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US close: Stocks end the session lower as trade tensions come back into focus
The Dow ended its daily winning streak at six on Tuesday as a decline in tech and industrial shares, as well as ongoing trade tensions, weighed on sentiment.
US open: Stocks on track for seven-day winning streak
Wall Street trading again began on a positive note on Tuesday, with the Dow looking to extend its winning streak out to seven days despite Donald Trump threatening to slap more tariffs on China if President Xi Jinping refused to meet him at this month's G-20 meeting in Japan.
Spain's PSOE and Podemos agree to cooperate on new government
The PSOE party in Spain agreed on Tuesday to cooperate on forming a government with far-left party Podemos in its latest move to secure a majority in parliament.
Ryanair ramps up Maltese presence through Malta Air
Budget carrier Ryanair is to launch a Malta-based airline as it seeks to ramp up its presence on the island and expand routes.
UK telcos urge government to clarify position on Huawei
UK phone firms have urged the government to clarify its position over Huawei, warning that Britain's world leading position in mobile connectivity could be at stake.
US producer price inflation decelerates a tad in May
US wholesale prices rose by a tad less than forecast in May, weighed down by declines in energy prices, and slowing inflation for manufactured goods out of Asia.
Brussels blocks Tata-ThyssenKrupp tie up
The European Commission blocked a proposed merger between India’s Tata Steel and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp.
Amazon overtakes Apple and Google as world's most valuable brand
Amazon has overtaken Google and Apple to become the world’s most valuable brand at $315. 5bn.
Amazon won £460m in public contracts despite low corporation tax
Amazon won £460m of public contracts in the past four years, including three from HMRC worth a total of £26m.
Investors positioning for a likely recession in Germany, Sentix says
Investor sentiment towards nearly all regions soured last month, after US-China trade tensions escalated, and could drag Germany into recession, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Asia report: Asian markets rise as Chinese stimulus overshadows Trump threats
Asian markets made strong gains on Tuesday despite China facing fresh tariff threats from President Trump, who said he was confident Beijing would sign a trade deal because of the danger of US levies.
US small business optimism improves in May - NFIB
Small business sentiment in the US improved in May, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
US pre-open: Stocks set to start higher despite Trump threats as Ross sees deal
US stock futures were pointing to yet another positive open on the Street even after Donald Trump threatened to slap more tariffs on China if President Xi Jinping refused to meet him at the G-20 leaders' summit in Japan at the end of June, although his commerce secretary struck a more constructive note.