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The co-founder of South African incubator Springlab brings IBTimes up to speed on the startup scene there.

Investigations by Indian authorities of Wal-Mart reportedly soured the relationship between the U.S. retail giant and its Indian partner.

The flow of investment has preceded the outcome of the ongoing elections, which many hope will put India back on the growth path.

The acquisition would be the biggest-ever foreign takeover of a British company and one of the largest-ever pharmaceuticals deals.

Russia's interest rate hike after an S&P downgrade signals growing concern the nation may trade economic growth for territorial ambition.

The Russian currency has fallen more than 8 percent against the dollar this year, while outflows grew to $51 billion in Q1 of 2014.

The firm reported earnings per share of 25 cents on $2.5 billion of revenue, beating Wall Street estimates of 24 cents and $2.4 billion.

Quarterly earnings announcements from big players in retail, aviation and technology should help guide investors.

With a relatively flat second quarter, Apple seems to be banking on end-of-the-year product launches to boost revenue.

In February, Novartis had acquired CoStim Pharmaceuticals to broaden its cancer immunotherapy research program.

Procter & Gamble is banking on new razors and dental products to bolster its most recent quarterly results.

Earnings are expected to continue to influence market direction.

Bank of Russia has blocked certain Ukrainian banks from operating in Crimea, leaving residents with little or no access to banking services.

Japan's economy has slowed in recent quarters as the effects of Tokyo's aggressive stimulus faded.

Quarterly earnings should direct market flow Monday following last week's rally.

GM plans to build five more plants in China next year to increase manufacturing capacity there by 65 percent by 2020.

The move comes after Michael Lewis wrote a critical, high-profile book on high-speed trading, which he claims rigs financial markets.

In Beijing, high-end housing prices fell 5.5 percent in the first quarter from last year's fourth quarter.

Wal-Mart's new money-transfer service, which begins April 24, will challenge dominant players like Western Union and its partner, MoneyGram.

While the Baltic Dry Shipping Index has long been considered a predictor of the global economy, the drop isn't as foreboding as it seems.

Ahead of the long weekend, data on jobless claims and a packed earnings calendar should influence markets.

Costs hanging over from the financial crisis created a half billion dollar loss for the bank in its first quarter.

Quarterly earnings announcements and economic data should influence Wednesday's session.

The unemployment rate fell to a level below the one originally set by the Bank of England for considering an increase in interest rates.

Despite the Nasdaq's tumble last week, the tech stock situation isn't nearly as bad as people think.

Quarterly earnings, data on inflation and housing, and opening remarks from Janet Yellen at a Fed conference should influence markets.

The latest open offer is the second attempt by Diageo to gain a larger stake in the Bangalore, India-based company.

IBTimes talks to Duke professor Campbell Harvey about the financial "nuclear option" that would have severe costs - for both sides.

After last week's volatile sessions, which ended with the markets losing a lot of ground, earnings and economic data should guide markets.