The National Association of Realtors announced that Pending Home Sales Index grew 1.6% to a 107.3 reading in August, rising more than expected, while July's index was unrevised.
The Cabinet Minister of Norway, Nikolai Astrup, stated that the country is set not to block China's Huawei from building the 5G telecoms network, putting the country at odds with NATO ally the US.
Global IT consulting major Accenture lowered its forecast for first-quarter revenue to $10.9B-$11.2B in the first quarter, below the average estimate of $11.26B, blaming stronger Dollar.
Jaguar Land Rover, the British largest carmaker, is set to stop its production at the UK plants for one week in November, joining Toyota and BMW plans to reduce any disruption from a possible no-deal Brexit.
On Thursday, Nestle, the US food giant, has launched its "Awesome" plant-based burger in America, aiming to tap into the US growing craze for vegan meat.
UK's Civil Aviation Authority announced that over 70 flights were scheduled for Thursday to repatriate 16K of people to Britain on the fourth day after the collapse of the world's oldest travel company Thomas Cook.
Baidu Inc, China's internet search giant, is planning to sell about a third of the Ctrip.com International stake, seeking to raise about $1.0B, looking for investments in other revenue streams.
During Thursday's Asian trading session, crude oil price benchmarks surged. The surge was attributed to the ongoing lack of supply caused by the attacks on Saudi facilities.
On Thursday, the Swiss antitrust regulator has granted its approval for Sunrise Communications' $6.3B takeover of the UPC business currently owned by Liberty Global, despite some of its large investors opposed the deal.
The US fitness start-up Peloton Interactive Inc raised $1.16B in its IPO conducted on Wednesday after the firm had priced the shares at its target range's top end of $29 per share.
The CEO of the e-cigarette maker Juul announced a resignation on Wednesday, after merger negotiations between Philip Morris and Altria collapsed due to a regulatory retaliation against vaping, posing a danger to the whole industry.
IKEA reported its annual sales above $44B for the first time in the Swedish furniture group's history, as its push into e-commerce produced increase in online revenue.
Best Buy announced its intention to make $50B in revenue, cut nearly $1B in costs by 2025 and ramp up healthcare technology business.
On Wednesday, Aivar Rehe, who formerly ran Danske Bank operations in Estonia and was at the centre of a money laundering scandal, was found dead.
On Wednesday, the United States announced that sanctions have been put on Chinese entities that have been transferring Iranian oil.
Representatives of Ford stated on Wednesday that the company is expected to launch self-driving cars in Austin Texas in 2021.
On Wednesday, it was revealed by Reuters that Saudi Aramco seeks a one billion US Dollar loan.
US single family home sales beat analyst expectations in August. On Wednesday, the publication of the data caused a slight surge of the US Dollar's value.
At the start of Wednesday's US trading session, US stock indices declined, as a Democratic impeachment inquiry caused a slight run to safety.
On Wednesday, Devin Wenig, eBay's Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from his position, while the e-commerce firm appointed Scott Schenkel, its finance head, as the company's interim CEO.
Shares in TeamViewer, the German software company, plunged 2% to €25.32 on Wednesday during the remote connectivity specialist's initial public offering, the biggest in Europe launched this year, Reuters reported.
On Wednesday, Thomas Cook GmbH, Germany's unit of the UK travel operator, has announced insolvency, seeking to hive off its business and brands from the failed owner.
On Wednesday, Kering, the French luxury group, has issued €500M bonds, which can be exchanged for Puma shares, as the luxury giant aims to trim the remaining stake in the German sportswear brand.
On Wednesday, Renault's chairman stated the carmaker was ready to become a part of the EU batteries project, seeking to boost the economy.