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Aviva Gains on Arena Deal, Eyes March Results and Capital Plans
Aviva shares advanced 1.4% to 652 pence, outperforming the FTSE 100. The insurer announced a major Bristol arena sponsorship, with focus now on its March 5 full-year results and capital strategy.
Diageo Shares Climb on Reports of Executive Overhaul Ahead of Key Results
Diageo shares gained more than 3% after reports surfaced that CEO Dave Lewis is preparing a significant overhaul of the company's top leadership. The market's attention now shifts to the interim results briefing scheduled for February 25.
DBS Advances on Healthcare Social Loan, Eyes Bank Earnings
DBS Group Holdings closed higher, announcing a landmark healthcare social loan. Market attention now pivots to Singapore bank earnings due next week.
OCBC Gains Ahead of FY 2025 Results; Investors Eye Margins, Wealth Growth
OCBC's stock closed higher on Friday as markets anticipate the bank's full-year 2025 financial results, scheduled for release before the market opens on February 25. Key focus areas include net interest margin trends and the bank's rapidly growing wealth management segment, particularly in precious metals.
XRP Steady Near $1.42 as Crypto Bill Progress and SEC Deadline Loom
XRP held near $1.42 with minimal movement as markets focused on U.S. inflation data and Washington crypto policy talks. Ripple's CEO increased odds for the CLARITY Act's passage to 90% by late April.
Bitcoin Recovers to $68K Ahead of Key Inflation Data, ETF Outflows Persist
Bitcoin rebounded near $68,000 Friday as markets braced for the Fed's preferred PCE inflation gauge. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded significant net outflows for the session.
Silver Surges Past $80 on Safe-Haven Demand Ahead of Key U.S. Data
Silver prices climbed nearly 3% to breach $80 per ounce in European trading Friday, driven by safe-haven demand amid Middle East tensions and lower bond yields. The rally is increasing costs for solar manufacturers.
ASX 200 Ends Winning Streak as Rio Tinto Disappoints; QBE Earnings Shine
The Australian share market closed slightly lower on Friday, ending a four-session advance, weighed down by weakness in the mining sector following Rio Tinto's annual results. The benchmark index still posted a solid weekly gain of 1.8%.
Indian Equities Recover as Oil, Inflation Data Loom
Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday, recovering from the previous session's sharp decline. Gains were led by heavyweight stocks in banking and industrials, while the information technology sector underperformed.
