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Third-quarter sales spark at Best Buy, shares fall on outlook concerns
Shares in US electronics retailer Best Buy fell sharply on Tuesday despite third-quarter numbers beating expectations.
House sales plummet as stamp duty holiday ends
The number of homes sold in the UK tumbled by more than half last month, official data showed on Tuesday.
Eurozone business activity unexpectedly jumps but outlook darkens
Business activity across the Eurozone unexpectedly strengthened in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, but record inflationary pressures and surging Covid-19 cases weighed on the outlook.
Rate rise given 'green light' as demand and costs surge - survey
Consumer demand jumped alongside surging input costs in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England could put rates up next month.
Citi ups price target on BT Group
Citi upped its price target for BT Group on Monday, arguing that the telecoms company had entered into a period of "solid" earnings growth.
German economic recovery facing 'brief pause' - Bundesbank
Germany’s economic recovery is likely to falter in the coming months, the country’s central bank said on Monday, hit by shortages of goods and labour as well as rising Covid-19 cases.
Euro remains under pressure as Covid cases rise
The euro remained under pressure on Monday as Covid cases continued to surge across the continent.
KKR launches takeover bid for Telecom Italia, shares surge
US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is looking to acquire Telecom Italia in a deal worth potentially €33bn.
Shares in M&S spark on takeover rumours
Shares in Marks & Spencer jumped on Monday after it was reported that an investment firm was interested in the high street stalwart.
Walmart ups full-year guidance on strong third quarter
US retail giant Walmart has upped its full-year earnings guidance ahead of the crucial festive shopping season, after a strong third quarter.
DIY boom helps sales rally at Home Depot
US retailer Home Depot has beaten quarterly forecasts as American homeowners rushed to do up properties.
Reprieve to oil price rally on horizon - IEA
The International Energy Agency has predicted soaring oil prices could start to ease as the US ramps up production.
Eurozone economy grows in line with forecasts
The Eurozone economy continued to grow in the third quarter, official data confirmed on Tuesday, although at a notably slower pace than previously seen.
Supermarket visits jump as shoppers look to Christmas
The number of shoppers visiting supermarkets jumped last month, industry research published on Tuesday showed, as consumers got an early start on the festive season.
Eastern leg of HS2 rail link to be scrapped - reports
The government is reportedly poised to scrap the proposed eastern leg of the High Speed 2 rail link between the Midlands and Leeds.
McLaren looks to quash takeover rumours
McLaren Group has dismissed reports that it is to being sold to Audi, part of Germany's Volkswagen Group.
China's manufacturing output, retail sales strengthen
Industrial output and retail sales unexpectedly strengthened in China last month, official data showed on Monday, but weakness in the property sector continued to weigh on the wider economy.
Shell to move head office to the UK, drop dual share structure
Royal Dutch Shell is to overhaul its complex corporate structure, including shifting its headquarters to the UK and changing its name.
House prices dip ahead of festive lull - Rightmove
House prices have edged lower, industry data released on Monday showed, as sellers look to complete ahead of the traditional Christmas lull.
Tapestry ups full-year guidance, shares jump
Luxury handbag firm Tapestry reported a jump in first-quarter revenues as it upped full-year guidance on Thursday, despite persistent supply chain issues.