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Europe close: Stocks get off to strong start in 2020, banks and tech pace gains
Stocks on the Continent continued pushing higher in the new year, with banking and technology names in the lead following news of central bank easing in China and that the US would sign its phase-one trade deal with Beijing on 15 January.
US open: Stocks extend rally into 2020
US stocks opened higher on the first day of 2020 thanks to some encouraging news out of China.
Tesla to deliver Model 3s made in China next week
Tesla is set to start delivering its first Chinese made Model 3 vehicles to the public on 7 January at an event at its Shanghai plant, a representative for the firm told Reuters on Thursday.
Star Phoenix to begin new sale process for drilling rigs
Star Phoenix said on Thursday that it had begun a new sale process for four drilling rigs and related equipment after terminating talks with a potential buyer.
US jobless claims tick lower
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, according to figures released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
Israeli, Greek and Cypriot leaders set to ink natural gas pipeline deal
The presidents of Greece, Cyprus and Israel were expected to sign an agreement on Thursday to build the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline, with Italy's leader reportedly expected to do the same at a later date.
Asia report: Most markets rise as traders return from holiday
Most markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Thursday, as fresh data showed China’s manufacturing activity remained in expansion in December.
US pre-open: Futures have stocks opening higher ahead of 2020's first session
US futures had stocks opening higher on the first day of 2020 thanks to some encouraging news out of China.
Ghosn to give details on Japan escape to Beirut media next week
Former Renault-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is set to talk to Beirut media next Wednesday to give his account of how he managed to flee Japan just months before he was set to stand trial on charges of financial misconduct.
Greggs adds vegan steak bake to meatless range
UK bakery chain Greggs has launched its new vegan steak bake in a move to expand its meat-free range.
Euro area manufacturing PMI for December revised slightly higher
Activity levels in the single currency bloc's manufacturing sector hit seven year-lows at the tail-end of 2019, with output falling at its fastest pace since 2012, although the slowdown was not quite as bad as initially feared, revised data showed.
China cuts bank reserve ratio by 50 basis points
China’s central bank said on Wednesday that it will cut the required reserve ratio for commercial lenders by 50 basis points from 6 January to help bolster the slowing economy.
Chinese manufacturing activity eases in December
Activity in the Chinese manufacturing sector eased a touch in December, according to a private survey released on Thursday.
Apple inks licensing deal with Imagination Technologies
Apple has inked a new supply deal with Imagination Technologies for its graphics processing units.