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US midday: Trading subdued as trade wars loom
Trading on Wall Street got off to a subdued start on Monday, as US President Donald Trump took a swing at Amazon and concerns over escalating trade wars dominated.
China 'won't devalue currency' despite trade war fears
China has insisted it will not devalue the yuan, as the country’s escalating trade war with the US continued to take its toll on currencies.
UK won't blink on Brexit, Jeremy Hunt warns EU
Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the European Union risks forcing the UK out without a deal – and warned that the country will not "blink" in negotiations.
Halliburton stock in red as it posts second-quarter numbers
Shares in US oilfield services giant Halliburton fell in early trading, despite second-quarter revenues narrowly beating market expectations.
Europe close: Bourses finish in the red as trade fears mount
European bourses had a downbeat day on Thursday, with all the major equity indices finishing in the red as heightened tensions over trade weighed on markets and investors digested a slew of corporate news.
BNY Mellon shares hit hard by client losses
Bank of New York Mellon stock tumbled on Thursday after the US financial services group said it had lost two clients, overshadowing otherwise solid second-quarter earnings.
US open: Stocks slip as trade concerns mount
Wall Street got off to a subdued start on Thursday, as concerns about international trade weighed on markets, eBay and American Express disappointed with second-quarter numbers and there was another twist in the battle for control of 21st Century Fox.
Domino's Pizza leaves bad taste as sales miss expectations
America's Domino’s Pizza, the world’s largest pizza company, surprised Wall Street on Thursday after second-quarter sales missed expectations.
Volvo Cars profits power up ahead of possible IPO
Volvo Cars said it was on track for another record year after second-quarter profits motored ahead.
Publicis shocks market as revenues miss targets; WPP shares tumble
Publicis shocked investors on Thursday with a surprise fall in second-quarter sales, prompting shares in the French media group to lose as much as 9% in morning trading.
Weather and World Cup blamed as high street sales wilt in June
UK retail sales fell back in June, as the football World Cup and hot weather saw consumers abandon the high street.
Shake up needed in pension investment market, says CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority has concluded its investigation into the pension investment market by proposing a series of reforms.
EasyJet shrugs off turbulent conditions to lift profit guidance
Third-quarter revenues at easyJet rose 14%, despite industrial action in France, prompting the budget carrier to increase its guidance for full-year profits.
Pound tumbles as UK inflation misses analyst targets
Expectations for an interest rate rise in August have faltered after June's UK inflation rate fell short of analyst expectations.
RPC under pressure from investors over growth plans
Plastics manufacturer RPC saw revenue growth slow in the first quarter and warned that its acquisitive growth plans were being constrained.
Severn Trent makes good start to financial year
Waste and water company Severn Trent has reassured investors it has made a good start to current financial year, including a £100m investment programme.