European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were higher late Thursday morning, rising 1.22% to 1,444.66 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.

From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which rose 2.7% and 2.6% respectively. They were followed by ING (ING), which was up 2%.

The decliners from continental Europe were led by furniture maker Natuzzi (NTZ) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which fell 3.5% and 1.8% respectively. They were followed by accommodations booking company trivago (TRVG), which was down 1.7%.

From the UK and Ireland, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical companies Verona Pharma (VRNA) and NuCana (NCNA), which advanced 5.2% and 5% respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) and biopharmaceutical company Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP), which increased 4.5% and 3.7% respectively.

The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies TC Biopharm (TCBP) and Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), which lost 3.3% and 3.1% respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and National Grid (NGG), which were down 1.5% and 0.8% respectively.