Kenya in mobile phone share sale

Profits rise 51% at China Mobile
China Mobile, the world's largest mobile phone network, sees quarterly profits rise 51% thanks to strong subscriber growth.

Kenya's Safaricom soars on debut
Shares in mobile phone firm Safaricom surge 50% after Kenya's biggest stock market flotation.

Verizon buys Alltel in $28bn deal
Verizon Wireless says it is buying Alltel to become the largest mobile phone network in the US, overtaking AT&T.

Apec leaders make free-trade vow
Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Peru pledge not to raise trade barriers in the face of the worldwide financial crisis.

US shares up on 'Treasury choice'
US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.