European Shares Fall Amid Tech Sector Pressure
European stocks declined on Thursday, mainly due to selling pressure in the technology sector as investors reacted to mixed earnings reports and disappointing economic data. Concerns about overvalued tech companies persisted, leading to a broad market downturn.
Euronext Dublin and Key Stock Movements
Euronext Dublin closed 0.53% lower at 12,126.73, aligning with other European markets. Despite the overall decline, Permanent TSB stood out by rising 2.88% to €3.21 following news of the bank’s sale plans announced earlier that week.
- Bank of Ireland shares rose 1.08%.
- AIB shares dropped 0.18%, pulling the sector down.
- Home builders Cairn Homes and Glenveagh advanced by 1.08% and 0.63%, respectively.
- Irish Continental Group, owner of Irish Ferries, gained 1.05%.
Notable Declines
Several major stocks fell, dragging the index into negative territory:
- Ryanair slipped 0.82%.
- Kingspan and Kerry Group lost 1.98% and 1.86%, respectively.
- Healthcare services company Uniphar was the largest decliner, down 2.78% to €3.84.
FTSE 100 Performance
The FTSE 100 index decreased by 0.42%, retreating from the record highs reached in the previous session. Gains in financial and metal mining sectors were offset by significant sell-offs in energy and pharmaceutical stocks.
Permanent TSB led the bigger firms, adding 2.88 per cent to its share price as investors continue to react to the bank putting itself up for sale this past week.
Summary: European markets fell due to pressure on tech stocks and weak economic data, while Permanent TSB's sale plans sparked gains despite overall sector losses.
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