Karen Gilchrist
Karen Gilchrist is a senior reporter, European markets, for Morningstar.
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AI Risks and Resilient Stocks: Morningstar’s EMEA CIO on the Global Market Outlook
Mike Coop explains why stock markets have been strong amid multiple crosscurrents and where investors should look for opportunities.

LVMH Shares Are Down 50% Off Their Peak. Is a Rebound Coming?
Once Europe’s most valuable company, LVMH shares have slumped over recent years.

Stellantis Share Price Is Down 80%. Can Q2 Earnings Trigger a Recovery?
Second-quarter earnings on July 30 could help investors determine the road ahead for the Jeep maker’s dwindling share price.

Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.

Chip Selloff Deepens As Investors Rotate Away From Tech Stocks
Investors are questioning whether AI spending can justify rich valuations.

When Will Defense Stocks Rebound?
Europe’s aerospace & defense sector may recover from their slump later this year, analysts say.

This AI Stock is Up 75% in 2026. Is the European Chipmaker a Buy Now?
Infineon Technologies is increasingly viewed by investors as an AI infrastructure play.

Which European Stocks Powered the Bumper Q2 Rally?
The region’s tech sector outperformed, but broader gains were eclipsed by the US and Asia indexes.

Tank Maker KNDS Delays €12 Billion IPO as Defense Stocks Retreat
The German-French defense company postponed its Frankfurt and Paris listing after a selloff in European defense stocks dampened investor sentiment.

Eurozone Inflation Falls More Than Expected. Will the ECB Hold Interest Rates?
Consumer prices slowed in June, with energy inflation continuing to ease across the euro area.

SAP Shares Have Tumbled From Their Highs. Is the Software Stock a Buy Now?
Once Europe’s most valuable company, SAP shares now look undervalued.

Hensoldt: Can the German Defense Stock Return to its Record High?
With shares trading below fair value, the question is whether Europe’s defense boom will reignite Hensoldt’s rally.

How Much Lower Can Oil Prices Go on the Iran Peace Deal?
Oil dropped on the preliminary agreement, but analysts caution against expecting a near-term return to prewar prices.

Tank Maker KNDS: Will the Next Big Defense IPO Be Delayed?
Analysts see signs that combat vehicles manufacturer KNDS’ IPO in Paris and Frankfurt could be pushed back.

Oil Prices Fall as US-Iran Peace Deal Signals Possible End to Energy Crisis
Washington and Tehran struck a peace deal to halt their three-and-a-half month war and reopen trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rheinmetall Stock: What Investors Are Getting Wrong
Morningstar equity analyst Loredana Muharremi explains why Rheinmetall is her top pick among European defense stocks.

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic: Funds Are Gaining Exposure to These Bumper IPOs
Morningstar analysis shows how investors are accessing SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic via open-end funds, closed-end funds and ETFs.

This European AI Cloud Stock Is Up Over 300% for the Year. Can it Rise Further?
Runaway demand for AI compute has sparked a 320% gain for Nebius shares over the past 12 months.

Can the Big Rally in These European AI Stocks Continue?
Nokia and Aixtron are among those to record triple-digit gains so far this year.

ASML Shares Are Up 53% in 2026. Is the Semiconductor Stock a Buy Now?
Europe’s most valuable company is considered a core AI ‘picks-and-shovels’ play.

What to Watch in Stocks and Bonds as Markets Turn Optimistic on Iran
Markets are discounting the Iran War but beware the June pullback, says Neil Wilson, UK investor strategist at Saxo.

Global Supply Chains Shock Hits Stocks: Winners and Losers in the Iran Conflict
An initial energy shock is turning into a wider hit to equity sectors spanning food, transport, and manufacturing.




