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Apple preparing to launch four new 5G iPhones
Apple is gearing up for the launch of a raft of new products, including four new 5G iphone models.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note, euro off highs
Stocks in Europe finished on a mixed note despite upbeat manufacturing sector figures out of Germany and Chinese survey data showing the quickest pace of growth since 2011.
US construction spending little changed in July
Outlays on construction were little changed in July, following a sharp drop in non-residential spending.
US services ISM rises past forecasts in August
Activity in the US services sector picked up the pace last month, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Tesla to raise $5bn in share sale
Tesla said it planned to raise up to $5bn (£3. 7bn) in a share-sale programme a day after a stock split that has helped propel the electric car's company's shares to new heights.
US pre-open: Futures mixed following best August in over 30 years
US futures were pointing to a mixed session on the Street ahead of the bell on Tuesday after the index closed out its best August in over 30 years in the previous session.
Eurozone falls into deflation in August
The eurozone fell into deflation in August, with consumer prices down as the Covid-19 pandemic weighed on energy prices, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat.
German jobless numbers fall again in August
The number of people out of a job in Germany fell again in July, according to figures released by Destatis on Tuesday.
Recovery of eurozone manufacturing sector continues
Activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector continued to recover in August from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdowns.
Vodafone agrees to complete Indus Towers merger
Vodafone has agreed to complete the merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel in a long-delayed deal that would value its stake in the combined company at about €1. 7bn (£1. 5bn).
Chinese factory output rises with export orders - Caixin
Chinese factory activity rose at its fastest pace for almost a decade in August as export orders increased for the first time this year, a private sector survey showed.