Russian President Vladimir Putin: The Russian military has gained rich combat experience.

Citigroup: Lowered the target price of Baidu (BIDU.O) from $181 to $171.

At noon on February 29, Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual State of the Union address to the Russian Federation Assembly.

HP (HPQ.N) U.S. stocks fell more than 5% before the market opened, and its first-quarter fiscal 2024 results fell short of market expectations.

Sources: Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked money managers to reduce distribution charges for small and mid-cap funds.

Schwimmer, CEO of the London Stock Exchange: The project reserve in the London IPO market is increasing.

LSE CEO Schwimmer: Lower stock trading volumes are cyclical.

Schwimmer, CEO of the London Stock Exchange: London remains the main listing venue in Europe.

Kremlin: Russia is not interested in Black Sea grain trade and has its own export possibilities.

Spot palladium rose more than 2.00% during the day and is currently trading at $942.75 per ounce.

According to the Economic Times of India: The Indian Cabinet approved the establishment of a semiconductor factory by Tata Group.

Indian Government: It is expected that the share of imported coal will fall below 15% in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Market news: The Bank of Japan maintains the scale and frequency of Japanese government bond purchases in March unchanged.

Vietnam has increased the price of RON-95 gasoline by VND330 per liter.

Market news: Shiseido will lay off employees in its Japanese business unit.

South Korean regulators: Time to lift ban on short stock trading has not yet been decided.

Market news: The Polish government will discuss loan moratorium measures next week.

Bank of Thailand: Consumption and tourism supported Thailand’s economic activity in February.