European markets: stocks, news and data

European markets: stocks, news and data

Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European markets headed for a higher open on Friday as investors weighed the outlook for the economy and looked to fresh data. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 was last on track to add around 4 points to 8,287, Germany’s DAX was set to rise by 47 points … Read more

stocks, news, data and earnings

stocks, news, data and earnings

Commercial office buildings in the City of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Betty Laura Zapata | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European markets were higher on Friday as they looked to shake off recent choppiness and follow Wall Street and Asia-Pacific stocks higher. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.09% higher at 2:48 … Read more

UK launches new listing rules in bid to boost London stock exchange

UK launches new listing rules in bid to boost London stock exchange

A general view of a dragon boundary mark and the City of London skyline, the capital’s financial district, as the Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 4%. Vuk Valcic Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority announced Thursday new rules for the country’s stock market listings in a … Read more

Volvo shares fall after it sets out to dilute stake in Polestar

Volvo shares fall after it sets out to dilute stake in Polestar

A Polestar Roadster concept electric vehicle during the Singapore Motorshow in Singapore, on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The show runs through Jan. 14. Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg via Getty Images Lionel Ng | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Volvo Cars dipped on Friday, after the company said it would dilute its stake in electric vehicle … Read more