European Stocks Get a Boost

European markets kicked off Friday on a high note, with stocks rising as investors kept a close eye on the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. It’s not like they had a choice – the situation’s been dominating headlines for weeks.

Earnings Reports in the Mix

Traders also got to sift through a fresh batch of earnings reports, trying to make sense of the numbers amidst all the geopolitical chaos. Don’t expect any easy answers, though – it’s a messy mix of good and bad news.