European Stocks Steady Amid Mixed Corporate Earnings and AI Prospects

European shares remain stable on mixed corporate earnings reports as investors evaluate AI opportunities following Nvidia's optimistic forecasts. The STOXX 600 index hovered near record highs, with Schneider Electric and London Stock Exchange Group posting gains, while Belgian chemicals group Syensqo faced a steep decline.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-02-2026 14:02 IST | Created: 26-02-2026 14:02 IST
European Stocks Steady Amid Mixed Corporate Earnings and AI Prospects
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On Thursday, European shares showed little movement as investors evaluated mixed corporate earnings. Companies such as Schneider Electric and the London Stock Exchange Group reported better-than-anticipated results, while Belgian chemicals group Syensqo disappointed, resulting in halted trading.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained unchanged at 633.34 points. The index has been approaching record highs, responding to stronger-than-expected revenue forecasts by Nvidia, pushing its shares up in Frankfurt.

The technology sector is currently under scrutiny, with concerns surrounding the impact of new AI models on established businesses. Despite this, European technology stocks experienced slight gains, driven by the growth of AI systems and data center demands.

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