Children’s toy maker Vtech hacked
Vtech, a company which specialises in electronic toys and educational material for children, confirmed that it has been hacked.
HSBC whistleblower jailed in absentia
A Swiss court convicts a former HSBC worker for economic espionage and sentences him to five years in jail in absentia.
Brooks Brothers’ glitch overcharges shoppers
A glitch on Brooks Brothers’ website caused a number of holiday shoppers to get overcharged.
This will drive markets in ‘most important’ week
Markets could be in for macro overload in the week ahead with central bankers, Friday’s jobs report and OPEC dominating the headlines.
How Apple’s winning Black Friday — at full price
Retailers report Apple products are among top sellers on Black Friday, despite a lack of manufacturer discounts.
Gold hits near 6-year low, set for another weekly drop
Gold dropped almost two percent to a near six-year low on Friday, set for a sixth straight weekly decline under pressure from a firm U.S. dollar.
Sip, don’t shoot: Premium tequila wants millennials
Tequila is seen as a party drink. Upscale brands are using marketing to millenials to change perception.
Dutch to appeal Starbucks tax ruling
The Dutch finance ministry says it will fight a ruling ordering it to recover as much as €30m (£21.2m) in tax from Starbucks.
VIDEO: Ordinary Zambians under economic stress
Money is not stretching as far for consumers as Zambia faces rising inflation and a plunging currency.