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The Corner has a team of on-the-ground reporters in capital cities ranging from New York to Beijing. Their stories are edited by the teams at the Spanish magazine Consejeros (for members of companies’ boards of directors) and at the stock market news site Consenso Del Mercado (market consensus). They have worked in economics and communication for over 25 years.
Naturgy

Naturgy to purchase 1 million tonnes of LNG per year from Venture Global for €4 billion

Alphavalue / Divacons | The energy company and Venture Global, the second largest producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, yesterday formalised a purchase agreement for the acquisition of one million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The supply will come from the CP2 LNG plant, located in Louisiana (US). The contract is valued at more than €4 billion and will be effective…


Cevasa

Rental housing company Cevasa posts revenues of €19 million in 9M25

Lighthouse/ Spanish Institute of Analysts | Rental income (€17.4 million; up 13.6% against 9M24) maintained its growth rate for two reasons: (i) organic growth of 6.5%, mainly due to price updates, and (ii) growth of 7.1% due to the impact of last year’s purchase of a 150-unit building that was not consolidated in 9M24. At the consolidated level, Cevasa recorded revenues of €19.0 million (up 12.4% against 9M24). The recurring…


China

China’s deflation problem not over: October CPI rises 0.2% against -0.1% expected

Norbolsa | Over the weekend, China released its October price data, showing a slight slowdown in producer price deflation (down 2.1% against the 2.2% drop expected), while the CPI rose 0.2% against the 0.1% drop expected, reflecting the effects of measures being taken to curb overcapacity and limit competition. In any case, the deflation problem is not over yet, as we have yet to see more vigorous demand. On the…


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Current risks for Redeia: new proposal of 6.58% for FFR on electricity transmission and still uncertain effects of blackout

Renta 4 | The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has presented a proposal for a new methodology to calculate the Financial Remuneration Rate for electricity transmission activities. Although the proposed 6.58% for the 2026-2031 period is an improvement on the previous rate of 5.58%, it is below the 7-8% requested by companies. Although it is in line with our estimate (6.55%), Redeia’s ability to improve profitability through operational…


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Pharmamar receives $10 million for reaching Yondelis licence agreement commercial milestone in US

Alphavalue/ Divacons | The biopharmaceutical company received a payment of $10 million from Janssen Products LP, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. This payment comes upon reaching a commercial milestone related to the Yondelis (trabectedin) licence agreement in the United States. The payment stems from the August 2019 licence agreement, under which Janssen has exclusive rights to market and distribute Yondelis in the US market. Janssen has exclusive commercial rights…


China Export Ship

Chinese exports fall 1.1% against expected increase of 3%, reversing September’s 8% rise

Link Securities | According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China’s trade surplus reached $90.07 billion in October, lower than the $95.6 billion expected by the consensus of analysts and the $95.72 billion recorded in the same month last year. This is the lowest trade surplus since February, as exports fell unexpectedly while imports increased. Specifically, exports fell 1.1% year-on-year, compared to the expected 3% increase, reversing September’s…


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Bundesbank issues warning about growing risk of financial instability looming over Germany

Norbolsa | The Bundesbank issued a warning about the growing risk of financial instability looming over Germany, citing factors such as the erratic trade policy of the United States, overvalued stock markets, excessive debt levels in various parts of the world and deteriorating bank credit quality. It thus made a more negative risk assessment, contrasting with the ECB’s assessment, and saw a greater risk to growth, amplified by tariffs.


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IAG: results slightly below expectations due to difficult comparison, but balance sheet healthy and liquidity good

Bankinter | Q3 2025 results are slightly below expectations. Q3 2025 figures (versus market consensus): Revenue €9,328 million (same as Q3 2024) versus €9,427 million estimated; BNA €1,402 million (down 2.3%) versus €1,443 million estimated; Capacity (available seat kilometres, ASK): 95,537 million (up 2.4%); Load factor 88.6% (versus 89.9% in Q3 2024); Passengers 34,587 million versus 34,745 million in Q3 2024. Unit revenue per passenger (available seat kilometres) fell to…


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Naturgy rejoins MSCI indices on 25 November after increasing free float and liquidity

Link Securities | On 5 November 2025, MSCI announced the re-inclusion of Naturgy (NTGY) as a component of its MSCI indices, effective 25 November 2025. The MSCI indices serve as a key benchmark for monitoring the performance of global financial markets and are widely used by investors, fund managers and analysts. This inclusion reflects recognition of Naturgy’s increased free float market capitalisation and liquidity, as well as its compliance with…


Cellnex

Cellnex to distribute €1 billion among shareholders: half as dividends, half as share buybacks

Link Securities | The Board of Directors of Cellnex (CLNX), based on the authorisation granted by the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on 9 May 2025, agreed on Thursday to distribute part of the share premium reserve amounting to €500,000,000. This amount will be paid in two instalments: €250,000,000 in January 2026 and €250,000,000 in July 2026. The gross amount per share, as well as the detailed schedule (ex-dividend date, record…