Facebook’s Zuckerberg met with lawmakers
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg met with U.S. lawmakers a day before he is due to appear at Congressional hearings over data misuse. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
Chinese data set to show gradual cooling in economy
A raft of Chinese data over coming weeks is expected to show the world’s second-biggest economy cooled slightly in March from the first two months of the year, with the main risk to the outlook now ce ...
Will UK sugar tax take fizz out of drinks industry?
Britain's sugar tax on soft drinks came into effect on Friday, a move that will lead to some higher prices as the country seeks to battle childhood obesity. Kate King looks at whether it may also mean ...
Netflix offers to buy billboard company
Netflix is attempting its largest acquisition, offering more than $300 million to buy Regency Outdoor Advertising that owns billboards across Los Angeles. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
U.S. trade deficit rises – but not with China
The U.S. trade deficit increased to a near 9-1/2-year high in February, with both exports and imports rising to record highs, but the shortfall with China narrowed sharply. David Pollard reports.
“Beast from the East” chills UK construction – PMI
Britain's construction industry seized up due to heavy snow last month, prompting the biggest drop in activity since just after 2016's Brexit vote, an industry survey showed on Wednesday. David Pollar ...