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  • Thousands reported killed across the Middle East as the Iran-related conflict expands, increasing regional geopolitical risk for markets and energy.
  • U.S. special operations rescued an American in Iran after a risky mission that suffered aircraft mechanical failures, highlighting military escalation risk.
  • MOEX Russia Index closed flat at a one-month low amid mixed sector moves.
  • Oil futures rose and gold futures gained in the past hour.
  • The ruble strengthened against major currencies during today's session.

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Paris Markets Slip as Industrials, Financials and Tech Weigh on CAC 40

Paris Markets Slip as Industrials, Financials and Tech Weigh on CAC 40

Shares in France finished lower on Thursday, with the CAC 40 retreating 0.24% and the SBF 120 easing 0.21%. Losses were concentrated in Industrials, Financials and Technology names, while select autos, testing services and energy stocks outperformed. Market breadth tilted toward decliners and the CAC 40 volatility gauge sat at a fresh 52-week high.

Portuguese Equities Close Higher; PSI Climbs 0.75% to Five-Year Peak

Portuguese Equities Close Higher; PSI Climbs 0.75% to Five-Year Peak

Portugal's benchmark PSI index finished higher on Thursday, advancing 0.75% to reach a new five-year high. Strength in Consumer Goods, Utilities and Telecoms sectors powered the rise, with energy and renewable stocks among the session leaders. Commodity markets saw pronounced movement, with Brent and front-month crude jumping while gold fell. Curre…

Madrid Stocks Slip as Financials and Consumer Names Weigh on IBEX 35

Madrid Stocks Slip as Financials and Consumer Names Weigh on IBEX 35

Spain's IBEX 35 closed lower on Thursday, sliding 0.14% as losses in Financial Services & Real Estate, Consumer Goods and Building & Construction sectors pressured the market. Gains in energy and telecom names contrasted with notable declines in steel and regional banking stocks. Commodities moved sharply, with crude oil advancing and gold futures …

U.K. Markets Close Higher as Energy and Auto-Parts Stocks Lead Gains

U.K. Markets Close Higher as Energy and Auto-Parts Stocks Lead Gains

U.K. equities finished higher at the close on Thursday, with the United Kingdom 100 index up 0.74%. Strength in Automobiles & Parts, Oil & Gas Producers and Gas, Water & Multiutilities sectors underpinned the advance. Market breadth was uneven, with more decliners than advancers, while commodities and currency moves featured pronounced swings.

Lynx1 Increases Stake in Korro Bio with Small Open-Market Purchase

Lynx1 Increases Stake in Korro Bio with Small Open-Market Purchase

Lynx1 Capital Management L.P., a roughly 10% holder of Korro Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRRO), purchased 520 shares of common stock on March 31, 2026, at $10.60 per share for a total of $5,512. The company’s shares have since traded up to $13.85, a roughly 30% increase from the purchase price. Korro Bio has also announced an $85 million private equity fina…

Helsinki equities close higher as utilities, telecom and energy lead gains

Helsinki equities close higher as utilities, telecom and energy lead gains

Finnish equities finished higher on Thursday as strength in the Utilities, Telecoms and Oil & Gas sectors pushed the OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.46% at the close in Helsinki. Fortum led winners with a strong single-session gain that lifted the stock to three-year highs, while market breadth was essentially flat with a near-even split of advancers and decl…

Trump's Tough Talk on Iran Sends U.S. Fuel Prices Toward Record Territory

Trump's Tough Talk on Iran Sends U.S. Fuel Prices Toward Record Territory

President Trump's speech promising harsher strikes on Iran, without outlining a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pushed U.S. crude oil higher by more than 10% and set U.S. retail fuel prices on a path to steep increases. Gasoline is projected to rise to $4.25-$4.45 a gallon next week and could top $5 within a month if the strait remains closed.…

Liberty Global Engages Goldman Sachs to Explore Sale of Wyre Stake

Liberty Global Engages Goldman Sachs to Explore Sale of Wyre Stake

Liberty Global has hired Goldman Sachs to advise on a possible sale of its 50% stake in Belgian network company Wyre. People familiar with the matter say the stake could be worth about 1 billion ($1.2 billion). Discussions are preliminary and Liberty Global may choose not to pursue a transaction. Potential buyers are expected to include infrastruc…

Micron: Why the 'Peak Memory' Narrative Is Overstated — a Tactical Long

Micron: Why the 'Peak Memory' Narrative Is Overstated — a Tactical Long

Short-term headlines about memory efficiency (TurboQuant) have pressured Micron shares, but the company’s cash flow, tight HBM/SRAM supply for AI accelerators, and a still-reasonable valuation argue for a tactical long. This trade plan targets a move back toward the 52-week highs as markets reprice durable demand, with a clear stop to limit downsid…

Netflix Q1 Preview - Buying the Dip Ahead of the April 16 Print

Netflix Q1 Preview - Buying the Dip Ahead of the April 16 Print

Netflix's recent price increases, accelerating ad revenue, and a cleaner balance sheet after walking away from a large M&A bid create a high-probability asymmetric trade into the April 16 earnings report. Valuation is busy but not extreme for a company with $9.46B in free cash flow and an EV/EBITDA of 10.8. Entry at $97.66, stop $85, target $130 ov…

Red Cross Warns of Escalating Medical Needs and Strained Supplies in Iran

Red Cross Warns of Escalating Medical Needs and Strained Supplies in Iran

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says emergency medical demand in Iran is rising rapidly after airstrikes that began on February 28, with more than 1,900 fatalities and over 21,000 injured. The IFRC warns stockpiles of trauma kits and other critical supplies could be depleted if the conflict continues, while logi…

Warsaw Stocks Rise as WIG30 Climbs 0.91% to One-Month High

Warsaw Stocks Rise as WIG30 Climbs 0.91% to One-Month High

Poland's stock market closed higher on Thursday as the WIG30 index advanced 0.91% to reach a new one-month high. Energy-sector names were among the top performers, while a greater number of issues fell than rose across the exchange. Significant moves in crude and Brent oil, and shifts in FX pairs, accompanied the market action.

Carnival Director Disposes $314,265 in Shares Amid Mixed Analyst Views

Carnival Director Disposes $314,265 in Shares Amid Mixed Analyst Views

Carnival director Sir Jonathon Band sold a total of 12,000 Carnival Corp (CCL) shares in two transactions that together amounted to $314,265. The trades occurred on March 31 and April 1, 2026. The company recently reported first-quarter 2026 results that modestly exceeded expectations on adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, while analysts issued a ran…

Buy EWY on an Iran Ceasefire: Korea's AI-Led Rally Has More Room to Run

Buy EWY on an Iran Ceasefire: Korea's AI-Led Rally Has More Room to Run

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is a leveraged way to own Korea's AI-driven memory cycle and corporate reform story. If the Iran war ends and energy-driven risk premia roll off, EWY should re-rate from cyclical discount to growth multiple. We lay out an actionable long trade with entry, stop, targets and a balanced view of catalysts and risk…