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US close: Tech stocks lead markets higher, Dow ekes out new high

Mon 09 February 2026 21:35

(Sharecast News) - All three of Wall Street's benchmark indices finished higher on Monday, with tech stocks outperforming on a quiet day ahead of some closely anticipated economic data and corporate earnings over the coming days.

London close: Stocks inch higher, but political risk limits upside

Mon 09 February 2026 16:42

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 managed to finish marginally higher on Monday after a brief stint in the red, though stocks were more or less rangebound with the UK benchmark index already trading near its all-time high.

Europe close: Markets rise on Japan election cheer

Mon 09 February 2026 16:12

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed higher on Monday, tracking strong gains in Asia after Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a decisive victory in Sunday's national election.

US open: Stocks mixed as traders look ahead to key data, Q4 earnings

Mon 09 February 2026 14:28

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as market participants looked ahead to key macro data and a fresh batch of corporate earnings scheduled for later in the week.

Europe midday: Shares up as Nikkei surge lifts sentiment

Mon 09 February 2026 11:40

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Monday as investors rode the wave from Asia after Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party won a massive victory in Sunday's national election.

Asia report: Tokyo jumps as Takaichi secures election victory

Mon 09 February 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equity markets advanced on Monday, led by sharp gains in Japan after prime minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic election victory that investors viewed as supportive of growth-oriented economic policy.

London midday: FTSE dips into the red; UK politics in focus

Mon 09 February 2026 10:44

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday as investors weighed the latest political developments in the UK against a surge in Japan's Nikkei, after prime minister Takaichi secured a landslide victory in Sunday's general

Europe open: Shares jump as Nikkei hits record after Japan election

Mon 09 February 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares made a strong start on Monday morning as investors rode the wave from Asia after Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party won a massive victory in Sunday's national election.

London open: FTSE gains after Nikkei surge; NatWest slumps on acquisition

Mon 09 February 2026 07:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as Japan's Nikkei surged nearly 4% after prime minister Takaichi secured a landslide victory in Sunday's general election.

London pre-open: FTSE seen higher after Nikkei surges

Mon 09 February 2026 07:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as Japan's Nikkei surged nearly 4% after prime minister Takaichi secured a landslide victory in Sunday's general election.