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Asia Markets Open Cautiously as Oil Rises Ahead of U.S.-Iran Talks

Asia Markets Open Cautiously as Oil Rises Ahead of U.S.-Iran Talks

Asian markets opened tentatively in holiday-thinned trade, with a mix of modest equity moves and falling bond yields as investors awaited U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva and digested weak Japanese GDP data. Oil prices rose ahead of the negotiations and amid expectations of higher OPEC+ supply, while bullion and silver fell as the dollar firmed.

Activist Seeks Broad Board Overhaul at Tripadvisor

Activist Seeks Broad Board Overhaul at Tripadvisor

An activist shareholder is set to press for a substantial boardroom change at Tripadvisor, aiming to nominate a majority of directors on the companys eight-person board and urging moves to raise profitability and possibly divest assets. The campaign follows a disclosure of a significant stake and comes shortly after Tripadvisor reported weaker-tha…

BHP Shares Climb to Record After Copper-Led First-Half Profit Gain

BHP Shares Climb to Record After Copper-Led First-Half Profit Gain

BHP Group's shares reached an all-time high in Sydney after the miner reported a 22% increase in underlying profit for the six months to December 31, driven largely by a 32% jump in realized copper prices and a favorable sales mix. Iron ore production also set a first-half record, while the company agreed to a $4.3 billion upfront silver payment fr…

Mexican equities slip as S&P/BMV IPC ends session down 0.13%

Mexican equities slip as S&P/BMV IPC ends session down 0.13%

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC closed lower on Monday, down 0.13%, with declines in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples pressuring the market. Megacable, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico and Kimberly-Clark de México were among the top gainers, while Grupo Financiero Inbursa, Banco del Bajío and Grupo Carso posted the largest declines.…

London Market Edges Up as Aerospace, Banking and Mining Lead Gains

London Market Edges Up as Aerospace, Banking and Mining Lead Gains

U.K. stocks finished modestly higher on Monday, driven by gains in Aerospace & Defense, Banking and Mining names. The main U.K. index rose 0.25% at the close in London. Broad market breadth was mixed, while commodities and currency futures showed modest movement into the close of trading. (See detailed movers, breadth and market indicators below.)

Madrid stocks finish higher as IBEX 35 rises 0.99%

Madrid stocks finish higher as IBEX 35 rises 0.99%

Spanish equities closed higher on Monday, with the IBEX 35 up 0.99% as strength in construction, financial services and consumer-facing groups offset weakness in travel technology and select consumer brands. Market breadth favored advancers and commodities and FX markets showed modest movement at the close.

Frankfurt Session Ends Mixed as DAX Slips 0.41%; Utilities and Telecoms Offset Weakness in Construction and Software

Frankfurt Session Ends Mixed as DAX Slips 0.41%; Utilities and Telecoms Offset Weakness in Construction and Software

Germany's equity market closed mixed on Monday. The DAX fell 0.41% at the Frankfurt close while the MDAX inched up 0.02% and the TecDAX eased 0.15%. Gains in telecom, food & beverages and utilities names were offset by losses in construction, software and media stocks. Market breadth was slightly negative with more decliners than advancers.

Belgian Equities Slip as Consumer-Related Sectors Lead Declines

Belgian Equities Slip as Consumer-Related Sectors Lead Declines

Belgian stocks closed lower on Monday with the BEL 20 down 0.27%. Losses were concentrated in consumer-facing and basic materials names, though a handful of large-cap stocks posted gains. Market breadth favored decliners, while commodities and FX showed mixed moves at the close of trade in Brussels.

Copenhagen market closes lower as OMX Copenhagen 20 slips 0.67%

Copenhagen market closes lower as OMX Copenhagen 20 slips 0.67%

The OMX Copenhagen 20 index ended Monday's session down 0.67% as losses in several sector groups pushed the market lower. Oersted, Demant and Danske Bank were among the leading gainers, while DSV Panalpina, Coloplast and Zealand Pharma posted the biggest declines. Market breadth was balanced, and commodity and currency moves showed modest shifts du…