Japanese electronics giant Sony is back in profit, after large losses in 2009/10.
The UK's Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world's largest online gaming business.
Graphic novels are finding new markets in India.
Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced a first quarter profits of 106.6bn yen ($1.22bn, £778m).
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.
Second-quarter profits at oil giant Royal Dutch Shell almost double after it completes a year-long restructuring programme.
Satellite TV group BSkyB reports a sharp jump in profits, driven by new subscriptions, particularly for high definition services.
BT reports what it describes as "acceptable" quarterly results, with profits sharply higher despite a fall in revenue.
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