European markets close mixed; tech stocks rise on Apple report
European markets closed mixed Tuesday afternoon as investors digested data out of the euro zone and China, and monitored developments from Apple.
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Siemens gets ready to spin off its energy business, emphasizing a need for 'focus'
Siemens Energy's capital market day took place on Tuesday.
Europe sees sharp rise in the number of new coronavirus cases, as Spain and Russia infections spike
The resurgence comes as many countries seek to reopen their economies and get people back to work while also achieving public health goals.
Euro zone unemployment rises once again despite reopening of economies
Official figures put the jobless rate in the region at 7.9% for the month of July, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the region continues to be felt.
Ireland's finance minister calls for Brexit negotiators to redouble efforts as deadline draws closer
Donohoe told CNBC Friday the importance of the EU-U.K. talks have been heightened by the global economy being gripped by Covid-19 developments in the last few months.
What Apple's landmark court win against the EU means for Ireland
A decision in the other direction could have had severe consequences for Ireland's ability to attract multinational firms.
What the resignation of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could mean for markets
Analysts told CNBC they expect a continuation of Japan's reflationary policies despite Abe's plans to depart.
A deal to tax tech giants is still possible this year, Irish finance minister claims
An international agreement over digital taxation is still possible in 2020, the Irish finance minister told CNBC Friday.
How renewables and greenhouses are teaming up to grow fruits and vegetables
Sustainable Energy takes a look at the relationship between renewables and greenhouse facilities in the Netherlands.
U.K. rail station utilizing solar power, timber materials and rainwater harvesting wins planning approval
HS2 is a major infrastructure project aiming to reduce travel times between London and other parts of the U.K.
WHO says children do play a role in coronavirus spread, but schools are not a 'main contributor'
It comes as students prepare to return to school both in person and online after the summer holidays.
Risks of further U.S. sanctions will 'paradoxically' boost Russia's gold production, says Fitch Solutions
Fitch Solutions forecast Russia's gold output to grow from 11.3 million ounces this year to 15.5 million ounces in 2029, representing an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.
Watch live: World Health Organization officials answer questions about coronavirus and mental health
The United Nations, the parent organization of the WHO, has previously warned that the coronavirus pandemic "has the seeds of a major mental health crisis."
Investors are 'running in complete blindness right now,' economist says
Predicting the economic consequences of the pandemic as well as the potential government response has become an unprecedented challenge, an economist told CNBC.
China needs to make 'a greater, clear contribution' to solve trade disputes, WTO hopeful says
China needs to make greater efforts to overcome differences with its World Trade Organization partners, Jesus Kuri, a candidate to be the new WTO chief, said.
Belarus' Lukashenko carries assault rifle as protesters demand his resignation at mass rally
Lukashenko has denied allegations of electoral fraud and maintained that he won the election fairly.
U.K. denies report that it will scrap digital tax to reach a U.S. trade deal
The U.K. government has denied a report that it plans to scrap a digital tax to secure a trade deal with the U.S.
Deal over American lobster helps to ease U.S.-EU trade tensions
The U.S. and the EU have agreed to cut tariffs on certain goods, marking a critical de-escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
How a computer algorithm caused a grading crisis in British schools
The algorithm has left many students disappointed, without a university place, and led to widespread protests.
Alexei Navalny's doctors say Putin critic was not poisoned, block his medical evacuation to Germany
Russia's most prominent opposition figure is in a coma after falling ill during a flight to Moscow from Siberia on Thursday.
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