European markets expected to start lower; earnings reports from BP, Philips, and Ferrari on the way

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: CNBC

Updated: Nov 04 2025

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Source: CNBC

European Market Outlook: European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, reversing the positive sentiment from the start of the month, with major indices like the FTSE, DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE MIB all projected to decline.
Earnings Reports: A busy week for earnings is underway, with third-quarter results from companies such as BP, Philips, and Ferrari being released, while BP's recent asset sale announcement has garnered attention.
Saudi Aramco Performance: Saudi Aramco reported a 0.9% increase in third-quarter profit due to higher production levels, despite ongoing price pressures in the market.
Global Market Trends: Mixed trading was observed in Asia-Pacific markets, and U.S. stock futures were slightly lower following gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence investments, including Amazon's significant deal with OpenAI.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.