European stocks soar as Adidas drives DAX to record high

European stocks surge as Adidas pushes DAX to new record

European stocks climb as Adidas’ strong holiday-quarter results push Germany’s DAX to record highs, with healthcare stocks also leading gains.

European stocks surge as Adidas pushes DAX to new record

European stocks gained on Wednesday, with Adidas propelling Germany’s DAX to a record peak. The STOXX 600 rose 0.5%, hitting its highest since late September 2024.

Healthcare stocks led gains, up 1.1%, boosted by Novo Nordisk’s 2.7% rise. Adidas shares soared 6% after strong holiday-quarter results, while Puma climbed 2.5%.

 

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Germany’s DAX outpaced other indices, up 0.9%, despite concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on EU and Chinese goods.

Elsewhere, Schaeffler plunged 15% following disappointing preliminary 2024 results.

 

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