Amazon, Facebook and Apple thriving in lockdown

The coronavirus crisis might be causing widespread economic upheaval around the world, but the world’s biggest…

Boeing to end 747 production and warns of job cuts

Boeing has said it will stop making its classic 747 plane and is eyeing steeper job…

Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

Samsung Electronics has seen its earnings soar as sales were boosted by millions working and learning…

Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning

Nissan’s shares have plunged by 10% in Tokyo trading after warning that it would see a…

Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

Better known for making cameras, Kodak has moved into drug making and has just secured a…

Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Amazon is ramping up its online grocery service with the aim of serving millions of shoppers…

Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

US Republicans have proposed spending an additional $1tn (£776bn) to address the economic damage caused by…

Retail sales near pre-lockdown levels in June

UK retail sales were near pre-lockdown levels in June, as the reopening of shops released pent-up…

Ryanair swings to loss in ‘challenging’ pandemic

Ryanair plunged into loss in the first three months of the financial year after what it…

Guitar sales rise as UK gets into lockdown groove

Life under lockdown has seen a surge in amateur musicians and podcasters, says the UK’s biggest…

Unilever: Ice cream in, personal hygiene out in lockdown

People working from home have been eating more ice cream but neglecting their grooming habits, consumer…

Last Qantas 747 jet says goodbye with ‘flying kangaroo’ in sky

Australian airline Qantas has bid farewell to its last Boeing 747 aeroplane with one final flourish…