Reuters poll: 22 of 28 economists expect RBNZ to raise cash rate 25 bps to 2.50% on July 8; 14 of 26 forecast another hike to 2.75% by end-September

China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, down 1.1 percentage points from June, official data showed Friday.

China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index stood at 49.2 in July, down 1.1 percentage points from June, according to official data reported Friday from Beijing.

New takeover offer values UK budget carrier at £5.2 billion ($6.9 billion), topping previous bid of £6.50 per share

A new takeover offer values a UK budget carrier at £5.2 billion ($6.9 billion), topping the previous bid of £6.50 per share.

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash, aiming to bolster US housing market amid pullback by Chinese investors

Berkshire Hathaway will acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash in a move aimed at bolstering the US housing market as Chinese investors retreat from American real estate, according to SCMP.

Apple reports record $109.4B June-quarter revenue, up 16% year-on-year. CEO Tim Cook says it is the company's strongest June quarter ever.

Apple reported record June-quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16% year-on-year, with CEO Tim Cook saying the company achieved its strongest June quarter ever.