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Companies, Ibex 1st June 2026

Mapfre’s major risks division to lead business’s international expansion in Europe and US

The Spanish insurer has embarked on a new phase of international expansion focused on the European and US markets. The strategic plan will be led by Mapfre Global Risks,the division specialising in solutions for complex projects such as satellites or major civil infrastructure. This unit—which in 2025 contributed 5% of the group’s profit and 6% of its total premiums—plans to centralise and deploy all its underwriting and management capacity for…

Companies, Ibex, Relevant News Item 1st June 2026

Iberdrola secures 98% support at AGM and re-elects Pedro Azagra as CEO

The chairman, Ignacio Sánchez Galán, has reiterated his €43 billion investment plan for the period 2026–2028, with which he expects to exceed €6.6 billion in net profit in 2026 and reach €7.6 billion in 2028. Reported by Editorial Team Iberdrola’s shareholders have approved all items put to the vote at the Annual General Meeting held this Friday, with an average approval rate of 98% and a attendance quorum of 74%,…

Ibex, Markets 29th May 2026

Widespread gains on stock markets: Ibex 35 rises 0.46% to close week at 18,362 points

Reported by Jaime Sicilia Martínez The main European indices have risen on the back of encouraging signs of progress towards an extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Consequently, oil prices are falling, whilst shares linked to AI continue to rise, particularly those in the memory chip sector due to supply shortages. The Ibex 35 closed up 0.46% and the Euro Stoxx 50 fell by 0.1%. Over…

Companies, Ibex 29th May 2026

P/E ratio of 13x, free cash flow yield of 9%, Fluidra’s valuation looks attractive, say Jefferies

Analysed by Jefferies We foresee a more challenging outlook than expected for 2026, with high inflation, a likely different trajectory for interest rates and lower consumer confidence following events in the Middle East; however, we expect earnings to prove far more resilient than this year’s share price performance suggests (down 18% against a rise of 6% for the SXX). The valuation is now very attractive, with a P/E ratio of…

Ibex 28th May 2026

Europe closes lower: Ibex 35 falls 0.55% and drops below 18,300 points

Reported by Álvaro Romero Mateu European stock markets closed with moderate declines, influenced by the rise in oil prices and uncertainty over negotiations between the US and Iran. The Ibex 35 fell by 0.6%, the EuroStoxx 50 dropped by 0.3% and the STOXX 600 fell by 0.6%. In Asia, the session was mixed. In Japan, the TOPIX fell by 0.4%; in South Korea, the KOSPI dropped by 0.5%; in Hong…

Ibex 28th May 2026

Sabadell shares price in special dividend of €0.50 per share linked to sale of TSB

Report by Singular Bank Banco Sabadell was one of the day’s key players as the stock market priced in the special dividend of €0.50 gross per share to be paid on 29 May. Although the move triggered a technical correction in the share price, the bank emphasised that, excluding the dividend’s impact, the share price had risen slightly during the session. The payment is linked to the sale of TSB…

Ibex, Relevant News Item 27th May 2026

CVC exits Naturgy following accelerated placement of 11.08% at €28.55 per share (4.64% discount)

CVC sells its 13.8% stake and exits Naturgy’s share capital, having carried out an accelerated placement aimed at institutional investors in which it successfully placed 11.08% of the shares at a price of €28.55 per share, representing a 4.6% discount on Tuesday’s closing price. Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team On Tuesday at market close, CVC commissioned the sale of an 11.08% stake in Naturgy via a book-building process. The price…

Companies, Ibex 27th May 2026

Indra appoints Jose María Recasens as new CEO and puts an end to instability in senior management

Report by Renta 4 Indra announced yesterday that the Board of Directors has appointed Jose María Recasens as the new Chief Executive Officer following the “non-renewal” of Mr José Vicente de los Mozos. Mr Jose María Recasens is Renault’s Chief Strategy Officer. The change will take effect on 17 June. An appointment that came as no surprise after it had been reported in the press that he was one of…

Ibex, Markets 26th May 2026

Stabilisation and slight falls on stock markets: Ibex 35 drops 0.5% to close at 18,290 points

Reported by Jaime Sicilia Martínez Tonight’s skirmishes between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz have not hindered the continuation of negotiations nor altered market expectations regarding a final agreement. In Europe, the main indices have maintained a consolidation trend following six consecutive sessions of gains. Past experiences of breakdowns when an agreement seemed imminent are prompting investor caution, in a market vulnerable to profit-taking in AI-related…

Ibex 25th May 2026

Ibex 35 rises 2.2% and surpasses 18,300 points

Reported by Álvaro Romero Mateu European stock markets have closed with widespread gains amid improved market sentiment following news of progress in talks between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The IBEX 35 rose by 2.2% and surpassed 18,300 points, whilst the EuroStoxx 50 advanced by nearly 2.0%. The main European indices moved higher, with lower trading volumes due to the London market being closed. Wall…

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