The rally in the main European indices triggered by the preliminary agreement in the Middle East appears to be moderating whilst further details on its terms are awaited. The IBEX 35 rose by 0.7% and the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.4%. In the Asia-Pacific region, the Hong Kong Hang Seng recorded the sharpest fall (1.4%), whilst the Japanese Topix fell by 0.2%. In China, consumer spending and investment plummeted…
Aena, Amadeus, IAG and the banking sector recorded the sharpest rises in a session in which the Spanish index rose above 19,000 points for the first time in its history following news that the United States and Iran will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 June in Switzerland. Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The Ibex 35 and the rest of the European stock markets opened on Monday with…
The monthly figures have come as a surprise – and in this case, a pleasant one. Intermoney analysts had not expected year-on-year growth of 5% in May to 30.7 million passengers, even taking into account factors such as weekends. Their forecast for 2026 as a whole, 2.2%, now appears somewhat conservative. Report by Intermoney Aena announced its May passenger traffic figures last Friday whilst the market was open. Figures for…
Report by Link Securities The Spanish oil company and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) have signed an agreement whereby Masdar will acquire a 49.99% stake in a portfolio of renewable energy assets in Spain for approximately €150 million. The transaction values the portfolio at €849 million. The portfolio comprises 705 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity, including 13 wind farms (402 MW) and six solar photovoltaic farms (303 MW), all…
Reported by Jaime Sicilia Martínez The main European indices fell following the opening of the US markets, with technology and industrial stocks once again leading the losses in both cases. The rise in oil prices has limited the indices’ gains. The IBEX 35 closed down 0.2%, the German DAX was the hardest-hit index in Europe with a loss of 0.9%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 fell by 0.6%. In the…
Reported by Jaime Sicilia Martínez The main European indices started Tuesday’s session in positive territory but then fell back as US markets opened in the red. The Ibex 35 closed down 0.27%, whilst the indices in Italy and France stood out with gains of 0.1% and the Euro Stoxx 50 fell by 0.2%. In Europe, the technology sector was once again the worst performer (down 1.7%), followed by the energy…
Reported by Nicolás Lopez Medina Following a clearly bearish opening, European stock markets recovered ground throughout the day, buoyed by a diminishing fear of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Improved investor sentiment during the session allowed the market to recoup much of the losses recorded at the opening. The technology sector led the intraday recovery after having been the main focus of selling in the early…
Reported by the Editorial Team A friendly takeover bid in 2020 for the renewable energy company Infigen Energy marked the start of the energy company’s activities in Australia. Since then, the country has established itself as one of the markets in which Iberdrola has shown the clearest commitment. In the last month, the Spanish company has achieved two new milestones there. I1berdrola has submitted a proposal to the Australian Government…
Reported by the Editorial Team Acciona Energía has agreed to sell its remaining hydroelectric assets, a 64 MW portfolio comprising 18 small hydroelectric plants in Navarre and La Rioja, to White Summit Capital for €66 million, debt-free. The transaction, which is expected to close in the coming weeks, is forecast to generate capital gains of approximately €55 million. Hydroelectric generation has been part of Acciona’s business since it entered the…
Report by Bankinter Next Thursday, 11 June, the Technical Advisory Committee (CAT) will hold a meeting to review the composition of the Ibex 35. On this occasion, there could well be changes. Técnicas Reunidas could join the index, replacing Acciona Energía. What do we think will happen at the CAT meeting? On this occasion, there could be changes. Técnicas Reunidas is the best-placed candidate to join the index. Its trading…