Cuba

Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL) said it would start its "historical voyage" to Cuba as planned on May 1 after Cuba lifted a ban on Cuban-born citizens entering and leaving the country by commercial vessels. Cuba's decision comes after President Obama's historic visit to the island in March. In a press...

The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund, Inc (NASDAQ: CUBA) closed lower by $0.74 (8.7 percent) at $7.24 in Monday's session. The optimism for commerce with Cuba that was apparent at the open faded quickly into the closing bell. After a higher open, the ETF immediately peaked at $8.49 and...

Sprint Corp (NYSE: S) has become the first U.S.-based carrier to offer roaming services in Cuba. Political and economic tension has eased between Cuba and the United States. A trade embargo between the two countries may be lifted by Congress. Sprint customers who visit Cuba will be...

Shipping companies are rushing to obtain permits to travel between Florida and Havana in an effort to prepare for what they believe will be a boom in demand for travel between the U.S. and Cuba. President Obama has been working together with Cuban officials in order to improve relations between...

As President Barack Obama works together with Raul Castro to restore diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, many are beginning to wonder whether the tiny island nation will offer a new market to U.S. companies. Strict laws governing U.S. trade with Cuba has kept most U.S. firms from...

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama told Congress that he was planning to take Cuba off the list of state sponsors of terrorism in an effort to restore diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba after decades of tension. Congress will have 45 days to review the decision and decide whether or...

Due to disappointing earnings, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has had a rough couple of days. That is costing short term traders who drove the stock up earlier this month, expecting better results. For long term investors, however, the temporary dip should be looked at as an opportunity to build up a...

Ever wondered what the leading exports of Antarctica or North Korea or the Solomon Islands are? Well you've come to the right place. Courtesy of the Wikimedia Commons and the Observatory of Economic Complexity, Benzinga has compiled an array of export tree maps from countries and regions around the...