Swiss market regulator says unlikely to probe HSBC further
BERNE (Reuters) – Switzerland’s financial markets regulator FINMA is unlikely to look into possible wrongdoing at HSBC’s Swiss private bank in the light of leaked information that was published this month, FINMA’s head of enforcement said on Tuesday.
Strong jobs market to spur U.S. housing in 2015: Reuters poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. housing is set to gain steam this year as a strengthening jobs market offsets the drag from an expected increase in mortgage rates, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday.
U.S. services sector activity jumps in February: Markit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. services sector expanded in February at its fastest pace since October, with businesses reporting customers boosting orders because of improving economic conditions, an industry report showed on Tuesday.
U.S. home prices rise in December: S&P/Case-Shiller
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. single-family home prices rose in December, led by strong increases in the western half of the United States, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.
Firms see drone sales in Gulf surging after U.S. eases export policy
Abu Dhabi (Reuters) – U.S. drone makers are expecting a surge in sales of military and civilian drones to Gulf states after the State Department eased export rules last week, industry executives said on Tuesday.
Dollar inches up on Yellen hopes, Greek breather
LONDON (Reuters) – World shares held near record highs on Tuesday after Greece produced a list of proposed economic reforms, and the dollar rose on expectations Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen would signal the Fed was still moving towards raising in…
Stock futures flat with Yellen on tap
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 holding near record levels ahead of testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and a flurry of economic data.
Comcast revenue rises as it adds video, internet customers
(Reuters) – Comcast Corp, the largest U.S. cable operator, posted fourth-quarter revenue that marginally beat estimates as the company added new video and high-speed internet customers.
Exclusive: RBS asks restructuring chief to shrink investment bank
LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Scotland will hand its restructuring chief Rory Cullinan responsibility for overseeing another major scaling back of its investment bank including its exit from Asia, three sources told Reuters.
Home Depot sets $18 billion buyback, profit beats estimates
(Reuters) – Home Depot Inc , the world’s No.1 home improvement chain, reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly same-store sales said it would buy back $18 billion of its shares.
