Europe

British engineering firm Amec is reportedly considering an $8 billion takeover of Swiss-based Foster Wheeler. 

European drug maker Shire reached a $4.2 billion deal on Monday to acquire U.S. rare disease drug maker ViroPharma.

German drug distributor Celesio is reportedly in advanced talks about being acquired by U.S. rival McKesson for $5.08 billion.

Whirlpool posted a jump in quarterly profits and boosted its full-year outlook.

Dunkin’ Brands signed franchise deals that will bring its namesake restaurants to London, as the company moves forward with expansion plans.

U.S. equity future reversed course and turned higher as European shares bounced back as shares of retailers rallied.

Despite warnings from Schlumberger, analysts don't expect Western sanctions against Russia to have a wider impact on the energy industry.

Following another round of sanctions, demand for Russian-made firearms like the AK-47 rifle has picked up in recent days.

U.S. health-care companies are stepping up efforts to merge with rivals from overseas, seeking to benefit from lower tax rates in countries like the UK.

Anheuser-Busch InBev expects to shutter its third Russian brewery in less than two years, responding to tighter alcohol regulation that has pressured sales.

The French union that orchestrated a hostage-taking earlier this month agreed to end a legal battle with Goodyear, opening up the possibility that the tire maker could sell its factory in northern France.

In the wake of Fiat's deal to take full control of Chrysler, S&P upgraded the U.S. auto maker's credit rating to 'BB-' from 'B+.' 

CEO Sergio Marchionne said the Italian car maker plans to adopt a new name and pursue a second stock listing after merging with Chrysler.