Santander, Sabadell, CaixaBank, Unicaja, Inditex, Repsol Archives

Citadel Breaks Banking Sector Calm With 0.51% Short Position in Spanish Lender Unicaja

August 27, 2026 by Marco Bianchi

Citadel emerged with a 0.51% short position in Spanish bank Unicaja, marking the only notable short bet in the sector and ending a period of calm among investors in banking stocks.

Spanish Banks and Tourism Stocks Surge on Iran Peace Deal Expectations

June 16, 2026 by Marco Bianchi

Spanish cyclical stocks, particularly banks (Santander, Sabadell, CaixaBank, Unicaja) and tourism-related companies (Inditex), surged on anticipation of an Iran peace agreement and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Energy stocks like Repsol faced selling pressure as investors took profits.