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UK shares drop after Trump announces tariff escalation

UK shares fell Monday, after U.S. president Donald Trump said that his tariffs will cover all countries. This intensified a global trade conflict. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 1% as of 1011 GMT; the midcap FTSE 250 index dropped 1.9% to a more-than-eleven-month low.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Exmar reported on Thursday a decline in FY IFRS revenues to $348.9 millions but an increase in IFRS EBITDA at $204.7 million. It will not be proposing a dividend in 2024.

UK stock prices fall on uncertainty over tariffs; Heathrow power failure disrupts airlines

British stocks ended lower on Friday due to continued concerns about the impact of U.S. Tariff policy. Meanwhile, a Heathrow Airport shutdown impacted travel stocks. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.6%. The FTSE 250 mid-cap index fell 0.9%. The blue-chip index gained 0.3% despite the losses of the day.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Believe confirmed in its full-year report that it expected adjusted EBITDA in 2025 to increase by at least 35 percent, and it is still expecting positive free cash flow for 2025.

FTSE 100 closes February at record high, boosted by earnings

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index closed at its highest level ever on Friday. This was boosted by corporate earnings, including those of British Airways parent IAG. Morgan Advanced Materials, which had a bleak forecast, suffered a decline. The exporter-heavy FTSE 100 gained 0.6%. A weaker pound also helped.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. ALTEN: Alten has announced that its net profit for the fiscal year is EUR 277 million. COFACE: Coface has announced a proposed dividend of EUR 1,40 per share and forecasts growth at the same 2.7% rate as in 2024.

Glencore rejects an approach to its DRC operations in the last year

Glencore, a commodity and mining trader, said that it rejected a non-invited approach by an unknown buyer at the end of the last year for its operations in Democratic Republic of Congo. In an email, a spokesperson stated that Glencore had not hired any advisors or banks and was not conducting a sale for its operations in DRC.

FTSE 100 drops as a stronger sterling hurts export-focused companies; Burberry soars

The UK's FTSE 100 fell on Friday as a rise in sterling hurt firms that export. Burberry, however, soared, after a strong U.S. Holiday season helped the luxury company beat its quarterly sales targets. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.3% at 1214 GMT but was still on track for its fifth consecutive week of gains.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. ARGAN: French firm Argan published a new outlook on Tuesday and forecasts a net debt ratio of 8x to EBITDA by the end 2025. COLRUYT - The Belgian retailer…

French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch November 26

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Google has proposed further changes to its European Search Results to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act. Alstom, a French manufacturer of rail infrastructures…

French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch in November

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Delen family and Belgian holding company extended their historic shareholder agreements by 25 years. French cybersecurity company CD&R said that…

Budgets for UK mid-caps are boosted by pubs, builders and bookies

The UK midcap stocks rose on Wednesday, as investors deemed that the first UK budget of the new Labour government was less punitive than they had feared. Mid-cap shares outperformed blue-chip stocks, even though UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves had announced a number of new tax increases to the tune 40 billion pounds per year.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. French IT company, struggling to survive, reported on Thursday a 4.4% drop in organic revenue for the third quarter. It blamed softer market conditions but also said that it saw an improvement in order entry.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The largest food retailer in Europe has maintained its financial targets for 2024. The French luxury goods group warned that its operating income for…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Documents dated Monday show that funds managed by Brazilian investment firm BTG Pactual were granted preliminary approval Friday by the country's antitrust…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The French government released its budget for 2025 on Thursday. It included plans to cut spending by 60 billion euros and increase taxes on wealthy…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Le Monde reported that France's new Premier Michel Barnier was considering a temporary rise in corporate tax for the biggest companies of France, as well as taxation on share buybacks.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Dutch government announced that it has completed the sale of a part of its ABN AMRO shareholdings. Issued 500 million euros ten-year maturity bond.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. In a presentation to investors published on Monday, BNP Paribas BNPP.PA, a French bank, confirmed its financial path for 2024. The bank expects annual revenue growth in excess of 2%…

London's FTSE 100 continues to recover on the back of financials and corporate earnings

London stock markets rose broadly for the second consecutive session on Wednesday. Gains in financial stocks, and positive corporate earnings helped the indexes recover most of their losses earlier this week. The blue-chip FTSE 100 ended the day 1.8% higher, its highest showing in over four months.

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