Why smart beta may not be terribly clever
Huge effort has gone in to selling “smart beta” funds, creating great excitement. Now, the backlash has begun. The Financial Times reports.
Easter Bunny prices jump higher
Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves this Easter. The cost of the confectionery has jumped over the past year and may rise more. The FT reports.
This could be kryptonite to ‘Batman v Superman’
So far, tepid reviews haven’t slowed “Batman v Superman’s” box office power. But can it last?
ISIS’ second-in-command killed in raid
In addition to the death of Haji Imam this month, the Pentagon confirmed the killing of another top leader. NBC News reports.
US economic growth revised upward
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to official figures.
Female 1% drives luxury travel to new places
Rising numbers of female millionaires and billionaires around the world may help drive a rise in luxury health and wellness holidays.
VIDEO: The pubs being saved by their regulars
The government is putting aside more than £3m to help communities take over their local pub if it is struggling to survive.
Myanmar stock exchange begins trade
Myanmar’s stock exchange began trading on Friday with a single listed company some three months after it opened in the country’s commercial capital.