A US judge dismisses a lawsuit by Yukos shareholders which alleged its actions made it vulnerable to state retribution.
Homeowners risk injury and disaster by getting friends and family to carry out home improvements, a scheme says.
The Government has suspended its plans for an internet retirement planning service for the public
Anheuser Busch, the brewer best known for Budweiser, sees profits rise 27% on the back of strong overseas sales.
Lawyers say a Law Lords ruling against the Treasury on tax repayments may lead to a flood of compensation claims.
The US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 5.25% for the third successive month, in a widely expected move.
HSBC probes Chilean reports that gold belonging to Gen Pinochet has been found in a Hong Kong bank account.
Pensioners have been protesting over planned reforms they say will not help people currently struggling to pay bills.
South Africa's finance minister announces the country will spend 15bn rand ($2bn) preparing for the 2010 World Cup.
Canadian firm Bombardier wins a £1.8bn contract to build new trains for suburban rail services around Paris.