Eric Wasserstrom, managing director at Suntrust Robinson Humphrey, tells CNBC that in his own view the Jamie Dimon JPMorgan vote is unlikely to garner sufficient support to compel the board to make a change.

Jed Kolko, chief economist at Trulia, tells CNBC that the housing starts tumble is likely to be a blip and should recover next month.

Andrey Kostin, chairman and CEO at VTB Bank, talks about Qatar's $1 billion investment in VTB and why the Russian banking sector needs to source funds from around the world.

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Stephen King, chief global economist at HSBC, tells CNBC that financial markets are becoming increasingly dependent on QE as a painkilling drug.

At least 51 people have been killed by a tornado near Oklahoma city. Alex Wallis from the weather centre has the latest on its path.

Jigar Shah, senior VP at Kim Eng India, tells CNBC a fall in IT outsourcing company, Tech Mahindra's growth is coming because a low margin of acquisitions.

Emeka Obiodu, principal industry, communication and broadcast analyst at Ovum, talks about Vodafone's earning, its European challenges and why emerging markets can no longer offset struggling Europe.

Will Duff Gordon, research director at Markit, tells CNBC that the rising tide and record bull market mean that being a short seller is 'a nightmare right now'.

Will Duff Gordon, research director at Markit, talks to CNBC about the fall in corporation tax and the impact it has on company profitability.

Squawk Box Europe anchors discuss corporate tax following the news that Apple may have avoided paying its "fair share".

Sheila Patel, head of international at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, says that the rotation is "gradual" and not "great", with money slowing moving back into stocks.

European shares opened lower on Tuesday as investors in the U.K. await the latest inflation data.

Michael Van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets, discusses G4S following the announcement that its CEO is retiring and says the change of leadership could lead to restructuring.

The Czech Republic's capital, Prague, has found an unusual way to get people to use public transport: its metro system has launched "love carriages" where singles travellers can meet prospective partners.

CNBC's Tom MacKenzie reports on the appointment of the first ever British astronaut, Major Tim Peake, selected from over 8,000 applicants for a five-month mission in 2015.

James Lockhart Smith, principal analyst for Latin America at Maplecroft, says the Brazilian bank run highlights growth and credit issues in the Latin American country.

Derek Halpenny, European head of global currency research at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, expects some lightening up of positioning on the U.S. dollar ahead of the Fed's minutes but remains positive long-term.

Bob Parker, senior adviser at Credit Suisse, tells CNBC that it is premature to reopen long commodity positions and how he doesn't see anything that will support the gold price.

Louisa Bojesen takes you through the European market close where stocks have ended mixed.