Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: DAX hits record high as investors eye US PCE
European markets were higher on Thursday as investors digested another dump of corporate earnings and looked ahead to inflation data in the US and Europe, while German shares hit record highs in the morning session.
Europe open: Shares gain ahead of US PCE; Haleon up on sales forecasts
European markets opened higher on Thursday as investors digested another dump of corporate earnings and looked ahead to inflation data in the US and Europe.
Europe midday: Teleperformance, St James's Place both tank as shares turn red
European stocks were in the red on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a US inflation reading on Thursday, while shares in French call centre operator Teleperformance and UK wealth manager St James's Place both tanked.
Europe open: Shares lower on caution; Worldline slides on results
European stocks were slightly lower at the open on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a US inflation reading on Thursday.
Europe midday: Stocks flat as investors turn cautious ahead of data
European stock markets were struggling for direction on Tuesday morning with the Stoxx 600 trading broadly flat after a weak showing on Wall Street the previous session ahead of a busy few days for economic data.
Europe open: Shares shake off weaker Wall St to post gains
European markets defied expectations and opened slightly higher on Tuesday, despite a weaker showing on Wall Street as the recent equities rally ran out of steam.
Europe midday: Shares slip, UK housebuilders, Zealand Pharma in focus
European stocks were lower on Monday after record highs last week, with UK housebuilders in focus after Britain’s competition watchdog announced a probe into alleged information sharing amid broader concerns over the sector, while Zealand Pharma surged after a major mid-stage trial outcome for its fatty liver treatment.
Europe open: UK housebuilding stocks fall on probe news
European stocks opened lower on Monday after record highs last week, with UK housebuilders in focus after Britain’s competition watchdog announced a probe into alleged information sharing amid broader concerns over the sector.
Europe midday: Stoxx edges towards new record on Wall St rally
European shares edged towards fresh highs on Friday after a bullish session on Wall Street overnight, with Standard Chartered in focus after a profit jump and $1bn share buyback.
Europe open: Shares follow bullish Wall St; StanChart soars on results
European shares continued to rally on Friday after a bullish session on Wall Street overnight, with the benchmark Stoxx 600 nearing record highs again.
Europe midday: Shares slip off record high; Indivior surges on US move plans
European shares slipped off record highs on Thursday, but momentum continued to be driven by a rally in global equities and signs that the eurozone downturn was easing.
Europe open: Stoxx joins Nikkei and hits record high as global equities surge
European shares hit record levels at the open on Thursday, driven by a rally in global equities that saw Japan's blue-chip Nikkei index also reach an all-time high.
Europe open: Shares start mixed; HSBC falls as FY misses estimates
European markets opened lower on Wednesday amid another raft of corporate earnings, with HSBC in focus as the bank delivered a record jump in annual earnings that missed estimates, sending the shares in the lender lower.
Europe midday: Shares stay lower as investors eye FOMC minutes
European markets struggled for direction on Wednesday amid another raft of corporate earnings, with HSBC in focus as the bank delivered a record jump in annual earnings that missed estimates, sending the shares in the lender lower.
Europe midday: Forvia slumps on job cuts plan; Barclays rallies
European stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors fretted about the timing of interest rate cuts, while French car parts supplier Forvia fell after announcing large job cuts.
Europe open: Shares down on rate worries; Revamp plan lifts Barclays
European stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors fretted about the timing of interest rate cuts, while UK bank Barclays was in focus after announced in first major overhaul in 10 years.
Europe midday: Shares pare losses as Currys takeover talk in focus
European shares pared losses on Monday with US markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday and investors eyeing a potential two-way battle for struggling UK electrical retailer Currys.
Europe open: Shares lower as hopes of early US rate cut take hit
European shares opened the week lower on Monday with US markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday and investors eyeing a potential two-way battle for struggling UK electrical retailer Currys.
Europe midday: Temenos down on claims by short seller Hindenburg
European stocks extended gains Friday as investors digested better-than-expected UK retail sales figures and corporate earnings from NatWest Bank and Finland's Metso, while Temenos fell further after an attack by short seller Hindenburg.
Europe open: Shares up as UK retail sales lift sentiment
European stocks started higher Friday as investors digested better-than-expected UK retail sales figures and corporate earnings from NatWest Bank.