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US regulator considers order to expand Takata air bag recalls

The U.S. regulator overseeing the replacement of Takata Corp. air bags is considering an order that would expand the recalls.

Comcast to buy 51% of Universal Studios Japan for $1.5 billion

U.S. cable company Comcast Corp said on Monday it has agreed to buy a 51 percent stake in Osaka-based theme park operator USJ Co for $1.5 billion.

Shell pulls the plug on further exploration in Alaska

Royal Dutch Shell Plc would cease exploration activity in offshore Alaska for the "foreseeable future."

Report: Nexus 6P to have huge battery, metal unibody design

There are few surprises left about Google's upcoming Nexus 5X and 6P, which are expected to be announced on Tuesday at an event in San Francisco. 

Mercedes to promote diesel cars in Japan despite VW scandal

Mercedes-Benz will continue to promote diesel cars in Japan despite the negative impression that Volkswagen AG has cast on the fuel technology.

Carl Icahn says he's more hedged now than in years

The billionaire activist investor says he's 'more hedged now than I've been in years.'

Shanghai, Tokyo lead losses in mixed Asian session

Asian equity markets were mixed on Monday as investors digested key data from the world's second-biggest economy.

Auto-Parts Makers Defend Diesel Technology in VW Scandal's Wake

Auto-parts makers with big exposure to the diesel-car market are racing to salvage diesel technology’s reputation in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal.

Oil halts advance near $45 after capping 2nd weekly increase

(Bloomberg) -- Oil in New York halted its advance near $45 a barrel after capping a second weekly increase. West Texas Intermediate futures fell...

Asia shares held back by insipid Wall St., dollar consolidates

Asian stocks struggled for traction on Monday after an uninspiring performance on Wall Street at the end of last week, while the dollar consolidated its gains against the yen and euro.