European stocks edge higher as earnings lift STOXX 50

European stocks closed mostly higher on Thursday with support strong earnings results across multiple sectors. 2% to 6,544 and the STOXX Europe 600 inched down to 659. 7%, closing sharply higher for a second session and tracking the AI infrastructure sector in the US and Asia on the sector's respite. 4% after raising its revenue forecast for the current year.

4% after significantly exceeding profit expectations and raising its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting strong performance in its core businesses. Meanwhile, Entain and Danish offshore wind developer Orsted also reported first-half core profits above expectations.