Spy Agencies Explored Tapping Google, Samsung App Servers

Western intelligence agencies explored tapping Google and Samsung mobile-software stores as well as a mobile Web browser now owned by Alibaba, according to a document leaked by former U.S. contractor Edward Snowden.

Uber in Talks for $1 Billion Credit Facility With Banks

Uber Technologies is seeking a $1 billion credit line from banks, people familiar with the matter said.

Foot Locker's Profit Tops Expectations on Sales Growth

Foot Locker posted a better-than-expected 14% increase in profit as the sportswear retailer continues to benefit from sales growth.

Expedia Divests eLong Stake

Expedia said Friday that it sold its majority stake in Chinese mobile and online travel service eLong, which has weighed on Expedia's profit.

Philip Morris Challenges U.K. Cigarette-Packaging Order

Philip Morris International has filed a suit in the U.K. challenging a new U.K. regulation that bans branding on cigarette packs.

H-P Says Breakup Will Cost Billions

Hewlett-Packard Co.'s upcoming breakup into two separate companies will cost billions-but there will be $1 billion in cost savings too, the company said Thursday.

Vanguard Natural Resources to Buy Eagle Rock Energy Partners

Vanguard Natural Resources LLC, a U.S. oil-and-gas producer, has agreed to acquire smaller rival Eagle Rock Energy Partners L.P. for $474 million plus debt, the two Houston-based companies said Thursday.

Bank of New York to Pay $180 Million to Settle Forex Suit

Bank of New York said Thursday that it agreed to pay $180 million to settle a foreign exchange-related class-action lawsuit, resolving almost all of its currently pending forex-related actions.

Gap Says Main Unit Has a Ways to Go

Gap Inc. said improvements at its namesake unit might not be visible until next spring as it works through inventory ordered before new leadership was installed. The retailer said profit fell 8% in the latest quarter.

Intuit Results Top Guidance

Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, reported revenue and earnings excluding items above its guidance for the April quarter, reflecting a strong tax season and growth in its small-business operations.

BlackBerry CEO's Compensation Falls

BlackBerry CEO John Chen's compensation dropped significantly in fiscal 2015, largely because he didn't benefit from a grant of restricted shares that he had received in the prior year.

Marvell Technology Revenue Falls 24%

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. posted a sharp decline in its profit for the quarter ended May 2 and said Chief Financial Officer Mike Rashkin will retire, effective Friday.

Richemont Hurt by Currencies

Richemont is among luxury companies battling large currency swings and weakening demand in key markets such as Hong Kong.

Murray Energy to Lay Off Around 1,800

Coal miner Murray Energy is set to announce layoffs of around 1,800 workers, dealing another blow to the coal-mining industry in Appalachia.

Cerberus Sells Part of Seibu Stake

U.S. private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management sold more than $800 million of shares in the Japanese hotel and railway operator.

U.S. Fund Top Nintendo Shareholder

An American mutual-fund company has become Nintendo's largest shareholder, placing a growing bet on signs of a revival in the Japanese videogame company's fortunes.

Hong Kong Tops Listing Venue After Huatai's $4.5 Billion IPO

Huatai Securities has raised $4.5 billion after pricing its IPO at the top end of an indicative range, making Hong Kong the No. 1 listing venue this year.