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European markets rise as defense stocks continue rally
UK unemployment steady at 4.4% in final quarter of 2024 Advert on back of bus for staff vacancies in Ipswich, England. Geography Photos | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The U.K.’s unemployment held steady at 4.4% in the three months to December, data from the country’s Office for National Statistics showed on Tuesday. The […]
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European markets edge higher as political tension lingers
Anglo American Platinum announces dividend and demerger plans Anglo American Platinum said Monday that it would pay out an additional cash dividend before a demerger that will see it become a standalone company. The additional dividend will amount to 59 South African rand ($3.21) per share, with the payout totaling 15.7 billion rand. It will […]
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European stocks head for mixed open as global markets react to Trump’s latest tariffs
UniCredit sets profit goal of around 10 billion euros by 2027 UniCredit said it aims to increase net profit to around 10 billion euros by 2027, with the “ambition” to distribute more to shareholders than it did 2024. Italy’s second-largest lender posted fourth-quarter net profit that beat expectations amid market focus on the bank’s M&A overtures. […]
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European stocks shrug off U.S. tariff threat; BP shares rise after Elliott stake-building report
European stock markets started the week on a positive note, appearing to shrug off President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement. The pan-European Stoxx 600 opened 0.35% in positive territory. Regional indexes such as the U.K.’s FTSE 100, Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40 and Italy’s MIB were up 0.3% at the open. It remains to be […]
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European markets open mixed ahead of more earnings reports; GSK up 6%
TotalEnergies posts 21% drop in annual profit French oil major TotalEnergies on Wednesday reported a sharp drop in full-year earnings, against a backdrop of lower crude prices and weak fuel demand. The oil and gas giant posted full-year 2024 adjusted net income of $18.3 billion, reflecting a 21% fall from $23.2 billion a year earlier. Analysts had expected TotalEnergies’ […]
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Europe stocks open in the green to extend record high; traders digest dovish ECB messaging
French inflation held at 1.8% in January French inflation came in at 1.8% in January on a preliminary basis, steady on the previous month, statistics agency Insee reported Friday. Economists polled by Reuters expected a reading of 1.9%. The figure is adjusted for comparison with other euro zone countries. National German inflation figures are due […]
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European markets head for higher open anticipating ECB rate cut; Shell and Deutsche Bank earnings on deck
European markets were set to open higher Thursday as investors await key earnings, economic data and the European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decision. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 2 points lower at 8,555, Germany’s DAX up 24 points at 21,649, France’s CAC up 25 points at 7,892 and Italy’s FTSE MIB […]
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Europe stocks set for mixed open ahead of Fed decision; ASML beats estimates as tech jitters ease
Critical chip firm ASML posts quarterly bookings surge on heated AI demand Dutch semiconductor giant ASML on Wednesday reported a big jump in fourth-quarter net bookings, suggesting strong demand for its advanced chipmaking tools even as DeepSeek’s low-cost model raises concerns over AI spending. Here’s how ASML did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the fourth quarter: Net […]
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European markets expected to maintain positive momentum
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday, continuing positive sentiment seen in global markets since the start of the week. The U.K.’s FTSE index is expected to open 7 points higher at 8,557, Germany’s DAX up 98 points at 21,140, France’s CAC 40 up 13 points at 7,786 and Italy’s FTSE MIB up […]
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Rome’s Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here’s why — and how to avoid the crowds
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. […]
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