On February 19, European stock markets displayed mixed outcomes, halting a three-day gain streak. The day’s trading was notably quiet, affected by a U.S. holiday and a lack of impactful news. The spotlight was on London’s FTSE 100, which edged up by 0.22% to 7,728.50 points, thanks significantly to AstraZeneca’s shares, which soared by 3.21%. […]
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