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Sector movers: Miners caught in downdraft in copper futures
Miners led to the downside on Tuesday amid broad-based selling in base metals which analysts attributed to weak investor sentiment towards demand out of China and higher LME copper stocks which fell to a two-month low.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note, analysts as well
European stocks ended on a mixed note but off their worst levels of the session on the back of a dip in the euro's value as recent buying in the US dollar continues, although City traders were cautious.
Director dealings: Carnival boss lifts anchor
Carnival boss Arnold Donald decided to let go of a batch of shares on 18 October, although the transaction was arranged via a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in the States, which some see as a vehicle that helps large shareholders avoid the risk of being accused of 'insider dealing'.
US service sector growth slows a tad more than expected in November, ISM says
US service sector growth slowed a tad more than expected last month but economists indicated that it continued to point to a healthy pace of growth.
US open: Stocks little changed amid weak data
Wall Street is trading on a mixed note as traders digest weaker-than-expected readings on service sector activity and foreign trade while scanning the headlines for news regarding the US tax reform proposals which were making their way through Congress.
US trade shortfall widens in October amid broad-based weakness in exports
America's shortfall in trade with the rest of the world worsened in October, amid a broad-based drop in exports and increased purchases of industrial supplies and consumer goods from overseas.
Europe midday: Shares come off session lows as single currency weakens
European stocks are trading slightly lower but are off coming off their worst levels of the session on the back of a dip in the euro's value as recent buying in the US dollar continues.