European shares climb as tech sector recovers and banking earnings boost sentiment
The STOXX 600 index rose today as tech stocks recovered. Strong earnings from UniCredit and a major deal for InPost helped lift European markets higher overall.
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European shares edged higher on Monday, February 9, 2026, as the STOXX 600 index rose in tandem with a broader rebound in global equities. This recovery follows a period of significant volatility last week, which was triggered by investor concerns that newer artificial intelligence models could disrupt traditional software businesses. The upward movement in the markets coincided with major corporate developments in Italy 
IT and Poland 
PL, specifically involving UniCredit and a multibillion-dollar acquisition of InPost.
IT and Poland PL, specifically involving UniCredit and a multibillion-dollar acquisition of InPost.
