Commerzbank Group News Monitoring

Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit

By John O’Donnell and Valentina Za BERLIN, July 24 (Reuters) – Commerzbank Chairman Jens Weidmann on Friday invited UniCredit to open talks over the terms of a merger, as the German lender dropped any remaining ​resistance to the unwanted Italian takeover …

Commerzbank chair calls for talks with UniCredit after takeover battle

Commerzbank labour leader rejects UniCredit talks with bank employees

"Can we all please act like adults now? Under corporate law, management decides what happens in a ‌company," Uebel said in a statement to Reuters.Sascha Uebel, Commerzbank's vice chairman and head of the works council, on Thursday rejected …

UniCredit profit beats forecasts as Commerzbank stake nears 50%; BNP Paribas profit rises on equities trading surge

UniCredit’s second-quarter net profit rose to €2.91bn, beating analysts’ average forecast of €2.8bn, as chief executive Andrea Orcel moved closer to securing control of Commerzbank. Revenue increased 6.6 per cent year on year, with stronger fee income …

UniCredit posts better than expected results after Commerzbank bid

MILAN: Italy’s second-biggest bank, UniCredit, on Thursday posted better than expected first-half earnings and slightly improved its 2026 outlook, adding it expected its investment in Commerzbank would return 15%. UniCredit, which first invested in …

KfW IPEX extends Germany gas credit line

KfW IPEX-Bank has extended Trading Hub Europe GmbH's credit line, with KfW also commissioned to finance a €24 billion ($27.3 billion) hydrogen amortisation account. The extension is the fourth since the facility was put in place in 2022. KfW IPEX-Bank …

Oil tops $100 per barrel again as Middle East war looks set to drag on

Oil prices, which recently topped $100 a barrel for the first time in weeks, look likely to increase further with unrest in the Middle East unlikely to abate, analysts warned. Hefty stockpiles among major consumers, alongside reductions in demand, have so …

Gold edges up as traders weigh Middle East conflict

LONDON – Gold edged higher, holding firmly above the key resistance point of US$4,000 an ounce even as the widening conflict in the Middle East fuels expectations for tighter monetary policy. Bullion inched above US$4,060 an ounce, having fallen as much as …

Germany prepares terms for Commerzbank bid talks – report

German officials are outlining key conditions for any future discussions with UniCredit over Commerzbank, reflecting a shift in Berlin’s approach from resisting the takeover to trying to influence its outcome, according to Bloomberg. No discussions have …

Economists predict minor disruption from Trump's new tariffs

Economists predicted that the US’ sweeping new tariffs, which take effect Friday, will not seriously disrupt the global economy. Tariffs’ inflationary effects are “likely to have already peaked,” Commerzbank wrote, pointing to the Trump administration’s …

Polaris Global Equity Composite Q2 2026 Commentary

MadamLead/iStock via Getty Images Global equities delivered a very strong second quarter, with the MSCI World Index posting double-digit gains over the three-month period. A modest pullback in June, driven mainly by profit-taking in U.S. mega-cap tech …

UniCredit Q2 Net Profit Declines; Upgrades FY26 Net Profit Ambition

UniCredit Group (CRIN.DE,UCG,UCG.MI) reported second quarter net profit of 2.9 billion euros, down 13.1% from a year ago. EPS was 1.94 euros, down 10.2%. Net profit was at 3.1 billion euros, ex Commerzbank related trading one-off. Total revenues were 6.5 …

UniCredit S.p.A. reports Q2 results; updates FY2026 outlook

FY net profit ambition is revised to above €11.3 billion for the current year, with targets of well above €13 billion in upcoming years, and CET1 ratio expected around 15% before consolidating Commerzbank, strengthening again quickly after.

Negative Reaction To Alphabet, Tesla Earnings May Lead To Weakness On Wall Street

The major U.S. Index futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Thursday, with stocks likely to see further downside after ending yesterday's choppy session in the red. A negative reaction to earnings news from Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) …

German government not stopping UniCredit's takeover of Commerzbank, Merz says

German government not stopping UniCredit's takeover of Commerzbank, Merz says Government Response and Market Impact BERLIN, July 15 (Reuters) - The German government is not stopping the merger or takeover of Commerzbank by UniCredit, but it does not …

Broadridge’s tokenized repo platform now moves $9 trillion monthly, making it Wall Street’s quiet blockchain giant

The financial infrastructure firm's distributed ledger repo platform has grown 490% year-over-year, processing an average of $384 billion daily for major banks. Broadridge Financial Solutions has been running what might be the most consequential …

How Andrea Orcel ‘doubled down’ in play for Commerzbank

UniCredit nears Commerzbank control with 47.6% stake

UniCredit has built its position in Commerzbank to 47.6%, leaving the Italian bank just short of control in a contested takeover bid. UniCredit has accumulated a 26.7% stake in Commerzbank since September 2024 and said take-up of its tender offer reached …

