Ibex 35 rises as Solaria rebounds and Repsol slides
Spain's Ibex 35 ended higher despite weaker GDP data and a late loss of momentum. Solaria jumped nearly 9% after its sharp fall, while Repsol dropped more than 2% as oil prices declined.
Spain's Ibex 35 ended higher despite weaker GDP data and a late loss of momentum. Solaria jumped nearly 9% after its sharp fall, while Repsol dropped more than 2% as oil prices declined.
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons after the bank returned to profit and strengthened its solvency. The change comes as WiZink discusses a possible sale of its card business to Unicaja.
EQT is preparing to sell its controlling stake in Parques Reunidos. JPMorgan will manage the process, which values the holding at about €1.7 billion.
EQT has hired JPMorgan to prepare a sale of Parques Reunidos at a valuation of around €1.7 billion. Industrial operators including Merlin Entertainments and Compagnie des Alpes could take part in the process.
The Ibex 35 is moving away from 20,000 points again. Oil above 105 dollars and rising bond yields are reviving rate fears, weighing on Solaria while Repsol gains.
Zegona plans to return €400 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. The move follows a sharp recovery at Vodafone España and could further increase the value of its top executives’ holdings.
Spain's benchmark index stayed above 19,600 points despite another jump in oil prices. Repsol led the gains as Middle East tensions and uncertainty over a US diesel policy debate kept investors cautious.
A draft decree could unsettle Ignis before its planned market debut. The company wants €500 million to expand its data centre business in Spain.
Brent has moved back above $100 as stocks retreat across Europe and the United States. Repsol is gaining, while Spanish renewable-energy shares face fresh selling.
Spain is setting up a fast track for Chinese firms, hoping to fill the gap as US and UK investment dries up. The government will now handle all major investment approvals from Moncloa, promising faster decisions on big projects.
Spain's basic index rose 0.15% after Brent fell below 100 dollars. Trump's comments on Iran wiped out most of the Ibex 35's early gains, leaving the index near 19,754 points.
Raventós Codorníu has posted its highest net profit while reviewing possible asset sales. Carlyle is still considering offers for a majority or minority stake.
The Ibex 35 opens at 19,724 points after rising 1.08% on Monday. A weaker euro and mixed signals from European and US markets leave the Spanish index facing another test.
Foreign investment in Spain reached 12.446 billion euros in the first half of 2026, up 31.2% from a year earlier. Madrid and Catalonia took the largest shares, while Castilla-La Mancha received 129.2 million euros.
Santander is expanding its investment offer for customers under 30 in Spain. Funds start at 10 euros, trading fees fall to one euro, and free training plus a 50-euro incentive round out the campaign.
Galicia is shifting its focus east: imports from Asia have overtaken those from the Americas, led by textiles and cars. The regional government is pursuing new partnerships and business opportunities.
Spain’s leading construction groups are competing for the first major works at Barajas. The tenders, worth more than €146 million combined, are intended to increase capacity at T4 and T4S.
McLaren will launch its first SUV before 2030, investing £500 million to take on Ferrari and Aston Martin in the high-end SUV segment.
Chinese carmakers are moving beyond exports to Spain and building factories there. Chery and SAIC are investing heavily, alongside Stellantis, as Spain emerges as a major EU automotive center and challenges Germany and France.
Fund managers have raised cash levels to 3.9 percent, reflecting growing unease over bond volatility and US political uncertainty. Enthusiasm for AI investments remains, but risk appetite is cooling.
A Swedish-Norwegian consortium is seeking to buy 100% of Acciona Energía, potentially taking the Spanish renewables company off the stock market. Competing offers from France and Canada are adding pressure to the talks.
Acciona shares rose more than 3 percent after EQT and Norges Bank Investment Management agreed to pursue a joint bid for Acciona Energía. The move followed a sharp drop in the previous session and drew close attention from the Spanish market.
Acciona Energía is at the center of a heated takeover contest. EQT and Norway's sovereign fund have joined forces to challenge Ardian, with the outcome potentially reshaping Spain's energy sector and leading to a delisting at a premium.
Acciona shares rose over 3% after EQT and Norges Bank teamed up to bid for Acciona Energía, reshaping the sale process and opening a route to faster debt reduction.
The Generalitat will invest over €175 million to expand Torrevieja Hospital. The project will add 30,000 square meters, nearly doubling capacity, and more than 650 new staff will be hired in phases over five years.
Spain’s Treasury launched a 20-year green bond, attracting demand of more than 55 billion euros. The issue aims to raise 4 billion euros for sustainable projects, as investors rushed to secure allocations, a sign of strong confidence in Spanish sovereign debt.
Barcelona’s Clínic Hospital will relocate, triggering a €1.7 billion urban overhaul. L’Hospitalet will see 800 new homes, half protected. Esplugues will get the new Faculty of Pharmacy. The project will reshape healthcare, housing, and connections between the cities.
Mercadona has opened its first 'Tienda 9' supermarkets in Madrid and Bilbao. The company invested €11 million in these locations. The new model promises greater efficiency and a focus on fresh products.
Barcelona has completed or launched 70% of its €46 million plan for Barceloneta. The city is prioritizing public housing and urban renewal to help residents stay amid rising tourism, with new projects targeting schools, plazas and social spaces.
Salvador Caetano’s Spanish division posted a 130% profit increase in 2025, following a sweeping corporate reorganization and basic dealership acquisitions. Its focus on new-car sales and market consolidation is reshaping the group’s position in Spain.
Morocco is rapidly gaining ground as a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and batteries, challenging Spain’s position. Lower wages and more flexible regulations are drawing major investments from China and Europe, with Morocco’s strategic location adding to its appeal.
More than 900 million SpaceX shares become available for trading after a lockup period, more than doubling the free float. The release follows a sharp drop in the stock price, leaving investors and employees to weigh their options amid ongoing volatility.
Benidorm’s council has approved a major renovation of its bullring into a cultural hub. Meanwhile, the Generalitat has launched a €50 million international competition to redesign the city’s seafront, while demolition orders for two towers remain unresolved.
Porcelanosa closed 2025 with €863 million in sales, steady profits and a sharp rise in industrial investment. The group faced setbacks in the US but posted strong growth in Iberia and industrialized construction.
Renault posted a €705 million profit in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s record losses. Sales growth and cost cuts helped lead the turnaround, with electrified models adding momentum.