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European Markets News 10 December 2025 - 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 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

Tesla shares fell 3.2% to $437.13 Tuesday after German data showed December sales dropped 48% year-on-year. UK registrations slid 29% as Chinese rival BYD surged. Tesla lost its global EV sales lead to BYD after a second annual decline. Investors are watching for growth in AI and autonomous driving as EV demand slows.
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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Euronext stock slips to start 2026 as Europe hits record highs; ENX focus turns to Feb. results

Euronext stock slips to start 2026 as Europe hits record highs; ENX focus turns to Feb. results

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 08:21 ET — Market closed. Euronext (ENX.PA) shares ended Friday down 1.9% at 125.60 euros, finishing at the session low. The Paris-listed exchange operator traded between 125.60 and 129.10 on the day and carries a market value of about 12.6 billion euros; its 52-week range is 104.40 to 153.50 euros. Investing The dip came as European stocks started 2026 at record highs, lifted by gains in technology and defence shares, with the STOXX 600 up 0.7% and London’s FTSE 100 hitting 10,000 for the first time. “Investors are keen to put money into the market
3 January 2026
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European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Holds Near 581 as ECB and Bank of England Decisions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

European Stock Markets Today: STOXX 600 Holds Near 581 as ECB and Bank of England Decisions Loom (Dec. 18, 2025)

European stock markets were treading water in Thursday’s session, with investors largely refusing to take big directional bets ahead of a dense calendar that includes the European Central Bank’s final policy decision of the year, a widely anticipated Bank of England rate cut, and fresh U.S. inflation data later today. As of around 5:00 a.m. EST (10:00 UTC), the pan-European STOXX 600 was up about 0.2% at 580.77 (as of 09:32 GMT / 4:32 a.m. EST), reflecting a market that is “waiting for the next catalyst” rather than chasing momentum into year-end. Reuters EU stocks steady as central banks dominate
18 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global Stock Markets Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Asia Rises on China AI-IPO Frenzy, Europe Near Records, Wall Street Futures Edge Up Ahead of U.S. Inflation

Global stock markets today are walking a familiar late-year tightrope: equities are mostly firmer across Asia and parts of Europe, but risk appetite remains restrained as traders brace for a heavyweight run of inflation data and central-bank decisions. The day’s mood is also being shaped by a sudden jolt in energy markets after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela, sending crude prices higher and reviving inflation anxiety. Reuters+1 As of Wednesday, Dec. 17, major benchmarks show that cautiously positive bias: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is up about 0.26% (49,512), Hong Kong’s
17 December 2025
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EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

European stock markets were largely subdued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors kept risk-taking in check ahead of a pivotal U.S. employment report and a packed week of central-bank decisions. Beneath the calm headline moves, sector rotation was pronounced: European bank and healthcare shares advanced, while defence and technology stocks dropped sharply—dragged lower by shifting geopolitics and persistent valuation concerns in mega-cap tech. Reuters+1 The tone across EU markets today is best described as “wait-and-see.” Traders are bracing for a combined October-and-November U.S. jobs report—delayed by a prolonged U.S. government shutdown—while also positioning for the European Central Bank’s meeting
16 December 2025
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EU Stock Market Today: European Shares Dip as Fed Decision and ECB Outlook Loom — 10 December 2025

EU Stock Market Today: European Shares Dip as Fed Decision and ECB Outlook Loom — 10 December 2025

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with the pan‑European STOXX Europe 600 edging down for a fourth straight session as investors stayed cautious ahead of a pivotal U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision and fresh guidance from the European Central Bank (ECB).Reuters+1 Below is a detailed look at how major EU indices, sectors and key stocks performed today, and what the latest forecasts say about the outlook for 2026. Market snapshot: small moves, cautious tone By late morning in Europe, the STOXX Europe 600 was down around 0.1–0.2% near 576–577 points, putting it on track for a fourth consecutive daily decline.Reuters+1 Intraday
10 December 2025
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Uber Stock (UBER) Falls on European Crackdown and EV Backlash: Price Action, Analyst Targets and 2030 Outlook as of December 10, 2025

Uber Stock (UBER) Falls on European Crackdown and EV Backlash: Price Action, Analyst Targets and 2030 Outlook as of December 10, 2025

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is back under pressure. On December 10, 2025, the stock extended yesterday’s sell‑off as investors weighed fresh European regulatory headwinds, a pullback in electric‑vehicle incentives, and mixed analyst signals against still‑strong fundamentals and long‑term growth forecasts. Uber stock today: price, performance and valuation By late trading on December 10, Uber shares are changing hands around $84–85, down roughly 4–5% on the day and about 8–9% lower over the last two sessions after closing at $89.07 on December 9 and $92.57 on December 8.Investing.com+1 Over the last year, though, the bigger picture remains positive: The move
10 December 2025
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European Stocks Edge Lower Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision: STOXX 600, DAX and CAC 40 on 10 December 2025

European Stocks Edge Lower Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision: STOXX 600, DAX and CAC 40 on 10 December 2025

Date: 10 December 2025 European stock markets traded in a cautious, slightly negative range on Wednesday as investors positioned for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of the year and digested a sharp repricing in euro‑area bond markets. The pan‑European STOXX Europe 600 hovered around 578 points, essentially flat on the day after spending much of the session 0.1–0.2% lower and on track for a fourth straight session of minimal losses. Reuters+1 Germany’s DAX slipped back from recent highs, closing around 24,048 points, a drop of roughly 0.5% from Tuesday and still close to its record‑high range. Investing.com Paris’ CAC 40 drifted a few tenths of a percent lower, while London’s FTSE 100 was
10 December 2025
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World Markets Today (10 December 2025): Asia Stocks Retreat, Europe Opens Soft Ahead of Fed Rate Cut

World Markets Today (10 December 2025): Asia Stocks Retreat, Europe Opens Soft Ahead of Fed Rate Cut

Global stock markets started Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in risk‑off mode. Asian equities mostly slipped and early European trade turned lower as investors waited for a U.S. Federal Reserve decision that is widely expected to deliver a third straight 25‑basis‑point rate cut, but potentially with a much tougher message about the path for 2026. BSS+1 Asia Market Wrap: Cautious Trade Before the Fed Asian markets traded in narrow ranges but with a clear downward bias as traders chose not to take big positions before the Fed outcome and a slate of heavyweight U.S. tech earnings. Broad picture Across the region,
10 December 2025
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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