European shares close higher as tech gains outweigh bank weakness

The DAX 40 (a score that follows 40 big German companies) rose 0.71% to 25,590.77 at the close on 27 October 2026, our end-of-day data show. The Euro Stoxx 50 (a score that follows 50 big companies in the euro area) gained 0.79% to 6,164.69.

Reports differ on the session. Some say technology strength lifted European shares, while others say HSBC (a bank) and Reckitt fell after results and offset those gains. One report says HSBC shares fell after third-quarter results came in below expectations.

The reports do not say how the two forces balanced out across the session.

The STOXX Europe 600 (a score that follows 600 companies across Europe) rose 0.47% to 643.68. The CAC 40 (a score that follows 40 big French companies) rose 0.51% to 7,887.14.