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**Market Roundup: Stocks Surge Across Europe and the US**
In a positive turn of events, European and US markets saw a significant rise on a recent trading day. The FTSE 100 in London climbed 0.5%, while the Iseq All-Share index in Dublin rose 0.93%. Notable gains were recorded by individual companies such as Kenmare Resources in Dublin, which soared 7.82%, and Coats Group, which slumped 12.3% despite the overall upward trend.
Across the Atlantic, US retail sales bounced back sharply in June, signalling renewed economic momentum. This positive sentiment was further boosted by upbeat forecasts from PepsiCo, attributing the growth to increased demand for energy drinks and healthier sodas.
The US tech sector also experienced a surge, with the Nasdaq reaching a record high, leading a cautious climb across Wall Street's major indexes. This rise was partly driven by strong performances from US chipmakers, following TSMC's announcement of a record profit in the second quarter, indicating stronger demand for artificial intelligence.
European companies also saw significant gains, with France's Legrand jumping close to 9% after raising its annual sales target, driven by strong growth in the North American data centre segment. Another European engineering group, ABB, jumped almost 10% due to its highest quarterly order intake yet.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 1% higher, with Germany's DAX gaining 1.5%. European chipmakers recouped some losses, with TSMC posting record profit in the second quarter and ASML rising 3.9%.
Meanwhile, the airline sector also saw a boost, with United Airlines gaining due to projected stronger demand since early July. Rivals Delta and American Airlines also added following the news. Healthcare services group Uniphar in Dublin added 5.48%, while Glenveagh Properties and Cairn Homes in Dublin increased by 2.42% and 1.83% respectively.
Tomra Systems, however, saw a dip, dropping 13.3% after posting a second-quarter net sales miss.
While the specific day-to-day performance of individual stocks in Dublin, London, Europe, or New York was not detailed, recent market commentary suggests that expectations for a US slowdown in the second half of the year have led to revised earnings forecasts, impacting sentiment. European equities saw a valuation re-rating after a strong first half, limiting further upside.
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Businesses across Europe and the US, including the technology sector, experienced growth as evidenced by the surge in stocks. For instance, the Nasdaq reached a new high, driven by strong performances from US chipmakers such as TSMC and ASML. Similarly, European companies like Legrand and ABB saw significant gains due to increased demand and positive forecasts.
