European defense stocks soar

European stocks close at record high, led by defence shares
Defence stocks powered European shares to a record high on Monday, after expectations mounted of higher military spending in the region, and the prospect of a Ukraine peace proposal boosted sentiment.
Europe’s Defense Spend Pledge Boosts Stocks to Record High
European stock markets hit fresh record highs as European leaders pushed forward with plans to boost defense spending and support Ukraine. Defense stocks added $35 billion in market capitalization. France’s CAC 40 Index surpassed its May record high, while Germany’s DAX Index gained 3.4% for its biggest one-day advance since 2022.
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