The Netherlands' benchmark AEX index closed up 0.41% on Thursday to set a new record high, driven by a strong performance from technology stocks, particularly semiconductor equipment maker ASML.
Italy's benchmark stock index, the Investing.com Italy 40, closed down 0.18% on Thursday, weighed down by losses in technology and industrial shares despite gains from companies like Fincantieri.
Germany's benchmark DAX index finished Thursday's session in negative territory, pulled down by notable losses in the technology and utilities sectors. The tech-focused TecDAX index saw a steeper decline of nearly 1%.
Prediction market platform Kalshi, in partnership with AppliedXL, will allow investors to bet on the outcomes of late-stage clinical trials and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory reviews for the first time.
The UK's benchmark stock index closed 0.51% higher on Thursday, driven by gains in industrial engineering and electrical equipment firms, which helped offset losses in the mining and gaming sectors.
Spain's benchmark stock index, the IBEX 35, closed slightly lower on Thursday, dragged down by losses in the construction and energy-related sectors. The modest decline came despite a majority of stocks on the Madrid exchange posting gains for the day.
Portugal's benchmark PSI stock index fell 0.52% on Thursday, dragged lower by losses in the Utilities, Financials, and Telecoms sectors. EDP Renovaveis was among the top decliners, while retailer Jeronimo Martins led the few gainers.
Shares of Csquare (CSQR) began trading at $20.90 on Tuesday, a slight discount to the company's initial public offering price of $21.00 per share.
Shares of Brookfield-backed data center provider Csquare fell in their stock market debut after the company priced its $1.05 billion IPO below its marketed range, signaling investor scrutiny of new listings.
