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London open: Stocks edge higher amid whirl of deal news
London stocks edged higher on Tuesday as sunburnt traders returned to their desks from the baking Bank Holiday weekend to find a flurry of deal news, with the latest Chinese trade data in focus as investors eyed an announcement by US President Trump over the Iran nuclear deal.
Unilever starts €6bn share buyback
Unilever has launched the €6bn (£5. 3bn) share buyback it promised investors after selling its spreads business.
Antofagasta finds and clears blockage at Los Pelambres
Chilean copper miner Antofagasta said on Tuesday that it had detected and cleared a blockage at its Los Pelambres pipeline, where operation was immediately suspended.
Standard Life Aberdeen contests Lloyds' £109bn fund withdrawal
Standard Life Aberdeen said Lloyds Banking Group did not have the right to withdraw £109bn of funds, setting up a legal dispute between the two companies.
Paragon confirms it is considering Titlestone acquisition
Paragon Banking Group confirmed on Tuesday that it is in the early stages of considering a possible acquisition of residential development finance lender Titlestone.
Shell to sell Canadian Natural Resources stake for $3.3bn
Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to sell its entire stake in Canadian Natural Resources for $3. 3bn.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors eye Trump Iran deal announcement
London stocks were set to edge higher on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend, with eyes on the US, where President Trump is set to announce his decision on the Iran nuclear deal.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, retail, rail, manufacturers
Theresa May is facing renewed cross-party pressure to accept membership of the European Economic Area (EEA) or risk defeat in the Commons. Peers vote on Tuesday night on a series of amendments as officials work to try to find a deal on May’s preferred option of a customs relationship with Europe that is acceptable to Brexiters and remainers in her cabinet, as well as MPs and EU negotiators. - Guardian.