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European Markets News 3 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Amazon’s $200bn AI spending plan spooks investors as AWS runs into Europe power grid delays

Amazon’s $200bn AI spending plan spooks investors as AWS runs into Europe power grid delays

Amazon shares fell 7% to $206.31 Friday after the company projected $200 billion in capital spending for 2026, up sharply from $131 billion in 2025. AWS cited multi-year waits for power-grid connections in Europe as a key obstacle to data center expansion. Investors questioned whether heavy AI and cloud outlays will deliver returns quickly.
6 February 2026
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Deutsche Börse’s 360T taps Bitpanda for MiCA crypto trading as BaFin scrutiny lingers

Deutsche Börse’s 360T taps Bitpanda for MiCA crypto trading as BaFin scrutiny lingers

Deutsche Börse’s 360T and Austria’s Bitpanda have linked 3DX with Bitpanda’s crypto services for institutional clients under EU MiCAR rules. The move comes as Bitpanda faces scrutiny over BaFin audit findings and internal compliance issues at its German branch. Bitpanda says the partnership will improve pricing and speed for banks adding crypto.
5 February 2026
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Tesla stock price slides as Europe demand data stays weak and Wall Street turns cautious

Tesla stock price slides as Europe demand data stays weak and Wall Street turns cautious

Tesla shares fell about 2% to $421 in early New York trading Monday after weak January registration data from Europe, including an 88% drop in Norway and a 42% fall in France. The decline followed a broader tech selloff sparked by a sharp drop in precious metals and CME Group’s margin hike. Investors are watching for U.S. labor data and further signs of Tesla demand in Europe this week.
2 February 2026
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Cadeler stock jumps as Europe doubles down on offshore wind — what to know before the next session

Cadeler stock jumps as Europe doubles down on offshore wind — what to know before the next session

Cadeler shares jumped 5.4% in Oslo to 58.10 crowns Tuesday, extending a two-day rally after European governments pledged 100 GW of North Sea offshore wind capacity. U.S.-listed Cadeler ADRs rose 8.6% to $24.36, hitting a one-year high. The Oslo OBX index gained 0.35%, with Cadeler among the top performers. Trading volume increased amid optimism for wind supply-chain companies.
27 January 2026
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STMicroelectronics stock price: STM shares brace for Europe open after fresh tariff shock

STMicroelectronics stock price: STM shares brace for Europe open after fresh tariff shock

STMicroelectronics shares closed at 24.31 euros, down 0.3% Friday as U.S.-Europe trade tensions intensified. President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, prompting Europe to consider 93 billion euros in retaliatory measures. STMicro will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Jan. 29. Traders remain alert to any escalation that could impact chip stocks and supply chains.
19 January 2026
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Tesla stock slides 4% as Germany, UK sales data flag Europe pressure ahead of earnings

Tesla stock slides 4% as Germany, UK sales data flag Europe pressure ahead of earnings

New York, January 6, 2026, 16:15 EST — After-hours Tesla shares closed down 4.1% at $433.18 on Tuesday, after swinging between $428.82 and $452.25 in a heavy-volume session. The latest European sales indicators matter because they speak to demand and pricing power at a time when electric-vehicle growth has turned uneven and competition has intensified. For Tesla, weaker registrations in big markets can translate into more discounting, which tends to squeeze margins. The pullback also lands as investors position for Tesla’s next earnings and weigh whether its push into self-driving and robotaxis can offset pressure in the core car business.
6 January 2026
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Tesla stock slides on Europe sales slump as BYD gains; traders eye Jan. 28 earnings

Tesla stock slides on Europe sales slump as BYD gains; traders eye Jan. 28 earnings

New York, January 6, 2026, 10:10 (EST) — Regular session Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 3.2% to $437.13 in morning trade on Tuesday after German road traffic agency KBA said the automaker sold 2,032 cars in Germany in December, down 48% from a year earlier. KBA said Tesla’s 2025 sales in Germany fell 48.4% to 19,390 vehicles; the stock has traded between $437.05 and $452.25 after ending Monday at $451.67. Reuters Tesla’s UK registrations — a proxy for sales — slid more than 29% in December to 6,323 vehicles, as Chinese rival BYD’s registrations jumped nearly five-fold to 5,194, industry data
6 January 2026
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Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Unilever (ULVR.L) was down 29 pence, or 0.6%, at 4,670 pence by 0815 GMT, after opening at 4,681. The stock traded between 4,658 and 4,682 pence, extending Monday’s 2.6% fall to 4,699. Investors Chronicle+1 The slide matters because it has come alongside a risk-on push in Europe that has left consumer staples behind. On Monday, Unilever and Nestle fell nearly 3% each as investors piled into defence and technology shares, lifting the STOXX 600 above the 600-point mark for the first time, Reuters reported. Reuters In London, the FTSE 100 closed
6 January 2026
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BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:43 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares rose nearly 5% on Monday, tracking a rally in European defense stocks after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The stock was up 4.85% at 1,839 pence. Lse The STOXX Europe aerospace and defense index — a basket of the sector’s stocks — rose 2.7% to its highest in two months, Reuters reported. For investors, BAE often trades as a read-through on government procurement when geopolitics heats up. Reuters The move lands as markets reassess geopolitical risk at the start of the first full trading
5 January 2026
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UBS stock set for Swiss Exchange return as Europe hits records — what to watch next week

UBS stock set for Swiss Exchange return as Europe hits records — what to watch next week

Zurich, Jan 4, 2026, 09:23 ET — Market closed UBS shares are set to return to action on Monday when the Swiss stock market reopens after the New Year holiday break, with investors coming back to a Europe that has already started 2026 at record highs. SIX That matters now because Switzerland has been sidelined while global markets set the tone. A “catch-up” move is often seen after closures, and Monday’s first prints can set positioning for the first full trading week of the year. SIX For UBS, the backdrop is being shaped by rates and risk appetite. U.S. Treasury
4 January 2026
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Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

Swiss Market Index missed Europe’s record rally — what Zurich traders watch next week

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 09:57 ET — Market closed Swiss stocks on the SIX Swiss Exchange head into next week’s reopening after a holiday pause left Zurich closed on Friday, even as European equities started 2026 at fresh highs. That matters now because the Swiss Market Index (SMI) will have to absorb a burst of global price action in its first session back, from higher bond yields to a firmer dollar. Investors are also watching the Swiss franc, which tends to strengthen when markets turn cautious. A stronger franc can squeeze earnings for global Swiss companies because they report
3 January 2026
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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