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Commerzbank, German resistance wanes: UniCredit nears deal, what could change

UniCredit eyes control of Commerzbank as Berlin opens the door on its 12.7% stake. What it means for Italy, Germany and European banks

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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank takeover

Italy's second biggest bank, Unicredit, is closing in on a takeover of Germany's second biggest bank Commerzbank after saying it secured 47.6% of the lender's shares on Wednesday. The move is facing widespread opposition in Germany, notably from the federal government, which has a 12% stake in the company. Also,…

France 24

Germany blocks UniCredit bid for Commerzbank but the share price soars

The federal government, which holds 12% of the shares, has rejected the Italian bank’s bid for the German lender, calling it aggressive and hostile. UniCredit soars on the stock market as the Frankfurt prosecutor investigates alleged market manipulation.

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Germany formally rejects UniCredit's €39bn Commerzbank offer

Germany has officially rejected UniCredit's offer for Commerzbank and said it supports the lender's independence.

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European shares inch up as investors assess US-Iran agreement

European stock markets enjoyed a positive start on Tuesday, a continuation of Monday's upward momentum. Investors are particularly attentive to the early stages of a possible agreement between the U.S. and Iran, as this could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil supply dynamics. With a…

The Economic Times

Global Market | European shares inch up as investors assess US-Iran agreement

European stock exchanges kicked off the day with a bullish trend on Tuesday, riding the wave of Monday's upward momentum. Market participants are closely tracking a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran, which could initiate oil flow through the vital Strait of Hormuz once again. With oil prices potentially…

The Economic Times

Commerzbank CEO Touts AI-Driven 2030 Plan, Calls UniCredit Offer Unattractive

Commerzbank (ETR:CBK) Chief Executive Bettina Orlopp said the German lender’s updated “Momentum 2030” strategy is built on continued revenue growth, lower costs and efficiency gains from artificial intelligence, while reiterating that the bank sees UniCredit’s current takeover offer as unattractive.

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European takeover battle hots up with UniCredit’s ‘unfriendly attack’ on Commerzbank

Milan-based bank plans to up its near-30% stake in German lender to trigger formal talks despite strong opposition from Berlin

The Guardian - UK

Italy's UniCredit sees record profits as Commerzbank advance drags on

UniCredit shareholders prepare for a bumper payout as the bank forecasts profits of more than €10 billion this year.

Euronews

BBVA fails in €17bn takeover battle for smaller Spanish rival Sabadell

The bid only convinced shareholders representing 25.47% of Sabadell voting rights. That was far short of the 50% BBVA needed for the deal to pass outright.

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Platinum's Incredible Rally Surprises Even The Insiders

Platinum has quietly soared above $1,650 per ounce, reclaiming the highs not seen since 2013. The metal's 81.5% year-to-date performance has outpaced gold and silver.

Benzinga

Italy’s business elite urge Meloni to act faster on economic reforms

As growth stagnates and reforms stall, investors are watching whether Giorgia Meloni can turn her political staying power into a new story of competitiveness and economic confidence.

Euronews

UniCredit Boosts Outlook After Walking Away From Banco BPM

Italy's UniCredit posted a sharp rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday despite lower revenues, a day after it withdrew its offer for smaller rival Banco BPM due to government interference.

International Business Times

Commerzbank Commits To Strategy As UniCredit Ups Direct Stake

German lender Commerzbank said Wednesday it was committed to its strategy after Italian bank UniCredit formally upped its stake in its rival, laying the ground for a potential takeover bid.

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German economic morale soars in June: 'Confidence is picking up'

Germany’s economic sentiment soared to 47.5 in June, its highest since March, driven by stronger demand and policy support. But European stocks fell as Israel-Iran tensions escalated, oil prices rose, and investors awaited the Fed’s policy decision.

International Business Times

Germany's Commerzbank Staff Protest UniCredit Takeover Threat

Dressed as a Gallic warrior fighting Roman invaders or wearing the yellow of the Commerzbank logo, employees from the German lender protested Thursday against any takeover attempt by Italy's UniCredit.

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Commerzbank reports profit surge as it fends off UniCredit bid

The German lender reported its ‘best quarterly result since the first quarter of 2011’ as it attempts to fend off Unicredit’s takeover efforts.

International Business Times

German Lender Commerzbank's Profits Jump As It Fends Off UniCredit

Revenues at Germany's second-biggest lender increased almost 12 percent to 3.1 billion euros, boosted by better than forecast interest and commission income.

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International Business Times

UniCredit Gets ECB Nod For Commerzbank Stake

Italian banking giant UniCredit said Friday it had secured approval from the European Central Bank to buy up to 29.9 percent of Commerzbank, opening the door to a possible takeover of its German rival.

International Business Times

Germany's Commerzbank To Cut Jobs To Fight Off UniCredit

German lender Commerzbank said Thursday it plans to cut about 3,900 jobs, around 10 percent of its workforce, seeking to fight off pressure for a tie-up from Italian bank UniCredit.

International Business Times

Job Cuts Report Worries Employees At Germany's Commerzbank

Suggestions that German lender Commerzbank was considering cutting thousands of jobs as it fights off an unwanted advance from Italy's UniCredit had unsettled employees, a senior trade union official said Monday.

International Business Times

UniCredit Ups Pressure On Commerzbank, Fuelling German Anger

Italian bank UniCredit said Wednesday it had boosted its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, intensifying takeover speculation and sparking condemnation from Berlin of an "unfriendly" move at a time the country is in political limbo.

International Business Times

Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit Bids For Italian Rival

With its plans for Germany's Commerzbank seemingly stalled, UniCredit, Italy's second-largest lender, launched Monday a bid to buy its rival BPM for 10.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion).

International Business Times

UniCredit Says Needs A Year To Decide Commerzbank Deal

The chief executive of Italy's UniCredit bank said Wednesday there would be no decision on a possible takeover of German rival Commerzbank for at least a year.

The Guardian - UK

Why is Germany shooting its own stagnating economy in the foot?

A proposed Italian-German bank merger makes sense for Europe, but Berlin is opting for domestic protectionism, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

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