European stocks rose on Thursday as investors focused on the final quarter of 2025 earnings reports from major companies in the region. The DAX index in Germany climbed 1%, the CAC 40 in France gained 1.4%, and the FTSE 100 in the UK rose 0.4%. Companies, such as Mercedes-Benz and Hermes, reported mixed results, with some seeing solid growth and others struggling with the effects of a strong euro and uneven demand.
Analysts at Lombard Odier expect earnings growth to rise from -3.5% in 2025 to 9% in 2026, slightly below consensus. The outlook for European corporate health has improved, but companies are still expected to report a drop in fourth-quarter earnings.
In the US, the jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls increased 130,000, while crude oil prices rose due to elevated Middle East tensions.
Source: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/european-stocks-rise-as-earnings-season-continues-apace-mercedes-disappoints-4501784