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EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

European stocks edged higher Tuesday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.2% at 583.39 by 09:12 GMT. Banks and healthcare shares advanced, while defence and technology stocks fell sharply. Investors limited risk ahead of delayed U.S. jobs data and major central bank meetings. Spain’s IBEX and France’s CAC 40 each rose about 0.3% in morning trade.
16 December 2025
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  • Baker Hughes Leads Energy Sector Gains After Strong Q1 Results
    May 3, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT. Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) surged 10% in the past week, outperforming the energy sector's 4.4% rise, driven by better-than-expected first-quarter results. The Houston-based oilfield services firm reported $6.6 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst estimates of $6.34 billion, and adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share, beating the $0.49 forecast. Growth was fueled by increased demand from data centers and investments in liquefied natural gas infrastructure. Despite a 19% revenue drop from the Middle East and Asia due to ongoing conflicts, elevated oil prices through 2026 keep Baker Hughes attractive. However, Motley Fool's Stock Advisor did not include Baker Hughes in its current top 10 stocks, highlighting other stocks with higher potential returns.

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