How the price of oil affects stock prices

oil rig Brent oil hit its highest level since 2011 this week. Investors are puzzled as to how the oil price development will affect the markets. (Foto: Getty Images) Frankfurt Over the past two months alone, the price of oil has risen by around a third. Brent oil also hit its highest level since 2011 this … Read more

Dax benefits from easing interest rate fears – investment professionals are in a comfortable position

Dax curve The leading German index had reached several new record highs in the last stock market year. (Foto: Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images [M]) Düsseldorf The German stock market closed in the red on Thursday. The trigger was the worsening situation in Ukraine, which caused losses of between 1.4 and 1.6 percent for the major indices on … Read more

How Nestlé boss Mark Schneider is turning the food giant inside out

Mark Schneider The Nestlé boss is the German model manager abroad. (Foto: Archyde.com, Imago (2), Bloomberg/Getty Images) Lausanne, Vevey The sweetish-bitter brew is entirely to Mark Schneider’s taste. “X-Tract” – an extract from olive leaves is said to combat fatigue – without any caffeine. A team of Nestlé employees developed the product, including an Italian food … Read more