European stock markets posted notable gains on Friday, buoyed by the performance of the technology and healthcare sectors. However, the shadow of Donald Trump’s forthcoming decisions on tariffs remains a major factor of uncertainty for investors.
The STOXX 600 index hit a record high on Friday, rising 0.3% after closing at an all-time high the previous day. The rise was mainly driven by sectors such as technology and healthcare : the technology sector index surged by over 1%, boosted by the strong performance of industrial technology group Hexagon (+7,02% at midday). Its operating profit exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter, rising by 6.2%.
In the healthcare sector, pharmaceutical giant Novartis posted a 2.4% increase after reporting adjusted net profit ahead of analysts’ forecasts. The sector as a whole advanced by 0.6%, boosted in particular by the solid performance of Novo Nordisk (+1,36% at midday).
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