
Flash Briefing: Wild swings in stocks; Gatwick sold to French; Spain moves right; Musk defends "pedo" tweet
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In today’s global headlines….
Extreme recent volatility on Wall Street continued last night with share prices falling sharply before a powerful rally lifted them to the best close in a turbulent week.
While Brexit has frightened off some investors, French infrastructure operator Vinci regards it differently, describing today’s acquisition of just over 50% of London’s Gatwick airport as a unique opportunity.
The global swing away from left wing political parties has now hit Spain with the Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party, getting a drubbing in the key regional elections.
South African-born Elon Musk is back in the headlines after being sued for defamation by the British cave diver whose efforts rescued 12 Thai boys earlier this year.
Extreme recent volatility on Wall Street continued last night with share prices falling sharply before a powerful rally lifted them to the best close in a turbulent week.
While Brexit has frightened off some investors, French infrastructure operator Vinci regards it differently, describing today’s acquisition of just over 50% of London’s Gatwick airport as a unique opportunity.
The global swing away from left wing political parties has now hit Spain with the Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party, getting a drubbing in the key regional elections.
South African-born Elon Musk is back in the headlines after being sued for defamation by the British cave diver whose efforts rescued 12 Thai boys earlier this year.