Italy’s UniCredit gains around 48% Commerzbank stake

UniCredit said investors have tendered shares equal to 17.60% of Commerzbank’s outstanding share capital in response to its voluntary offer, a result the bank said was “well ahead” of its initial expectations.  The offer was launched in May this year.  …

Operation Honor: Rural Salute® Is Redefining What Rural Veteran Events Can Be at Annual Event in Gettysburg

Free Veteran Resources, Real Community and a Day Built to Honor Rural Veterans and Military Families Across Pennsylvania GETTSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across rural America, one phrase continues to echo from …

Broadcast analysis of 53,000 clips tracks Andy Burnham’s path from regional leader to future prime minister

eMedia Monitor and Purposeful Relations publish broadcast media intelligence tracking Burnham's TV / radio presence from January 2026 to his by-election victory VIENNA, AUSTRIA, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eMedia Monitor (eMM), a …

Senator Roy Blunt: A Practical Path Forward for U.S. Foreign Assistance

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Roy Blunt, Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services, was recently named to the new Commission on the Future of Foreign Assistance, a bipartisan effort …

CentreMove Announces First Public Release of UK's First Centralised Property Transaction Platform

New platform gives buyers, sellers and property professionals a shared, real-time view of every transaction as part of a phased national rollout UK, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CentreMove today announced the first public …

Frankfurt to Host Europe's Leading Political Consultants

Early Bird Tickets Now Available for the EAPC Conference in October 2026 FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year's conference, themed "Political Communication: Welcome to the Age of AI & Technology …

Local 3809 Launches "Save Big Spring" Campaign, Urges Officials to Fight FCI Big Spring Closure

BIG SPRING, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local 3809, which represents correctional officers and staff at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Big Spring, today launched SaveBigSpring.com, a new website and email …

The Arc of California Condemns Federal Deferral of $867.5 Million in Medicaid Funding

Federal government’s own guidance confirms payment errors are not fraud rates SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arc of California today condemned the federal government’s decision to defer approximately $867. …

American Legacy Alliance PAC Launches "Florida Families First" Initiative

Statewide Campaign to Promote Constitutional Principles, Government Accountability, and Economic Opportunity PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Legacy Alliance PAC (ALA PAC), a federally registered hybrid …

Stand Up for Science Submits Public Comment on NSF Proposed Grant Policy Changes

SUFS criticizes premature compliance with OMB draft rules in its Federal Register comment, announces campaign to facilitate public comments on NSF proposal WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Stand Up for …

AIDA Country Report on Greece – Update on 2025

|Published on: 24th July 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Greece provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content …

Asylum statistics and the need for protection in Europe: Updated Factsheet

ECRE has published an updated factsheet in which it examines the reliability of asylum statistics. It is intended is to illustrate how the careless use of statistics can distort the real protection needs in Europe. 1. What’s wrong with the way that …

Award-Winning Next Hour Garage Door Repair Santa Clarita Expands 24/7 Rapid-Response Fleet

Named “The Best Garage Door Repair” in Santa Clarita, Next Hour expands its 24/7 rapid-response fleet across the Santa Clarita Valley. SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Hour Garage Door Repair Santa Clarita has …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Endorses CRA Resolution Overturning SBA Green Card Lending Ban

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) announces its endorsement of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced by Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship …

Haven Treatment Center Earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval®

Haven Treatment Center Earns The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center is proud to …

The Miami-Dade 'Fathers Forward Initiative' Transforming the School-to-Prison Pipeline into a School-to-College Pipeline

Encouraging our youth to attend college or university MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Bernard W.H. Jennings as Candidate, Miami-Dade County School Board – District 1 has a Vision that Every child deserves …

State of Men's Health Act Introduced in the US Senate, Marking Historic Bipartisan Support for Men's Health Legislation

New Senate support brings the nation closer to coordinated federal action on the nation's first Office of Men's Health via the U.S. Department of HHS WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Men's Health …

ALS United Applauds Passage of ACT for ALS Reauthorization Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALS United applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 8205), an important step toward protecting federal programs …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Endorses Bipartisan Defend American Manufacturing Act

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) is proud to endorse the Defend American Manufacturing Act, a bipartisan bill led by Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jon Husted (R- …

ABFC Welcomes Canada’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Blueprint, Calls for Clear Policy to Build Domestic Market

Report recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as a strategic economic opportunity and the need for stable, long-term policy VANCOUVER, CANADA, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) welcomes the release of …

Palantir’s Digital Infrastructure Could Reshape Government, Finance, and Everyday Life

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Palantir’s Digital Infrastructure Could Reshape Government, Finance, and Everyday Life Part Two of the On the Record investigation examines Palantir’s role in artificial intelligence, …