Market Pulse - Europe
Europe close: Stocks extend rally on hopes for peace talks
European shares were firmly higher on Tuesday as investors after reports that Moscow had pledged to significantly reduce its military activities around the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Chernihiv.
Citi and Morgan Stanley 'mixed' on outlook for airlines
Analysts at Citi and Morgan Stanley sounded a mixed note on the outlook for airlines.
Heineken pulls out of Russia
Brewer Heineken has pulled out of Russia after having previously vowed to halt new investments and exports in the country.
Deutsche Bank keeps BP and Shell at 'buy'
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered its target prices for most European oil and gas firms, although Shell and BP fared better.
Europe close: Stocks grind higher with lenders' shares pacing gains
European shares finished higher as investors digested hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell which proved a boon for lenders' shares.
Two EU officials tell CNBC an immediate Russian oil embargo is unlikely
It's unlikely that Brussels will impose an immediate embargo on Russian oil, European Union officials said.
Europe midday: Shares trade modestly higher with lenders pacing gains
European shares are holding higher on Tuesday as investors digested hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Europe close: Stocks end mixed as death toll from Mariupol siege hits tens of thousands
Stocks in Europe started the week on a mixed note amid the ongoing grim news out of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol which was under siege by Russian military and concern that the fighting might not end as soon as had seemed possible just a week before.
EU may discuss ban on Russian oil imports on Thursday
Foreign ministers from European Union member countries were set to discuss a ban on Russian oil imports when they met on 24 March.
Europe close: Stocks end higher for a second week in a row
European shares finished a tad higher on Friday even as Russia started shelling cities in western Ukraine and peace talks appeared to be making slow progress.
London midday: Stocks trade moderately lower as investors keep wary eye on Ukraine
London stocks are trading modestly lower on Friday as investors digest reports of further Russian attacks against infrastructure assets in western Ukraine, near to the border with Poland.
Deutsche Bank reiterates 'buy' on StanChart, says higher rates will boost profits
Robert Noble at Deutsche Bank reiterated his 'buy' recommendation for shares of StanChart, forecasting that the lender's profitability was set to expand significantly through 2024, boosted by interest rates.
European car registrations slip 6.7% in February
New passenger car registrations in the European Union slipped a further 6. 7% in February as vehicle manufacturers continued to face supply chain disruptions.
Europe close: Stocks only slightly lower even as Putin says Kyiv 'not being serious' in talks
European shares were slightly lower on Tuesday as talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators continued, Chinese Covid cases climbed, and oil prices continued to retreat.
Europe midday: Stocks slip as investors wait on Ukraine talks
European shares were lower on Tuesday as talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators continued and Chinese Covid cases climbed.
BATS announces exit from Russia, calls on governments to help find peace in Ukraine
British American Tobacco called on all leaders and governments to find a peaceful and sustainable resolution of the conflict, even as it announced its exit from Russia.
Europe close: Stocks end higher after Putin says he sees 'certain positive shifts'
European shares finished higher going into the weekend, helped by remarks from the Russian President to the effect that his diplomats had seen "certain positive shifts" in their talks with Ukrainian negotiators in Turkey.
Oil price shocks usually do not derail economies, Berenberg says
Oil price shocks historically have not derailed economies but in the case of Europe, this time the outcome will likely hinge on whether or not the European Union joins Washington's embargo on Russian oil, Berenberg said.
Russia announces commodity export ban on 200 products
Moscow implemented an export ban overnight covering over 200 goods arguing that it was needed to "maintain stability on the Russian market".
European regulator to probe Google-Facebook advertising deal
European regulators launched an investigation into Google and Facebook on Friday, to find whether their advertising services violate EU competition rules.