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Wednesday newspaper round-up: Train strikes, Randox, Google, Credit Suisse
The railways will again grind to a halt on Wednesday as workers strike over pay, job security and working conditions. The latest talks to avert the action failed last week, a month since three days of industrial action in June. The strikes involve more than 40,000 workers at Network Rail, 14 train companies, and members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT). – Guardian.
Investors cheer Microsoft reiterating full-year guidance
Microsoft pleased investors with its forecasts for continued strong growth over the year ahead, although its latest quarterly results fell short of expectations.
Alphabet beats analysts' estimates for Q2 sales and ad revenues
Alphabet's second quarter earnings fell short of analysts' estimates despite better-than-expected topline growth.
US close: Equities slide amid slew of earnings reports
Wall Street stocks closed weaker on Tuesday, as market participants thumbed over a hefty slab of corporate earnings.