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The outperformance was due to an unexpected profit of $470 million from Rosneft which has been hit hard by Western sanctions.

Companies may also require greater persuasion to invest in Iranian fields due to low crude prices.

In 2011, News Corp journalists were alleged to have hacked into the phones of celebrities, and even the British royal family to get news tips.

NTSC investigators refuted reports claiming that the captain left his seat and made the unusual decision of switching off an onboard computer.

If the two companies announce a merger, the combined entity could have a market value of about $15 billion.

Google, a big Uber investor, is developing its own ride-hailing app, while Uber is reportedly making its own robotic automobile.

The second winter storm of 2015 has brought freezing rain and dangerous conditions to the Northeast.

Analysts expect Disney to see a modest, 2.8 percent increase in earnings after five straight quarters of double-digit growth.

Lincoln scrubs odors from vehicles it exports to China, a massive car market whose consumers have distinct preferences.

The energy sector is projected to be the biggest laggard in the S&P 500 this earnings season, with an expected drop of 19.4 percent in fourth-quarter growth.

General Motors compensation chief Kenneth Feinberg says processing claims for death and injury will take months.

The trial of a Korean Air executive has taken on a powerful symbolic meaning in South Korea.

British manufacturing output is still around 5.3 percent below its pre-downturn peak in early 2008.

The daughter of the chairman of Korean Air could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty of all the charges leveled against her.

The purchase will double CRH's exposure to emerging markets.

The proposal follows similar attempts in Colorado and California, where regulations were passed to regulate app-based ridesharing services.

The drops followed a jump back from six-year lows on Friday.

The walkout came at a time when crude-oil prices have been falling for months, which can be a bane for producers but a boon for refiners.

The walkouts are the first conducted in support of a nationwide collective-bargaining agreement in the industry since 1980.

People claim the air-bag rule in GM's compensation guidelines ignores victims who restarted cars in their struggle to regain control.

Energy companies are struggling to justify new multibillion-dollar projects as crude-oil prices slide below $50 per barrel.

Local business owners say the big game is not only failing to produce huge profits, but also driving down sales.

Authorities are investigating whether factors such as maintenance, procedures and training may have contributed to the crash.

Nintendo has angered a number of YouTubers, and PewDiePie is the latest to fire back at the popular video-game company.

Researchers hope a customized approach, using anonymized patient data, can lead to new treatments for cancer.

Aside from the PlayStation, things don't look good. The Walkman? A relic. TVs? Samsung and LG rule. And Sony’s mobile business is in jeopardy.

Russian oil giant Rosneft won't drill in the Arctic this year -- a major blow to Russia's efforts to expand its much-needed oil revenue.

Shares of burger joint Shake Shack skyrocketed more than 130 percent Friday, valuing it at more than $1 billion.

The Gulf airline said it would look to strengthen commercial ties with the European carrier and may consider increasing its stake over time.