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title: "European Shares Set For Gap-down Opening"
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description: "European stocks are expected to open lower on Monday as investors remain cautious due to the U.S.-Iran conflict and await earnings reports from Nvidia and major U.S. retailers. Nvidia and Target will report on Wednesday, while Walmart's results are due on Thursday. U.S. equity futures are also down following drone attacks reported by several Gulf countries."
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# European Shares Set For Gap-down Opening

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European stocks may tumble at open on Monday as investors keep a wary eye on the U.S.-Iran war and await quarterly results from Nvidia and major U.S. retailers for direction. Nvidia and Target are scheduled to report their earnings on Wednesday, while Walmart will publish its results on Thursday. U.S. equity futures were deep in the red after several Gulf countries reported drone attacks, sending ...

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