Samsung inquiry verdict due

Wolseley hit by housing slowdown
Plumbing giant Wolseley sees trading profits for the past 11 months fall 28% and says market conditions may get worse.

Ford to open new plant in Mexico
US giant Ford is to invest $3bn (£1.5bn) in a new car plant in Mexico, creating 4,500 new jobs.

YouTube law fight 'threatens net'
Legal action against YouTube by content giant Viacom, threatens internet freedom, says owner Google.

Further loss for mortgage giant
Freddie Mac, the second biggest provider of US mortgages, posts a loss as the housing slump persists.

Citigroup to shed $400bn assets
US bank giant Citigroup aims to sell $400bn of assets over the next three years to bolster its financial position.