
Volkswagen announced a plan to eliminate 50,000 jobs across its German operations by 2030, adding to a prior agreement to cut 35,000 positions through attrition. The move follows a 54% plunge in pre‑tax profit to €8.9 bn, driven largely by U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration and a sharp slowdown in Chinese sales. Porsche’s operating profit collapsed by 98%, highlighting the strain on the group’s premium brands. VW says the restructuring will fund continued investment in both combustion‑engine technology and electric‑vehicle development.

European stock futures surged 1‑2% on Tuesday as oil prices retreated after President Trump suggested possible action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Brent crude slipped 6.8% to $92.25 per barrel, easing pressure on energy‑sensitive equities. The rally could...
Wizz Air warned that the Middle East conflict will cut its fiscal 2026 net income by roughly EUR 50 million, turning a projected €25 million profit into a €25 million loss. The hit stems from suspended flights to Israel, the UAE and Jordan and...

The article highlights three European equities—ASML, Roche and Intesa Sanpaolo—as long‑term growth and income opportunities. ASML commands a monopoly in EUV lithography, delivering high margins and a projected 30% dividend yield at entry price. Roche leverages a diversified pharma pipeline...
The Iran‑related conflict has nudged global equity markets lower, with Europe’s index down nearly 5 % and the U.S. benchmark off about 1 %. Oil prices surged above $84 a barrel, benefitting energy stocks, while shipping firms posted double‑digit gains despite limited...

Aferian has suspended its AIM‑listed shares as it moves toward a pre‑pack administration and the sale of its operating subsidiaries, 24i and Amino, to a single buyer. The transaction, backed by senior lenders, is expected to close within days and...
Reckitt Benckiser posted 5.4% like‑for‑like sales growth in Q4, with the core portfolio up 5.9% and beating its own consensus. The expansion came almost entirely from emerging markets, where China and India delivered double‑digit gains, while Europe contracted 4.5% in...
Rentokil Initial reported 2.6% organic revenue growth in North America for Q4 2025, reversing an early‑year dip and driving a 13% jump in its share price. The pest‑control specialist also posted an 82.2% colleague retention rate, marking 12 consecutive quarters of...
In February 2026 a cluster of UK‑listed investment trusts posted sharp share‑price declines, with private‑equity vehicles dominating the ten worst performers. Chrysalis Investments slumped 12.86%, HgCapital Trust fell 11.95%, and CT Private Equity lost 10.53%, all trading at deep discounts...
ASM International reported a bullish fourth‑quarter earnings beat, prompting Morningstar to lift its fair‑value estimate to €740 from €635. Management signaled stronger market‑share ambitions at the 1.4‑nm gate‑all‑around node and highlighted a turnaround in China demand for 2026. The guidance...
The EURO STOXX 50 celebrated its 28th anniversary in February, posting a 3.3% gain and reaching a new price record. €7.3 billion flowed into 22 ETFs tracking the index in 2025, with an additional €0.5 billion in January 2026, lifting ETF assets to €53.6 billion....
The Morningstar UK Large‑Mid Cap Index climbed 3.8% in May, buoyed by a rally in the basic materials sector. Burberry led the best‑performing stocks with a 43% monthly gain, followed by Johnson Matthey, International Airlines Group, Diploma and St James’s Place. The worst‑performing names were...

STOXX Ltd. announced the March 23, 2026, quarterly review of the STOXX Europe 600, adding 23 securities and deleting 20. The changes introduce companies from defense, medical equipment, gold mining and computer services while removing several banks, industrial suppliers and...
The RENIXX renewable‑energy index closed the week at a record 1,288.68 points, though it quickly retreated into a sideways range. German turbine maker Nordex led gains with a 26.3% jump after reporting record 2025 revenue of €7.6 billion and strong order...
Asp Data Center AS announced the publication of its fourth‑quarter 2025 financial report on 28 February 2026. The report, approved by the Board of Directors, includes audited statements and a management review and is accessible via the company website and Oslo Børs...
Melrose Industries reported a solid 2025 performance, with like‑for‑like revenue up 8% and margins expanding by 240 basis points to 18%. Free cash flow turned positive, exceeding £100 million after years of restructuring. Despite the strong results, the stock fell 13%...
Morningstar’s March 2026 European dividend screen identifies nine large‑cap companies slated to distribute cash to shareholders. Novo Nordisk tops the list with the highest yield, while DSV posts the lowest payout ratio, prioritizing debt repayment. Only one of the nine stocks...
Ocado Group reported a 12% year‑over‑year revenue increase for 2025, with technology revenue up 13% and logistics revenue up 12%, while adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 25% from 16%. The stock fell about 6% after the release, as analysts flagged...
Munich Re reported a 12% decline in fourth‑quarter net profit, posting €945 million versus €1.068 billion a year earlier, missing analyst expectations of €1.030 billion. The drop was primarily driven by adverse currency effects from a weaker U.S. dollar. Despite the quarterly dip,...

