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Stock Market 28 February 2026

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

Iran strikes put oil, defense and tanker stocks in focus ahead of Wall Street reopen

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel Friday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Defense and energy stocks outperformed, with Lockheed Martin up 2.56% and Exxon Mobil up 2.67%. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss possible output increases after the Iran attack.
28 February 2026
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FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,910.55 on Friday, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high and an eighth consecutive monthly gain. Miners and defensives led the advance, while Barclays dropped 4.2% after the Market Financial Solutions fallout. Rolls-Royce posted a 40% profit jump and announced a major buyback. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
28 February 2026
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Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 ended the week lower — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 ended the week lower — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

BIST 100 closed down 1.17% at 13,717.81 in Istanbul on Friday, ending the week 1.6% lower after touching 14,190.09 earlier. Heavyweight stocks, including Kiler Holding and Aselsan, drove volatility as MSCI reversed an index inclusion. The lira traded at 43.9595 per dollar. Investors await Turkey’s next inflation data and the central bank’s March meeting.
28 February 2026
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NGX Group share price jumps to N124 after profit, dividend hike and bonus plan — what to watch next

NGX Group share price jumps to N124 after profit, dividend hike and bonus plan — what to watch next

NGX Group shares jumped 9.8% to close at 124 naira Friday, following a profit rise to 15.6 billion naira for 2025 and a proposed 1-for-3 bonus share issue. The company declared a final 2 naira dividend, bringing the yearly total to 3 naira per share, pending shareholder approval. Trading volume hit 13.85 million shares. The NGX All-Share Index fell 0.38% as Dangote Cement slumped.
28 February 2026
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Vietnam stocks: Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange VN-Index ends February up as settlement snag puts March in focus

Vietnam stocks: Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange VN-Index ends February up as settlement snag puts March in focus

VN-Index closed at 1,880.33 on Friday, up 3.1% for the week, as foreign investors turned net buyers and fertilizer and oil-and-gas stocks led gains. Trading volume reached about 858 million shares, with turnover at 33.4 trillion dong. Brokerages briefly halted some settlements after a delay at the Vietnam Securities Depository, but the system was restored by mid-afternoon. Traders await March 2 PMI and March 6 macro data.
28 February 2026
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Mexico stocks on Bolsa Mexicana end flat week near highs as Televisa scraps dividend — what’s next

Mexico stocks on Bolsa Mexicana end flat week near highs as Televisa scraps dividend — what’s next

Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index closed Friday at 71,405.77, up 0.02% for the day but down 0.04% for the week. Televisa shares fell 7.5% after suspending its 2026 dividend, while Becle dropped up to 5% on weak U.S. demand. Pemex ended 2025 with $85.2 billion in debt and faces $13.4 billion in repayments this year. Mexico’s January manufacturing PMI was 46.3, signaling contraction.
28 February 2026
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PSEi ends week up 2% but Friday profit-taking snaps rally — what Philippine stocks watch next

PSEi ends week up 2% but Friday profit-taking snaps rally — what Philippine stocks watch next

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index rose 2.26% for the week but slipped 0.21% Friday to 6,611.24, with foreigners net buying 5.07 billion pesos. January’s trade deficit narrowed 17.8% year-on-year to $4.05 billion as exports climbed and imports dropped. BDO Unibank posted a record 2025 net income, but its shares fell 0.87%. The central bank expects February inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%.
28 February 2026
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Warsaw Stock Exchange recap: WIG20 ends last week higher, but PZU and Allegro headlines loom

Warsaw Stock Exchange recap: WIG20 ends last week higher, but PZU and Allegro headlines loom

Warsaw’s WIG20 index closed Friday at 3,440.02, down 0.24% on the day but up 1.66% for the week, with turnover at 2.29 billion zlotys. PZU reported a 12% drop in Q4 net profit to 1.47 billion zlotys, sending shares lower. Allegro faced an antitrust probe over alleged favoritism in logistics. Orlen announced a 5.11 billion zloty rights issue for Energa.
28 February 2026
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Israel stocks weekly wrap: TA-35 slips as Iran strikes hang over next Tel Aviv session

Israel stocks weekly wrap: TA-35 slips as Iran strikes hang over next Tel Aviv session

Tel Aviv’s TA-35 index closed at 4,128.36 on Friday, up 0.65% for the day but down 2.5% for the week, as Israel confirmed a missile strike against Iran. Explosions were reported in Tehran, and Iran’s supreme leader was moved to a secure location, according to Reuters. Oil prices rose and the shekel traded at 3.14 per dollar. The Bank of Israel kept its rate at 4% amid rising geopolitical risk.
28 February 2026
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Thailand’s SET Index jumps 3% for the week — rate-cut shock fades, CPI looms next

Thailand’s SET Index jumps 3% for the week — rate-cut shock fades, CPI looms next

The SET Index closed Friday down 0.35% at 1,528.26 but gained 3.3% for the week after a surprise Bank of Thailand rate cut to 1.00%. Friday’s trading saw 104.31 billion baht in turnover, with foreign investors net buyers. The baht strengthened 0.4% to 31.02 per U.S. dollar. Advanced Info Service fell 5.94% while KBANK rose 1.26%.
28 February 2026
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FTSE MIB week ahead: What to watch on Borsa Italiana after banks’ late-week stumble

FTSE MIB week ahead: What to watch on Borsa Italiana after banks’ late-week stumble

Milan’s FTSE MIB fell 0.45% to 47,210 on Friday, led by sharp drops in Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Mediobanca, down 6.7% and 6.2%. Despite the slide, the index remained up 1.6% for the week. Traders cited uncertainty over a share-swap ratio and the state’s stake in MPS. The Bank of Italy ordered higher capital buffers for major lenders, effective April 2026.
28 February 2026
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Singapore shares end week near 5,000 after record touch, with earnings and global risk in focus

Singapore shares end week near 5,000 after record touch, with earnings and global risk in focus

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed Friday at 4,995.07, up 0.6% for the day but down 0.4% for the week after hitting a record 5,041.33 on Monday. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rose 10.7% while Venture Corp fell 7.5%. Investors focused on late earnings, dividend signals from banks, and global risk cues. Singapore’s official foreign reserves update is expected by March 9.
28 February 2026
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TSX logs best month since 2020, then slips Friday: what Toronto Stock Exchange investors watch next week

TSX logs best month since 2020, then slips Friday: what Toronto Stock Exchange investors watch next week

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Friday at 34,339.99, down 0.5% for the day but up 1.5% on the week, capping its strongest month since 2020 with a 7.6% gain. Financials fell 1.9% and tech dropped 2.5% Friday, offsetting gains in energy and materials. Canada’s economy shrank at a 0.6% annualized rate in Q4, with 2025 growth slowing to 1.7%, according to Statistics Canada.
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Stock Market Today

  • BP Shares Rally Amid Valuation Debate After Strong Gains
    March 25, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT. BP (LSE:BP.) shares have surged, delivering a 19.62% return over 30 days and a 34.35% total shareholder return in the past year. Despite trading at £5.671, above the consensus analyst fair value of £5.11, sentiment is mixed. Analysts propose a fair value range from £4.01 to £6.51, reflecting differing views on BP's future earnings and profitability. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model suggests a significantly higher intrinsic value at £19.49, highlighting valuation conflicts. Recent setbacks in hydrogen and biofuels investments and uncertainties around portfolio divestments such as Castrol add complexity. Investors face a split outlook between potential upside and risks, urging careful review of BP's fundamentals and market positioning in the energy sector.
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