BNP Paribas profit jumps 13.5% as bank downplays French debt risk, launches €1.3bn buyback
BNP Paribas reported a €3.46 billion Q3 net income, driven by equities trading, and downplayed its exposure to French government debt.
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Cortas raises €1.47 million to deploy AI-driven property management in Denmark
Danish proptech startup Cortas has secured €1.47 million in pre-seed funding to integrate AI and automation into property management.
EIB and HBOR sign €300 million deal to boost Croatian SME growth and sustainability
The European Investment Bank and Croatia's HBOR have signed a €300 million loan to strengthen long-term financing for local SMEs, with 30% earmarked for sustainability.
Itaipu explores up to 1 GW of solar to bolster Paraguay’s grid as hydropower faces 2029 shortfall
Itaipu’s study on adding up to 1 GW of solar could address Paraguay’s future energy gaps as hydropower risks falling short by 2029.
BYD Doubles Brazil Production Capacity, Targets Top Automaker Spot by 2030
BYD plans to double its annual output in Brazil to 600,000 vehicles, aiming to become the country's largest automaker by 2030.
Infineon invests €1.1bn in Austria for world's first high-volume gallium nitride chip plant
Infineon's €1.1bn investment in Villach, Austria, will create the world's first large-scale production plant for gallium nitride chips, strengthening Europe's semiconductor sector.
Azul secures €337.2 million government financing to offset fuel costs and aid post-bankruptcy recovery
Brazil’s Azul has secured €337.2 million in government-backed financing to support jet fuel purchases, bolstering its post-bankruptcy recovery amid high operating costs.
Atlas Bio raises €11.2M to deploy AI against drug development’s 70% failure rate
Swiss startup Atlas Bio has secured €11.2 million to develop AI models that predict drug efficacy and safety, aiming to accelerate trials and cut failure rates.
European natural gas prices triple in 2026, pushing winter household bills up by €715
European natural gas prices have soared 234% in 2026, prompting warnings of €715 winter bills for typical households.
OneSoil rebounds after 70% market loss, pivots to AI amid Ukraine war fallout
Swiss agtech startup OneSoil has rebuilt its business and is now betting on AI after losing 70% of its market due to the Ukraine war.
EU Targets Wider Market Access to Counter Global Trade Barriers, Germany's Merz Says
The European Union is intensifying efforts to expand market access as a response to rising global trade restrictions, according to Germany's Merz.
Webuild and Odebrecht selected to build key Lobito Corridor copper rail in Angola
Italy’s Webuild and Brazil’s Odebrecht are set to construct the 830-km Lobito Corridor rail, reshaping global copper and cobalt supply chains.
Codelco and BHP launch €35.8M copper exploration in Chile, targeting supply chain boost
Codelco and BHP have committed €35.8 million to explore Chile's Anillo copper project, aiming to reinforce global mineral supply chains.
Iberdrola weighs sale of Polish unit for up to €400 million in strategic European shift
Iberdrola is reportedly considering selling its Polish unit for up to €400 million, signaling a significant strategic realignment in Europe.
Italy's Z_One Fund raises over €35 million to drive AI and UrbanTech innovation
Z_One Fund's major fundraising signals growing investor appetite for AI and UrbanTech startups, reinforcing Italy's position in Europe's innovation landscape.
Dutch government to cut 25,000 civil service jobs in €3.5bn AI-led overhaul
The Netherlands' plan to cut 25,000 public sector jobs for €3.5 billion in annual savings signals a new era of AI-driven government reform.
Bayer secures China approval for stroke drug, boosting position against generics
Bayer AG's stroke prevention drug approval in China strengthens its pharmaceutical pipeline as it faces generic competition for key products.
Europe's natural gas prices hit four-year high as Middle East tensions disrupt LNG supplies
European natural gas prices have surged to levels not seen since 2022, as Middle East tensions disrupt Qatari LNG flows and storage levels lag, raising winter supply concerns.
Euro area lending conditions tighten sharply, raising risks for business growth
ECB survey finds euro area firms face higher loan costs and less credit availability, threatening investment and economic momentum.
Volare Opens €15M Automated Insect Protein Factory, Targets European Scale-Up with €7.1M Funding
Volare launches its €15 million, 10,000 m² insect protein factory in Finland, leveraging automation to scale sustainable protein production across Europe.
Lula Wins Fourth Term as Bolsonaro Seeks Annulment, Shifting Brazil's Economic Outlook
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's fourth-term victory and Bolsonaro's call to annul results signal major shifts for Brazil's markets and regional stability.
Audi Defends €3.57 Billion Georgia Plant as VW Restructuring Drives Shift to U.S. Production
Audi's €3.57 billion Georgia investment aims to boost U.S. sales and cut tariff risk as Volkswagen restructures in Europe.
French Bond Turmoil Puts ECB Succession Race in Spotlight Over Market Stability
Volatility in the French bond market elevates the ECB presidency contest, as candidates' strategies for market stability become central to investor confidence.
AstraZeneca Stomach Cancer Drug Doubles Survival in Trial, Signals Oncology Breakthrough
AstraZeneca’s experimental drug for stomach cancer doubled patient survival in a late-stage trial, potentially reshaping cancer treatment options.