European stocks closed mixed on Friday, amid anticipation for a wider rollout of Coronavirus vaccines. The pan-continental STOXX Europe 600 index closed unchanged, but logged weekly gains of 3.45%, supported by the improved risk sentiment that helped Wall Street score new record highs, as well as the positive performance by …
Read More »European Stocks Rise in Early Trading
European stocks rallied Friday (February 5th), tracking optimistic sentiment on Wall Street thanks to hopes for a faster global economic recovery, while stocks in Frankfurt lagged in performance after data showed a decline in industrial orders. The European Stoxx600 index gained 0.2% and is on track to post its longest …
Read More »European Stocks Close Mixed Following BoE Meeting
European stocks closed Thursday on a mixed note, amid anticipation for the developments of the Coronavirus pandemic across the continent. The STOXX Europe 600 index rose by 0.5%, with the banking sector leading the gains and adding 2.7%. The French index CAC40 finished higher by 0.82%, while the German index …
Read More »European Stocks Rise on Improved Market Sentiment
European stocks rose on Wednesday, supported by an improved investors’ sentiment and risk appetite. The STOXX Europe 600 index gained 0.3%, with the auto industry leading the rising sectors. The German benchmark index DAX rose by 0.71%, while the French CAC40 closed nearly unchanged. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 declined by …
Read More »European Shares Rose on Earnings and Hopes For a Recovery
European stocks rose for the third session in a row on Wednesday, while focus remained on a day filled with earnings announcements, as positive sentiment extends from Asian markets thanks to hopes for a faster global economic recovery. Siemens’ shares rose 1.8% after the German engineering firm raised its forecast …
Read More »European Stocks Close Tuesday on Higher Note
European stocks rose on Tuesday, supported by an improved sentiment towards the rollout of vaccines and economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished higher by 1.3%, with travel and leisure stocks leading the gains. The French CAC40 closed higher by 1.86%, while the German index …
Read More »European Stocks Rose on Recovery Hopes And Gains From Technology Companies
European stocks rallied as investors hoped for a faster-moving economic recovery, while technology stocks led the gains after French information technology advisory group Atos ended talks on a possible acquisition of US rival DXC Technology. Atos shares gained 5% after the company said it decided not to continue talks about …
Read More »European Stocks Recover and Close in Green
European stocks closed higher on Monday, opening the week with a positive performance amid improved investors’ sentiment. Following a weekly decline that was the worst since last October, the pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 1.2%. The French index CAC40 bounces by 1.16%, while the German DAX finished higher by …
Read More »European Stocks Rise and Mining Companies Leading Early Gains
European stocks rose on Monday, recovering from their worst weekly decline since October, backed by a rally in mining stocks after an ongoing flurry of retail interest shifted to silver. The European Stoxx600 index rose 0.8%, while mining stocks including Fresnelo, Polymetal International and Polydin led the early gains in …
Read More »European Stocks See Worst Weekly Losses since October
European stocks closed Friday lower, due to reduced risk sentiment among investors due to the recent correction wave that followed some unusual surges on retail stocks due to speculations. In addition, concerns about the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines deepened the European market losses this week. The STOXX Europe 600 index …
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