Asian stocks are mostly higher but European shares were mixed in muted trading in the absence of major market-driving news on trade negotiations after the visit of President Donald Trump to Japan.

All developer Franklin Haney has to show for his $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural committee is the glare of a federal investigation.

France’s finance minister says the planned merger between Renault and Fiat Chrysler will only happen if French jobs are protected.

Asian stocks are mostly higher in muted trading in the absence of major market-driving news on trade negotiations during the visit of President Donald Trump to Japan.

Fiat Chrysler is proposing a merger with French carmaker Renault aimed at saving billions of dollars for both companies.

One of the drugmakers named in Oklahoma’s lawsuit over the opioid crisis has agreed to a settlement in which it will pay the state $85 million.

“An agreement has been reached with the House regarding a stay of the subpoenas pending appeal,” the president’s outside attorney said.

High Street retail chain Arcadia claims to be in serious trouble, facing what it calls “significant liquidity issues”.

Source: Fiat Chrysler, Renault are in discussions about a possible alliance.

President Donald Trump has opened a state visit to Japan by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the U.S., teasing “Maybe that’s why you like me so much.”.