European shares reached record highs due to optimism over the US government shutdown resolution and positive corporate news, with the STOXX 600 index rising 0.5%. The US Senate's approval of a temporary funding bill boosted investor sentiment. UK stocks also saw gains despite volatility in tech shares, with SSE's share price rising significantly after announcing a major investment plan. BAE Systems reported strong performance, while SoftBank's stake sale in Nvidia caused a drop in its share prices. Foxconn exceeded profit expectations, driven by AI growth. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)