European stock markets closed on an upbeat note, with significant gains leading to new highs in Frankfurt and Paris. Madrid’s Ibex reached levels not seen since 2007, reflecting optimism driven by encouraging economic indicators and stellar corporate earnings. Notably, fashion giant H&M’s shares leapt by 15% following a report of strong quarterly results, highlighting the […]
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