stocks, news, data and earnings

stocks, news, data and earnings

LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in mixed territory. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 23 points lower at 8,213, Germany’s DAX down 17 points at 18,160, France’s CAC 40 down 32 points at 7,602 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 69 points higher at 33,511, according to IG. European markets … Read more

stocks, news and UK inflation data

stocks, news and UK inflation data

Shoppers pass along the main high street in Whitstable, UK. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks moved lower on Wednesday, losing the positive momentum seen during the previous trading session. The Stoxx 600 index was down 0.18% by 8:22 a.m. London time, with all major bourses and most sectors in the … Read more

France’s snap election: How does it work and what’s next?

France’s snap election: How does it work and what’s next?

France holds a parliamentary election on June 30 and July 7. Opinion polls show the far right could win. Here are some key facts about the election and what comes next. HOW DOES THE VOTE WORK?France has 49 million registered voters. There are 577 constituency contests, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the … Read more

market news, data and earnings

market news, data and earnings

A stock trader looks at his monitors in the trading room of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Worries about a new coronavirus mutation in southern Africa have dealt a major blow to the German stock market.  Arne Dedert | Picture Alliance | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened higher Tuesday after a mixed start to … Read more

RN protests add to Macron’s political gamble

RN protests add to Macron’s political gamble

A demonstrator dressed all in black kicks back with his foot a puck of tear gas fired by police in their direction, during a demonstration against fascism and the National Rally party, in Lyon, France, June 16, 2024.  Matthieu Delaty | Afp | Getty Images France’s election campaign kicked off in earnest Monday following a … Read more

France Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Warns Of ‘Extremes’ Amid Far-Right Election Threat

France Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Warns Of ‘Extremes’ Amid Far-Right Election Threat

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — On the eve of France’s first game at the European Championship, star striker Kylian Mbappé called Sunday on French people to vote and warned against “extremes” at a time when the far right seeks to take power in upcoming parliamentary elections. Mbappé, who is captain of the French national team, said … Read more

Italy and France spar over abortion at G7 summit

Italy and France spar over abortion at G7 summit

Italy has demanded the removal of a reference to “safe and legal abortion” from the final statement of this week’s Group of Seven summit, diplomats said on Thursday, drawing a rebuke from French President Emmanuel Macron. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni swiftly shot back, accusing Macron of looking to score political points ahead of national … Read more

France’s Macron says he won’t quit if his party loses in snap election vote

France’s Macron says he won’t quit if his party loses in snap election vote

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin (not shown), in Paris on May 23, 2024. CNBC French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday affirmed that he would not step down if his party suffers in the recently-called snap elections for France’s parliament. The chance of that happening “never existed,” Macron told journalists, calling … Read more

French IT firm Atos falls 12%, faces major share dilution after selecting rescue deal

French IT firm Atos falls 12%, faces major share dilution after selecting rescue deal

This photograph taken on April 26, 2024 shows the headquarters of the French multinational information technology company ATOS in Bezons, near Paris. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images) Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images Shares in beleaguered French IT company Atos fell close to 12% on Tuesday … Read more

Macron’s snap election resurfaces an old criticism that he’s arrogant

Macron’s snap election resurfaces an old criticism that he’s arrogant

French President Emmanuel Macron attends a trilateral meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (not seen) at the Elysee Palace in Paris as part of the Chinese president’s two-day state visit in France, May 6, 2024. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a … Read more