Investing News - Follow News of The Trade

Tattoos at work: Are they still an issue?

Having a visible tattoo at work has long been frowned upon in certain professions, such as law, healthcare and finance. But Debbie Darling, who runs her own marketing and PR agency, says her body art has been nothing but a bonus in her career. She has 15 tattoos,...

Trump retreats on election meddling remarks

President Donald Trump has stepped back from comments he made about reporting foreign interference in a US political campaign.He told Fox News he would "of course" refer to the FBI any offer of damaging information about a political opponent.Mr Trump disputed in...

Raptors beat Warriors to win first NBA title

Media playback is not supported on this device The Toronto Raptors beat defending champions the Golden State Warriors 114-110 to win their first NBA title.Kawhi Leonard was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, averaging 28.5 points, as the Raptors won the...

Drake, Beyonce & the Claw: How Toronto won

Media playback is not supported on this device The Toronto Raptors have clinched their first NBA Championship - yet there has been plenty more to this series than the action on the court, and it has involved some of the biggest names in the world.Rapper Drake and...

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Trump dismisses Iran denials

Media playback is unsupported on your device US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's insistence it had no involvement with the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.Mr Trump cited footage that Washington says shows Iranian forces in a small boat taking...

New York bans religious exemptions for vaccines amid measles outbreak

Lawmakers in New York have voted to eliminate religious exemptions for school vaccines for children, as the state grapples with a measles outbreak.The law passed on Thursday night, and led to chaotic scenes in the statehouse as anti-vaccination supporters clashed with...

Soaring second home ownership hitting young people

The number of British people who own a second home, buy-to-let or overseas property has doubled since 2001, says think tank the Resolution Foundation. While the number of millennials who own a home continues to fall, one in 10 people now own an additional...

Hong Kong extradition row: Will it damage its star status?

Changes to Hong Kong's extradition law could hurt the autonomy that has made it one of Asia's main financial hubs.The government is seeking to allow extraditions to mainland China, saying it makes sure Hong Kong remains a "safe city for residents and business".The...

Huawei delays launch of folding smartphone

Media playback is unsupported on your device Huawei has delayed the launch of the Mate X folding handset until September, having originally planned to launch it this summer.The firm said it wanted to conduct extra tests following screen problems reported by early...

Metal traders banned from workday boozing

The days of long, booze-fuelled City lunches appear to be nearing an end as the London Metal Exchange becomes the latest firm to introduce a booze ban.The exchange has said that all staff who work on its trading floor can no longer drink during working hours.The ban...