{"id":249354,"date":"2025-12-24T14:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T14:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/249354\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T14:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T14:38:28","slug":"european-shares-close-at-fresh-record-high-as-novo-nordisk-drives-healthcare-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/249354\/","title":{"rendered":"European shares close at fresh record high as Novo Nordisk drives healthcare boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-testid=\"Summary\" class=\"summary-module__summary__QjADA\">\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Euro zone equity volatility at over a year-low<\/li>\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Healthcare stocks top gainers after Novo Nordisk boost<\/li>\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Basic resources gain on commodity prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dec 23 (Reuters) &#8211; European shares closed at a new peak on Tuesday, powered by gains in the healthcare sector, after heavyweight Novo Nordisk clinched U.S. approval of its weight-loss pill.<\/p>\n<p>The pan-European STOXX 600 <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.STOXX\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.STOXX), opens new tab<\/a> added 0.4% at 588.81. Major regional markets were mostly higher, with the benchmark index in London <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.FTSE\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.FTSE), opens new tab<\/a> up 0.3% while the one in France <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.FCHI\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.FCHI), opens new tab<\/a> dipped 0.2%.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"promo-box\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf article-body-module__promo-box__hVl8h\"> Sign up  <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/europe\/european-shares-muted-consumer-energy-stocks-limit-healthcare-gains-2025-12-23\/undefined?location=article-paragraph&amp;redirectUrl=%2Fmarkets%2Feurope%2Feuropean-shares-muted-consumer-energy-stocks-limit-healthcare-gains-2025-12-23%2F\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shares of Novo Nordisk <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/NOVOb.CO\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(NOVOb.CO), opens new tab<\/a> advanced 9.2%, posting their biggest one-day gain since August 2023, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/boards-policy-regulation\/novo-nordisk-wins-us-approval-weight-loss-pill-2025-12-22\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">approved its weight-loss pill<\/a>, giving the Danish drugmaker an edge in the race to market oral weight-management medications and regaining momentum against its U.S. rival Eli Lilly.<\/p>\n<p>The Wegovy manufacturer, once an investor darling, saw billions erased from its market value earlier this year as concerns mounted about losing ground in the obesity drug market it pioneered.<\/p>\n<p>The healthcare sector <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.SXDP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.SXDP), opens new tab<\/a> jumped 1.4%, outperforming peers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The competition driving both these companies to deliver for the consumer is fantastic and it will be a lift for Novo Nordisk, because it really has struggled over the past year &#8230; it needed to deliver for investors,&#8221; said Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell.<\/p>\n<p>A gauge for euro zone equity volatility <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.V2TX\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.V2TX), opens new tab<\/a> fell 0.36 point to 14.04, its lowest in over a year.Basic resources shares <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.SXPP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.SXPP), opens new tab<\/a> added 1% after silver climbed above the $70 per ounce mark for the first time. Utilities <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.SX6P\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.SX6P), opens new tab<\/a> gained 0.8%.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The upside in metals remains strong but the overbought conditions are building as the setup becomes highly speculative, specifically in silver,&#8221; said Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The thin liquidity over the holiday period could see volatility ramp up, potentially magnifying a pullback if it were to materialise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, automobiles <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/quote\/.SXAP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(.SXAP), opens new tab<\/a> dipped with Valeo <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/VLOF.PA\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(VLOF.PA), opens new tab<\/a> and Renault <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/RENA.PA\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(RENA.PA), opens new tab<\/a> down around 1.5% each.<\/p>\n<p>The STOXX 600 index is on track for its strongest annual performance since 2021, aided by declining interest rates, Germany&#8217;s fiscal expenditure commitment and diversification of portfolios away from lofty U.S. tech stock valuations.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, China said it will <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/china-impose-provisional-duties-up-427-eu-dairy-products-2025-12-22\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">impose provisional duties<\/a> of up to 42.7% on dairy imports from the European Union, seen as retaliation for the bloc&#8217;s tariffs on electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Across the Atlantic, the U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by consumer spending, in an otherwise data-light week.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"SignOff\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__extra_small__8Buss body-module__full_width__kCIGb body-module__extra_small_body__Bfz20 sign-off-module__text__LQAMP\">Reporting by Twesha Dikshit, Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal in Bengaluru; 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