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Europe close: Markets turn weaker in late trading
Thu 12 February 2026 14:59
(Sharecast News) - European markets closed lower on Thursday, having reached record highs in the morning as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings and economic data, even as Asian markets extended their rally.
Europe midday: Corporate earnings give Stoxx a lift; Schroders in focus
Thu 12 February 2026 11:38
(Sharecast News) - European shares were off morning record highs at midday on Thursday amid another flurry of corporate earnings, with a £9.9bn takeover of Schroders by US investment manager Nuveen boosting sentiment.
Asia report: Most markets rise despite strong US payrolls
Thu 12 February 2026 11:10
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Thursday, with investors largely shrugging off stronger-than-expected US payrolls data that dampened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and weighed on Wall Street overnight.
London midday: FTSE hits fresh intraday high as Schroders surges on takeover
Thu 12 February 2026 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Thursday after the top-flight index hit fresh highs as news of Schroders' takeover by US investment manager Nuveen distracted investors from uninspring UK growth figures.