European Shares Hit Record High Amidst Market Divide: Energy Soars, Tech Plunges

• European equities reached a new record high, but the market showed sharp divisions with energy stocks surging and tech shares tumbling.
• The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.1% to 621.58, with London's FTSE 100 leading gains, while Italian, French, and German indices were largely flat or down.
• Energy stocks climbed 3.8% to their highest level since 2008, fueled by a 2% rise in crude prices.
• Technology and media shares fell 1.8% and 2.6% respectively, with Dassault Systemes plunging over 20% after disappointing revenue reports.
• Corporate earnings drove stock-specific moves: Heineken gained on profit rise, Siemens Energy surged on strong demand, while Commerzbank slipped despite record profit, and Lufthansa fell due to strike concerns.