European defense stocks soar

European stocks close at record high, led by defence shares
Defence stocks powered European shares to a record high on Monday, after expectations mounted of higher military spending in the region, and the prospect of a Ukraine peace proposal boosted sentiment.
Europe’s Defense Spend Pledge Boosts Stocks to Record High
European stock markets hit fresh record highs as European leaders pushed forward with plans to boost defense spending and support Ukraine. Defense stocks added $35 billion in market capitalization. France’s CAC 40 Index surpassed its May record high, while Germany’s DAX Index gained 3.4% for its biggest one-day advance since 2022.
European defense stocks soar as leaders rally around Ukraine
Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Leonardo all added to strong gains this year on Monday amid expectations of rising European defense spending.
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Global stocks were mostly higher Monday ahead of key U.S. data this week, with stocks lifted by muted optimism that Europe could step in to support Ukraine and increase defense spending.
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European stock indexes were getting a boost from surging defense shares Monday. A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky ended without agreement on Friday,
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European defence shares jump as blistering rally gathers pace
Shares in European defence companies extended a blistering rally on Monday as investors raised their bets that governments across the continent will have to boost military spending. Rheinmetall jumped 18 per cent in Frankfurt,
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