The European Commission has approved Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR to acquire 99.82% of Italy’s Italiana Petroli, including its two refineries and a network of roughly 4,500 fuel stations. The deal adds about 10 million tonnes per year of crude‑processing capacity to...
Better Collective reported Q4 2025 revenue of €94.3 million, a 2% YoY decline but flat in constant currencies, while achieving a record quarterly EBITDA before special items of €37 million (39% margin), beating consensus. Full‑year revenue fell 9% to €337 million and EBITDA...
The United Kingdom announced it will back a full ban on maritime services – including insurance and shipping – for Russian crude and refined oil, moving beyond the existing $44.10‑per‑barrel price‑cap rule. Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the UK will...

Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran have added a sizable risk premium to oil, pushing Brent into the low‑70s and sparking forecasts of $100 per barrel if conflict escalates. The surge has lifted the STOXX Europe 600 Oil...

British Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is leading a diplomatic push to embed the United Kingdom in the EU’s new “Made in Europe” procurement framework. The effort follows a stalled attempt to join the €150 billion Security Action for Europe...
EDP Renovaveis reported a 50% jump in recurring net profit for 2025, reaching €330 million, driven by rapid U.S. capacity expansion. EBITDA rose 17% to €1.95 billion, with a target of €2.1 billion for 2026. The company added 2 GW of new capacity, over...
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will publish its Q4 2025 earnings on February 26, with analysts zeroing in on annual subscription‑value growth, 2026 guidance, and the impact of Elliott Investment’s stake. Morningstar’s fair‑value model places the stock at GBX 11,200, assuming a 5%...

Iberdrola posted a 12% rise in reported net profit to €6.3 bn for 2025, driven by stronger regulated returns in its UK and US electricity networks. Adjusted EBITDA grew 3% to €15.68 bn, with the Networks business up 21% and the regulated...
Anglo American posted a 6% year‑over‑year rise in adjusted EBITDA to $6.9 billion, driven by higher copper and iron‑ore prices, while losses in its other divisions slashed net profit after tax 70% to $610 million. The company kept its final dividend at...
Leverage Shares saw its leveraged ETP trading volume surge 53% in 2025, driven largely by STOXX‑linked products. The 3x Tesla ETP topped the year’s volume and remained the most traded leveraged ETP on the London Stock Exchange for a third...
Societe Generale announced a €1 billion capital decrease on 23 February 2026 by cancelling 15,170,791 treasury shares. The move reduces the bank’s share capital to €939.65 million, representing 751.7 million ordinary shares. In parallel, the bank reported that 34.3% of its €1.462 billion 2025‑2026 share‑buy‑back programme...
Shell plc announced on 23 February 2026 that it repurchased 1,028,319 of its own shares for cancellation, executing trades on six European venues. The GBP‑denominated purchases (LSE, Chi‑X, BATS) were made at volume‑weighted average prices around £29.54 per share, while...
The RENIXX renewable‑energy index stayed above the 1,200‑point psychological level last week, posting a 10.2% gain year‑to‑date. Weekly leaders were solar‑focused firms such as First Solar (+10.1%) and Solaredge (+7.2%), while Meridian Energy and others fell. Solaredge reported a 71%...

Rolls‑Royce Holdings PLC announced a share repurchase programme of up to £1.5 billion, timed with a report of record profits and a "spectacular" turnaround. The buyback is designed to return excess cash to shareholders while supporting earnings per share. It follows...

