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IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

Spanish stocks reopen Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised supply fears and pushed Brent oil toward $100. The IBEX 35 last closed down 0.73% at 18,360.80, with banks under pressure after Santander fell 2.8% on UK credit worries. Acciona Energia proposed a 93% dividend cut and flagged 2 billion euros in asset sales. Amadeus beat earnings forecasts and approved a 500 million euro buyback.
1 March 2026
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Santander rolls out 2% deposit mortgage for UK first-time buyers — here’s the fine print

Santander rolls out 2% deposit mortgage for UK first-time buyers — here’s the fine print

Santander UK launched a five-year fixed mortgage allowing first-time buyers to borrow up to 98% of a home’s value, with a minimum £10,000 deposit and borrowing capped at £500,000. Brokers and consumer groups warned of higher rates and negative-equity risks for buyers with small deposits. The deal is open only to first-time buyers. Santander said the offer aims to address deposit barriers in the housing market.
3 February 2026
Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Federal Reserve officials signaled no urgency for further rate cuts, with New York Fed President John Williams and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both emphasizing a steady approach. Key U.S. economic data delayed by a government shutdown will be released during a shortened Christmas trading week, increasing uncertainty for bank stocks. Markets will close Dec. 25; volatility may rise due to thin liquidity.
21 December 2025
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UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

The Bank of England cut its Tier 1 capital requirement for major lenders from 14% to 13%, its first reduction since the financial crisis, urging banks to boost lending. All seven top UK banks passed the latest stress test. The OECD raised its 2026 UK GDP growth forecast to 1.2%, but warned of ongoing fiscal pressures. Business closures hit their lowest since 2016, while tourism surged ahead of Christmas.
3 December 2025
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Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander increased its current account switch offer on 28 November, adding a £25 Amazon gift card to its existing £200 cash bonus for eligible new customers. Barclays closed its £400 Premier switch deal yesterday, but today is the final deadline for its ISA transfer bonus of up to £500. MoneySavingExpert updated its best current account rankings this morning.
28 November 2025
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XRP Price Primed for Breakout? Whales and ETF Hype Fuel Rally as Ripple Aims to Become a Bank

XRP Price Surges 8% to $2.60 After 40% Flash Crash – Will ETF Hype Push It Beyond $3?

XRP traded at $2.55–$2.65 on Oct. 14, rebounding sharply after a 42% plunge to $1.64 on Oct. 10 triggered by U.S.–China tariff news and heavy liquidations. Whale selling moved 320 million XRP to exchanges during the crash. The SEC settled with Ripple in August, clearing XRP’s regulatory status. Multiple spot XRP ETF filings await likely SEC approval by late October.
14 October 2025
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XRP Price Predictions 2026: Will Ripple Soar to $8 or Crash Below $1? Latest Price, ETF and Legal Updates

XRP Price Predictions 2026: Will Ripple Soar to $8 or Crash Below $1? Latest Price, ETF and Legal Updates

XRP traded near $2.38 on Oct 12, 2025, after plunging 42% intraday on Oct 10 before rebounding. Whale wallets moved $1.25 billion off exchanges in a month, fueling analyst warnings of heavy selling pressure. Ripple settled with the SEC in August, clearing the way for U.S. relisting and six spot ETF filings. Over 300 banks now use RippleNet, with new partnerships and upgrades expanding XRP’s payment utility.
12 October 2025
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XRP vs Bitcoin – The Ultimate 2025 Price Showdown (New Highs, Legal Wins & Bold Forecasts)

XRP vs Bitcoin – The Ultimate 2025 Price Showdown (New Highs, Legal Wins & Bold Forecasts)

Bitcoin hit a record high above $125,000 in October 2025, with market cap topping $2 trillion after U.S. approval of spot ETFs fueled institutional inflows. XRP surged near $3.00 following a court ruling it is not a security and the end of the SEC’s case against Ripple. Major U.S. exchanges relisted XRP, and banks piloted its use for cross-border payments. A weaker dollar and U.S. government shutdown drove further demand for both assets.
10 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Top 5 Canadian Stocks to Buy with $10,000 in 2026
    April 9, 2026, 9:51 PM EDT. Investors looking to start a diversified portfolio with $10,000 in 2026 have strong options on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Tech stocks Celestica (TSX:CLS), MDA (TSX:MDA), and Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) offer exposure to artificial intelligence, space systems, and software services. Celestica's revenue rose 28% in 2025 with a 2026 revenue guidance of US$17 billion. MDA, a space and satellite company, grew revenue by 51.2% and boasts a $4 billion backlog. Thomson Reuters provides steady growth with a forecast of 7.5-8% organic revenue increase. On the financial side, Definity (TSX:DFY), a property and casualty insurer, reported improved underwriting results and operating net income of $420.7 million in 2025. Power Corporation (TSX:POW) offers steadier exposure to financial subsidiaries. This mix blends growth, income, and stability for new investors.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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