Slowdown knocks Goldman profits

Profit falls at Bank of America
The US's largest retail bank, Bank of America, reports its fourth quarterly profit decline in a row.

Google profits trigger concerns
Google's quarterly profits rise by less than expected, raising concerns of a slowdown in the online advertising market.

US slowdown dents profits at GE
General Electric says profits fell 6% in the second quarter as the US economy was "challenged".

Infosys prospers despite slowdown
Indian IT firm Infosys announces a 15% rise in profits, but warns that spending by its biggest clients is slowing.

US slowdown cuts Japan surplus
Japan's trade surplus falls for a third consecutive month in May because of high oil prices and lower US demand.