UPDATE 2-Scout24 to explore sale or spin-off of autos platform
* Strategy tweak to deliver 200-300 basis points in margin gains ...
* Strategy tweak to deliver 200-300 basis points in margin
gains
... Ukrainian pipeline operator
Ukrtransnafta said on Tuesday that Russian oil pipeline monopoly
Transneft has paid it 2.9 million euros ($3.25
million) so far as compensation for contaminated oil that
entered the Ukrainian pipeline network.
... British Prime Minister Boris
Johnson said on Tuesday that the most important free trade deal
that Britain needed to strike was with the European Union.
... * Futures down: Dow 0.30%, S&P 0.31%, Nasdaq 0.39%
(Changes comment, updates prices)
... U.S. consumer prices
increased broadly in July, but the signs of an acceleration in
inflation will likely do little to change market expectations
that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next
month amid worsening trade tensions.
... * Hong Kong protests, Argentine peso collapse unsettle
markets
... Snap Inc said Tuesday it will
launch a new version of its Spectacles sunglasses, which will
have the capability of capturing photos and videos and uploading
them directly to its unit Snapchat, as the technology company
works to develop its augmented re... ... CBS Corp and Viacom Inc have reached an agreement in principle, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, reuniting media mogul Sumner Redstone's U.S. entertainment empire after 13 years apart.
... * Shares up 5% before the bell
(Adds background, analyst quote, updates from earnings call)
... Demand for electricity in Texas on
Tuesday will break a record high that was hit on Monday as
consumers keep their air conditioners cranked up to escape a
heat wave baking much of the U.S. Southeast, according to the
state's power grid operator.
...UPDATE 2-Scout24 to explore sale or spin-off of autos platform
Transneft’s payments to Ukraine for ***** oil rise to $3.3 mln
UK PM Johnson says most important trade deal is with the EU
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open lower amid geopolitical tensions, trade worries
WRAPUP 1-U.S. inflation accelerates; Fed rate cut still expected
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares fall after Argentina peso tumble, safe-havens shine
Snap, in augmented reality push, launches new Spectacles
CBS, Viacom reach agreement in principle: sources
UPDATE 3-Chinese online retailer JD.com beats estimates on strong sales
Texas power demand to hit record again as heat wave bakes U.S. Southeast