Europe

Geopolitics

Asset Managers Could Provide a Second Windfall for European Defense Firms

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The EU last week announced plans to boost its defense spending, and defense stocks have been on the march ever since.

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Electric Vehicles

Northvolt Goes Bankrupt, Dimming Europe’s Domestic EV Dreams

Northvolt blamed supply chain kinks caused by geopolitical instability, along with shifting EV demand, for its demise.

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Industries

US Defense Spending Falls Out of Lockstep With Europe

European leaders are gearing up for the possibility of a sudden America-shaped hole in the Ukraine defense budget.

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International Economics

German Conservatives Poised to Lead Europe’s Largest Economy

Germany’s blue chip DAX has hit new highs all month and is up 11% on the year, besting the S&P 500’s 2.5%.

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International Economics

Europe Basks in Solid Earnings Season, But One Factor Weighs Heavy

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European equities have charged out of the gate in 2025 as if they were Alexander the Great’s prized steed Bucephalus.

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M&A

2024: The Year Europe’s Bank Merger Dominoes (Maybe) Started to Fall

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Europe’s bank M&A scene has been noticeably stagnant for a while, but that could all be about to change next year.

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