Morgans AM - Monday, 17 February 2025

Global financial markets were mixed on Friday, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade policy developments, and economic data releases. The S&P 500 index was unchanged on the day, closing at 6114pts. AirBnB rallied 14.5%, having released strong Q4 earnings results after the closing bell the previous day. The company noted that they are “continuing to build on 2024 momentum, executing a multi-year strategy to perfect the core service, accelerate growth in global markets, and launch and scale new offerings.”