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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.

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  • Why Investors Are Focused on Vaidya Sane Ayurved Laboratories (NSE:MADHAVBAUG) Amid Growth and High Insider Ownership
    April 29, 2026, 10:29 PM EDT. Vaidya Sane Ayurved Laboratories (NSE:MADHAVBAUG) has attracted investor attention due to its strong financial performance and insider alignment. The company has delivered a compound annual EPS growth of 19% over the past three years, signaling sustained earnings momentum. Revenue growth and an improved EBIT margin, up by 6.6 percentage points to 11%, underscore operational strength. With insiders owning 78% of the firm, alignment between management and shareholders is notably high, reducing agency risk. Valued at ₹2.5 billion, the company appeals to investors favoring profitable, growing firms over speculative ventures without revenue or profit history. This combination of growth, profitability, and insider confidence makes Vaidya Sane a compelling pick in the Ayurvedic healthcare sector.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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