Should investors buy European stocks at a discount?

A recent pullback in the global equities market has opened the door for investors to buy some of the top dividend-paying European stocks at a discount.

Why did European stocks rise Friday?

This is CNBC’s live blog covering European markets. European stocks rose slightly Friday, after U.S. stocks strongly rebounded from their worst session in months. The Stoxx 600 index inched up 0114% in London, as the technology sector dropped 1.3%.

How has the European stock market performed in 2023?

The European stock market has been nothing short of impressive in 2023, with a narrative of resilience and remarkable success that defied early-year scepticism. The Euro Stoxx 50 index, a key benchmark for Europe's corporate giants, has seen an impressive year-to-date increase of 19%, rebounding after the 12% drop suffered in 2022.

How did European stocks perform in 2021?

European stocks, like their U.S. counterparts, posted impressive returns in 2021. For the entire year, the Stoxx Europe 600 index of large-cap eurozone stocks gained 13% – much less than the 27% price return for the S&P 500 Index, but still a better-than-average performance.