Is there for change . And markets look like this at the open in europe well get an expert view on what to watch this week. And well be getting the inside track on a fashion brand that gives its profits back to the countries that makes its fabrics. Today, we want to know if you believe optimism is the key to a longer life, following a survey that states just that. Let us know just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. That survey suggests we have more chance of living to the age of 85 if we are a Glass Half Full kind of person. Hello, and welcome to business live. A so called landmark ruling in the us Opioid Crisis has been handed down to drugs giantJohnson Johnson by a judge in oklahoma. The company was ordered to pay 572 million for its role in the crisis, which is more than double what other firms have already shelled out. Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma settled with the state for 270 million. And there was an 85 million settlement with israeli owned Teva Pharmaceutical industries announced earl
And is the us treasury about to intervene to weaken the dollar . Also in the programme the trade disupte betweenjapan and south korea that could have wide ranging implications for the Global Technology industry. Markets in europe have started the day, most headed upwards, but only just, we will talk you through the reason why. And well be getting the inside track on how to find the time to start a business while still doing the dayjob. Well be talking to one of the founders of a watch making firm who has done just that. Its the lithjuly and the bbqs will be sizzling across america. The latest figures show sales of plant based Meat Alternatives in the us are up, this so we want to know what do you put on your bbq . Is the future meat free . Let us know, just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to business live. Many comments already on what goes on your barbecues, keep them clean, many of them we cannot even read out loud because of the language send us someone loud because of
Of red. Well explain why. And if you cant leave home due to illness, how about sending a robot to school or work instead . Well get the inside track from a norwegian start up thats using robots to help children take part in school lessons, even if they cant leave the house. And one in five brits have admitted they never work to the best of their ability. Are you one of them or do you see those people in the office and it drives you mad . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Lets name and shame the lazy ones in the workplace. Hello and welcome to business live. Should Luxury Brands be able to stop retailers from selling their products on Online Marketplaces such as amazon and ebay . Thats the question at the heart of a decision being made by europes top court today. Its a battle thats been ongoing for a decade and could have wide ranging consequences for internet shopping. So the test case was initially bought in germany by coty, the multi billion dollar us Beauty Company whose
Supporter and critic before 10am. And a court in liverpool has been told theres been a further decline in the condition of alfie evans, the baby at the centre of a legal battle about the withdrawal of life support. Well speak to his father whos fighting against the decision. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11. Throughout the morning, the latest breaking news and developing stories. A little later in the programme, well hearfrom katie price. Shes talking to mps today to try and make online abuse a specific crime. As youll know, her son harvey has been subject to some really horrible abuse through most of his life. And well hear from lauri love the alleged computer hacker accused of stealing info from Us Government Computer Systems. Hes won his legal battle against extradition to america. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. And if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Plus, can i saw a ver
All of them down. The asian markets we re all of them down. The asian markets were looking healthy earlier that they are taking their cue from the us, which had a bit of a downturn. Also in the programme. City life can be high on excitement but low on community spirit. Well be meeting the man whos putting the community at the core of social networks. Today we want to know do get in touch. Hello and welcome to business live. The boss of the worlds biggest mining firm glencore has said that 2017 was its best ever. It follows strong results from its rivals bhp billiton and Anglo American earlier this week. All of them are benefitting from the improved Global Economy. Glencore says its adjusted profits for 2017 came in at 14. 76 billion thats 44 more than a year earlier. Shareholders will be pleased to see that the company is recommending that they get 2. 9bn in dividends. Thats way above the minimum. And rising commmodity prices also helped net debt fall 31 to 10. 67 billion. That puts th