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Polls show Trump is closing in on Clinton in White House race
Donald Trump appears to be gaining momentum ahead of November's US presidential election, as he narrows rival Hillary Clinton's lead in polls in key areas.
New 'Hopper' fares for London buses and trams
The Mayor of London has launched a new scheme allowing passengers to make a second bus or tram journey for free within an hour of their first.
Bellzone Mining loss widens as development continues
Bellzone Mining announced its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Monday, with revenue remaining at zero and losses widening to $3. 58m, from $3. 69m a year ago.
Potash and Agrium agree merger to create fertiliser company with $20.6bn yearly revenue
Canadian fertiliser producers Agrium and Potash have said that the two companies will merge to create a crop company worth around $20. 6bn in annual revenue.
Mytrah Energy swings to profit in H1 as revenue rises
Indian wind and solar provider Mytrah Energy swung to a first half profit and said it anticipates meeting full year expectations due to growth in its operating capacity.
GSK submits European application for potential arthritis blockbuster
GlaxoSmithKline has applied to the European drug regulator to approve its rheumatoid arthritis treatment, sirukumab, which some analysts predict could generate at least £1bn a year within five years.
US open: Stocks slide on rising rate hike expectations
US stocks fell on Tuesday amid rising expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.
Reach4Entertainment posts jump in interim profit but flags more challenging H2
Media and entertainment company Reach4Entertainment reported an increase in first-half profit as it sounded an upbeat note on its prospects for the year, despite highlighting a more challenging second half.
Murgitroyd posts rise in FY profit and revenue on good US performance
Patent attorney firm Murgitroyd reported an increase in full-year pre-tax profit as revenue grew and the dividend was lifted following an encouraging performance in the US.
Aura Energy successfully lists on AIM
Aura Energy advised on Monday that it has successfully gained admission to the London Stock Exchange AIM market.
Tuesday preview: UK inflation data expected to show improvement
UK inflation data on Tuesday is expected show a pick-up in consumer prices in August.
Abcam earnings dip slightly in year of investment
Life science research tool supplier Abcam announced its preliminary results for the year to 30 June on Monday, with catalogue revenue increasing by 17. 4% on a reported basis to £159. 0m.
Fed's Lockhart refrains from comments on timing of next rate hike
A top US rate-setter avoided making any remarks on the possible exact timing of the next interest rate hike by the country's central bank.
White collar crime prosecutions are being extended to employers
New laws could mean company bosses will be prosecuted for not stopping their staff from committing fraud amongst other white collar crimes.
Elon Musk says Tesla's updated autopilot would have prevented fatal crash
Innovative US carmaker Tesla said on Sunday that its new self-driving system would have been able to prevent the crash which led to the death of a Model S driver in May of this year.
OPEC revises oil supply projections higher, Brent futures drop
The cartel for the world's largest oil producers kept its forecast for the rate of growth in oil demand for the backhalf of 2016 and 2017 unchanged.
Optimism on UK economy may prove premature, S&P says
Recent optimism regarding the possibility that the impact from Brexit on the UK economy will be short-lived may prove misplaced in the longer-term, a top ratings agency said.
Horizon Pharma to buy Raptor Phartmaceutical in $800m deal
Dublin-based Horizon Pharma has agreed to buy Raptor Pharmaceutical in a deal valued at around $800m.
Buoyant Irish property market boosts Green REIT
Irish property investment company Green REIT announced its results for the year to 30 June on Monday.
Central Asia Metals benefits from currency devaluation
Central Asia Metals, a copper producer with operations in Kazakhstan and Chile, reported an increase in pre-tax profit in the first half as it achieved cost savings due to the depreciation of Kazakhstan’s currency.