A data transfer case with potentially huge ramifications for EU trade with the US has been referred to Europe's highest court.

German sportswear firm Adidas expects to meet its target for €2 billion of soccer sales this year as the World Cup fires demand for its shirts, boots and balls.

A judicial review brought by an Austrian student over the transfer of personal information by Facebook is to go ahead in the High Court in Dublin this week.

Google the world’s largest Internet-search company, reported first-quarterprofit that topped analysts’ estimates after demand for its newer services helped fuel growth.