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Companies, Ibex 2nd June 2026

Telefónica acquires LineoX from Asterion Industrial Partners fund for €90 million

Report by Renta 4 Telefónica (TEF) has reached an agreement to acquire LineoX from the Asterion Industrial Partners fund. LineoX is one of Spain’s leading rural radio link operators and provides critical infrastructure for mobile connectivity. Telefónica sold LineoX to Asterion in 2020 through a carve-out transaction. Since then, Asterion has been developing LineoX independently, with Telefónica as its anchor client. The transaction value is estimated to be around €90…

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%,…

Markets 1st June 2026

Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta: how do hyperscalers monetise artificial intelligence?

It is becoming increasingly clear that the approach to monetisation differs significantly between companies, depending on four key pillars: monetisation, control of the technology chain, visibility into demand, and quality of spending. By Raphael Thüin Although they are usually grouped under the same investment theme linked to artificial intelligence, the hyperscalers are developing very different business models. Beyond the aggregate CAPEX figures, companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta…

Markets 1st June 2026

PMIs and inflation focus of investors’ attention this week

Report by Renta 4 Flat opening on European markets (Eurostoxx futures down 0.2%, S&P futures up 0.3%, Nasdaq futures up 0.5%) and further gains in Asia (Japan’s Nikkei up 1%, South Korea’s Kospi up 4%) against the same backdrop of doubts over the Middle East deal and the AI boom. Brent is up 2% this morning at $93/bbl against the backdrop of a US-Iran deal still awaiting signature and several…

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…

In Europe, Markets 29th May 2026

Europe’s defence sector

On the final day of the Medcap Forum 2026, several defence experts addressed the challenges facing the sector, agreeing that, despite this being a historic moment for defence spending, we are hampered by the fragmentation of European management. By Consejeros Editorial Team Is Europe ready to compete in defence? Yes, but not by much. That is the conclusion that can be drawn from the reflections of the specialists who opened…

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…

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