Canadian investor Prem Watsa, dubbed the "Warren Buffett of the North," has nearly doubled his company's stake in embattled BlackBerry maker RIM to just under 10%, according to a regulatory filing.

The following is a summary of analysts' forecasts for Volkswagen AG (VOW.XE) second-quarter results, based on a poll of 10 analysts conducted by Dow Jones Newswires (figures in million euros; EPS, dividend and target price in euro, according to IFRS).

A new survey suggests that Samsung’s impressive feat may soon be overshadowed, as demand for Apple’s next-generation iPhone reaches impressive heights.

The European Commission said banks recapitalized as part of Greece's bailout may be forced to overhaul their management and governance.

News Corp. (NWS, NWSA) is partnering with wireless carrier AT&T Inc. (T) to launch an education business called Amplify, which will develop digital learning materials, tools and systems for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Eaton Corp.'s (ETN) second-quarter profit rose 14%, but revenue dropped as weakening demand from overseas markets caused the company to scale back its revenue and earnings forecasts for 2012.

LIMA, Peru--Peru's association of private pension funds is questioning the constitutionality of government-approved legislation to reform the country's private pension fund system.

Spain banned the short-selling of all stocks trading on local exchanges for the first time ever Monday, as authorities in the country continued to introduce increasingly desperate measures to prevent investors from fleeing the country.

Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. (PEET) agreed to be taken private in a $1 billion cash acquisition by private German investment group Joh.

Led by Citigroup Inc.'s (C) 2.8% drop, shares in U.S. banks joined their European counterparts in trading down Monday on new fears about a potential bailout for Spain and a drying up of aid for Greece.