Thomas Barnet
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Intesa Launches Takeover Bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi
Banking consolidation is accelerating in Italy. Intesa, the country's largest lender, has launched a bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena with the support of insurer Unipol. On Sunday, Banco BPM had urged Banca Monte dei Paschi to discuss a merger of equals.
June 08, 2026 at 07:54 am
ECB: Is a rate hike certain for next week?
The answer is almost. The 25bp hike expected to be made by the European Central Bank on June 11 is the subject of a rare consensus within the Governing Council, even amongst its most dovish members. Markets have already priced this in and are looking ahead to the next move, as the eurozone lies caught between spreading inflation and mounting pressure on growth.
June 05, 2026 at 05:02 pm
Is a Rate Hike a Foregone Conclusion for Next Week?
Almost certainly. The 25-basis-point hike expected on June 11 from the European Central Bank is the subject of a rare consensus within the Governing Council, even among its most dovish members. Markets have already priced it in and are looking ahead to the next move, as the eurozone remains caught between spreading inflation and mounting pressure on growth.
June 05, 2026 at 03:57 pm
Partners Group Blocks Redemptions, Shares Plunge 17%
Partners Group has capped withdrawals from a European private equity fund tailored for wealthy investors, marking a significant first for the asset class since major private market players began aggressively courting private clients, the Financial Times has revealed.
June 03, 2026 at 04:44 pm
Weekly Earnings Calendar: Broadcom, Inditex and CrowdStrike in the Spotlight
Welcome to the corporate earnings calendar for the week of June 1 to 5, 2026. Key highlights this week include financial results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Palo Alto Networks, Inditex, Broadcom, Costco, CrowdStrike, Veeva Systems and Getlink. It's a busy week for financial news that investors won't want to miss!
May 29, 2026 at 05:43 pm
Will Mistral Compete with Dassault Systèmes at Airbus?
Intra-French competition is not without its drawbacks. Indeed, the announcement of a partnership between Airbus and Mistral AI sent Dassault Systèmes shares tumbling during trading. This knee-jerk reaction reflects a broader concern: the threat posed by AI to providers of industry-specific software solutions.
May 28, 2026 at 05:32 pm
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