Gold climbed, extending the biggest weekly gain since October 2011, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke called for maintaining stimulus. Platinum advanced to the highest level in more than three weeks. Bullion for immediate delivery gained …

When a cluster of Minneapolis luxury-car dealerships went up for sale last year, one brand was prized above the Mercedes-Benz and Audi stores. “Porsche was the cherry on the cake,” Jay Hulbert, the president of the dealership group that acquired the …

A few people wrote, via comments or emails, to ask me why. And the answer is simple: I am tired of the great gold debate, and feel like I've already said what I have to say. But if you really want to revisit this, I do indeed think gold is a bubble …

Marco Fabian and Luis Montes scored goals 13 minutes apart in the first half and Mexico defeated Martinique 3-1 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday. Miguel Ponce scored for Mexico in the 90th minute to secure the win. Mexico, the two-time defending …

European equity futures climbed with Asian shares and the Australian dollar after China's economy grew in line with analyst forecasts and the government opened markets wider to foreign investors. Gold and other precious metals rallied. Euro Stoxx 50 …

Additionally, in Latin America, public transportation infrastructure is poor, meaning that non-affluent people rely on taxis in a way they don't in many European countries where the subway and buses are a preferred and cheaper option. Finally, Taxibeat …

MANILA, Philippines – Two German luxury furniture brands have reached Philippine shores, presenting to Filipinos items said to be patronized by European celebrities, athletes and royalty. Selected members of the media were recently given a first look …

PARIS, France — Stella International Holdings Ltd., the Asian shoemaker that manufactures for companies such as Prada SpA, plans to expand its own brands in Paris, turning into a lower priced competitor to luxury clients there. The contract …

“Luxury retailers are often the first to enter a new market because they are catering to a small, elite group of customers who are very wealthy and want to buy luxury goods to demonstrate their status,” Mr. Allen said. New frontiers. Many fashion …