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Pan-European stock exchange Euronext has announced a share buyback programme of up to €300m

Euronext lifts revenue target in new three-year plan

Euronext has raised its revenue targets up to 2027 and pledged to diversify its business further away from traditional stock trading, as it reported a slightly better than expected third-quarter profit.

Business • 08 Nov 24

Swiss stock exchange halts trading due to data problems

Switzerland's stock exchange SIX halted trading across stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds for a second time today due to problems with its market data.

Business • 31 Jul 24

The State now owns 8.99% of Bank of Ireland after it sold off more of its shares

Government further reduces its stake in Bank of Ireland

The State's shareholding in Bank of Ireland has dropped to 8.99%, after it sold another tranche of its shares today.

Business • 18 Nov 21

Mezzanine floor collapsed at stock exchange building

Dozens hurt in floor collapse at Jakarta stock exchange

At least 75 people were injured after a mezzanine floor at Indonesia's stock exchange building collapsed into the lobby, police said, as victims were carried out of the debris-filled building on stretchers.

Asia • 15 Jan 18

Overall 2017 has been a positive year for European stocks, fuelled by strong company earnings, a supportive economic backdrop and no major political upsets

European shares set for best year since 2013

European stocks have steadied in early deals today, the final trading day of the year, and are set to record their strongest year of gains since 2013 thanks to a surge among tech stocks and a robust resources sector.

Business • 29 Dec 17

Spain shares drop as country faces a struggle to form a stable government following historic weekend elections

Spanish stocks drop after inconclusive election

Spain's stock market closed down 3.6% today following an inconclusive election that has left the eurozone nation struggling to form a government.

Business • 21 Dec 15

Bank stocks have fallen by the maximum amount permissible for the last two days

Greek markets fall for a third day

Greek stocks were nearly 4% down in midday trade in a turbulent week on the Athens exchange, after the end of a five-week shutdown sparked the biggest drop in its history.

Business • 05 Aug 15

28 companies that had been approved to launch IPOs all announced they had suspended their plans

Chinese stocks jump after emergency support moves

Chinese stocks jumped today after Beijing unleashed an unprecedented series of support measures over the weekend to stave off the prospect of a full-blown crash.

Business • 06 Jul 15

Euronext said average daily transaction value in cash markets rose 35% in the first six months of 2015

Euronext posts strongest H1 trading since 2011

Euronext said its six-month trading was strongest since the end of 2011 as a surge in trading volumes in cash markets and robust Exchange Traded Fund listings buoyed performance.

Business • 03 Jul 15