Swiss banking giant UBS reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, thanks in part to clawing back provisions for possible litigation, but also sustained by strong performances in its trading and wealth divisions.

US online retail and cloud computing giant Amazon said Tuesday that it is reducing its workforce by 14,000 posts to streamline operations as it invests in artificial intelligence, without saying where the cuts will be made.  

When you work in an industry like personal finance, it can be embarrassing to admit that you went against the best practices that you preach. But I’ll keep it real and confess that I stuck with a mediocre bank for years without seeking out something better. I was a customer at what I’ll refer to...