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‘No to war’: Spain PM hits back over Trump’s threats to cut trade over military base access
The President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, speaks during the official opening dinner of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, on 1 March 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Europa Press News | Europa Press | Getty Images Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday doubled down on […]
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Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as a ‘larger opportunity’ within 2 years
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon delivers a keynote speech at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, May 19, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters BARCELONA, Spain — Robotics will become a “larger opportunity” for Qualcomm within the next two years, CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC, as the chip giant continues its foray into areas beyond the smartphone. In January, […]
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European markets open mixed as traders parse through more earnings and economic data
The City of London financial district at sunrise. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images European markets opened mixed on Friday as traders parsed through several earnings reports and economic data at the end of the week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.1% shortly after the opening bell. London’s FTSE 100 was nearly 0.2% […]
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Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s
A 13-year-old boy poses at his home as he looks at social media on his mobile phone in Sydney on December 8, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) Saeed Khan | Afp | Getty Images Spain announced plans on Tuesday to introduce an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s as part […]
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From French drug pricing to ‘loser’ windmills: A rundown of who Trump criticized at Davos
US President Donald Trump gestures as he delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from tariffs […]
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European tech stocks slide 3% as AI bubble fears mount
A member of staff walks beneath a trading board at the London Stock Exchange on April 25, 2025 in London, England. Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images European stocks were sharply lower on Friday as concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy shook investor confidence. By 12:20 p.m. in […]
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European markets higher as U.S. government shutdown ends; Burberry jumps 7%
LONDON — European stocks were higher on Thursday, tracking their global counterparts as the U.S. government shutdown came to an end. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was nearly 0.1% higher 9:49 a.m. in London (4:49 a.m. ET) with sectors in mixed territory. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index and Germany’s DAX were in the red on Thursday, […]
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Stocks are defying gravity — but investors say these triggers could spark a ‘sizeable’ correction
Global stock markets are soaring, with U.S. indexes continuing to rally and the Stoxx Europe 600 , FTSE 100 and Spain’s IBEX all hitting record highs last week. But some investors are now warning that a wave of rising risks — from weaker consumer spending to faltering earnings growth and a potential bond market revolt […]
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From Spain’s bull run to gold’s surge: How the third quarter played out in Europe
Spain’s IBEX equity index has posted a return of nearly 10% over the last few weeks, way above its continental peers. Source
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Europe’s edge over the U.S. is waning. We asked 10 asset managers how they’re investing
European stocks have been on a bull run this year — but the region’s outperformance over the U.S. is narrowing as investors assess structural challenges, the long-term outlook and the American AI story. Earlier this year, volatility arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies sparked widespread demand for assets outside of the United States […]
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