US-Iran war: Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin to Avic Chengdu Aircraft — global defense stocks rise up to 7.5%

Global defense stocks witnessed sharp gains on Monday, March 2, as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran triggered renewed investor interest in military and aerospace names. While broader equity markets turned volatile, defense stocks emerged as clear outperformers. The rally was driven by expectations that prolonged geopolitical tension could lead to higher defense…

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Global markets today: Asian markets mixed amid geopolitical tensions; Nikkei slides on stronger yen, Hang Seng falls

Global markets today: Asian markets traded mixed o Monday as investors evaluated ongoing geopolitical issues. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped by 1.92%, while the Topix index fell by 1.76%, South Korea’s Kospi was down 0.60%. The Hong Kong Hang Seng index decreased by 0.18%, whereas mainland China’s CSI 300 rose by 0.27%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 saw…

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Stock Market Holiday: Hang Seng, LSE, and more, which global markets are closed today on account of Boxing Day

Stock Market Holiday: Global markets are largely at a muted today amid thin trading activity as several major global exchanges remain shut on account of Boxing, leaving trading activity fragmented across regions. With markets in Australia, Hong Kong and much of Europe closed following the Christmas break, investor participation has narrowed sharply, even as select…

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