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European Markets News 25 September 2025 - 27 November 2025

Zegona Communications (ZEG) Unveils €1.8bn Capital Return and 69% Share Reduction After Vodafone Spain FibreCo Deals

Zegona Communications (ZEG) Unveils €1.8bn Capital Return and 69% Share Reduction After Vodafone Spain FibreCo Deals

Published: 27 November 2025 – London/Madrid Zegona Communications plc (LON: ZEG), the London‑listed owner of Vodafone Spain, has announced a landmark €1.8bn capital allocation plan that combines a huge cash return to shareholders with a sharp reduction in leverage and a drastic cut in its share count. Investegate+2Zegona+2 The proposal, unveiled via a Regulatory News Service (RNS) announcement this morning, will see €1.6bn returned to shareholders through a special dividend and share buyback, while €200m is earmarked to pay down debt, funded entirely by proceeds from Zegona’s recently signed fibre joint‑venture (“FibreCo”) transactions in Spain. Economía Digital+3Investegate+3Advanced Television+3 Executive chair
27 November 2025
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Euronext Paris Shocks Markets with Historic Roots, Surging Stocks & Bold 2025 Moves

Euronext Stock Market Today, November 21, 2025: Tech Rout and Fed Jitters Drag European Indices Lower

European stock markets operated by Euronext spent Friday under pressure as a global tech sell‑off and renewed uncertainty over U.S. interest‑rate cuts pulled most major EU benchmarks into the red. The pan‑European STOXX 600 fell around 1% in early trade, hitting its lowest level since early October, while futures for the Euro Stoxx 50 pointed to losses of roughly 1.4% before the cash session opened. StreetInsider.com+1 Trading Economics data show the broader EU50 index slipping to about 5,493 points on Friday, reflecting the risk‑off tone across the euro area. Trading Economics By the European close, selling had moderated but not
21 November 2025
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TotalEnergies seals €5.1bn all‑stock JV for 50% of EPH’s flexible power portfolio, adding 14GW across Europe (17 Nov 2025)

TotalEnergies seals €5.1bn all‑stock JV for 50% of EPH’s flexible power portfolio, adding 14GW across Europe (17 Nov 2025)

PARIS — November 17, 2025. TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Energetický a průmyslový holding’s (EPH) flexible power generation platform in a €5.1 billion, all‑stock transaction. The deal creates a 50/50 joint venture spanning more than 14 gigawatts (GW) of gas‑fired, biomass and battery assets across Italy, the UK & Ireland, the Netherlands and France, with closing targeted for mid‑2026 pending approvals. EPH will be paid in newly issued TotalEnergies shares and become a meaningful shareholder in the French energy major. TotalEnergies.com+1 Key facts at a glance Why this deal matters For TotalEnergies, the acquisition accelerates a
17 November 2025
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Pandox Completes €1.7bn Dalata Takeover: Dalata Delists Today as Scandic Takes Over 56 Hotels (10 Nov 2025)

Pandox Completes €1.7bn Dalata Takeover: Dalata Delists Today as Scandic Takes Over 56 Hotels (10 Nov 2025)

Published: 10 November 2025 Summary: Dalata Hotel Group plc has been formally delisted this morning following the completion of its acquisition by a Pandox AB–Eiendomsspar AS consortium. Scandic Hotels Group has begun managing Dalata’s 56 hotels under an interim management agreement and intends to acquire the operating platform for €500 million after a carve‑out, while Pandox will retain 31 investment properties in Ireland and the UK under long‑term, revenue‑based leases once the separation is complete. pandox.se+3pandox.se+3Investegate+3 What changed today (10 November 2025) Deal at a glance Scandic’s role: manage now, buy later Effective 7 November 2025, Scandic assumed operational responsibility
10 November 2025
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$100 B Bank Fraud Scandal Triggers Global Market Rout – DAX Sinks Below 24,000 Amid ‘Cockroach’ Fears

Germany Stock Market Today (Nov 6, 2025): DAX pares losses as Zalando & DHL rally; EU opens probe into Deutsche Börse; industrial output misses

Key takeaways Market at a glance (midday Frankfurt) Note: Levels are intraday and may change by the close. Macro driver: A softer rebound in industry Fresh from Destatis, industrial production for September rose +1.3% m/m, short of consensus (after a sharp drop in August). Automotive output rebounded, but broader three‑month momentum remains negative, reinforcing a “bumpy bottoming” narrative for German manufacturing. Stocks reacted with cautious relief rather than celebration. destatis.de+1 Big movers in the DAX Surge: Zalando (+6–10% intraday) Strength: DHL Group (Deutsche Post) (+4–6% intraday) Weakness: Commerzbank (–2% to –3%) Under pressure: Deutsche Börse (–3% to –4%) Cross‑currents shaping sentiment
6 November 2025
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$100 B Bank Fraud Scandal Triggers Global Market Rout – DAX Sinks Below 24,000 Amid ‘Cockroach’ Fears

Market Jitters: Fed and AI Bubble Fears Sink DAX Below 24,000

DAX Slides as Early-Week Rally Fizzles After a solid start on Monday, Germany’s DAX index abruptly reversed course on Tuesday, dropping about 1.5% and falling below the 24,000-point thresholdfinanzen.net. By midday, the DAX sank to around 23,750 points, giving up most of the prior session’s gains. This decline was in line with a broader market pullback: France’s CAC 40 was down roughly 1.3% and London’s FTSE 100 about 0.8% in the same sessiontimesofindia.indiatimes.com. The sudden slump underscores how fragile recent gains have been – the DAX has been range-bound for months, and each attempt to rally has quickly met resistancerss-verzeichnis.de.
4 November 2025
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Quantum Leap: D-Wave (QBTS) Stock Skyrockets 2000% Amid Fed Rate Cuts and AI-Fueled Quantum Breakthroughs

Quantum Gold Rush? D-Wave (QBTS) Surges on Europe Deal and Hype – But Is It Sustainable?

