International News
Europe close: Stocks rebound, but Ibex dragged lower by Argentine peso
Stocks rebounded on Tuesday as investors waited on the US central bank's policy decision due the next day and as officials in Beijing struck a more emollient tone.
Inspire Brands to buy Sonic Corp in $2.3bn deal
Restaurant company Inspire Brands - the owner of Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Rusty Taco - has agreed to buy Sonic Corp in a $2. 3bn deal that includes the assumption of Sonic’s net debt.
US house price growth ebbs in July
US house price growth edged past forecasts in July, led by gains in the so-called Mountain states, but slowed in annualised terms.
Apple stores launch Spire Health Tags
Apple has selected Spire Health Tag wearable devices to be a featured health product that will be sold in Apple stores globally.
Michael Kors strides into European luxury market with $2.1bn Versace takeover
US fashion giant Michael Kors confirmed a $2. 1bn takeover of Italian high-end fashion house Versace on Tuesday, giving the former a route into the European luxury fashion market.
UK grocers commit to halving food waste by 2030
Large supermarkets and manufacturers are committing to reduce the annual £20bn food waste bill in half by 2030.
Asia report: Markets mostly weaker as trade concerns remain
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Tuesday, with a some major bourses returning from a long weekend, as traders there had their first chance of the week to react to the worsening trade relationship between Beijing and Washington.
US pre-open: Stocks to rise amid rate hike expectations
US stocks were set for a positive open on Tuesday amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will announce a 25 basis points rate hike this week.
China says US putting 'knife to its neck', hard to continue trade talks
China's vice commerce minister said trade talks with the US are complicated at the moment and accused the US of bullying China and holding “a knife to its neck”.