Public Markets 3h Briefing
×Market Performance
Stocks Set for Rebound bloomberg.com to end a turbulent week as investors digest geopolitical tensions. The dollar strength offset bloomberg.com war premiums while Treasuries fell, with traditional safe havens offering little refuge amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Bitcoin fell to $70k investing.com amid Iran conflict but is positioned for a weekly jump, showing crypto's mixed performance during geopolitical stress.
Corporate Earnings
Spie SA investing.com reported record 2025 profit driven by German growth, though the CEO will step down. Lufthansa investing.com beat Q4 profit expectations with €39.6 billion in revenue but flagged 2026 risks amid continuing geopolitical tensions. Burlington Stores wsj.com saw profit rise on stronger sales as consumers increasingly turn to off-price retailers amid inflation concerns.
IPO & M&A News
Vincorion wsj.com is planning a Frankfurt listing as European defense spending rises, capitalizing on increased defense budgets across the continent. Ambani's bloomberg.com record India IPO of Jio faces delays due to regulatory limbo, potentially missing the targeted timeline for Asia's richest person.
Economic Indicators
UK house prices investing.com reached a new high in February as the property market shows resilience. IMI investing.com launched a £500 million buyback as 2025 earnings per share rose 8%, returning value