People are selecting from an assortment of premium Lindt chocolates at the Lindt & Sprungli chocolate shop. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Cocoa prices are beginning to ease after a record-breaking rally, but don’t expect cheaper candy just yet as the world’s biggest chocolate makers turn to social media-inspired products and other strategies to…
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of a rate hike this year after its latest meeting, which could have implications for income-seeking investors. Given this backdrop, dividend-paying stocks with strong yields and upside potential could help investors earn attractive returns. Backed by solid research, top Wall Street analysts…
Ryanair has prepared for an “armageddon situation,” amid the jet fuel crisis, the budget airline’s chief financial officer told CNBC Monday. “Do we have plans for some kind of Armageddon situation? Of course, we do, but I don’t see that coming to pass. As things stand, we’re operating a full schedule this summer, and plan…
A picture taken on December 8, 2014 in Abidjan shows a Chinese shoe dealer in a transaction at Adjamene’s market. Sia Kambou | Afp | Getty Images Chinese business dealings in Africa, once dominated by state-owned enterprises, are now increasingly shifting toward consumer products from the private sector. While Africa’s faster-growing economies, such as Kenya,…
Dubai pistachio kunafa chocolate bars are displayed in Maple, Ontario, Canada, on May 11, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chocolate lovers face another run of price rises as a lag impact from the cocoa market hits retailers — but better news may be in store by next Easter. Cocoa prices have soared in…
