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(RTTNews) – Weak sentiment prevails in the German stock market as traders evaluated the potential turbulence in the trade tariff environment following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling and the fresh temporary levy of 15 percent imposed by the Trump regime. Sentiment remained downbeat despite Ifo data showing signs of recovery in Europe’s largest economy. Data released earlier in the day showed Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index rising to 88.6 in February from 87.6 in January. The highest level since August 2025 also surpassed market expectations of 88.4. The DAX benchmark that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed…

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Investors have been grappling with volatility amid fears of artificial intelligence disruption in a range of sectors, but attractive opportunities abound if they can look beneath the surface.Ignoring the ongoing noise, investors with a long-term horizon can track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts, who take several aspects into account and conduct in-depth research before assigning a buy rating to a stock.  Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.DatadogArtificial intelligence-powered observability and security platform Datadog (DDOG) is this week’s first pick. Following the…

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WineCap founder Alexander Westgarth explains how the India-EU trade deal reshapes market access, alternative assets, and fintech-enabled fine wine investment.  Alexander Westgarth is the founder and CEO of WineCap.     Discover top fintech news and events! Subscribe to FinTech Weekly’s newsletter Read by executives at JP Morgan, Coinbase, Blackrock, Klarna and more    In late January 2026, India and the European Union reached what leaders have dubbed a “historic” free trade agreement, concluding nearly two decades of negotiation to link the world’s second and fourth-largest economies. While the headlines celebrate the “Mother of All Deals” for slashing tariffs on…

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When Wickes installed my new kitchen, I noticed an odd, worsening smell that I put down to the ongoing works.It was nearly two months later that I realised it was gas. My supplier dispatched an emergency engineer, who discovered a leak in the newly fitted hob and categorised it as an immediate danger. The gas supply to the hob was disconnected and Wickes sent a replacement, but no one came to install it.Three months on, I’m stuck with two hobs, neither of which I can use. Wickes knows I am undergoing cancer treatment and therefore vulnerable, but it doesn’t respond.…

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Introduction: Dollar and stocks decline after US Supreme Court hits Trump’s tariffsGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.We’re in a new phase of trade war uncertainty, after the supreme court blocked Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs last Friday.With the president hitting back over the weekend, announcing a new temporary global tariff of 10%, then 15%, its clear that the White House is persisting with its policy of using trade levies to gain leverage over other countries.So, as ING economists warn: double quotation markAnnouncements since the Supreme Court’s ruling strongly confirm…

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The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted approval for Blackstone Infrastructure’s acquisition of New Mexico-based energy holding company TXNM Energy. Currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, TXNM Energy supplies electricity to more than 800,000 homes and businesses in Texas and New Mexico through its regulated subsidiaries, TNMP and PNM. The FERC determined that the proposed transaction aligns with the public interest. The commission cited a lack of evidence that either state or federal regulation would be compromised, or that customer rates or market competition would be adversely affected. It also addressed concerns about Blackstone Infrastructure’s data…

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Bank of Beirut UK Ltd has officially gone live with Temenos Core Banking and Payments, marking a significant technological transformation aimed at accelerating its corporate banking growth.The deployment is designed to strengthen the institution’s position as a trusted partner for businesses and correspondent banks operating across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.Replacing legacy systems in 15 monthsBy migrating to the Temenos Core platform, Bank of Beirut UK can now offer a comprehensive suite of retail, commercial, and deposit services. Crucially, the system is complemented by specialised trade finance capabilities specifically tailored to support businesses navigating global markets.The implementation…

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