Stock Price & Recent Performance D-Wave’s stock has been extraordinarily volatile. From sub-$1 in late 2024 it exploded higher in 2025, fueled by news flow and speculative trading. As of mid-October, QBTS was up ~3,000% over 12 monthsts2.tech. The rally peaked with an intraday high of ~$46.75 on Oct 15ts2.tech, but the stock quickly gave up much of those gains. By market close on Oct 20 it was ~$34.40stockanalysis.com and slid further into the 27–28 range by Oct 22stockanalysis.com (a roughly 10–15% drop on Oct 22 alone). According to data, the stock was around $32.19 on Oct 21 (down 6.4%)
22 October 2025
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Euronext Amsterdam Soars to New Heights: Europe’s Oldest Exchange Making History

Euronext Amsterdam Soars to New Heights: Europe’s Oldest Exchange Making History

Euronext Amsterdam: Overview and Historical Significance Euronext Amsterdam is the Amsterdam-based stock exchange and one of the principal markets within the pan-European Euronext group. It traces its roots back over four centuries, giving it a unique historical significance. Founded in 1602 as the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, it facilitated trade in shares of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and is often cited as the world’s first formal stock marketen.wikipedia.org. The exchange pioneered many concepts of modern finance – from continuous trade in company equity to investor speculation – helping Amsterdam become a cradle of early capitalism. By 1913, the exchange
9 October 2025
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European Stocks Climb Despite Shutdown Fears – Healthcare and Luxury Lead Gains

European Stocks Climb Despite Shutdown Fears – Healthcare and Luxury Lead Gains

Key Facts: Indices Performance European markets closed the first day of the week with small gains. The pan‑European STOXX 600 edged up 0.18% to 555.53 aa.com.tr. Germany’s DAX 40 barely budged (+0.02%) to 23,745.06 aa.com.tr, while Britain’s FTSE 100 added 0.16% to 9,299.84 aa.com.tr. France’s CAC 40 rose 0.13% to 7,880.87. By contrast, Italy’s FTSE MIB and Spain’s IBEX 35 both fell about 0.22% on the day aa.com.tr. Across the Atlantic, U.S. stock futures were little changed, reflecting caution ahead of key U.S. developments. On Tuesday Sept. 30, markets opened cautiously. Euro Stoxx 50 futures were slightly lower (off ~0.07%)
30 September 2025
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European Stocks Rally on Pharma Shakeups, Tech Surge – What’s Next?

European Stocks Rally on Pharma Shakeups, Tech Surge – What’s Next?

Market Overview On Monday, Europe’s stock markets built on last week’s Fed-inspired optimism. Investors cheered a mix of corporate news and the prospect of more US rate cuts. Britain’s FTSE 100 climbed roughly 0.5%, putting it near record highs, and the STOXX 600 closed about +0.2% reuters.com. France’s CAC 40 and Germany’s DAX each gained a few tenths of a percent reuters.com. Major indices in Southern Europe also edged up (Spain’s IBEX 35 and Italy’s FTSE MIB were broadly flat or slightly positive). Across sectors, the strongest gains were in healthcare and tech, offsetting weakness in commodity-linked areas and automakers.
29 September 2025
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Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Key Facts German DAX index graph at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, reflecting volatile mid-week trading reuters.com. Pan-European Overview: From Slump to Rebound European equities seesawed over the two days, buffeted by transatlantic trade tensions and shifting rate expectations. On Thursday Sept. 25, the STOXX Europe 600 index dropped 0.7%, touching levels not seen in three weeks reuters.com. Almost every major bourse closed in the red reuters.com as traders digested a slew of worrying signals: fresh U.S. trade investigations into high-tech imports, surprisingly robust U.S. economic data, and guarded comments from central bankers. By Friday Sept. 26, however, markets regained footing
26 September 2025
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European Markets Whiplash: Defense Stocks Soar as Luxury Lags in 48-Hour Rollercoaster

European Markets Whiplash: Defense Stocks Soar as Luxury Lags in 48-Hour Rollercoaster

Key Facts European Stock Indices: Two Days of Turbulence Major indexes in Europe seesawed between gains and losses over the two-day span, reacting to a flurry of news. On Wednesday Sept. 24, the broad STOXX Europe 600 slipped -0.2% by the close reuters.com. Regionally, performance was mixed – the UK’s FTSE 100 actually rose +0.3% (outperforming peers), and Germany’s DAX edged up +0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 sank -0.6% to a two-week low nasdaq.com. Spain’s IBEX 35 and Italy’s FTSE MIB also leaned negative, but with smaller declines (~0.2–0.3%). This divergence reflected differing sector weights: London’s FTSE was propped up
25 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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