Smartphone division boosts Samsungs earnings, but concerns remain over patent rulings

The social network is rumoured to be readying an IPO, but should be wary of falling into the same trap as Facebook

Many web users are wary of the details they transmit while browsing. As Marion Koob writes, online behavioural tracking is the future of customer analytics

RIM’s future, 3G vs 4G networks, how Nintendo are levelling up the competition, and more

December’s climate-change talks in Doha disappointed many delegates, with key polluters refusing to sign up to commitments

The reputation of derivatives has nose-dived in recent years, but one economist believes derivatives can play a major role in helping the fight against climate change

Rumours abound that Microsoft will move into the potentially lucrative Chinese smartphone market in the not-too-distant future

The WEF is due to meet for its annual gathering at Davos. With continued unrest in the Middle East and currency crises in Europe, cooperation is the key

Toyota has announced another recall. How likely is it the latest problems will do damage to the flagship Japanese carmaker?

Many have called for greater regulation of the banking sector, but if they are to succeed banks need the freedom to innovate – and to fail

The SEC has rejected proposals to regulate money market funds, though some argue regulation would have boosted investor confidence

China has gone from a country of rural communities to the world’s second-largest economy. Chinese industry is on the rise, but it isn’t taking the steps needed to tackle serious health hazards