Bloomberg Toshiba Corp.’s troubles deepened yet again as the Japanese company missed a second deadline to report earnings and said it may sell a majority stake in its Westinghouse nuclear business. The Tokyo-based conglomerate is reevaluating Westinghouse’s position within the group and it may deconsolidate the nuclear unit by selling a controlling equity stake. Toshiba made the announcement as …

  Bloomberg China’s economy started the year on a firm footing as its old growth engines gathered pace, with home sales remaining resilient and steel and aluminum rebounding as prices rallied. Industrial production climbed 6.3 percent from year earlier in January and February combined, versus median estimate of 6.2 percent in Bloomberg economist survey. Retail sales advanced 9.5 percent in …

  Bloomberg Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is considering spinning off its shipbuilding business and planning local partnerships as weak demand for vessels prompts companies in the industry to reorganize their operations. A decision on a new structure for the shipbuilding operation may be announced in July, Eiji Matsubara, a spokesman for Mitsubishi Heavy, said by telephone from Tokyo Tuesday. Nikkei …