London, Feb 27, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks mostly rise, oil jumps tracking AI and Iran

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2026-02-27

Stock markets mostly rose Friday with traders relieved by the tech sector holding firm despite concerns over massive AI investments. Indices across Asia and Europe were mainly in the green despite Wall Street's Nasdaq losing more than one percent Thursday. "European markets continue to show their resilience, with indices throughout the region continuing to gain ground in the face of US tech-led losses," noted Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst a......

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