VERIFIEDET Markets·16 Jul 2026neutral

Global Market: European shares edge lower as earnings, M&A activity offset by Middle East tensions

AI Summary

·European shares traded slightly lower due to a mix of corporate earnings and merger news.
·Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and energy inflation concerns influenced market sentiment.
·ASML and Publicis saw gains, while ABB announced an acquisition and Delivery Hero received a takeover offer.