Set in the 19th-century gold rush in western New Zealand, it has a sprawling plot and cast of characters that take in a blackmailing schooner captain, murder, a whore with a heart of gold, her lover and "astral twin", opium and gold smuggling, a …

Gold will drop in each of the next four quarters and reach a four-year low as reduced U.S. stimulus in response to faster economic growth curbs demand for bullion as a haven, the most accurate forecasters said. The metal will decline to an average of …

"Looking ahead, I am working on some shared service ideas that will cut our operational costs and I am working with the business community to develop a responsible economic growth plan which strikes a proper balance between the needs of all Orange …

Also luckily, the site sits midway between the decidedly gritty “Beercan Beach” on the south side of the Gandy causeway where people drive right up to the water for fishing and drinking, and the decidedly upscale office parks further inland and the …

The 2014 model is simply outstanding when it comes to luxury and technology. According to Bernie Glaser, vice president of marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA, all the new technology on the S-Class will eventually filter down to every car that Mercedes …

Compared to the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon, which were also recently revamped, the 2015 Escalade offers more technology, features and luxury. It comes with rear- or four-wheel drive and gets a new 6.2-liter V8 engine that puts out 420 horsepower.

Shares in European luxury goods makers take a beating after the world's biggest luxury group LVMH reports an unexpected slowdown in sales growth at its fashion and leather business, which includes the Louis Vuitton, Celine and Dior brands. LVMH drops …

In 1999, when Dr. Perera built the first prototype of his car, cars were considered a luxury item which few Sri Lankans could afford. Dr. Perera wanted his car to be affordable and accessible to a wider audience. “Sri Lanka needs its own car,” he said …

In a world awash in European luxury brands in fashion, cosmetics and automobiles that can be characterised as Veblen (or snob) goods, where demand increases as price increases, why not “luxury” fruits, meats and grains? Ira Sohn, Professor of Economics …