European stocks saw a significant weekly drop Friday. Investors are concerned about growth and inflation due to Middle East conflict disrupting energy supplies. The STOXX 600 index fell, marking a two-week low and ending a four-week gain streak. Most regional markets also declined. Technology stocks saw gains, boosted by SAP’s strong performance. Healthcare and financials lost ground.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher as investors turn to earnings season
US markets ended higher with the S&P 500 near record levels, driven by SK Hynix’s strong Nasdaq debut and renewed momentum in AI-linked chip stocks.