Donald Trump's recent election victory has given a temporary boost to new stock sales in Europe. However, concerns about tariffs and other policies could affect the long-term market outlook for the region.
Spanish utility Cox Abg Group SA and Croatian grocery chain Studenac Group SA have proceeded with their initial public offerings this week in order to secure listings before the year-end market slowdown. In addition to these IPOs, other companies are expected to do the same, along with a final wave of overnight placements as earnings reports are released.
On Thursday, Goldman Sachs bankers were actively promoting a block of shares in CVC Capital Partners Plc, which has seen an increase in value after being included in a global index.