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US close: Markets mixed as Fed finishes first day of meeting
Wall Street's main indices finished mixed on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day rate-setting meeting, alongside several positive updates from corporate heavyweights such as Boeing and 3M.
Europe close: Technology and M&A power gains in shares
Stocks on the Continent gained ground on Tuesday paced by Technology issues, even as traders waited on the US central bank's policy announcement the next day.
Facebook to overhaul its tax structure worldwide
Facebook will move its global tax and revenue base from Ireland and begin booking advertising locally in every country where it operates.
US open: Boeing, 3M push Dow Industrials to fresh record-high
Wall Street's main indices are again heading higher on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day rate-setting meeting and several positive updates from corporate heavyweights such as Boeing and 3M.
Trump accuses Democrats of plot after sexual harassment claims
US President Donald Trump has claimed Democrats are behind a series of sexual harassment claims made against him this week.
Trump vows to send American astronauts to the moon
Donald Trump, the President of the United states signed the Space Policy Directive 1 to send astronauts to the moon again and to Mars for the first time in history.
US factory gate prices edge past forecasts in November
Factory gate prices in the States rose more quickly than expected last month, amid a soaring price of gasoline.
BA, RBS and Porsche hired surveillance firms to spy on campaign groups
Leaked documents reveal that five large companies have paid for corporate intelligence services to spy on political groups and environmental activists who might pose problems for their business.
Macron promises at Paris summit to "Make Our Planet Great Again"
French president Emmanuel Macron has called on world governments to stay the course on fighting climate change despite America's decision to retreat from the Paris accords.
US small business confidence jumps to Reagan-era highs, NFIB says
Small business confidence in the States jumped higher still last month to reach its second-highest mark in over four decades, the results of a widely-followed survey revealed.
Amazon expands in China with cloud computing acquisition
Ever-expanding US tech giant Amazon has made a move to acquire Chinese cloud computing firm Ningxia Western Cloud Data Technology.
Atos jumps on proposed all-cash takeover offer for Gemalto
Atos has launched a "friendly" all-cash bid for Dutch cybersecurity specialist Gemalto with the backing of France's state investment bank, Bpifrance Financement SA, one of the takeover target's largest shareholders.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted as FOMC meeting kicks off
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day rate-setting meeting.
Westfield shopping centres to be bought by France's Unibail-Rodamco
Shopping centre owner Westfield has accepted a US$24. 7bn (£18. 5bn) takeover offer from European rival Unibail-Rodamco as part of a wave of sector consolidation that saw UK rivals agree a similar merger last week.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower, Kiwi surges on RBNZ governor appointment
Markets in Asia closed mostly lower on Tuesday, although energy plays were higher as oil prices crept up, with the New Zealand dollar gaining further on the greenback after the country’s central bank appointed its next governor.
German economic sentiment deteriorates more than expected in December - ZEW
German economic sentiment deteriorated more than expected in December, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.