Japan’s comedian-turned-investor launches fund with ex-Goldman ‘stock geek’

By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) – On the face of it, the duo hardly seem fit to inspire confidence as the brains behind

Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 0.43%

Investing.com – Russia stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Mining, Telecoms and Oil & Gas sectors

Brazil stocks lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 1.09%

Investing.com – Brazil stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Electric Power, Real Estate and Consumption sectors

Canada stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite up 0.40%

Investing.com – Canada stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Clean Technology, IT and Energy sectors led

NYSE short interest rose 2.4 percent in mid-December

NEW YORK, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange rose 2.4 percent in mid-December, the exchange said

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.39%

Investing.com – Colombia stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors led

Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 0.27%

Investing.com – Mexico stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer

U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.91%

Investing.com – U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Consumer Goods, Consumer Services and Financials sectors