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Italy’s UniCredit beats profit estimate as it continues takeover drive

The bank reported higher-than-expected profit but forecasts a modest revenue slowdown in the year ahead as net interest income falls.

Economy

Trump to announce tariffs on steel and aluminium, with more coming

Trump's comments on 25% tariffs are the latest example of his willingness to threaten, and in some cases to impose, import taxes. Tariffs are coming much earlier in his presidency than during his previous four years in the White House, when he prioritised tax cuts and deregulation.

Markets

Ones to watch next week: Investors eye BP, BAT, Barclays and NatWest

Here's what investors are eyeing on the markets next week, according to investment platform AJ Bell.

Business

Mediobanca rejects MPS takeover bid, calling it ‘destructive of value’

Mediobanca rejected a €7bn takeover bid from MPS, calling it “destructive of value” and warning it would weaken its business model.

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Economy

Irish state cuts AIB stake in further move towards privatisation

Ireland could entirely offload its stake in the lender this year after nationalising the bank more than a decade ago.

Markets

European markets near an all-time high ahead of earnings season

European stock markets continued their climb, with the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs this week. Performance was driven by expectations of loosening monetary policy and strong corporate quarterly earnings.

Business

Ubisoft appoints advisors to explore options for a potential buyout

Ubisoft, the owner of the popular game Assassin’s Creed Shadows, announced it had appointed advisors to look at “strategic” options for a potential buyout deal.

Business

Major London insurer shuns LSE listing in favour of New York

Aspen Insurance has became the latest company to choose to list on the New York Stock Exchange instead of the London Stock Exchange, mainly because of higher valuations and less rigid listing requirements in the US.

Tech News

Tesla posts a sales drop for the first time in 9 years

Increased competition and concern from buyers about the price of electric vehicles means lower-than-average sales for the US company behind the Cybertruck.

Markets

New year, new habits? A guide to investing that covers the basics

As we say goodbye to 2024, you may be making resolutions for the new year. If improving your finances is on the agenda, investing could be a good place to start.

Markets

Top 10 European stocks of 2024: Can they repeat their success in 2025?

The European stock market this year delivered some remarkable stories of transformation, innovation and resilience.

Markets

Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas

December often sees robust equity market gains, particularly in the second half. Seasonal optimism, portfolio rebalancing, and reduced volatility make it one of the strongest periods for European stocks, especially during U.S. election years.

Business

SpaceX became the world’s most valuable private startup overnight

The valuation of Elon Musk's rocket company jumped to $350bn (€332bn) due to an insider deal.

Business

UK insurers Aviva and Direct Line agree on sweetened takeover bid

The UK insurance firm Aviva has improved on an earlier deal rejected by its smaller competitor Direct Line.

Business

Pershing Square Holdings to delist from Amsterdam after football riots

The hedge fund's decision to delist from Euronext Amsterdam and use the LSE alone comes after star trader Bill Ackman on X last month advocated delisting on moral, as well as financial, grounds following the antisemitic violence against Israeli football supporters at a match in Amsterdam.

Economy

Where to invest right now? Here's what the financial experts think

Euronews Business spoke to a number of financial and investment experts to find out what assets to invest in, how to invest in them and what the outlook may be.

Markets

Samsung shares jump after share buyback announcement

The prospect of a buyback worth trillions of South Korean won has cheered investors after a disappointing year.

Business

The Trump effect - how his election victory buoyed his media business

As Donald Trump heads back to the White House his media company Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted heavy losses. Despite this, shares in the company have soared, increasing the wealth of the President-Elect.

Business

BNP Paribas records boost in net income on strong corporate banking

French banking giant BNP Paribas has announced its third quarter 2024 earnings, posting a higher net income as its corporate and institutional banking department continues to experience robust performance.

Business

Swiss banking giant UBS beats forecasts with leap in profits

High profit and progress on the integrations of collapsed competitor Credit Suisse were the key takeaways of the bank’s quarterly report.