BP buys US shale assets for $10bn
The purchase is the British oil and gas giant’s biggest deal for nearly 20 years.
Trump likely to get an economic growth win, but for how long?
The US economy has been supercharged by tax reform and tariffs – but can it last?
How canned food became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how canned food became a million dollar idea.
Smartphone economy
From lunch delivery to comics, Myanmar’s start-ups are bouncing back after decades of isolation.
Papa John’s founder sues pizza chain
John Schnatter is seeking documents about his exit from the company, after his use of the N-word.
Dash to drop cash comes under review
As digital and contactless payments increase, a new review is to look at the impact on consumers.
Hauliers in compensation claim for overpriced trucks
Hauliers who bought trucks from firms that colluded in a price-fixing cartel could get compensation.
Amazon delivers record quarterly profit
Shares in the e-commerce giant jump on record profits, driven by online sales and its cloud services.
Facebook shares close 19% lower after growth warning
The fall in Facebook’s shares wiped more than $120bn off the company’s market value on Thursday.
Brexit: Barnier rules out key UK customs proposal
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator rejects a key element of Theresa May’s proposals for future trade.
