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German industrial production unexpectedly rose for a third consecutive month, driven by an increase in auto output, indicating a potential recovery in Europe's largest economy.

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) is extending European natural gas and power trading hours to 22 hours a day, starting February 23, 2026, to align with other commodity trading hours and meet growing demand.

Defense stocks are experiencing a surge due to President Trump's plan to increase the US military budget, with a notable impact on European defense stocks.

Italy has seen strong investor demand for its debt, drawing €190 billion in bids for its first bond sale of 2026, capitalizing on uncertainty elsewhere in Europe.

Sabic, a Saudi-based petrochemical company, has reached a 16-year low after announcing plans to downsize by selling assets in Europe and the US, indicating a negative market reaction.

German factory orders have seen a significant increase in November, marking a third consecutive month of growth, indicating a potential recovery in Europe's largest economy.

Societe Generale, the top-performing bank stock in Europe, is expected to continue its upward trend according to Rothschild & Co Redburn.

The LNG market is shifting from a supply deficit to a surplus due to the influx of new export projects, leading to lower fuel prices for consumers in Asia and Europe.

Nvidia's CEO boosts revenue forecast due to strong demand and large customer deals, while the White House considers using military force to take Greenland, and oil prices fall after Trump's announcement of Venezuela's fossil fuel supplies to the US.

European bond sales reached a record €57.2 billion on Wednesday, driven by strong market conditions, as borrowers look to capitalize on favorable market conditions.

Recent geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela, as well as concerns over Greenland, have led to increased focus on global military spending, boosting defense stocks in Europe.

Adidas shares have declined following a rare double-downgrade by BofA, citing the end of the 'casualization' trend, which negatively impacts the company's business model.