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European Stocks Rise Despite Pinewood Crash as Traders Focus on Regional Themes

European Stocks Rise Despite Pinewood Crash as Traders Focus on Regional Themes

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2026-02-16 17:42:01
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European equities edged higher as traders digested policy discussions from the Munich Security Conference, offsetting a dramatic collapse in Pinewood Technologies. The STOXX Europe 600 gained 0.14% to 618.56, with France's CAC 40 and Britain's FTSE 100 both advancing. Germany's DAX bucked the trend, slipping 0.4%.

Pinewood shares plunged 33% after private equity firm Apax Partners abandoned its £575 million takeover bid, citing challenging market conditions. The selloff remained contained as investors focused on broader themes, including NatWest Group's 4.7% rally following its £750 million share buyback announcement.

Commodity stocks showed weakness ahead of earnings season. Rio Tinto fell 1% after halting operations at its Simandou iron ore project following a fatal accident. BHP Group and Glencore both declined in London trading.

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