• 0RLS
• BARC
• BBVA
• BKT
• BNPQY
• CBKG
• DBKGn
• HSBA
• MDBI
• SOGN
• UBSG

European banks may find it tough to repeat strong end-of-year performance

European banks are projected to report higher Q4 profits, but face challenges from falling interest rates and competition from U.S. banks amid potential industry consolidation.

• ANA
• ANE
• BBVA
• CL
• DX
• ES35
• GC
• GRLS
• LCO
• SAN

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.45%

Spain's IBEX 35 rose 0.45%, led by gains in financial services and construction, while gold and crude oil prices fluctuated. Overall, advancing and falling stocks were equal.

• BBVA

BBVA gets approval to take over Sabadell's Mexican businesses

BBVA has received approval from Mexico's competition authority for acquiring Sabadell's Mexican operations, amid ongoing scrutiny and opposition from the Spanish government concerning the deal.

• AENA
• BBVA
• ES35
• SABE
• SAN
• SLRS

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 1.63%

Spain's stock market closed higher, with the IBEX 35 reaching a 5-year high, led by financial stocks, while gold and crude prices experienced slight declines.

• BBVA
• CABK
• SAN

Spain's lower house approves tax package extending bank windfall tax

• BBVA
• BKT

Analysis-BBVA's Sabadell bid mired in concerns over competition and Mexico

BBVA's bid for Sabadell faces delays due to regulatory review, fluctuating stock values, and concerns over the Mexican market after Trump's U.S. election victory.

• BBVA
• CL
• DX
• ES35
• EUR/USD
• GC
• GRLS
• ICAG
• LCO
• MTS
• REP
• SLRS

Spain stocks lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.13%

Spain's IBEX 35 index fell 0.13%, driven by declines in various sectors, while International Airlines Group and Grifols saw significant gains. Commodities and currency updates included lower oil prices.

• ANA
• BBVA
• CABK
• CL
• DX
• ES35
• FER
• GC
• LCO
• ROVI

Spain stocks lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.19%

Spain's stock market declined with IBEX 35 down 0.19%. Caixabank led gains, while Puig Brands saw significant losses. Commodity and currency updates included slight changes in gold and oil prices.

• BBVA
• CL
• ES35
• FLUI
• GC
• LCO
• SABE

Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 1.32%

Spain's stock market rose, led by gains in finance and real estate. The IBEX 35 increased 1.32%, with Fluidra hitting a 52-week high.

• BBVA

GQG Partners sells BBVA stake over Sabadell hostile bid, FT reports

GQG Partners sold its stake in BBVA due to the bank's hostile bid for Banco Sabadell, citing concerns over distractions and loss of focus on emerging markets.