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Europe close: Stocks finish on mixed note despite weaker euro
European stocks finished the session on a mixed note ahead of a meeting to discuss immigration between Germany's governing parties scheduled for later in the day, even as global trade concerns continued to dampen investor sentiment.
Saudi planning to ramp-up production to record levels in July
Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company may be set to boost output by over 800,000 barrels a day.
Trump threatens Harley-Davidson with 'big tax' if it relocates plants overseas
US President Donald Trump accused Harley-Davidson of using the recently imposed EU tariffs on automobile imports to Europe as an excuse to shift motorcycle production abroad and threatened a new tax on imports if relocation goes ahead.
UK military spending needs rise 'to maintain influence'
Former chief of defense staff Lord Gen Nick Houghton said the UK’s defense programme is unaffordable within current budgets and needs to rise if the country is to maintain its relationship with the US and its influence overseas.
US open: Small gains on the Street following Monday's sell-off
Wall Street trading kicked off with small gains on Tuesday, as investors seemingly brush off concerns stemming from sharp losses the day before.
Bank of America gets ready to move London jobs to Paris
Bank of America is pressing ahead with moving some of its investment bank to Paris to prepare for Brexit by appointing three senior managers who will move there in 2019.
US consumer confidence dips in June, Conference Board says
US consumer confidence dipped in June as expectations for business conditions and incomes moderated.
US house price growth eases in April
US house price growth eased back a touch in April, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
JCDecaux to buy Australia's APN Group for AUD1.12bn
French outdoor advertising company JCDecaux has agreed to buy Australian billboard group APN Outdoor for AUD1. 12bn, or AUD6. 70 per share in cash.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower amid confused reports from the White House
Most markets in Asia finished lower on Tuesday, following a weak finish on Wall Street overnight as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continued.
GE to spin off healthcare and sell Baker Hughes stake
General Electric will spin off its healthcare division and sell its stake in Baker Hughes, the oil services company, as the ailing US conglomerate sheds peripheral businesses and seeks to cut its debt.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted after Monday's selloff
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with investors likely to pause for breath following sharp losses the day before.