TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends, unexpectedly accelerated in October, a sign of broadening price pressures that may keep alive expectations of near-term end to ultra-low interest rates.

DETROIT (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co on Thursday withdrew its full-year results forecast due to the pending ratification of its deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, and warned of higher losses on electric vehicles, sending shares of the company down nearly 5% after-hours.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is being sued by the billionaire Haslam family, which accused the conglomerate of using improper accounting to devalue its remaining 20% stake in Pilot Travel Centers, the largest U.S. truck stop operator.

(Reuters) -The Transport Workers' Union on Tuesday alleged that Virgin Australia was not honouring its payment commitments to ground and cabin crew and sought a ballot to take industrial action against the Bain Capital-owned airline.

DETROIT (Reuters) -Ford Motor on Thursday withdrew its full-year results forecast due to "uncertainty" over the pending ratification of its deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, and warned of continued pressure on electric vehicles, sending shares of the company down more than 4% after-hours.

(Reuters) -Virgin Australia said on Tuesday it was in talks with its ground staff for a new deal after a union alleged that the carrier was not honouring its payment commitments to ground and cabin crew.