Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed sharply higher on Tuesday, gaining 3.29% amid a widespread rally led by the real estate, banking, and textile sectors. The move was accompanied by a notable spike in market volatility.
Investment firm Baird has pinpointed key companies set to capitalize on the booming demand for AI infrastructure and grid modernization, highlighting leaders in data center power, liquid cooling, and connectivity.
European markets edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a pullback in crude oil prices and gains in technology shares, while investors remained focused on a heavy slate of corporate earnings reports.
British retailer Frasers Group has increased its stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss to 30.28%, a move that forces a mandatory takeover offer under German law after its previous bid was rejected.
Nissan is recalling approximately 168,000 Armada, Infiniti QX56, and QX80 vehicles in the U.S. because of incorrect weight rating labels that could lead to overloading, according to the NHTSA.
The UK cosmetics firm reported an adjusted core profit in the latter half of fiscal 2026, reversing a first-half loss, and said business is continuing to improve in the current quarter.
The UK's FTSE 100 index edged lower as investors weighed reports of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire against new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while digesting a mixed bag of domestic economic data.
Analysts at Bernstein reiterated their bullish stance on major Chinese internet firms, including Tencent and Alibaba, citing attractive valuations and a pipeline of near-term catalysts expected to drive share prices.
European markets showed little conviction on Tuesday, as investors weighed fresh geopolitical risks in the Middle East against a heavy slate of corporate earnings and upcoming economic data.
