European Stocks Open Higher

European Stocks Open Higher Brussels, 18 Feb 2026 (ONA) — European stock indices opened higher today, buoyed by corporate earnings reports and anticipation of the artificial intelligence sector. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4%, supported by gains in the defense sector as well as major stocks, despite some caution among investors. Germany’s DAX index in Frankfurt climbed 0.58%, while France’s CAC 40 index gained 0.39%. UK’s FTSE 100 index advanced 0.35%, and Italy’s MIB index rose 0.66%. —Ends/AG