Bolivian general who led failed coup gets six months pre-trial detention
Detained Bolivian general Juan Jose Zuniga was ordered to six months “preventive detention” for his role leading a failed coup against the government.
Iran’s hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
A low-key moderate and a protégé of Iran’s supreme leader were earlier neck-and-neck in the vote count in snap presidential elections marked by voter apathy.
Amazon is doubling value of credits for some startups to build on AWS as Microsoft cloud gains ground
With Microsoft’s artificial intelligence technology drawing in more entrepreneurs to its cloud, Amazon wants to ensure that founders keep building on AWS.
JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley boost buybacks and dividends, while Citigroup and BofA take smaller steps
The big banks announced their plans to boost capital return to shareholders after passing the annual stress test administered by the Federal Reserve this week.
Financial crimes watchdog removes Turkey from money laundering ‘gray list’
The FATF had previously found Turkish sectors like banking and property vulnerable to illicit financing of groups like the Islamic State and al-Qaeda.
Bitcoin dips to $60,000 as the cryptocurrency heads for losing month: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry….
Here’s what typically happens to the stock market next after such a strong first half
Given the big gains in the first half and the upcoming election, history shows there could be more upside ahead.
Nike CEO John Donahoe comes under fire as stock sees worst day on record
Nike’s CEO John Donahoe has helmed the sneaker giant for nearly five years, but under his watch, its stock has underperformed and its lost market share.
France’s election has the ability to rock wider European stocks, Citi strategist says
The stock market has not priced in a far-right or far-left majority, according to Citi.
Warren Buffett gives away another $5.3 billion, says his children will manage his estate
Warren Buffett on Friday made his biggest annual donation to date, giving $5.3 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to five charities.
