Novartis reported fourth-quarter core operating income gained 9% as higher drug sales offset in increase in marketing and development costs.

Spain's Santander on Wednesday reported an eightfold rise in fourth quarter net profit compared to the same quarter in 2020 on lower loan loss provisions and a solid performance in its U.S. and UK markets.

Swedish bank Swedbank on Wednesday reported a slightly lower-than-expected operating profit for the fourth quarter as continued global supply problems held back economic growth in home markets.

Spain's Santander on Wednesday reported an eight-fold rise in fourth quarter net profit in 2021 compared to the same period a year earlier thanks to a release of COVID-related provisions which contributed to lower loan loss impairments.

Norway's Telenor said on Wednesday it expects its earnings to be largely flat or slightly higher in 2022 compared to last year as it posted quarterly profits below forecasts.

Tesla Inc will recall 53,822 U.S. vehicles with the company's Full Self-Driving (Beta) software that may allow some models to conduct "rolling stops" and not come to a complete stop at some intersections posing a safety risk.