Deal makes sense for both sides and helps address an image problem

The search company is making a necessary investment to head off smartphone problems

Reforms reflect a continuing backlash triggered by Kraft’s crimes against nostalgia

Reaching a deal was an achievement, completing it will be a formidable challenge

The former monopolist’s share price is feeling the Amazon effect

Sale of Japanese group’s flash business may be necessary but no less regrettable

The clothing retailer is unlikely to take a Naomi Campbell-like tumble just yet

Loosening export restrictions will help, but the threat of gun control would help more

Activist move could map a route for future assaults on other US-listed Chinese groups

The short seller’s call on the tech group may see it reverse its unhappy trend

Despite 18 months of surging metals prices, now is not the time to sell

Threats are expanding. Defence spending has not

Buyout groups are bouncing back, but targets are hard to find

Any business with a social utility function should be open to scrutiny

Breaking up looks sensible on paper; in practice it would be a mistake

The attractive business advertised by the online insurer’s IPO is not its own

Now that the industry is rationalising, how high can prices go?

Good bosses do not let their political views colour their decisions

Statistical analysis will not save sports once the TV rights bubble bursts

Extraordinary Popular Obsessions and the Rationality of (some) Crowds

Leading makers of the Chinese liquor are enjoying increased market share and pricing power

SFC has a clear prudential reason to keep rules tight

For blank cheque vehicles, raising capital is easier than spending it

Settlements usually mean closure, but not this time