European markets climb, tracking global counterparts

European stock markets are higher as investors await economic data and mining stocks lead gains. Toyota suspends operations in 12 assembly plants in Japan due to a system glitch, and an analyst recommends a global chipmaker with a cash advantage.

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8/22/2023

Europe stocks higher; Ubisoft rises 6% on restructured Microsoft-Activision deal

European stock markets were higher, with technology stocks leading the pack, following gains in Asian markets and a rebound in U.S. stock futures, while bond yields continue to rise. French game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment also saw a 6% rise after Microsoft submitted a new deal for its takeover of Activision Blizzard.

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Summary: U.S. markets end mixed with Nasdaq up over 1% due to the surge in technology stocks, Asian markets show positive gains with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.05%, and European markets are higher as the tech sector gains ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole gathering, while crude oil prices decrease slightly.

8/23/2023

Europe stocks climb as investors await Nvidia results; euro lower as PMIs disappoint

European stock markets were higher, with health-care stocks leading gains, while autos stocks declined following grim PMI figures for Germany; investors are also focusing on earnings and central bank comments in the U.S.

8/29/2023

Toyota halts production at most Japanese factories after system failure

Toyota, the world's largest carmaker, has suspended operations at most of its assembly plants in Japan after a system glitch prevented the company from ordering components, affecting 12 out of its 14 domestic plants.

8/31/2023

European markets set to open higher following UBS earnings

European markets are expected to open higher following UBS's strong quarterly results and positive economic data, while China's factory activity contracted and U.S. job growth slowed in August.

9/5/2023

European stocks open lower as sentiment sours; Novo Nordisk starts as Europe's most valuable firm for first time

European stock markets opened lower on Tuesday as the boost from Chinese stimulus measures faded, with construction and banking stocks experiencing the biggest falls, while Danish drug-maker Novo Nordisk became Europe's most valuable firm.

9/8/2023

European Stocks Edge Up on Data but Still Headed for Weekly Losses on Growth Worries

European stock markets edged higher as investors digested positive French industrial production data, although major cash indices are on track to register losses for the week, and the pan-European benchmark index has experienced seven consecutive days of losses. French industrial production rebounded more than expected in July, while figures for Spain showed a smaller-than-expected decline. However, German industrial production fell more than expected in July, and economic growth in the eurozone for the second quarter was just 0.1%. Concerns about the strength of the Chinese and Japanese economies have also risen. The tech sector is under pressure due to Apple's difficulties in China, and oil prices have retreated but are still on course for gains this week.

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Posted 8/29/2023, 7:10:00 AM

European markets climb, tracking global counterparts

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/22/2023

Europe stocks higher; Ubisoft rises 6% on restructured Microsoft-Activision deal

8/22/2023

What Did Global Markets Do Today While US Was Sleeping? - iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (ARCA:EWU), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (NASDAQ:EEMA)

8/23/2023

Europe stocks climb as investors await Nvidia results; euro lower as PMIs disappoint

8/29/2023

Toyota halts production at most Japanese factories after system failure

8/31/2023

European markets set to open higher following UBS earnings

European markets are expected to open higher following UBS's strong quarterly results and positive economic data, while China's factory activity contracted and U.S. job growth slowed in August.

9/5/2023

European stocks open lower as sentiment sours; Novo Nordisk starts as Europe's most valuable firm for first time

9/8/2023

European Stocks Edge Up on Data but Still Headed for Weekly Losses on Growth Worries