The UN is considering tougher sanctions on North Korea—but that could actually help Pyongyang

The United States and its allies have ratcheted up sanctions against North Korea in a bid to pressure the country to give up its nuclear ambitions. That might prove a losing strategy. In fact, economic sanctions could actually be bolstering Pyongyang’s business...

Opening Quote: Redrow flies the flag; 888 feels impact of charges; Aveva’s third attempt

Redrow proves that it is not just builders of duck houses that can profit from politics. Like so many in its industry, the FTSE 250 group has also done rather well from delivering the Conservative Party’s only policy for the under 65s: a subsidised deposit for...

‘Angry Birds’ maker Rovio plans to list its shares

Finnish mobile games and animation studio Rovio Entertainment Ltd is considering to list its shares in Helsinki, bourse operator Nasdaq said on Tuesday. Nasdaq did not give further details, but said Rovio was due to hold a press conference later on Tuesday. Following...