Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares slide into red on weaker banking stocks
European shares were pulled into the red by midday on Friday as banking stocks fell out of favour and despite the eurozone defying expectations that it would enter recession due to the Ukraine war and higher energy prices.
Europe open: Shares up on earnings; Electrolux powers ahead
Another day in the seemingly never-ending deluge of corporate earnings provided impetus for European shares at the end of the week, with the benchmark Stoxx 600 index up 0. 31% at the open.
Europe midday: Shares muted ahead of flash US GDP data
European shares were marginally higher on Thursday as worries about banking sector stability continued to overshadow yet another massive dump of corporate earnings and updates.
Europe open: Shares flat amid earnings deluge; SimCorp surges on bid
European shares were flat at the open on Thursday as worries about banking sector stability continued to overshadow yet another massive dump of corporate earnings and updates.
Europe open: Shares slip on bank fears; Kindred soars on potential sale
European stocks were weaker at the open on Wednesday as fears resurfaced over the stability of the banking system after poor results by US bank First Republic saw its shares slump overnight.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses on bank jitters; Kindred bucks trend
European stocks extended losses on Wednesday as fears resurfaced over the stability of the banking system after poor results by US bank First Republic saw its shares slump overnight.
Europe midday: Stocks lower as earnings dominate; Idorisia slumps
European shares were lower on Tuesday amid another corporate earnings dump while investors also digested news that UK government borrowing had hit almost 100% of GDP.
Europe open: Shares fall amid earnings dump, eye-watering UK debt numbers
European shares opened lower on Tuesday amid another corporate earnings dump while investors also digested news that UK government borrowing had hit almost 100% of GDP.
Europe midday: Shares tread water as Philips, Uniper surge
European stocks were mixed at midday as investors fretted about an uncertain economic outlook with the continent's benchmark index held up by a sharp rise in Philips stock on the back of firmer first quarter sales.
Europe open: Shares open in muted mood; Philips bucks trend
European stocks started the week in subdued mood, with markets flat at the open, held up by a sharp rise in Philips stock on the back of firmer first quarter sales.
Europe midday: Shares lower despite EZ PMI; THG gains on Kelso stake build
European stocks were down slightly on Friday despite survey data showing the eurozone economy strengthened in April.
Europe open: Shares flat ahead of PMI data
European stocks were largely flat at the open on Friday as investors turned their attention to manufacturing survey data later in the morning.
Europe midday: Autos sputter on Tesla results; Husqvarna powers ahead
European shares were lower on Thursday as Nordic Semiconductor slumped on revenue declines and vehicle maker profits failed to impress investors with poor results from Tesla hitting sentiment.
Europe open: Auto stocks hit brakes as Tesla disappoints
European shares opened lower on Thursday as Nordic Semiconductor slumped on revenue declines and vehicle maker profits failed to impress investors with poor results from Tesla also dampening the mood.
Europe midday: Shares fall as EZ, UK CPI spark rate fears
European shares were lower on Wednesday as UK inflation fell less than expected and core inflation in the eurozone rose last month, increasing the likelihood of further interest rate rises.
Europe open: Shares slip as UK claims highest inflation in Western Europe
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as UK inflation fell less than expected with bets now on a 25 basis point rise in interest rates from the Bank of England.
Europe open: Stocks edge ahead amid earnings deluge, bid frenzy
European markets opened slightly higher on Tuesday as a raft of takeover deals and corporate earnings drove sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares pare gains despite bid frenzy
European shares pared gains on Monday despite takeovers dominating the news at the start of the week, with private equity outfit Apollo active on two fronts.
Europe open: Shares open higher as IDS, Rovio make strong gains
European shares opened higher on Monday as investors cheered a potential end to the pay dispute at Royal Mail owner IDS and looked ahead to another week of major US earnings.
Europe midday: Gains held ahead of US retail sales; Dechra surges
European markets held gains on Friday as investors digested softer-than-expected US producer prices data and eyed retail sales, while animal drug maker Dechra Pharmaceuticals surged on a potential £4bn takeover.