Commerzbank AG
UniCredit to strengthen stake in Commerzbank to 30% laying groundwork for potential takeover
UniCredit has launched an offer to build its stake in Commerzbank above 30%, a key regulatory threshold if the lender is to launch a full takeover bid. The Milan-headquartered UniCredit already holds a 28% stake in Commerzbank, comprising about 26.04% in shares with the rest in total return swaps. The deal is expected to involve […]
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CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: The billion-dollar takeover of one of London’s oldest asset managers won’t be forgotten
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch Some takeovers of U.K. companies arouse little attention. Others, like the £11.5-billion takeover of Cadbury by Kraft in 2010, stir emotions even many years later. To judge from the initial response, it feels as if the […]
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European stocks headed for mixed open as earnings hold spotlight
A general view looking past Tower Bridge toward Residential and commercial skyscrapers in Canary Wharf on June 26, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Futures data pointed to a mixed open in European equity markets on Wednesday morning, as corporate earnings continue to stay in focus for […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi’s victory sends Japan’s Nikkei 225 to new highs
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) speaks to the media at the LDP headquarters on general election day in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 8, 2026. Kim Kyung-Hoon | Anadolu | Getty Images Japan’s Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured an overwhelming mandate in Sunday’s election, sweeping […]
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‘Stay calm’ and ‘this is the new normal’: What banking CEOs are saying about the global market sell-off
Bank chiefs called for calm on Tuesday as stocks plummeted after President Donald Trump’s threats of fresh tariffs. The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped about 1.2% in morning trade Tuesday — with the continent’s major bourses and most sectors heavily selling off — after Trump floated a potential 200% levy on French wine and champagne. In […]
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Europe’s banks have had a stellar year. Now they face one big question in 2026
Key Points Europe’s banking sector has flourished in 2025, with lenders notching their strongest annual showing since 1997. Now, after a strong third-quarter earnings season, banks must decide how and where to put their “significant” excess capital to work in 2026. Strategists see the sector as a strong diversification play for investors in 2026. Source
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European stocks lose ground as earnings hold the spotlight; Rheinmetall gains 2%
The City of London skyline at sunset. Gary Yeowell | Digitalvision | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks edged lower on Thursday, as investors reacted to another flurry of corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.07% as of 11:26 a.m. in London (6:26 a.m. ET), with most sectors and major bourses in negative […]
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European markets start the new trading month higher
An aerial view of the Shard on June 28, 2012 in London, England. Greg Fonne/Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened the new trading week — and month — on a positive note ahead of a busy week of central bank decisions and earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 opened just above the flatline. The U.K.’s […]
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Europe markets set to open higher as investors assess Nvidia results
European stock markets are heading for a higher open Thursday, as investors assess an above-consensus quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The U.S.-listed firm, which makes products for tech giants including Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon, said sales growth this quarter will remain above 50% in a sign of the continued resilience of the artificial […]
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European stocks rebound as traders eye Nvidia earnings
European markets opened higher Wednesday as traders gear up for a quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The Nasdaq-listed stock has become a bellwether for the global technology sector, particularly regarding the progress of the artificial intelligence boom, as its major corporate customers include Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon. Its value has soared in recent […]
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