On December 24, 2024, European markets closed higher, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 up 0.2%, driven by gains in tech stocks. London’s FTSE 100 and France’s CAC 40 also posted positive results ahead of the Christmas break. Novo Nordisk shares rose 5.7% after recovering from a prior sell-off. AstraZeneca’s shares ticked up 0.1% following the withdrawal of a lung cancer treatment application. Anglo American’s shares gained 2% despite facing significant environmental legal issues in Chile. Meanwhile, Vistry Group shares dropped 16% after revising profit forecasts downward. Trading activity is expected to be muted during the holiday season.
