Eurozone approves Greece bail-out
Eurozone leaders approve an 110bn euro ($145bn; �95bn) loan to Greece to prevent its debt crisis from spreading.

Global shares fall on Greece debt
Shares in the US and Europe fall amid investor fears over Greek debt, as sterling slumps during the British general election count.

US watchdog to probe share drop
The US financial watchdog says it will look into stock market activity which saw the Dow Jones share index plummet 9%.

Spanish economy out of recession
Spain's economy emerged from recession after growing by 0.1% in the first three months of 2010, the country's central bank says.

US unemployment rate edges higher
The US jobless rate rose in April, despite the fact that the number of people with jobs rose during the month, figures show.

iPad global launch date confirmed
Apple announces that its much hyped tablet computer, the iPad, will go on sale in nine more countries on the 28 May.

Goldman to review its standards
Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein says that the bank is creating a business standards committee.

Countrywide in $600m settlement
Countrywide Financial, the mortgage lender acquired by Bank of America, agrees to pay former investors $600m to settle a lawsuit.

Investments return AIG to profit
AIG returns to profit in the first quarter of 2010 thanks to a an improved showing form its investments.

BA cabin crew reject 'new offer'
BA cabin crew "overwhelmingly reject" an offer aimed at ending a long-running row over pay and conditions, Unite says.