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US open: Stocks nudge higher as oil retreats ahead of OPEC meeting
US stocks inched up on Tuesday as data showed that the economy expanded more than expected in the third quarter, but oil prices retreated as uncertainty grew over an OPEC-led production cut.
Security experts strengthen Jill Stein's recount campaign
Several election security experts have added their weight to the campaign from Jill Stein to recount votes in the key battleground states in the United States presidential election.
US consumer confidence jumps in October, Conference Board says
Consumer spirits jumped back to their pre-recession levels in the States ahead of the presidential elections, according to one of the most widely-followed sentiment gauges.
Johnson&Johnson increases bid for Actelion
US personal care products giant Johnson&Johnson has increased its takeover offer for Swiss biotech outfit Actelion as talks between the two firms progress, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
FTSE 250 movers: SSP gains on results; Countrywide slumps
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 2% to 17,490. 42 in afternoon trade as investors kept an eye on oil prices ahead of Wednesday’s OPEC meeting.
Remaining 27 EU states will be united in Brexit negotiations, says Merkel
The German Chancellor is assured that the remaining 27 members of the European Union would be united in their interest in Brexit negotiations.
RM Secured Direct Lending to float on London Stock Exchange
SME investment fund RM Secured Direct Lending is to float on the main market of the London Stock Exchange aiming to raise up to £100m.
US house prices hit fresh peak in September, S&P says
Home prices in the States hit a fresh peak in September, surpassing the highs seen in July 2006.
German CPI misses forecasts slightly in November
The cost of living in Germany was unchanged in November as increases in the prices for food and services was offset by a large decrease in energy prices.
US third-quarter economic growth revised up
The US economy grew more than initially estimated in the third quarter, according to data released by the Commerce Department.
Topps Tiles FY profit up on record revenues
Topps Tiles reported a 17% rise in pre-tax profit for the 52 weeks ended 1 October as revenue grew to record levels and the company sounded a positive note on its outlook.
Aberdeen's emerging market recovery likely to stall, Merrill warns
Although this week's results were better than expected, Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgraded Aberdeen Asset Management to a 'neutral' rating as it thinks the flow of investor money into the company's emerging markets sweetspot is likely to stall.
UK 'cannot get access to single market' without adopting EU rules
The head of the Eurogroup is the latest senior European figure to warn that Britain should not get full access to the single market if it does not abide by the fundamental rules of the European Union.
Credit Suisse sees big Barclays rerating, neutral on Lloyds and HSBC
Credit Suisse initiated coverage on a number of UK banks on Tuesday, as it noted the regulatory agenda is heating up, starting with the stress test results on Wednesday, for which it reckons banks are “reasonably well placed”.
Wednesday preview: Sage to deliver full year growth target
Software provider Sage Group is expected to deliver its organic revenue growth target of at least 6% in 2016.
Massive shield erected over Chernobyl reactor zone
A group of engineers have completed a project to slide a huge shield over Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor No. 4, which was the site in former Soviet Ukraine of the world's biggest man-made disaster.
Whitbread targets £150m of savings to counter rising costs
Whitbread has set out a target to make £150m of cost savings over the next five years in order to counter headwinds such as the National Living Wage, business rates and currency inflation.
Broker tips: M&S, WPP, UK banks
Investec downgraded Marks & Spencer to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ and cut the price target to 290p from 315p.
Judges Scientific buys EWB Solutions for £1.76m
Judges Scientific, which buys and builds scientific instrument businesses, has bought EWB Solutions, a maker of scientific devices, for £1. 76m in order to consolidate its position in the ultra high vacuum field.