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Nike files suit against 800-metre champion Boris Berian
Nike is stepping up its legal game ahead of the Rio Olympics this summer, as they are set to bring a lawsuit against Boris Berian, the world indoor 800-metre champion.
Asda chief confirms his successor
Asda’s chief executive confirmed plans to step down late on Monday, as the US-owned supermarket continues to flounder among the ‘Big Four’.
New poll sees Bremain camp leading the referendum race
Another day, another Brexit/Bremain poll to consider.
Europe midday: Oil stocks pace gains
European markets were holding near their best levels of the session come midday, bolstered by stronger than expected economic data and gains for oil stocks.
RWS reports jump in first half earnings as revenues rise on CTi acquisition
RWS Holdings, a provider of intellectual property support services, reported a 28. 7% increase in first half pre-tax profit to £13. 9m as revenues grew on the back of its acquisition of Corporate Translations Inc.
London midday: Stocks gain on oil price rise, dovish Yellen
London stocks gained on Tuesday as oil prices rose and a speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen suggested an interest rate hike in June was off the table.
Credit Suisse bumps up target price for CCH
Credit Suisse bumped up its target price on shares of Coca Cola HBC following what it described as an "upbeat" investor seminar from the company on the previous day.
Asia report: Central banks lead markets higher
Asian markets closed largely higher on Tuesday, with investors reacting positively to US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen’s comments as well as hold calls from Australia and India’s central banks.
UK retail spending rises in May as clothing sales rebound, BRC reveals
UK retail spending rose in May after two flat months as shoppers stocked up on clothing for the summer, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said on Tuesday.
French trade deficit unexpectedly widens in April
France´s trade deficit registered an unexpected increase in April due to a sharp jump in imports, led by demand for manufacturing goods.
Scottish First Minister Sturgeon enters Forbes' most powerful women list
Political figures dominate the new Forbes list of the most powerful women figures in the world today, with Nicola Sturgeon entering the fray for the first time.
IoD boss calls for accountancy regulator to probe BHS
The Institute of Directors has continued its assault on those involved in the collapse of BHS with a call on Tuesday for the accountancy watchdog to launch a probe into the matter.
Canaccord lifts rating and target price on Weir Group
Weir Group shares gained on Tuesday after Canaccord Genuity raised its rating on the stock to ‘hold’ from ‘sell’ and its target price to 1,200p from 800p.
Numis leaves LSE at 'hold' ahead of Deutsche Boerse merger
Numis has reiterated a ‘hold’ rating at target price of 2,700p on the London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) ahead of its merger with Deutsche Boerse.
UK house prices rise more than expected in May, Halifax data shows
UK house prices rose more than expected in May as demand continued to outstrip supply, according to Halifax on Tuesday.
China FX reserves dip in May as US dollar strengthens
China´s foreign exchange reserves dipped in May, mainly due to strength in the US dollar, which by default entails a lower value for its holdings of the other main international reserve currencies.
Clinton sews up Democratic nomination, Sanders refuses to concede
Hillary Clinton looked to have secured the Democratic nomination for the United States presidential election early on Tuesday, with at least one count of delegates putting her over the line.
Europe open: Mining and oil stocks pace gains
European markets started the day on the front foot, with mining and oil stocks figuring prominently among the morning´s best performing sector after Wall Street´s main stockmarket gauge moved closer to its all-time highs overnight.
BuzzFeed rejects $1.3 million in ad revenue from US Republican Party
Online media giant BuzzFeed has rejected a deal worth a potential $1. 3 million in advertisement revenue from the Republican party, due to the rise of Donald Trump to the presumptive nominee for the upcoming United States presidential election.
London open: Stocks rise as oil prices continue to rally
London stocks rose on Tuesday as oil prices continued to gain on supply disruptions in Nigeria and forecasts for falling US crude inventories.