Market Report - Europe

Europe midday: Shares hold gains on eurozone survey data

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Friday 20 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday as investors eyed the stand-off between the US and Iran, while corporate earnings and regional data remained in focus including upbeat news on eurozone business activity.
The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was up 0.44% to 628 at 1200 GMT with all major...

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