(Reuters) -French IT consulting company Capgemini posted on Thursday an increase in first-quarter revenue, citing growth in its cloud and data activities as it takes advantage of clients' digital transformation.

TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan on Thursday doubled down on its commitment to maintain its massive stimulus programme and a pledge to keep interest rates ultra-low, triggering a fresh sell-off in the yen and sending government bonds rallying.

Telecom equipment maker Nokia reported stronger-than-expected quarterly operating profit on Thursday helped by higher demand for 5G gear despite supply chain constraints.

(Reuters) -Oil prices dropped on Thursday as investor remained cautious about dwindling fuel demand in China, the world's biggest oil importer, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

French IT consulting company Capgemini posted on Thursday an increase in its first-quarter revenue, citing growth in its cloud and data activities.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc will hold its annual shareholder meeting in person on Saturday for the first time since before the pandemic, but the extravaganza dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists" is likely to see fewer people and pared-back events.