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Shares in AstraZeneca were slightly higher on Thursday despite an update on the European Medicines Agency's website on Wednesday stating the regulator said that the approval for AstraZeneca's Vaxzevria had been withdrawn “at the request of the marketing authorisation holder.” AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine was first given the nod by the EMA in January 2021. Within weeks, however, concerns grew about the vaccine's safety, when dozens of countries suspended the vaccine's use after unusual but rare blood clots were detected in a small number of immunised people. The EU regulator concluded AstraZe...
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Shares in German reinsurance giant Munich Re rose on Wednesday after the company announced its first-quarter (Q1) 2024 results, clocking in a net profit of €2.14 billion, which was almost a 70% jump from the €1.2 billion seen in Q1 2023. This was mainly due to major-loss expenditure being less than anticipated, as well as a robust operational performance across the board - and investments yielding high returns. Insurance revenue from insurance contracts also increased to €15.1 billion in Q1 2024 from €14.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023. This was mainly due to the reinsurance sector seei...
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European stocks are poised for a mixed close with the Euro Stoxx 600 and the DAX facing pressure, while the FTSE 100 is higher for the week. Meanwhile, Wall Street has witnessed a volatile week amidst the Federal Reserve meeting and the quarterly results of major tech companies. Asia stands out as the top performer, notably the Chinese stock markets. EuropeOver a five-day trading period, the FTSE 100 rose by 0.4%, whereas the Euro Stoxx 600 saw a decline of 0.5%, and the DAX slipped by 1.4% The stock markets in the eurozone experienced pressure attributed to underperformance in several major s...
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The financial markets are poised for a bustling week ahead, featuring the Eurozone's flash CPI, the Fed's interest rate decision, and the US non-farm payroll report. The Eurozone's inflation figures will shape the European Central Bank's interest rate outlook, while the Fed's commentary on monetary policy holds significance for the global market's direction. Moreover, earnings season continues with reports from HSBC, Amazon, and Apple, providing insights into the health of international firms. EuropeThis week, all eyes in the market will be on the estimated April Consumer Price Index (CPI) for...
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Global stock markets experienced a widespread rebound this week as tensions in the Middle East subsided, alongside robust quarterly earnings from companies. Sentiment appears to be recovering from a three-week sell-off earlier in April, which was triggered by escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a hawkish stance from the Fed, and a surge in government bond yields. Tech titans soar: Alphabet and Microsoft ride high on AI-driven earnings waveEuropeThe FTSE 100 reached a historic peak, surpassing its previous high in February, with a gain of 2.32%. The Euro Stoxx 600 saw a rise of 0.77%, ...
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Casino said this week it would be making the job cuts to improve its financial situation - and said it would refocus its business on convenience stores instead. Meanwhile, the group said it would consult with unions and other stakeholders on 6 May to unveil plans to safeguard most of the nearly 30,000 people it employs in France. Shares in the retailer are down 96% year-to date but investors responded positively to the update, liftings its stock by about 5%. In a separate statement, Casino said it will also implement a reverse share split of its share capital through the exchange of 100 existi...
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On a big week for banks with numerous lenders posting financial results, BNP Paribas updated investors too on Thursday with its latest first-quarter earnings, which beat analyst estimates. BNP Paribas said net income for Q1 was down 2.% to €3.1 billion. However, it was well ahead of the €2.48 billion that analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected. The bank said this was helped by lower than expected provisions and a decline in expenses. Overall revenue, meanwhile, fell 0.4% to €12.5 billion but topped the €12.2 billion expected by the market. BNP Paribas bids farewell to EgyptBNP Paribas caugh...
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At the time of writing, the FTSE 100 in the UK, which measures the performance of the 100 largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange, was up 0.32% on the day at 8,049.70 points. Earlier in the trading session it reached 8,075.68 - a fresh record for the blue-chip index. "No sooner had the FTSE 100 hit a new record closing level, the blue-chip index has now scored another goal by achieving a new intraday high at 8,075. This positive showing is exactly what's needed to help repair the reputation of the UK stock market. It's going to be a slow process but every little helps," Russ Moul...
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Reflecting Wall Street’s trajectory, European stock markets declined for the third consecutive week amid prevailing risk-off sentiment. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve (Fed) continued to weigh on equity markets, prompting investors to seek haven assets such as gold. This week, soured sentiment may continue dominating the market as leading tech companies from Europe and the US prepare to report quarterly earnings. On the economic front, major global economies will unveil their flash manufacturing and services PMIs for April, providing insigh...
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The political endorsement came Thursday after hours of discussion in Brussels and despite profound disagreements between leaders over proposals to harmonise corporate tax rules and a decades-old plan to integrate the capital markets of EU countries. It comes as the bloc faces an increasingly volatile geopolitical context, rapid demographic changes and stiffer competition from foreign governments that are roping in investments with attractive subsidy packages. The pact is an attempt to retain a competitive edge on the global stage and prevent Europe from becoming an industrial desert at the exp...
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