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Boots may consider closing up to 200 underperforming stores
Boots review of its stores may lead to the closure of more than 200 underperforming shops over the next two years.
US open: Stocks move higher at the bell despite ongoing trade tensions
Wall Street trading began on a positive note on Tuesday following the long Memorial Day weekend, despite the trade spat between the world's two largest economies remaining firmly in focus.
Alibaba plans to raise $20bn through Hong Kong listing
Alibaba is considering raising as much as $20bn through a second listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after its 2014 record-breaking stock market debut in New York that saw it raise $25bn.
US home price growth cools further in March, S&P says
Home price growth in the States cooled down further in March, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Asia report: Most markets rise after Trump visits Japan
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Tuesday, as markets digested the aftermath of a state visit to Japan by US president Donald Trump.
US pre-open: Futures point to slightly negative start with trade woes in focus
US futures were pointing to small losses at the bell following the Memorial Day long weekend, with investors still focussed on the trade spat between the world's two largest economies.
Euro area economic sentiment perks up in May
Economic sentiment within the single currency block bounced back in May as both consumers and manufacturing firms grew more confident.
German consumer sentiment set to deteriorate in June
German consumer sentiment is expected to deteriorate in June, according to data released by market research group GfK on Tuesday.