European shares held steady as dealmaking took center stage, with a potential takeover of easyJet by Castlelake boosting travel stocks. Declining oil prices also supported sentiment, though geopolitical tensions remain a concern. Ferrari's new manual gearbox sports car launch pleased enthusiasts, while Thales' drone acquisition plans were noted. Investors are cautiously weighing corporate news against ongoing global uncertainties.

Europe's STOXX 600 hovered near record highs on Friday and headed for its best week since mid-May, supported by gains in defence and cyclical stocks. Investors shrugged off…

European shares held steady as dealmaking took center stage, with a potential takeover of easyJet by Castlelake boosting travel stocks. Declining oil prices also supported…

A quiet start to the week saw marginal rise for Irish markets