European stocks mixed as Iran war stays in focus

The ongoing conflict is weighing on global sentiment despite assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that the war “should be ending pretty soon.”

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Asia markets mostly fall as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment

Most Asia-Pacific markets traded lower Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.

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Spain touts energy resilience to Iran war as Trump tensions cast shadow over trade

The southern European country has ramped up its investment in solar and wind technologies in recent years.

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Nvidia rival tells CNBC it's seeking at least $100 million in funding as European AI chip market booms

Investor interest for AI chip startups is rising, but big challenges remain for the nascent sector.

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U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India. Why it could be a problem for New Delhi

U.S. pushes energy sales to energy‑starved India, but higher costs, refinery mismatches, and tight supply pose risks.

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