Toymaker Hasbro had a weak quarter, but rival Mattel had a strong one.

Global construction magnate Skanska reported weaker-than-expected profit.

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Central banks in the UK and India made easing statements about their economies.

French banks Société Générale and BNP Paribas got their knives out after weak quarters.

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Spotify announced it was buying two podcast companies to boost its original content.

The long-planned rail merger between Siemens and Alstom was blocked by European regulators.

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The US economy’s outpacing others – but it can't escape slowing Chinese growth.

Iron ore’s jump in value helped Rio Tinto’s stock hit its highest price in a decade.

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Google owner Alphabet’s fourth-quarter results were better than expected but its shares fell.

Sony’s stock fell 8% after slowing games console sales worried investors.

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US oil majors Exxon and Chevron reported way better earnings than expected.

Deutsche Bank’s weak quarterly results left it considering safety via a merger.

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Amazon reported pretty prime quarterly results.

Europe’s economy really dragged at the end of 2018 – and Italy slumped into recession.

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Facebook booked a significantly better-than-expected fourth quarter.

Microsoft, the world’s biggest public company, reported quarterly results that took to the clouds.

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Apple’s quarterly results were better than expected... sort of.

Harley-Davidson’s stock pulled a stoppie after a weak quarter.

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American machinery magnate Caterpillar’s stock dropped 9% after disappointing results.

Several big names across various industries are teaming up – but investors have mixed feelings.

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