Will sanctions stop Russia meddling in the Ukrainian crisis?
After the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Eastern Ukraine, the EU is expected to take a tougher position, like the USA...
European IPOs reaching record levels
Since the summer of 2013, the jump in European IPOs is reaching record levels. The second quarter of 2014 posted the best Q2 since...
US consumer spending increased in June
According to Deloitte, US consumer spending increased in June, reversing a recent trend. The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index monitors consumer cash flow as an...
Air France-KLM Q2 profits nearly tripled
Thanks to an effective cost-cutting program, Air France-KLM Q2 profits nearly tripled to €238 million compared to €84 million in the second quarter of...
RBS profit jump pleases investors
Preliminary interim results showing a pre-tax RBS profit jump to £2.65 billion ($4.5 billion) for H1 2014, compared to £1,374 in H1 2013, surprised...
Destination Maternity Mothercare bid over
The Destination Maternity Mothercare bid is over, says the world’s largest designer and retailer of maternity clothing. The US chain said in a statement...
Eurozone economic activity little improved
The Eurozone Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased by 0.4% in May, following a 0.2% fall in April, says The Conference Board. Eurozone economic activity...
Do Narcissistic CEOs perform better than others?
When it comes to financial measures, narcissistic CEOs perform better than others, researchers found in a new study. This “dark side of the executive...
UK economy recovered completely in second quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, the UK economy recovered completely from the economic shrinkage caused by the financial crisis and the Great Recession that followed....
Amazon loss despite sales growth
An Amazon loss of $126 million or 27 cents a share, despite a 23% increase in revenue during the second quarter, has made investors...