Lufthansa is likely to get a great part of Air Berlin assets, after both companies discussed the offer and agreed the carve-up, where other assets will be taken by easyJet.
German company Daimler is likely to invest $1B to extend its US-based Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama to start making electric sport cars there from 2020.
The US jobless claims dropped unexpectedly last week, though the short-term outlook for the job market was clouded by the lingering impact of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
The Central Bank of Brazil trimmed its inflation expectations and stated that it anticipated the economy to show solid growth in the next year, as interes rates were cut significantly.
Michel Barnier, the EU chief Brexit negotiator, stated that the bloc wants the UK to halt uncertainties over the terms of the country's exit from the European Union.
The US President Donald Trump stated that the United States would be putting more sanctions against North Korea, as tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear program have increased in recent weeks.
The European Commission stated that it could implement tax reform to receive more revenue from online giants without the US and other rich nation's backing, risking to spark a new dispute.
Statistics Canada reported that the value of the country's retail sales jumped unexpectedly 1.5% in the month of July, while economists anticipated it to decline 0.9% in the reported period.
The German largest energy group Innogy announced on Thursday it would spend up to $1.4B on e-mobility, glass fibre networks and photovoltaics by 2019.
The UAE's civil aviation regulator put under the investigation the last week's incident, when the Emirates A380 passenger aircraft flew dangerously low, while approaching Moscow's Domodedovo Airport.
On Thursday, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani stated that the nuclear deal between six world powers and the Islamic Republic was good and could not be renegotiated.
According to the Federal Statistical Office, China's trade surplus narrowed to CNY 2.17B in August, compared to the prior month's increase to CNY 3.49B, missing forecasts for a fall to CNY 2.41B.
France's Marine Le Pen stated that her far-right National Front party would continue to fight against the EU, despite resignation of her deputy Florian Philippot on Thursday.
US toy retailer Toys 'R' Us is hiring extra part-time seasonal workers as the firm seeks to capitalise on holiday shopping season and avoid liquidation, after it filed for bankruptcy earlier this week.
On Thursday, the Central Bank of Russia rescued B&N Bank by providing extra capital and became the struggling lender and its affiliated banks' top investor.
Lufthansa put focus on the 38 wet lease carriers in the bid for Air Berlin's assets and is aiming at further 20-40 planes, Lufthansa's CEO said.
The British Office for National Statistics reported on Thursday that the UK budget deficit for the month of August stood at 5.7B pounds - the smallest reading for the given month since 2007.
A Saudi government official explained on Thursday that all online calls that were made accessible by lifting a ban would nevertheless be monitored and censored.
On Thursday, the Philippine Central Bank posted its forecasts, saying it expected inflation to remain on hold at 3.2% this year and anticipated the same reading in the following year.
Nestle is willing to cut about 450 jobs at the Galderma research and development centre in the Southern France amid its intention to make the unit more efficient.
According to China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the current North Korea situation showed the importance of the Iran nuclear deal and China would support and safeguard this accord.
Swisscom is setting up a new blockchain unit with intention to develop applications, planning to hold a 70% stake in Swisscom Blockchain, the company reported on Thursday.
The United States stated on Wednesday it was considering if the Iran nuclear deal still served their security interests and whether the US should stay in the accord.
According to China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi statement at the NY meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence, the International Community is willing to settle the North Korea issue peacefully.