Defence stocks lift STOXX 600 amid jitters over Trump's tech curbs on China
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 25 2025
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Source: Reuters
European Market Trends: European shares rose 0.3% with significant gains in defense stocks, particularly after Germany discussed a €200 billion emergency defense fund, while technology stocks fell due to concerns over U.S. semiconductor restrictions on China.
Company Performances: Healthcare stocks led the gains, driven by Novo Nordisk's strong performance, while SIG Group saw a 12.5% drop following disappointing annual results; Galp Energia's shares surged 8% after announcing a new exploration discovery.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
