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Europe’s vaccine missteps alarm global stock investors

Bloomberg Europe’s vaccine blunders are alarming some of the world’s top investors, who see economic growth imperiled by a slow pace of business re-openings. While the region’s stocks are riding the global rally and faring well against the selloff in US big tech, prolonged lockdowns threaten the economic recovery. Investors are taking notice. European equity funds have recorded three weeks ...

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Saudi stocks lead Gulf gains on surging oil bets

Bloomberg Saudi stocks climb the most in the Gulf, tracking a surge in oil prices after Opec+ shocked the markets with a decision to keep supply in check. Aramco advanced the most in five months. The Tadawul All Share Index rises as much as 1.4%, extending gains this year to 7.9%. Saudi Basic Industries, Saudi Aramco and Al Rajhi Bank ...

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Tech stocks lose $1.6trn in worst streak in six months

Bloomberg The Nasdaq 100 Index capped a third straight week of declines that shaved off $1.6 trillion in market value from high-flying technology stocks amid a rise in US Treasury yields. The slump eased as benchmark rise alongside S&P 500 Index, gaining 1.6%. Still, Nasdaq ended the week 1.9% lower, marking the longest streak of declines since September. “Higher interest ...

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