From station wagons to SUVs: Retirement portfolios for a new era
David Crosoer from PPS Investments reflects on how post-retirement investing is perhaps forcing a rethink.
Coca-Cola said to seek bankers for $1bn India bottler IPO
The Atlanta-based beverage maker is seeking a valuation of about $10 billion for its Indian bottling business.
Court dismisses bid to stop luxury Stellenbosch mountain estate
Judge finds environmental approvals were lawful and orders residents’ group to pay punitive costs.
Iran’s floating oil stockpile swells
As major buyers stay away.
WhatsApp’s username revamp faces India scrutiny over fraud risks
WhatsApp this week began allowing customers to reserve a unique username, with plans for them to go operational later this year.
Oil extends drop as more barrels flow through Strait of Hormuz
Brent for September settlement fell 1.1% to $70.80 a barrel at 12:05 p.m. in Singapore.
Why Bitcoin is struggling without institutional support
A look at South32’s sale of the Richards Bay smelter to Alcoa, and whether investors should rethink equity-heavy portfolios after a volatile first half.
Gold extends gain after Warsh remarks ease rate-hike prospects
Spot gold was 0.5% higher at $4 052.03 an ounce as of 9:38 a.m. in Singapore.
Political football
From the US to Europe to South Africa, populism is rising – along with what is fertile ground for politicians to stoke ‘culture wars’ and create division.
More than 900 arrested during 30 June anti-immigration protests
Including business owners and residents accused of harbouring undocumented foreign nationals employed as gardeners and domestic workers.