European stocks opened the final trading session of 2023 on a positive note, signaling a strong end to a successful year. The mid-morning trade saw the regional Stoxx 600 index rise by 0.26%, with all sectors showing gains. Despite thin trading expected due to early market closures in London, the outlook remained optimistic. There was considerable movement in the market as Spanish pharmaceutical group Grifols experienced a significant climb of 8.9%. The surge came after the company announced the sale of a 20% stake in Shanghai RAAS, a blood products firm, to China’s Haier for approximately $1.8 billion.
Source (CNBC)
