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US open: Flat start to trading in last session of the year
Trading began with some mixed results at the open on Tuesday after stocks dropped from their all-time highs in the previous session.
Europe close: Spanish stocks slip in light trading as investors eye new economic proposals
Stocks on the Continent were little changed mostly in a quiet holiday-shortened session, although some investors got their first chance to react to Spain's government coalition partners' economic programme, which was unveiled the night before.
Asia report: Markets mixed in quiet New Year's Eve trading
Markets in Asia finished mixed amid quiet trading on the last day of 2019, as some markets closed early for the holiday while others were closed completely.
Carlos Ghosn escapes 'Japanese injustice', seeks refuge in Lebanon
Carlos Ghosn has fled Japan ahead of his trial on charges of financial misconduct during his period as renault-Nissan chairman and is seeking refuge in Lebanon.
Chinese factory sector growth steady in December, official PMI shows
China's manufacturing sector continued to expand at a steady pace at the end of 2019 with a gauge linked to new export orders revealing the first signs of growth since mid-2018.
US pre-open: Futures point to flat open on NYE
US futures were pointing to another flat open on Tuesday after dropping from their all-time highs by end of the previous session.