European markets retreat from record highs as financials and industrials stumble
European shares fell Thursday as financials and industrials erased earlier record gains. While luxury stocks rose, weak earnings pulled the index lower today.
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European equities reversed earlier record-high gains on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the pan-European STOXX 600 index finished lower. The decline followed a wave of corporate earnings and company-specific news that triggered sharp sell-offs in the financial and industrial sectors. This reversal represents a significant shift after recent record highs, causing substantial volatility across the region.
