London: Major European stock indices closed mixed Thursday, following a collective rise in the previous session. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 2.98 points, or 0.53 percent, to close at 567.60 points, after hitting an all-time high during the session.
According to Qatar News Agency, the German DAX index closed up 308.94 points, or 1.28 percent, to reach 24,422.56 points, leading the gains among major regional stock exchanges. The French CAC 40 index also experienced an increase, rising 89.68 points, or 1.13 percent, to close at 8,056.63 points.
Meanwhile, the British FTSE 100 index saw a decline, falling 18.70 points, or 0.20 percent, at the close, reaching 9,427.73 points. This decline came after the index hit a record high during last Wednesday's session.