European stocks close higher; FTSE 100 index gains 1.6% to notch record close
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-22 11:54:32
Summary
European markets started the week on a positive note, with most sectors trading in the green. U.K.'s FTSE 100 hit a record high, boosted by a weaker sterling. U.S. stocks also ticked higher, rebounding from losses last week. U.K. house market showing strength, with asking prices rising. Shares of Portugal's Galp Energia soared, while British biopharma firm Sartorius Stedim struggled. European markets are set to open positively on Monday.
Sentiment: MIXED
Tickers: GALP-PT, 0NIQ-GB, .STOXX, .FTSE, .FCHI, .FTMIB, .GDAXI,
Keywords: stoxx 600, south korea, japan, china, galp energia sgps sa, united states, business news, breaking news: europe,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/european-markets-live-updates-stocks-news-earnings-and-data.html