EU Stocks

Markets Sag in Europe After Sharp Sell-Off in Asia

stocks — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:00:13 +0000

Continued worries about government debt in several European countries and the state of the U.S. labor market took their toll on European markets.

London Exchange Buys 60% of Rival Trading Platform

stocks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:00:23 +0000

With its acquisition of Turquoise, the London exchange plans to create a pan-European trading venture by merging Turquoise with its “dark pool” platform.

European Stock Exchanges Rattled by Upstarts

stocks — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:12 +0000

European stocks exchanges have gotten a run for their money from competitors set up by banks and brokers.

London Exchange in Talks to Buy Alternative Platform

stocks — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:14 +0000

The London Stock Exchange said it was in exclusive talks to link with Turquoise, a pan-European trading system, in an attempt to regain market share and expand abroad.

New L.S.E. Chief Aims to Regain Lost Ground

stocks — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:00:39 +0000

Xavier Rolet is emphasizing technology and derivatives in his effort to re-establish the London Stock Exchange as one of the world’s top markets.

European Shares Fall on Gloomy Report

stocks — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:21 +0000

Research from Germany showed a lackluster environment for manufacturers. Asian shares held up well despite the shock of a North Korean nuclear test.

Computer Breakdown Halts Trading at London Exchange

stocks — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:58:55 +0000

The exchange suffered its worst breakdown in eight years as a computer glitch prevented traders from participating in a global rally after the U.S. takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

London Exchange Plans New Trading System

stocks — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:58:55 +0000

The new pan-European system, to be created by the London exchange in partnership with Lehmen Brothers, will be a platform for so-called dark liquidity pool trading.

EMI Chief Leaves After Private Equity Takeover

stocks — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:58:55 +0000

Eric Nicoli’s exit came as Terra Firma Capital Partners, a private equity firm taking over the EMI Group, named executives from its own ranks to management positions at the music label.

Failed Bid Is Setback for Growth at Nasdaq

stocks — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:58:55 +0000

Now that its second bid to acquire the London Stock Exchange has failed, Nasdaq will have to come up with a new international expansion strategy.