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  • Sterling fell after reports Andy Burnham may run for Makerfield, and Deutsche Bank warned EUR/GBP risk premia have widened and could move further.
  • Rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil above $100 heighten inflation and geopolitical risks that could pressure richly valued U.S. equities.
  • Israeli airstrikes killed at least four in Gaza as indirect Israel-Hamas talks remain deadlocked, raising regional conflict risks.
  • Israel's economy contracted 3.3% annualized in Q1, with consumer spending down 4.7%, forcing growth forecasts lower amid the Iran conflict.
  • Investors are pivoting from geopolitics to U.S. Fed and fiscal risks, favoring long-duration bonds while watching energy-linked equities.
  • A White House-backed 'Rededicate 250' event drew conservative Christian leaders and criticism for privileging certain faiths and blurring church-state lines.

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U.K. Equities Close Higher as Major Index Hits New Record

U.K. Equities Close Higher as Major Index Hits New Record

U.K. stocks finished higher on Thursday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 rising 0.46% to reach a new all-time high. Strength in Software & Computer Services, Support Services and Travel & Leisure supported the advance. Several individual stocks posted large moves in both directions, while commodities and currency markets registered notabl…

U.K. Equities Close Higher as Major Sectors Lift Market to Record

U.K. Equities Close Higher as Major Sectors Lift Market to Record

London stocks finished the session higher, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 rising 0.46% to reach a fresh all-time high. Gains were led by Software & Computer Services, Support Services and Travel & Leisure names, while pharmaceuticals and several miners weighed on the downside. Commodity and currency markets showed mixed moves alongside a…

Italian Stocks Close Higher as Italy 40 Hits Record High

Italian Stocks Close Higher as Italy 40 Hits Record High

Italian equities finished higher on Thursday, with the Investing.com Italy 40 index closing at a fresh all-time high after strength in Travel & Leisure, Oil & Gas and Chemicals. Market breadth favored advancers, while select large-cap names led gains and a handful of stocks posted notable declines. Oil prices rose and the dollar strengthened modest…

German Equities Close Higher; Software, Retail and Media Names Lead Gains

German Equities Close Higher; Software, Retail and Media Names Lead Gains

Germany's major indices finished the trading day in positive territory, with the DAX advancing 0.40% and the MDAX and TecDAX posting modest gains. Software, retail and media stocks were among the strongest contributors. Market breadth was positive, volatility eased, and commodity and currency contracts displayed mixed outcomes at the close.

Belgian Equities Slip as BEL 20 Drops 3.07% at Thursday Close

Belgian Equities Slip as BEL 20 Drops 3.07% at Thursday Close

Belgian stocks finished lower after the close on Thursday, with the BEL 20 index down 3.07% as losses in Basic Materials, Healthcare and Industrials weighed on the market. A handful of companies posted gains and new highs, while several large declines drove headline weakness. Commodity and currency markets showed mixed action alongside a modestly f…

30-Year Mortgage Rate Slips Under 6% for First Time in Years

30-Year Mortgage Rate Slips Under 6% for First Time in Years

Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey reports the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98% as of Thursday, the first reading in roughly three and a half years to fall into the 5% range. The survey also shows the 15-year fixed-rate averaged 5.44%, slightly above last week. Freddie Mac’s chief economist said the lower rate alongside i…

Buy Super Micro on Margin Rebound Odds - Actionable Swing Trade

Buy Super Micro on Margin Rebound Odds - Actionable Swing Trade

Super Micro (SMCI) has delivered explosive top-line growth driven by AI infrastructure demand, but collapsing gross margins have driven sentiment and price lower. The market is pricing SMCI more like a cyclical, low-margin distributor than a fast-growing infrastructure beneficiary. If management stabilizes margins and execution remains clean, the s…

Prosperity Bancshares Director Disposes of $78,433 in Shares

Prosperity Bancshares Director Disposes of $78,433 in Shares

Director Ned S. Holmes completed the sale of 1,100 shares of Prosperity Bancshares Inc. (NYSE: PB) on February 25, 2026, raising $78,433. The transactions were disclosed in a Form 4 filing and involved direct and indirect sales across several holdings. The bank recently reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with an EPS beat but a slight reven…

Swedish Equities Close Higher; OMX Stockholm 30 Hits Five-Year Peak

Swedish Equities Close Higher; OMX Stockholm 30 Hits Five-Year Peak

Stocks in Sweden ended higher on Thursday, with the OMX Stockholm 30 index advancing 0.30% to reach a new five-year high. Sector strength in Oil & Gas, Financials and Technology helped push the market higher, while broader market breadth showed more advancing issues than decliners. Key individual movers included NIBE Industrier AB ser. B, EQT AB an…