Finland's benchmark stock index closed Tuesday's session nearly unchanged, down just 0.04%, as a slump in utility and energy stocks like Fortum and Neste cancelled out strong performances from technology leaders Tieto and Qt Group.
Sweden's OMX Stockholm 30 index gained 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by strength in the telecoms and materials sectors. Automaker Volvo was a top performer, with its shares rallying to a new all-time high.
Italy's benchmark stock index, the Investing.com Italy 40, fell 0.66% on Tuesday, pulled down by significant losses in the oil & gas and technology sectors. The decline came amid a sharp drop in global crude oil prices.
Belgium's benchmark BEL 20 index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 0.68% on the strength of consumer-focused and industrial stocks. Azelis Corporate Services and Anheuser-Busch InBev were among the session's top performers.
France's benchmark CAC 40 index closed higher on Tuesday, driven by strong performance in consumer-facing sectors. Capgemini SE was the session's top gainer, while a key volatility index remained at a 52-week high.
Germany's benchmark DAX index closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a more than 5% jump in software giant SAP, which helped outweigh significant losses in energy and semiconductor stocks.
Fast-fashion giant Shein has revealed in its Hong Kong IPO filing that it is under an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, adding a significant regulatory risk ahead of its public listing.
Portugal's benchmark stock index posted a modest gain on Tuesday, lifted by strength in basic materials and consumer services, while banking and energy shares weighed on the market.
The Netherlands' benchmark AEX stock index closed up 1.05% on Tuesday, driven by strong gains in consumer and industrial stocks, with Unilever and Adyen among the top performers.
