Middle East News 21 February 2026

BAE Systems share price jumps nearly 8% as Middle East conflict lifts FTSE defence stock
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BAE Systems share price jumps nearly 8% as Middle East conflict lifts FTSE defence stock

BAE Systems shares rose 7.9% to 2,278 pence in early London trading Monday, nearing a 52-week high after a new buyback filing. The move followed heightened Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, with Brent crude up 6.4% to $77.57. BAE reported buying 103,006 shares for cancellation at an average price of 2,126.09 pence. The stock ended Friday at 2,112 pence.
March 2, 2026
Qatar National Bank stock ends weak week on Qatar Stock Exchange as Iran risk hangs over Sunday open
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Qatar National Bank stock ends weak week on Qatar Stock Exchange as Iran risk hangs over Sunday open

Qatar National Bank closed at 19.68 riyals Thursday, down 3.5% for the week but up 5.5% in 2026. The QE Index dropped 2.5% to 11,229.06 as market value fell to 669.4 billion riyals. Traded value slid 11.5% to 2.03 billion riyals, with QNBK leading volumes. Regional markets declined amid U.S.-Iran tensions and talk of possible U.S. military action.
February 21, 2026