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Two years after its launch, half of the companies covered by the scheme have yet to spend anything

A large majority would give Tory leader more scope to secure an EU free trade deal within a year

Independent Bank Group Inc said on Monday it would buy rival Texas Capital Bancshares Inc in an all-stock deal valued at about $3 billion, as the U.S. regional bank looks to diversify its customer base.

Hedge funds scaled back their bets on higher oil prices last week, with futures and options markets hit by a wave of selling after a jump in positions the week before.

Independent Bank Group Inc said on Monday it would buy rival Texas Capital Bancshares Inc for $3.07 billion in an all-stock deal, as the U.S. regional bank looks to diversify its customer base.

Some warn of undue confidence in opinion polls and in longer-term outcomes

Lord Chadlington says legislation does not address explosion of online betting

The proceeds from Saudi Aramco's record initial public offering have risen to $29.4 billion after the oil company exercised an option to sell 15% more stock, an executive at one of the banks leading the deal told Al Arabiya news channel on Monday.

More than one in 10 retailers in Hong Kong could close down in the next six months as social unrest and sometimes violent protests deter tourists, threatening the survival of smaller operators, the city's main retailing group said on Monday.

Sri Lankan shares closed weaker for the fourth straight session on Monday, weighed down by foreign sell-offs and profit-taking in construction shares, while the rupee ended steady. ** The benchmark stock index closed down 0.75% at 6,103.63, its lowest since Nov. 26. The bourse fell 1% last week, but is up...