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European stocks higher as mining stocks lead gains; French luxury giants LVMH and Kering up 8%
City of London skyline on 10th June 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the primary central business district CBD of London. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were higher on Thursday, spurred on by overnight […]
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European markets open higher despite regional growth concerns
Tourists take pictures under the rain in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Lionel Bonaventure | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Tuesday as economic uncertainty and concerns over Europe’s growth outlook return to the fore. The U.K.’s FTSE index is expected to open 4 […]
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European markets flat as French and German PMIs point to renewed downturn
Customers sit outside at a cafe terrace in Paris, France, on Nov. 10, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were flat in early trade Monday morning as German and French business activity data pointed to renewed declines in the region’s two largest economies. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened modestly […]
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European stocks higher with central bank decisions in focus; Commerzbank shares hit 12-year high
Tourists are visiting the center of Munich in Munich, Germany, on July 21, 2024. Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were higher Tuesday, as upcoming central bank meetings remain in focus. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was 0.75% by 11:10 a.m., with all major bourses and virtually all sectors in the green. Banks […]
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European markets mixed ahead of bumper week for central banks
A view of the Navigli in Milan, Italy on May 20, 2024. Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were mixed Monday as investors prepared for a bumper week of interest rate decisions from the U.S Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.1% by 2:00 p.m. London time, […]
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European markets start the week on a positive note
Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened higher on Monday, shrugging off more negative sentiment on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened 0.47% higher, with all […]
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European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump
LONDON — European stocks closed lower Friday afternoon, paring earlier gains after a weaker than expected U.S. jobs report clouded global sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 1.15%, with all major bourses and almost all sectors ending in the red. Tech and mining stocks saw the biggest losses, shedding 2.39% and 2.41%, respectively. Health […]
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British luxury icon Burberry dropped from UK’s FTSE 100 stock market index
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 2020/07/16: Storefront of the Burberry store in the prestigious New Bond Street. (Photo by Dave Rushen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — British luxury fashion house Burberry Group dropped out of the U.K.’s FTSE 100 stock market index on Wednesday, as waning sales and […]
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Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%
LONDON — European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Technology stocks dropped 3.2% to lead losses, while household goods fell 2%. The broad declines stateside prompted Asia-Pacific markets […]
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European markets close lower as sentiment turns wary; Stoxx 600 down 1%
Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks closed lower Tuesday, continuing a lackluster start to September trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with all major bourses and the majority […]
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