NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell at the open on Thursday, putting the S&P 500 on track for its first back-to-back daily drop in a month, on concerns the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus measures may be scaled back sooner than hoped and over weak data in China. Full story
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will seek the support of EU governments to launch talks with China on an investment pact that could be a precursor to a free-trade deal if Brussels and Beijing can overcome growing tensions. Full story
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan's white-hot stock market has investors crowding in, but there are a few reasons why you shouldn't follow the pack. Full story
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's civil aviation regulator on Thursday formally approved Boeing Co's <BA.N> 787 Dreamliner for use in the country, clearing the way for Chinese airlines to start operating the aircraft, which has been plagued with problems. Full story
Japan's financial markets gyrated wildly Thursday, underscoring the vulnerability of its economy to a loss of investor confidence as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attempts shock monetary easing to end two decades of stagnation. Full story
CNBC's Kelly Evans weighs in on Japanese government bond yields soaring to 1 percent.
Chinese investment in the U.S. is extremely controversial, with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera; and Gordon Chang, author of "The Coming Collapse of China," says the U.S. needs to be careful because the Chinese want to control Hollywood.
Chinese investors cite lack of corruption and rule of law as key to investing in U.S.
A company owned by the Chinese government is building schools in South Carolina and fixing bridges in NY State. Still, China Construction of America, wants to be seen as an American company, reports CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.
Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, weighs in on the firm's expansion plans in the U.S. and Macau, China.
CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports that former GM chair Bob Lutz is teaming up with a Chinese firm to bid for Fisker Automotive, among other auto news.
Thailand's Ratchanok Inthanon recites a prayer as she celebrates after winning her women's singles match against Japan's Sayaka Takahashi at the quarterfinals of the Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT BADMINTO
Japan's Sayaka Takahashi reacts after losing the first set of her women's singles match against Thailand's Ratchanok Inthanon at the quarterfinals of the Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT BADMINTON)
Thailand's Ratchanok Inthanon plays a shot during her women's singles match against Japan's Sayaka Takahashi at the quarterfinals of the Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT BADMINTON)
Japan's Sayaka Takahashi plays a shot during her women's singles match against Thailand's Ratchanok Inthanon at the quarterfinals of the Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT BADMINTON)
