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Sweden, Mongolia, Pyongyang and more: Where a Trump-Kim summit could take place April 20, 2018
Sweden, North Korea and Mongolia are potential locations for the high-stakes negotiations.
Asian markets slip as technology stocks decline April 20, 2018
Negativity on Wall Street flowed through to Asian markets on Friday, with regional stock indexes tracking lower.
How to use social media to advance your career in 4 simple steps April 20, 2018
Social media needn't always mean procrastination.
China's pharmaceutical industry is poised for major growth April 20, 2018
There's one major industry where China could dominate both as a maker and consumer: health care.
One researcher at the AI lab co-founded by Elon Musk made over $1.9 million in 2016 April 19, 2018
African nations are slipping into a new debt crisis April 19, 2018
Forty percent of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are now at high risk of debt distress — double the proportion of five years ago, the Financial Times reports.
A chance to make 'significant progress' on NAFTA has arisen, Canada PM Trudeau says April 19, 2018
Justin Trudeau said that he was looking for a deal that was "win, win, win" and would "stand up for the interests in Canada."
Soros foundations to quit Hungary amid political hostility April 19, 2018
George Soros' Open Society Foundations will close their Budapest office and move eastern European operations to Berlin.
Selling to America: The radical makeover of Goldman Sachs April 19, 2018
Goldman Sachs is looking for talent in unusual places because it is trying to pull off a radical makeover, offsetting persistent weakness in its core business of trading by pushing into lending, the Financial Times reports.
Debt restructuring measures for Greece could be finalized soon, Eurogroup president says April 19, 2018
Mario Centeno told CNBC that European creditors, the IMF and Athens are inching towards a resolution.
What's behind the big commodities rally, and why it could be just getting started April 19, 2018
The geopolitical turbulence and volatility putting downward pressure on stocks is working out just fine for commodities.
Protectionism is short-term and we don't like that, Brazil's finance chief says April 19, 2018
Brazil is instead looking to boost its trade ties across the world, Eduardo Guardia told CNBC.
Business leaders explain why they love Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual letter so much April 19, 2018
As Amazon continues to expand, propelling Bezos to the richest man in the world, his annual shareholder letters are drawing even wider appreciation among business leaders and executives worldwide.
Bitcoin 'miners' are losing money at any price below $8,600: Morgan Stanley April 19, 2018
If bitcoin can't recover $8,600 soon, bitcoin "miners" will likely find it unprofitable, Morgan Stanley analysts said.
This robot can assemble IKEA furniture in 20 minutes April 19, 2018
Scientists have taken three years to develop two robotic arms to perform the task
Nestle and Unilever are finding it hard to raise the prices they charge retailers April 19, 2018
The multinational makers of everything are under pressure to boost revenues.
Facebook users' data exposed to web trackers when using its login feature for other sites: Report April 19, 2018
If you've logged into a website or app using the "login with Facebook" feature, your data could have been exposed to third-party trackers.
Global trade has an issue with trust, IMF's Lagarde says April 19, 2018
The lack of trust among global trade partners must be fixed, IMG managing director Christine Lagarde told CNBC.
Target leads the way as U.S. corporations look to go big on solar April 19, 2018
American businesses are investing record amounts in solar, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Takeda in talks with Shire after $61 billion bid rejected April 19, 2018
Takeda is in negotiations with Shire to acquire the London company after an unsuccessful $61 billion bid.

China's ZTE slams U.S. ban on sales, says company's survival at risk April 20, 2018
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's ZTE Corp said on Friday that a ban on the sale of parts and software to the company was unfair and threatens its survival, and vowed to safeguard its interests through all legal means.
Australia vows crackdown on corporate misconduct as bank inquiry claims AMP scalp April 20, 2018
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian inquiry into financial sector misconduct claimed its first scalp on Friday as the chief executive of the country's largest wealth manager stepped down over revelations of board-level deception and misappropriation of funds.
Asia tech shares spooked by phone warning, oil near highs April 20, 2018
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares slipped on Friday as a warning on smartphone demand from the world's largest contract chipmaker slugged the tech sector, while high oil prices stirred inflation fears and undermined sovereign bonds.
Trade tensions with U.S. testing resolve of Chinese consumers April 20, 2018
BEIJING (Reuters) - Guo Qingshan delights in riding his 400,000 yuan ($63,839) Harley-Davidson motorbike around Beijing's suburbs.
Oil close to late-2014 highs on supply cuts, strong demand April 20, 2018
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices held firm on Friday near three-year highs reached earlier this week as ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts gradually draw down excess supplies.
Exclusive: U.S. sorghum armada U-turns at sea after China tariffs April 20, 2018
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Several ships carrying cargoes of sorghum from the United States to China have changed course since Beijing slapped hefty anti-dumping deposits on U.S. imports of the grain, trade sources and a Reuters analysis of export and shipping data showed.
Takeda shares drop after Shire rejects $63 billion offer April 20, 2018
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd shares fell on Friday after rare disease drug maker Shire Plc rejected its $63 billion cash-and-stock acquisition offer.
Wall Street regulator sanctions Tezos cryptocurrency project co-founder April 20, 2018
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Wall Street regulator has suspended the co-founder of the controversial Tezos cryptocurrency project from associating with broker-dealers for two years, part of a settlement to resolve allegations that he made false statements about his side venture while working at Morgan Stanley .
Wells Fargo nears $1 billion settlement for loan abuses: source April 19, 2018
(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co is close to settling a record fine of $1 billion imposed by two U.S. regulators for its risk management business, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
Qualcomm cutting 1,500 jobs at its California offices April 19, 2018
(Reuters) - Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc is cutting 1,500 jobs across multiple divisions at its offices in California, as part of its promise to investors to cut annual costs by $1 billion.