From: FT.com on Wed, May 05 2010 9:11 PM

Standard Chartered said its main markets in Asia and the Middle East would show 'much greater resilience than in previous cycles' to slowdowns in the US and Europe, after posting a $4bn profit for the first time. Maggie Urry, senior companies reporter, looks at the figures.

From: FT.com on Wed, May 05 2010 8:57 PM

Despite Wal-Mart’s sales slowdown and profits warning, the retailer remains in a better position to weather the downturn than its competitors