European stocks end flat as energy and insurance losses balance luxury gains
European shares ended flat today as luxury gains from Ferrari and Kering offset a slump in BP. Investors also weighed AI concerns within the insurance sector.
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Europe's STOXX 600 index closed essentially flat on February 10, 2026, after a major announcement from BP p.l.c. impacted the market. The primary trigger was that BP suspended its share buyback programme and wrote down around $4 billion in its renewables and biogas businesses. This announcement produced an immediate, material effect on sector performance, weighing heavily on the energy sector and offsetting gains in autos and luxury stocks.
