The decision by prosecutors to seek the arrest of Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong threatens to knock the South Korean company off course.

Italy's Luxottica is merging with French lens maker Essilor in a deal that would give the combined firm 27% of the eyewear market.

Snap's IPO investors won't get any votes with their shares, leaving the company's founders with 70% of the voting power.

GM will announce plans to invest at least $1 billion across several U.S. plants, in the wake of Trump's criticism of Mexican imports.

Chinese shares posted their biggest drop in over a month Monday on concern over a rapid increase in IPOs.

The IMF lifted its U.S. growth forecast, citing Trump's plan for tax cuts and infrastructure spending.

Fed officials say they don't see a need for stimulative tax and spending programs to boost short-term growth, in a policy shift.

The pound fell to a 31-year low against the dollar on fears of the U.K. pulling out of the EU's single market.

Noble Energy will pay $2.7 billion for Clayton Williams, boosting its presence in West Texas oil fields.

Rolls-Royce Holdings settled a corruption probe with U.S., British and other authorities for over $800 million.

A SpaceX rocket launched 10 satellites into orbit, a rebound for the firm after a September explosion.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 17, 2017 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)