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Europe close: Stocks edge higher
European markets finished the session slightly higher for the most part, against a backdrop of positive economic data and heavy news-flow news regarding continued deal-making in the corporate space.
Qatar Airways makes approach for 10% stake in American Airlines
American Airlines has received an offer for a 10% stake in the company from Qatar Airways, a regulatory filing revealed on Thursday.
US open: Wall Street little changed as oil prices stabilise
Wall Street's main indices were little changed in early trading as oil prices recovered their footing and against a backdrop of solid readings on the jobs and housing markets.
Prudent to wait until December to hike again, Fed's Harker says
In an interview with the Financial Times, the president of the Federal Reserve bank of Philadelphia, Patrick Harker, said it would be "prudent" for the US central bank to defer its next interest rate hike until December, instead of tightening at its September meeting.
Trump state visit to UK will go ahead, Boris Johnson says
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson has said Donald Trump’s planned state visit to the UK will go ahead, despite its omission from the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid oil price concerns
Markets in Asia were mixed on Thursday, with steadily declining oil prices giving traders a reason to pause.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch weaker as focus remains on oil
US futures pointed to another downbeat session on Wall Street on Thursday as investors kept a close eye on oil prices after they fell to a 10-month low in the previous session.
Trump floats idea of solar panels on Mexico border wall
US President Donald Trump has suggested the construction of a border wall with neighbours Mexico could be partly financed by attaching solar panels to its structure.
US close: Markets mostly lower as crude inventories fall
Wall Street’s main market indices finished Wednesday on a mixed note, despite the release of data showing another drop in oil inventories and stronger-than-expected demand for new homes.