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U.S. military struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and raising oil prices. Brent crude rose 3.9% to $93.96, while WTI climbed 4.5% to $89.61. The U.S. Oil Fund (USO) gained 4.8%. President Trump confirmed the strikes, warning of stronger responses if Iran retaliates. U.S. equities, including SPY, QQQ, and DIA, declined.

ETF.com data shows $15.3 billion of net inflows in one day. SPY led with $4.13 billion, followed by IVV ($2.71B) and QQQ ($1.84B). GLD drew about $636.9 million. DIA and XLI also saw inflows. Semiconductor ETFs had redemptions, with SOXX down $1.16B and SMH down $402.9M. VTI led outflows at $2.18B.

UK CMA approved Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the £110bn deal after finding no realistic prospect of substantially reducing competition. In London, Diageo shares rose after results and a strategy update targeting flat organic net sales in FY2027 and low to mid-digit adjusted operating profit growth, plus $8bn cumulative free cash flow (2027-29).

FTSE 100 was up 8 points to 10,896. UK CMA cleared Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying it does not pose a realistic prospect of substantially reducing competition. Diageo shares rose after results and an investor day strategy, including a $8bn cumulative free cash flow target and a dividend cut to 50 cents. WPP, Admiral and Persimmon rose on results; Wizz Air fell.

Simply Wall St reports DiaSorin S.p.A. Q2 2026 sales of €315 million and net income of €46 million, broadly in line with the prior year. H1 2026 sales were €602 million and net income €84 million, down year on year. The article also cites a buyback program up to €250 million and discusses analyst expectations for 2029.

The FTSE 100 closed up 13 points at 10,505, helped by gains in consumer stocks as Asian and US tech shares hit record highs. Oil fell about 4% to around $90 a barrel on optimism for a potential US-Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening, though details were unconfirmed. The UK energy price cap is set to rise 13% to a two-year high.