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2017 Bitcoin rally under investigation by DOJ
America's Department of Justice is investigating whether the 2017 rally in the price of Bitcoin was the result of traders driving it up via trading in Tether, a popular and controversial digital token.
Europe close: Tech and Oil & Gas pace losses as investors play it safe
Stocks finished the session with sharp losses, tracking the ongoing retreat on Wall Street, in crude oil futures and even more fringe assets such as Bitcoin.
Judges reject government appeal to derail article 50 EU hearing
The UK government’s appeal to derail the European Court of Justice hearing into whether article 50 could be reversed has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
Maldives set to ditch 'one-sided' China trade deal
The Maldives is likely to withdraw from a free trade agreement with China and align itself more closely with India and the West under its new government, according to reports on Tuesday.
Communications taking place at all levels of government with China, US's Kudlow says
The White House's top economic adviser reiterated on Tuesday that trade talks with the People's Republic of China were ongoing.
US open: Heavy losses at the bell as tech rout continues
Wall Street trading started with heavy losses on Tuesdayw with the tech in focus again following a dismal session the day before.
Target shares slump as retailer misses on earnings
Target detailed a mixed quarter on Tuesday, as revenues came in ahead of estimates on the Street but earnings fell short as a result of heightened investments into its supply chain and increased labour costs.
EU clears Takeda's Shire acquisition on divestment condition
The European Commission has cleared Takeda Pharmaceutical's £46bn acquisition of Shire, subject to the divestment of a bowel disease drug under development by Shire.
US considers tighter export controls on latest generation of dual-use technologies
The Trump administration is considering tightening controls on high-technology exports, including those related to artificial intelligence and other so-called 'dual-use' technologies, as the trade war with China intensifies.
Asia report: Most markets lower as Nissan chairman arrested
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Tuesday, with Nissan’s plunge in focus after the arrest of the company’s chairman amid fiscal misconduct allegations in Japan.
Ghosn must step down at Renault, says France's finance minister
France’s finance minister has called for Carlos Ghosn to step aside at Renault, as the fallout from the chief executive’s arrest continued to send shock waves across the global car industry.
US housing starts rise in October, on strength in multi-family segment
A key indicator of activity in the US housing sector picked-up more quickly than expected last month, although the details of the report were a bit weak.
Boston Scientific to buy BTG in GBP3.3bn deal
Shares in medical technology company BTG rocketed on Tuesday as it agreed to be bought by US-based Boston Scientific for £3. 3bn.
DUP fires warning shot to May over Northern Ireland Brexit promise
Northern Ireland's DUP fired a political shot across the government's bows in parliament as it warned that Theresa May had “seriously broken” promises about the treatment of Northern Ireland post-Brexit.