Artio Global's Pell to Step Down as CEO

Suffering from heavy client redemptions, money manager Artio Global Investors Inc. said Tuesday that its chief executive and chairman would step down Thursday to focus solely on managing the firm's investments.

Deutsche Bank Rides Debt-Market Wave

Deutsche Bank reported a surge in investment-banking revenues in the third quarter as a rebound in client activity fueled the best quarter ever for its fixed-income division.

BP Boosts Dividend

BP raised its dividend, calling the move a gesture of confidence about the future, despite last week agreeing on a deal likely to reduce its cash flow by selling its stake in Russian venture TNK-BP to state-controlled Rosneft.

A Year Later, All Eyes on 'Edie'

The last hope for a breakthrough in the probe into the collapse of MF Global may rest with the firm's former assistant treasurer, Edith O'Brien. She thus far has refused to cooperate without a promise of immunity.

Newspaper Circulation Slips Further

Average daily circulation at the largest newspapers in the U.S. edged down on average 0.2% during the six months ended in September from a year earlier, but Sunday circulation rose 0.6%.

SpiceJet May Buy More Aircraft

Indian budget carrier SpiceJet may buy more aircraft as it looks to increase the number of its local and international flights, its top executive said.

Nokia Seals Mapping Deal With Oracle

Nokia., looking to increase use of its mapping software, will announce a new deal with Oracle intended to give Oracle's customers access to Nokia's growing map data and location services.

Whirlpool, LG Settle Refrigerator Patent Disputes

LG Electronics Inc. and Whirlpool Corp. have agreed to settle patent infringement disputes related to refrigerators, concluding years of patent litigation between the two companies.

Deutsche Börse Eyes Currency-Futures Challenge To CME

Deutsche Börse is considering a return to offering currency futures contracts in an effort to outmaneuver its largest rival, CME Group, as competition in the sector shifts from the U.S. to Europe.

China's Manufacturing Slows

A gauge of manufacturing activity in China rose slightly in September but remained in contractionary territory for the 11th consecutive month.

First Reserve, Triangle Form Pipeline Venture

First Reserve and Triangle Petroleum formed a venture to build pipelines in North Dakota.

Spain Expects Wider Deficit on Bank Aid

The Spanish government said the effort to clean up an ailing banking system will widen its budget gap and increase its debt load.

Toyota, Honda Race Back in U.S.

Auto makers are expected to show healthy growth when they report September sales on Tuesday. But the market is getting tougher and much of the sales gains are expected to come from Toyota and Honda.

Xstrata Board Set to Present Revised Deal

Xstrata's board is revising its proposal to merge with Glencore, hoping to break a logjam over executive pay that has threatened to derail the plan.

'Hotel Transylvania' Tops Box Office

In the first bright spot following a dismal summer season for Hollywood, animated family film "Hotel Transylvania" took in $43 million at the box office, according to early studio estimates, earning the top spot during a weekend of several new releases.

Google Pounces on Apple Map Problems

The furor over Apple's faulty mapping software reached the Silicon Valley company's highest echelons Friday, prompting an apology from Chief Executive Tim Cook and opening the way for rival Google to capitalize on the misstep.

Kodak Pulls Plug on Another Business

Kodak further narrowed its vision for what the company will look like if it emerges from bankruptcy, saying it will wind down its consumer printing business.

British Banks Face Heat From on High

The beleaguered British banking industry has faced angry politicians, regulators and consumers. This fall, a new player has joined the inquisition: a bespectacled bishop wearing a cross made of nails.

Newly Frugal Dynegy Could Become Target

Energy producer Dynegy is set to leave bankruptcy protection on Monday as a much leaner company but perhaps one more vulnerable to a takeover.

Orange Juice Gets Squeezed

Orange-juice futures tumbled 9.4% last week as investors exited from seasonal bets that prices would rise if a hurricane damaged Florida's orange crop.