Search Results for: Investment

Brazils Rousseff ousted by Senate

Brazils first female president was ousted by a 61-20 vote. Ending an impeachment process that polarised Latin Americas biggest country amid a massive corruption scandal and brutal economic crisis. Sep 1, 2016

How to invest in gold

Following the Bank of Englands rate cut on 4 August, 2016 demand for gold soared from people fearing lower returns on cash savings. But how exactly do you invest in the gold market? Sep 1, 2016

Opposition supporters celebrate ahead of official presidential results in Gabon

Supporters of Gabon opposition candidate Jean Ping celebrated in the Gabon capital, Liberville, after initial results from the countries presidential election showed him in the lead. Ping claimed victory over current President Ali Bongo, who has also said he expected to emerge victorious. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged both sides to accept the results and EU observers had reportedly said the election was carried out in a way that lacked transparency. Aug 30, 2016

Apple faces €13bn tax penalty for receiving illegal state aid in Ireland

The European Commission alleges that that the US tech giant Apple received illegal state aid from Ireland. It now faces the largest tax penalty ever to be paid in Europe, €13bn (£11.1bn). The commission have claimed that the Irish government provided a deal to Apple in return for job creation in Ireland, which was unfair as it allowed Apple to pay less tax than rival firms. Aug 30, 2016
Prev 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 Next