Airbus announced FY2025 results, delivering 793 commercial jets and generating €73.4 billion in revenue, a 6% year‑on‑year increase. Adjusted EBIT rose 33% to €7.1 billion, while net income grew 23% to €5.2 billion and EPS to €6.61. The order backlog hit a record...
Morningstar’s monthly screen flagged 19 Europe‑listed stocks as newly overvalued, moving them into the 2‑star range, while five stocks slipped to 1‑star. The largest‑cap 2‑star names are ASML, Siemens Energy, Rio Tinto, National Grid and Bayer, each trading at a...
iFOREX listed on the London Stock Exchange at a £43.3 million valuation, equating to roughly 1.1× 2025 revenue and 19.4× earnings. The broker reported $55.1 million revenue and $3.0 million profit for the twelve months to June 2025, down sharply from its 2022 peak....
Novo Nordisk’s shares have slumped 66% from their 2024 peak, reflecting weak 2026 guidance and fierce competition from Eli Lilly in the GLP‑1 arena. The Danish firm recently introduced the first oral GLP‑1 pill, positioning it ahead of Lilly’s upcoming tablet and...

Airbus announced a record 2025, delivering 793 commercial jets, boosting revenue 6% to €73.4 bn and posting €7.1 bn adjusted operating profit. The company closed the year with a €619 bn order book and a backlog of 8,754 aircraft, underscoring robust demand. However,...

STOXX and DWS have launched the Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF on Nasdaq, tracking the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 index. The index, which captures companies with revenue and patent exposure to defense, space and...
Centrica reported a 41% plunge in 2025 earnings per share to GBX 11, matching FactSet consensus. After completing a £2 billion share‑buyback programme, the company announced a pause to the scheme. Soft 2026 guidance, driven by weaker gas and power trading, pushed...
BAE Systems posted an 8% revenue rise and a 9% jump in operating profit for 2025, expanding its order book by £2.7 bn versus 2024. The company lifted its dividend 10% to 36p per share, while its stock surged 23% year‑to‑date,...
Pernod Ricard reported a first‑half sales decline across all five priority markets, with profits pressured by foreign‑exchange volatility and higher costs. The second quarter showed a modest rebound, helped by stronger demand in India and duty‑free channels. The group reaffirmed its...

Klarna posted a record fourth‑quarter revenue of just under $1 billion, a 38% year‑on‑year rise, while gross merchandise volume hit $38.7 billion, up 32%. Active customers grew to 118 million, and the firm continued its push to become a full‑service bank. Despite the...

ARK Invest Europe’s Rahul Bhushan announced that the defence sector has been elevated to a core‑allocation status within the firm’s European thematic funds. The upgrade follows a surge in investor interest, with total European thematic ETF net inflows reaching $15.8 bn...

Nasdaq Stockholm’s president warned that the exchange must act after Klarna chose a New York listing, a move that underscores growing competition from U.S. markets. Last year Nasdaq Stockholm and its Nordic peers captured 60% of Europe’s equity capital‑market activity,...
Scope Ratings became the first European rating agency approved under the ECB's Eurosystem Credit Assessment Framework, allowing its ratings to be used as collateral in monetary‑policy operations. The firm differentiates itself by embedding the EU’s fragmented legal and market environments...
Anglo Asian Mining announced it will aim to triple copper production in 2026, targeting 20,000‑25,000 tonnes after delivering 7,915 tonnes from its newly‑online Gilar and Demirli mines in 2025. The company expects an all‑in sustaining cost (AISC) of $6,800‑$7,800 per...

The Norwegian Group posted a record operating profit of NOK 3.732 billion for 2025, the highest in its history, and a NOK 21 million EBIT in Q4 after a loss the previous year. Passenger traffic rose to 27.3 million for the full year, with Norwegian’s...
Constellium SE reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, with revenue of $2.2 billion, up 28% year‑over‑year, and shipments rising 11% to 365,000 tonnes. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the non‑cash metal‑price lag, hit a record $213 million, while net income turned positive at $113 million, reversing a...
The Bocconi Institute proposes six pragmatic reforms to close Europe’s “scale‑up gap” and boost venture‑capital financing for innovative firms. Using Dealroom data on 64,500 EU start‑ups, the report shows that VC investment in scale‑ups is under 10% of U.S. levels...