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UK bank shares tumble as sector fears new tax

British banks Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest saw their share price fall following news that the UK government could implement new taxes on the sector to fill a sizeable gap in the budget.

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Nissan shares plummet more than 6% as Mercedes-Benz sells its stake

Nissan shares fell as German carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the second-biggest shareholder in the ailing Japanese carmaker, sold its stake.

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Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets

Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month.

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Ørsted sees shares plunge as US halts work on offshore wind farm

The world's biggest offshore wind farm developer Ørsted saw its shares dive into the double-digit losses as the company’s Revolution Wind project received a stop-work order from the US authorities. This comes at a testing moment for the company's finances.

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Gloomy opening on the European markets after Friday rally in the US

Leading European stock indexes opened lower on Monday following a major rally on Friday across the US markets. UK trading remained closed for a bank holiday.

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European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech

The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy.

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Wall Street ticks lower amid labour market concerns and weak earnings

Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated.

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Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces new mini doll

The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm.

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Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker apologises for racist ad

Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery.

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Global markets mixed ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Global markets await to react to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday afternoon and the gathering of top central banks on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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European shares forge ahead after record highs on Wall Street

Increased hopes for a US rate cut propel markets to fresh highs

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Spotify announces 9% price hike for individual plan subscribers

The music streaming platform announced a €1 price increase for customers on its individual plan starting from September.

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Novo Nordisk shares plummet over 20% on weight-loss drug sale slump

The firm also named Maziar Mike Doustdar as its new CEO on Tuesday, after a gloomy financial forecast spooked investors.

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Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability

UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns.

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UniCredit delivers record earnings, raises 2025 outlook

UniCredit delivers record-breaking second-quarter results, boosting confidence with stronger full-year outlook and new share buy-back. CEO Orcel calls it the best first half in the bank’s history.

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Renault shares plummet 17% after profit warning and weak results

The carmaker disappointed with its preliminary financial figures for the past six months and has not yet found a permanent successor to former CEO Luca de Meo, instead appointing an interim leader.

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Nvidia is on track to become the most valuable company in history

The value of the leading chip designer temporarily hit a new record on Thursday, briefly making it the most valuable company in history, with a market capitalisation nearing $4 trillion. Analysts predict it will soon break the record again.

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July's seasonal magic: European stocks' summer rally revealed

European stocks historically shine in July, with the EURO STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 averaging strong gains and 70% win rates. French banks like BNP and Credit Agricole, along with luxury giants, show standout seasonal strength.

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Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK

The Spanish lender is about to become the third-largest bank in the UK by share of personal current accounts, after the deal is closed.

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Renault reports nearly €10 billion non-cash loss due to Nissan stake

The French carmaker said it would change the way it accounts for its stake in its long-term Japanese partner, based on Nissan’s share price.