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Europe close: Shares end near session highs
Stocks finished near their best levels of the day, possibly influenced by the latest German poll results which might help coax the country's politicians to return to the negotiating table in order to help thrash out a stable government coalition - or face the voters again.
Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe
President Mugabe has handed in a written letter of resignation, putting a halt to impeachment hearings, the speaker of Zimbabwe's parliament said on Tuesday.
US open: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite at fresh record highs
The S&P 500 and tech-laden Nasdaq Composite are pushing to fresh record highs amid a 'bullish' call on stocks out of Goldman and against a backdrop of supportive economic data.
US existing home sales rise more than expected in October
Sales of US existing homes rose more than expected in October, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as oil prices rise
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Tuesday, following a mostly higher session on Wall Street overnight, as focus turned to energy prices ahead of an upcoming OPEC meeting in Vienna.
Drug firm Concordia forces 6000% price rise on NHS, competition authority says
Canadian pharmaceutical firm Concordia has been chastised by the UK competition authority for overcharging the NHS by 6,000% for an essential thyroid drug.
US pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of earnings; retailers in focus
US futures pointed to a marginally firmer open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors eyed a slew of corporate releases.
US Department of Justice to move against AT&T-Time Warner merger
The proposed acquisition of Time Warner by US telecoms giant AT&T will face a challenge from the Department of Justice on antitrust grounds.
Ultra Electronics gets 'green light' from CFIUS for Sparton purchase
Ultra Electronics is 'good to go' with its acquisition of US-based Sparton after receiving clearance for the proposed transaction from the US government.
US close: Wall Street starts holiday week mixed
Wall Street started the holiday-shortened week in mixed form on Monday, as traders tried to shake off two consecutive weeks of losses.