European shares fell slightly on Friday ahead of an important US jobs report, but were on track to close the week higher as investors boosted confidence in the region’s economic recovery and corporate earnings growth. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.1% in early trading after four sessions of gains …
Read More »European Stocks Close at Another Record High
European stocks continued to push higher into new record levels on Thursday, with investors monitoring economic data and earnings reports. The STOXX Europe 600 index added 1.74 points, or 0.37%, to close at 469.96 points. The pan-European index has maintained a rising trend for four consecutive sessions, breaking multiple record …
Read More »European Stocks Finish at New Record High
Europe’s stocks logged another all-time high closing level on Wednesday, supported by an improved investors’ sentiment pushed by the recent positive earnings reports. Pandemic-related concerns with the spread of the Delta variant had a lesser impact on European exchanges today, with positive economic data easing worries about economic recovery. Business …
Read More »European Stocks Close at New Record High
European stocks managed to close higher on Tuesday, with the release of some positive earnings reports by major companies, to log yet another record high closing level. The STOXX Europe 600 Index edged higher by 0.20% to finish at 465.38 points. The French CAC40 index rose by 47.91 points or …
Read More »Tech Put Pressure on European Shares And BP Jumps
Technology shares and concerns about the spread of a global delta dynasty continued to pressure European shares on Tuesday, despite encouraging results updates from companies including BP and automaker Stellantis. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.1%, after hitting a record high in the previous session. Most Asian stocks also …
Read More »European Stocks Hit New Record High
An improvement in investors’ sentiment helped European stocks finish at a new record level on Monday, opening the first session of August with a positive performance after gaining about 2% in July. The STOXX Europe 600 index closed higher by 0.59% at a new record high of 464.45 points. Gains …
Read More »European Shares at New Highs Supported by Corporate Results
European stocks rose to new highs, after a series of deals and strong business results from Europe’s largest bank HSBC, while sentiment was also supported by the recovery of Asian stocks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.8 percent to an all-time high of 465 points in early trading. British …
Read More »European Stocks Decline but Finish July with Gains
Europe’s stocks declined on Friday, retreating after closing Thursday’s trading session at a new all-time high, following the release of inflation data and more earnings reports. The STOXX Europe 600 Index lost 2.10 points or 0.45% and closed at 461.74 points. Travel and leisure stocks led today’s decline and plunged …
Read More »European Shares Fall From Record Levels
European shares retreated from record highs on Friday, as concerns about the rapidly spreading mutated delta strain of the coronavirus and regulatory moves in China outweighed optimism about the quarterly earnings season and economic recovery. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.8% by 0714 GMT, while Asian stocks are heading …
Read More »European Stocks Set Another Record High
European stocks logged another record-high closing level on Thursday for the second consecutive session. A number of positive earnings reports helped further push investors’ sentiment and risk appetite. The STOXX Europe 600 index added 2.14 points, or 0.46%, to close at a new all-time closing high of 463.84 points, as …
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