European stock markets closed in positive territory

The stock markets of the leading countries of Western Europe ended Monday's trading with a predominant increase, with the exception of Italy. Investors followed the inauguration of Donald Trump and analyzed corporate reports. 

The Stoxx Europe 600 composite index increased by 0.05% to 523.87 points. FTSE 100 rose by 0.18%, DAX – by 0.42%, CAC 40 – by 0.31%, IBEX 35 – by 0.23%. The Italian FTSE MIB declined by 0.34%.

The growth leader was German Nemetschek SE, whose shares rose by 10.38% after the publication of data on revenue growth in 2024 by 17%, to 996 million euros, which exceeded forecasts. Lanxess shares rose 5.1% due to a profit of 159 million euros in the fourth quarter, which was higher than expected. Raiffeisen Bank International AG added 3.84%.

Outsiders include CVC Capital Partners (-4.37%), Novo Nordisk A/S (-4.22%) and Siemens Energy AG (-3.43%). 

As part of the DAX, Commerzbank AG showed growth of 3% amid reports of plans to cut several thousand jobs.