European Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance

European stock markets exhibited varied movements. According to RTHK, the UK's FTSE 100 index reached both intraday and closing record highs, peaking at 10,481 points before closing at 10,402 points, marking an increase of 87 points or 0.85%. France's CAC index also rose by 1%, closing at 8,262 points, up 82 points, achieving a near three-week high. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX index experienced its second consecutive decline, closing at 24,603 points, down 177 points or 0.72%. Telecommunications and consumer stocks performed well, while banking and healthcare shares faced pressure. Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk saw a sharp drop of 17%, resulting in a market value loss of approximately $50 billion, as the company warned of declining sales and profits this year.