On Friday, European technology stocks surged, with semiconductor and AI data center-related shares leading gains. The Stoxx Europe 600 Tech index rose 2.2%, while the broader Stoxx Europe 600 index advanced 0.7%. Key semiconductor gainers included Infineon up 5.2%, ASML up 3.2%, STMicroelectronics up 3.7%, Nokia up 4.0%, and ASM International up 2.6%.
Morgan Stanley upgraded Nokia's price target from €11 to €14 on Friday, designating the stock as a top pick with an overweight rating, citing the company's position as a key beneficiary of AI infrastructure capital spending growth.