Reuters business news

Here are some recent Reuters business news articles:

Top Stories

  1. Global stocks rise as investors await US-China trade deal: Global stock markets rose on Monday as investors awaited a trade deal between the United States and China, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes both hitting record highs. [Source: Reuters]
  2. Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 billion: Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it would acquire MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, expanding its presence in the film and television industry. [Source: Reuters]
  3. Tesla's Musk says company will 'probably' go private again: Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the company would "probably" go private again, just days after the electric car maker's shares surged on news of a potential deal. [Source: Reuters]

Economy

  1. US economy grows at 2.1% annual rate in fourth quarter: The US economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department said on Thursday, slightly below expectations. [Source: Reuters]
  2. China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020, beats expectations: China's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations and marking the first time the country's growth rate has exceeded 6% since 2017. [Source: Reuters]
  3. UK economy shrinks 2.6% in 2020, worst performance since 2009: The UK economy shrank 2.6% in 2020, the worst performance since 2009, as the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on the country's economy. [Source: Reuters]

Technology

  1. Apple to invest $1 billion in India's Jio Platforms: Apple Inc said on Tuesday it would invest $1 billion in India's Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, in a deal that will help the US tech giant expand its presence in the country. [Source: Reuters]
  2. Google to invest $10 billion in India's digital economy: Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it would invest $10 billion in India's digital economy over the next five to seven years, as the company looks to expand its presence in the country. [Source: Reuters]
  3. Facebook to pay $650 million to settle US privacy lawsuit: Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it would pay $650 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 46 states over its handling of user data. [Source: Reuters]

Finance

  1. Gold prices surge to record high as investors seek safe-haven: Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday as investors sought a safe-haven asset amid growing concerns over the global economy. [Source: Reuters]
  2. Oil prices rise as OPEC+ agrees to cut output: Oil prices rose on Monday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies agreed to cut output to support the market. [Source: Reuters]
  3. US Treasury yields fall as investors seek safety: US Treasury yields fell on Monday as investors sought safety amid growing concerns over the global economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: Reuters]

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