
Poland's WIG30 Index Reaches All-Time High on Energy Sector Gains
The Warsaw Stock Exchange's benchmark WIG30 index closed up 0.40% on Wednesday, reaching a new record high driven by a strong rally in energy and basic materials stocks.

The Warsaw Stock Exchange's benchmark WIG30 index closed up 0.40% on Wednesday, reaching a new record high driven by a strong rally in energy and basic materials stocks.

The e-commerce giant has reached a national collective agreement with three major unions in Italy, establishing new rules for video surveillance and parental leave across 57 company sites.

Cerebras Systems saw an initial 18% stock surge on a partnership with CrowdStrike quickly fade, reflecting a broader market shift where investors now demand tangible financial proof from AI-related announcements.

Turkey's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, closed higher on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in the technology and leasing sectors. The index gained 1.18% amid broader positive market sentiment.

Maruti Suzuki, the long-time leader in India's auto market, has seen its market share fall to around 39% as its traditional focus on affordability clashes with rising consumer demand for premium features and SUVs.

Super Micro Computer's preliminary Q4 results revealed a record $60 billion in new orders, signaling persistent, strong demand for AI infrastructure and providing a bullish indicator for its key supplier, Nvidia.

Otis Worldwide lowered its annual profit guidance, citing increased labor costs and strategic investments in its service division, a move that overshadowed a second-quarter revenue beat and sent shares lower.

German media reports suggest luxury automaker Porsche is considering an additional 5,000 to 6,000 job cuts as it grapples with collapsing profit margins and a costly transition to electric vehicles.

A U.S. Senate committee has approved a bill to tighten restrictions on Chinese automakers, which includes a provision that could affect companies like Mercedes-Benz due to their significant Chinese ownership stakes.