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US close: Stocks finish mostly lower after mixed economic data
US stocks finished mostly lower on Tuesday after mixed economic data and a drop in oil prices.
Bonds: Yields drop despite Fedspeak, stronger than expected US data
These were the movements in the most widely-followed 10-year bond yields:.
Jitters among FX traders, dip in oil futures cap winning streak in Footsie
Stocks finished the session and the month slightly lower, as the results of two referendum polls combined with weakness in commodity and oil stocks on Tuesday to put paid to the Footsie´s three month winning streak, with the top flight index finishing May 0. 2% below where it had started.
FX round-up: Sterling tumbles as renewed Brexit fears spook traders
Sterling tumbled against major crosses as spooked traders dumped the currency after a new poll revealed respondents favoured Britain leaving the European Union.
Europe close: Stocks hit by Brexit poll results
European stocks were sent lower on Tuesday as investors reacted with dismay to the results of two polls which appeared to point towards a shift in voters´ intentions in favour of the 'Leave' camp.
EU referendum reportedly dragging on London luxury home sales
The market for homes in prime central London is stagnating before the June 23 referendum on the UK future membership of the European Union, Bloomberg reported, citing Knight Frank LLP.
Sterling falls as new poll reveals favour for Brexit camp
Sterling fell against the US dollar, euro, yen and Swiss franc as a news opinion poll revealed a lead for the Brexit campaign for UK to leave the European Union.
Range Resources starts waterflooding on Beach Marcelle project
Range Resources said it had started waterflooding its flagship Beach Marcelle project in Trinidad.
US State Department warns of risk of terrorist attacks over summer
The US government issued a warning to its citizens travelling in Europe during the summer of 2016 regarding the risk of terrorist attacks targetting major events, tourist sites, restaurants as well as commercial and transportation centers.
Nine tricks to help you find holiday bargains this summer
The summer holidays are fast approaching and now is the moment to plan your trip. The internet can play a key role in making sure your travels don't burn a hole in your pocket. Portalic have compiled a list of 9 tricks that can help you save a few pounds so you can enjoy your vacations with less worry about the financial consequences.
London close: Stocks drop as polls show support for Brexit
UK equities declined on Tuesday as investors sifted through economic data and reacted to polls showing support for Brexit.
Turkish stocks dive in May amid political upheaval
Turkish equities dived more than 8% in May, in their worst monthly performance since early 2014 as jittery investors fled the country's political turmoil for safer investments elsewhere.
Interview | Vassil Christov, CEO of Fibank: "We want to be the leading Bulgarian bank and the leading digital bank of the future"
Mr. Vassil Christov joined First Investment Bank AD (“Fibank”) in 2001 as a head of the "Mortgage loans” Division. From 2002 he was a director of the "Retail banking” Department, and from 2005 to 2010 he was a director of the "Branch network” Department.
3i to invest €181m in German car parts maker Schlemmer in buyout
Private equity group 3i said it had agreed to invest €181m in German car parts maker Schlemmer as part of a buyout.
JP Morgan prefers French stocks over Continental peers because of lower China exposure
Bank shares in the Eurozone might be set to recover some of the value relative to their US-listed peers which they had surrendered year-to-date, strategists at JP Morgan said.
Small caps news round-up
Cancer treatment developer Advanced Oncotherapy said it had made good full year progress in developing its 'LIGHT' system, although losses for the full year widened. The company's Geneva-based development team is working on a proprietary proton accelerator called Linac Image Guided Hadron Technology (LIGHT).
US open: Stocks mixed as investors weigh economic data
US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digested economic data and an increase in oil prices.
Austin Reed to close all stores; 1,000 jobs to be lost
Britain’s high streets suffered another blow on Tuesday as it emerged that clothing retailer Austin Reed will close all 120 of its stores by the end of next month, with over 1,000 jobs to be lost after administrators were unable to find a buyer for the majority of the shops.
Broker tips: St Modwen Properties, Bodycote
Numis reiterated a ‘buy’ rating and target price of 535p on St Modwen Properties after the property company said trading for the year had started well.
Results round-up
Scottish Investment Trust said first half net asset value per share total return was 4% and share price total return 4. 4%.