AppLovin and MicroStrategy Lead 2024 Market Cap Surge
In 2024, AppLovin's 713% valuation increase propelled it from 655th to 136th globally, while MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings fueled its rise from 659th to 247th, highlighting the impact of AI, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency on market capitalization.
AppLovin and MicroStrategy Lead 2024 Market Cap Surge
In 2024, AppLovin's 713% valuation increase propelled it from 655th to 136th globally, while MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings fueled its rise from 659th to 247th, highlighting the impact of AI, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency on market capitalization.
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60% Bias Score
EU's CAFE Standards Threaten €15 Billion in Fines for Automakers
The European Union's new CAFE emission standards, effective Wednesday, mandate a significant reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions by 2027, forcing automakers to increase electric vehicle sales to avoid €15 billion in fines and potentially impacting production in countries like Spain, where 91% of car ...
EU's CAFE Standards Threaten €15 Billion in Fines for Automakers
The European Union's new CAFE emission standards, effective Wednesday, mandate a significant reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions by 2027, forcing automakers to increase electric vehicle sales to avoid €15 billion in fines and potentially impacting production in countries like Spain, where 91% of car ...
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52% Bias Score
CriteriaCaixa's ACS Investment Yields 23.9% Return in Seven Months
CriteriaCaixa's €983 million investment in ACS has yielded a 23.9% return in seven months, driven by ACS's large contract wins and strategic focus on infrastructure, although other Criteria investments have fared less well.
CriteriaCaixa's ACS Investment Yields 23.9% Return in Seven Months
CriteriaCaixa's €983 million investment in ACS has yielded a 23.9% return in seven months, driven by ACS's large contract wins and strategic focus on infrastructure, although other Criteria investments have fared less well.
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44% Bias Score
Stellantis Sells Majority Stake in Comau to One Equity Partners
Stellantis finalized the sale of 50.1% of its Italian robotics subsidiary, Comau, to One Equity Partners in October 2023, after securing government and union approvals, retaining a 49.9% stake and existing management.
Stellantis Sells Majority Stake in Comau to One Equity Partners
Stellantis finalized the sale of 50.1% of its Italian robotics subsidiary, Comau, to One Equity Partners in October 2023, after securing government and union approvals, retaining a 49.9% stake and existing management.
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44% Bias Score
Ibex 35 Audit Market Share: KPMG and EY Lead in 2025
In 2025, KPMG and EY will each audit 11 Ibex 35 companies, while PwC will audit 9 and Deloitte 4; however, PwC's contract with Banco Santander (over \$130 million) makes it likely to have the highest revenue. These changes reflect ongoing competition and strategic shifts among the Big Four.
Ibex 35 Audit Market Share: KPMG and EY Lead in 2025
In 2025, KPMG and EY will each audit 11 Ibex 35 companies, while PwC will audit 9 and Deloitte 4; however, PwC's contract with Banco Santander (over \$130 million) makes it likely to have the highest revenue. These changes reflect ongoing competition and strategic shifts among the Big Four.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Banks Join €80 Billion European Wind Energy Rescue
Banco Santander and CaixaBank joined eight other major European banks in securing €500 million each from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to rescue the struggling European wind energy industry, leveraging up to €80 billion in total to support manufacturers like Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and Nordex f...
Spanish Banks Join €80 Billion European Wind Energy Rescue
Banco Santander and CaixaBank joined eight other major European banks in securing €500 million each from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to rescue the struggling European wind energy industry, leveraging up to €80 billion in total to support manufacturers like Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and Nordex f...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Textile Workers' Contract Talks Stalled Amid Legal Dispute
Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement in Spain's textile sector, covering over 160,000 workers from companies including Inditex and Mango, are stalled due to a legal dispute between unions and disagreements on key issues like salaries (€17,000 offered vs. €20,000 demanded) and job c...
Spanish Textile Workers' Contract Talks Stalled Amid Legal Dispute
Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement in Spain's textile sector, covering over 160,000 workers from companies including Inditex and Mango, are stalled due to a legal dispute between unions and disagreements on key issues like salaries (€17,000 offered vs. €20,000 demanded) and job c...
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40% Bias Score
Ineco surpasses €1 billion work portfolio in 2024 through diversification and international growth
Ineco, a Spanish engineering firm, exceeded its €1 billion work portfolio target in 2024, achieving a 25% increase over 2023 due to diversification into technology consulting, climate change solutions, and international expansion, particularly in Morocco and Peru, resulting in €476 million in revenu...
Ineco surpasses €1 billion work portfolio in 2024 through diversification and international growth
Ineco, a Spanish engineering firm, exceeded its €1 billion work portfolio target in 2024, achieving a 25% increase over 2023 due to diversification into technology consulting, climate change solutions, and international expansion, particularly in Morocco and Peru, resulting in €476 million in revenu...
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48% Bias Score
Spain Allows Early Pension Withdrawals: €64 Billion Accessible
In Spain, starting January 1, 2025, individuals can withdraw funds from their pension plans after a 10-year contribution period, impacting €64 billion (half the total) and potentially altering the long-term savings structure.
Spain Allows Early Pension Withdrawals: €64 Billion Accessible
In Spain, starting January 1, 2025, individuals can withdraw funds from their pension plans after a 10-year contribution period, impacting €64 billion (half the total) and potentially altering the long-term savings structure.
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60% Bias Score
Finetwork CEO Dismissed Amidst Financial Concerns
Finetwork's CEO, Óscar Vilda, was dismissed after 20 months due to concerns over his management and the company's financial performance; Finetwork projects 1.33 million customers by year-end, a 29% increase from 2023, but also reported past losses and debt; a transition committee will lead the compa...
Finetwork CEO Dismissed Amidst Financial Concerns
Finetwork's CEO, Óscar Vilda, was dismissed after 20 months due to concerns over his management and the company's financial performance; Finetwork projects 1.33 million customers by year-end, a 29% increase from 2023, but also reported past losses and debt; a transition committee will lead the compa...
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44% Bias Score
Spain's 3.3% GDP Growth in 2024: Resilience Amidst Persistent Challenges
Spain's 2024 GDP grew by 3.3% year-on-year, driven by domestic consumption (2.6 percentage points) and exports (1.6 percentage points), despite challenges like wage inequality and low productivity.
Spain's 3.3% GDP Growth in 2024: Resilience Amidst Persistent Challenges
Spain's 2024 GDP grew by 3.3% year-on-year, driven by domestic consumption (2.6 percentage points) and exports (1.6 percentage points), despite challenges like wage inequality and low productivity.
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32% Bias Score
Uber Eats Spain Faces €136.3 Million in Provisions Over Worker Classification
Uber Eats Spain's 2021 financial report reveals €136.3 million in provisions for tax and legal contingencies related to classifying its delivery workers as independent contractors, following labor authority audits and Spain's "Ley Rider," which mandates employment status. The company has appealed so...
Uber Eats Spain Faces €136.3 Million in Provisions Over Worker Classification
Uber Eats Spain's 2021 financial report reveals €136.3 million in provisions for tax and legal contingencies related to classifying its delivery workers as independent contractors, following labor authority audits and Spain's "Ley Rider," which mandates employment status. The company has appealed so...
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52% Bias Score