Japan, the world's third largest economy, contracts sharply after a tsunami and earthquake caused devastation in March.

Leading European voices say another European should lead the International Monetary Fund, following the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn will make a new plea for bail on Thursday morning over sexual assault charges, his lawyer says.

LinkedIn shares are priced at the top of an already-raised range, valuing the business networking website at $4.25bn.

TalkTalk sees its profits increase five-fold in its first annual results since it was demerged from Carphone Warehouse.

Care home operator Southern Cross says it has a "reasonable" chance of securing its future, despite reporting a £311m loss.

Japan's largest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical agrees to buy its Swiss rival Nycomed for 9.6bn euros.

Premium Bonds started in the black and white era, but the majority of investors and prize winners are from recent times, figures show.