Bettencourt death stirs speculation about L’Oreal ownership Bettencourt death stirs speculation about L’Oreal ownership: The death of billionaire Liliane Bettencourt focused attention on Friday on how L‘Oreal’s founding family and major shareholder Nestle (NESN.S) would manage their stakes in the world’s biggest cosmetics firm. Bettencourt, listed by Forbes as the […]

Bond prices, yen rise on North Korea concerns Bond prices, yen rise on North Korea concerns: U.S. Treasury and gold prices rose while the Japanese yen strengthened on Friday as a fresh exchange of barbs between North Korea and the United States fueled geopolitical concerns. North Korea said it might test […]

Shorting volatility Rising risks mean itchier trigger fingers Shorting volatility Rising risks mean itchier trigger fingers: A long stretch of low volatility for U.S. stocks has made betting on continued calm a popular and lucrative trade, but traders and strategists warn that risks to the trade have mounted, while the potential […]

Earthquake dims stylish nightlife in Mexico City district Earthquake dims stylish nightlife in Mexico City district:- In the stylish Condesa neighborhood young revelers typically spill out from dimly lit bars and restaurants on a Friday night. But the first weekend since a 7.1-magnitude earthquake toppled buildings just blocks away began […]

Around the world, a muted launch for Apple’s iPhone 8 Around the world, a muted launch for Apple’s iPhone 8: Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) launch of the iPhone 8 kicked off with less fanfare on Friday than new models in previous years in the United States, Asia, Australia and Britain, as […]