$sive European markets traded mostly higher today, with the OMX Nordic 40 Index edging up as investors continued to favor growth and technology names.
Leading the gains was Silex Microsystems, which surged 12.8%, followed by Sivers Semiconductors with a 7.9% gain, highlighting continued interest in semiconductor and AI-related companies. Hoegh Autoliners also posted a strong session, rising 5.8%.
On the downside, Intrum fell 10%, while Autostore Holdings and Per Aarsleff Holding also traded lower.
Across the region, Denmark and Sweden finished in positive territory, Norway outperformed with a 1% gain, and Finland and Iceland were relatively flat.
Elsewhere, the broader STOXX Europe 600 and FTSE 100 both moved higher, supported by improving market sentiment.
In commodities, Brent crude oil gained 0.6%, while gold slipped 0.6%. Bitcoin continued its recovery, climbing 1.2%.
The overall tone remains constructive, with investors rotating into technology and semiconductor names while maintaining a positive risk appetite across European markets.
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