Breaking News: Europe

• Rare earth stocks jump after Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals stockpile - The moves come shortly after President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. critical mineral reserve.
• LVMH shares plummet 7% as fourth-quarter results lag competitors - LVMH shares plummeted Wednesday after the French luxury conglomerate reported mixed full-year earnings late Tuesday.
• Shares of CSG, one of the world’s fastest-growing defense firms, jump 30% on debut - Shares of Czech-based defense firm Czechoslovak Group (CSG) soared over 30% on its stock market debut on Friday.
• Trump calls for 'immediate negotiations' on Greenland, but rules out using force - President Donald Trump called for "immediate negotiations" with Denmark to "discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States."
• Trump is showing the world the U.S. is 'back,' Scott Bessent tells CNBC as Greenland tensions ratchet up - President Donald Trump's bid to acquire Greenland is 'not something new,' said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking to CNBC.
• Russia says it's monitoring Trump's 'extraordinary' push to take over Greenland - The Kremlin called Trump's threats to take over Greenland "extraordinary" on Friday, adding that Moscow will continue to closely monitor the situation.
• What's at stake as Greenland and Denmark prepare for a White House showdown - The high-stakes meeting comes shortly after Greenland and Denmark's leaders portrayed a united front against Trump's takeover threats.
• Global central bankers unite in defense of Fed Chair Jerome Powell - Global central bankers issued a statement Tuesday defending U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the launch of a criminal investigation into the central bank chief.
• Orsted jumps 6% after U.S. judge rules firm can resume wind project halted by Trump - The move comes shortly after a U.S. judge cleared the company to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project.
• Global defense stocks surge after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027 - U.S. defense stocks rallied in pre-market moves, following their European counterparts.