IBEX 35 Soars to 2008 Highs Amidst Global Tech Turmoil
The IBEX 35 index closed Friday at 12,368.90 points, up 3.2% for the week, exceeding 2008 levels despite a Friday dip; strong banking results and ECB rate cuts fueled the gains, contrasting with US tech sector volatility.
IBEX 35 Soars to 2008 Highs Amidst Global Tech Turmoil
The IBEX 35 index closed Friday at 12,368.90 points, up 3.2% for the week, exceeding 2008 levels despite a Friday dip; strong banking results and ECB rate cuts fueled the gains, contrasting with US tech sector volatility.
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40% Bias Score
Escribano Brothers Take Helm of Indra, Shifting Focus to Defense
From a small repair shop founded in 1989, the Escribano brothers have risen to lead Indra, a major Spanish defense company, after acquiring a significant stake and implementing a strategic shift towards defense contracting, following a period of internal restructuring at Indra.
Escribano Brothers Take Helm of Indra, Shifting Focus to Defense
From a small repair shop founded in 1989, the Escribano brothers have risen to lead Indra, a major Spanish defense company, after acquiring a significant stake and implementing a strategic shift towards defense contracting, following a period of internal restructuring at Indra.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Bank Executives Cash In on 2024 Stock Surge
In 2024, high interest rates fueled record profits for major Spanish banks, resulting in significant stock gains; executives from BBVA, CaixaBank, and Bankinter sold €7 million in shares, reflecting strong bank performance and investor confidence.
Spanish Bank Executives Cash In on 2024 Stock Surge
In 2024, high interest rates fueled record profits for major Spanish banks, resulting in significant stock gains; executives from BBVA, CaixaBank, and Bankinter sold €7 million in shares, reflecting strong bank performance and investor confidence.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Stock Market: 2024 Winners and Losers, and the Outlook for 2025
In 2024, the Spanish stock market showed strong performance, with IAG doubling in value and several banks achieving significant gains, while renewable energy and some other sectors experienced substantial losses; the outlook for 2025 is uncertain, depending on global economic conditions and company-...
Spanish Stock Market: 2024 Winners and Losers, and the Outlook for 2025
In 2024, the Spanish stock market showed strong performance, with IAG doubling in value and several banks achieving significant gains, while renewable energy and some other sectors experienced substantial losses; the outlook for 2025 is uncertain, depending on global economic conditions and company-...
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44% Bias Score
Ibex 35 Remains Unchanged After Today's Committee Meeting
Today's Ibex 35 Technical Advisory Committee meeting concluded without changes to the index's composition, despite considering Vidrala and Meliá, due to insufficient trading volume and capitalization.
Ibex 35 Remains Unchanged After Today's Committee Meeting
Today's Ibex 35 Technical Advisory Committee meeting concluded without changes to the index's composition, despite considering Vidrala and Meliá, due to insufficient trading volume and capitalization.
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36% Bias Score
Ibex 35 defies US tech slump, hits 13-year high
The Ibex 35 index closed Tuesday at 12,154.20 points, up 1.31%, reaching its highest level since August 2010 despite the negative impact of DeepSeek's launch on US tech markets, particularly Nvidia's significant losses, and showcasing the resilience of the Spanish market due to its low exposure to t...
Ibex 35 defies US tech slump, hits 13-year high
The Ibex 35 index closed Tuesday at 12,154.20 points, up 1.31%, reaching its highest level since August 2010 despite the negative impact of DeepSeek's launch on US tech markets, particularly Nvidia's significant losses, and showcasing the resilience of the Spanish market due to its low exposure to t...
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44% Bias Score
IBEX 35 Rises 1.66% on Positive US Earnings and Easing Inflation
The IBEX 35 closed Friday up 0.64%, concluding the week with a 1.66% increase to 11,916.3 points—its highest close since December 10th—fueled by easing global inflation, positive US bank earnings, and strong performance in Spain's banking and SOCIMI sectors.
IBEX 35 Rises 1.66% on Positive US Earnings and Easing Inflation
The IBEX 35 closed Friday up 0.64%, concluding the week with a 1.66% increase to 11,916.3 points—its highest close since December 10th—fueled by easing global inflation, positive US bank earnings, and strong performance in Spain's banking and SOCIMI sectors.
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36% 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 Stock Market Booms: 12% IBEX 35 Rise, Record Shareholder Returns
In 2024, the Spanish stock market (BME) saw a 12% IBEX 35 increase and an 11.5% general index rise, €34.655 billion in shareholder remuneration (a 25% increase), and €13.579 billion in share buybacks. Despite fewer IPOs than expected, 24 new companies joined, exceeding 2018 levels. Spain ranked 10th...
Spanish Stock Market Booms: 12% IBEX 35 Rise, Record Shareholder Returns
In 2024, the Spanish stock market (BME) saw a 12% IBEX 35 increase and an 11.5% general index rise, €34.655 billion in shareholder remuneration (a 25% increase), and €13.579 billion in share buybacks. Despite fewer IPOs than expected, 24 new companies joined, exceeding 2018 levels. Spain ranked 10th...
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48% Bias Score
Solaria Stock Plummets 50%, Faces Ibex 35 Removal
Solaria, a Spanish photovoltaic company, faces potential Ibex 35 exclusion due to a 50% stock drop in the past month, attributed to low electricity prices, high interest rates, and the recent victory of Donald Trump.
Solaria Stock Plummets 50%, Faces Ibex 35 Removal
Solaria, a Spanish photovoltaic company, faces potential Ibex 35 exclusion due to a 50% stock drop in the past month, attributed to low electricity prices, high interest rates, and the recent victory of Donald Trump.
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36% Bias Score