $1.8 billion samurai bond
Malaysia has picked three lead arrangers for a samurai bond issuance of up to 200 billion yen ($1.83 billion), finance minister Lim Guan Eng said on Friday.
How Corn Flakes became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how Corn Flakes became a million dollar idea.