BMW posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by a reevaluation of the German car maker's stake in its Chinese joint venture and strong pricing, and kept its 2022 outlook, despite volatile prices for commodities and energy.

Asian equities saw massive foreign capital outflows in April on expectations of a hawkish policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve and concerns over the impact of China's lockdowns on regional growth.

Just Eat Takeaway.com said on Thursday it has exclusively partnered with Domino’s to become the only food delivery app to offer Domino's pizza in the U.K. and Ireland, according to a statement.

MILAN (Reuters) -Revenue for carmaker Stellantis rose 12% in the first three months of the year, supported by strong pricing and the type of vehicles sold, offsetting the impact of the semiconductor shortage on volumes.

Gucci's high-end handbags and other luxury products can now be bought using cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, in some U.S. stores, the Italian company said, as digital currencies move to broader acceptance.

LONDON (Reuters) -Shell on Thursday reported a record first-quarter profit of $9.13 billion, boosted by higher oil and gas prices, stellar refining profits and the strong performance of its trading division.