Stronger-than-expected inflation figures lead to a notable rise in tech shares, particularly Tesla and Groupon.
On Wednesday, the technology sector drove significant gains on Wall Street following the release of favorable U.S. inflation data.
Tesla's stock price increased by nearly 8%, reflecting investor optimism.
Among the notable performers was Groupon, which saw a remarkable increase of 43% after reporting strong quarterly results.
While the Nasdaq composite index posted gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower.
Earlier in the trading session, the Amsterdam Exchange Index (AEX) closed 1.1% higher, buoyed by positive results from companies in the semiconductor industry.
The inflation figures, which came in better than many analysts had predicted, contributed to a mixed day for U.S. markets, as investors reacted to the implications for monetary policy and economic recovery.