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US house price growth slows further in August
The US housing market lost further momentum in August, as house price growth fell below 6% for the first time in a year.
Pfizer cuts annual forecasts, blames strong dollar and loss of exclusivity
US drugs company Pfizer slimmed down its annual forecasts on Tuesday, despite reporting a 45% hike in quarterly profits.
Profit forecasts climb at Sony after bumper second quarter
Playstation owner Sony has increased full-year forecasts after strong demand for popular games like Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War bolstered profits.
Retail sales stall as high street battles fragile consumer confidence
The UK high street struggled in October, with sales volumes not seen since March's freezing storms kept shoppers at home, data published today showed.
EU backs short-term access to UK clearing houses in no-deal Brexit
The European Union has reassured the financial services sector that firms will still be able to access derivatives clearing houses in London in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Eurozone growth slows dramatically as third-quarter GDP misses forecasts
Growth in the eurozone has slumped to its weakest rate for four years, official data showed on Tuesday, as German car manufacturing stalled and the Italian economy lost momentum.
Construction sector remains under strain, warns Laing O'Rourke
Crossrail builder Laing O’Rourke, one of the UK’s biggest contractors, has said turbulence across an “oxygen-starved” construction sector means it will be late posting annual accounts.
RBS being punished for sensible precautions, argues Berenberg
Royal Bank of Scotland is being penalised for its prudence, analysts at Berenberg said on Monday, reiterating their ‘buy’ rating on the British bank.
China considering halving car sales tax; shares rally
China is to try and mitigate the impact of its increasingly bitter trade war with the US by halving the tax levied on car purchases, according to reports, sending shares in car companies around the world motoring ahead.
Budget 2018 preview: Chancellor's focus to be on austerity and Brexit
Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected provide details of how the government will end austerity later on Monday, when he delivers his last budget before the UK quits the European Union in March.
GlaxoSmithKline reports encouraging results from HIV drug trial
Blue chip GlaxoSmithKline said a study into a new HIV drug regime, which could dramatically reduce the number of annual doses required, had been “encouraging”.
Consumer borrowing falls as drivers put brakes on car purchases
The amount of unsecured lending fell sharply in September, as British consumers opted against buying new cars.
Altria pulls vaping products from market; tightens full-year guidance
Marlboro-owner Altria is to pull several of its vaping products ahead of possible ban of e-cigarettes to young people in the US.
Twitter shares take off on better-than-expected numbers
Twitter posted better-than-expected revenues on Thursday as it continued a crack down on "spammy and suspicious" accounts, sending its shares soaring.
Analysts outline challenges ahead for BT's new chief
Macquarie Capital believes BT’s newly announced chief executive could win over wary investors, as the bank laid out the key areas Philip Jansen will need to focus on.
There's value in that thar mining sector, says SocGen
Societe Generale believes there is value in the mining sector, despite the volatility surrounding commodity prices, and has upgraded its recommendation for Anglo American.
UBS targets super-rich to underpin future growth
Swiss banking group UBS said it would be targeting the world’s wealthiest people for future growth as it posted market-beating profits.
Norway central bank leaves rates; plans hike in early 2019
Norway’s central bank left the cost of borrowing unchanged on Thursday, but confirmed plans to raise interest rates early in 2019.
Deutsche Bank slips as quarterly income tumbles 65%
Deutsche Bank insisted on Wednesday it was on track to return to profit, despite posting a steep slide in third-quarter income and admitting that full-year revenues would fail to match 2017's.
Apple to roll out global TV service
Tech giant Apple is to take on Amazon and Netflix by launching its TV subscription service in more than 100 countries, according to reports.