European Stocks Rise for Second Day as Energy Sector Leads Gains

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By Olivia Levieux

March 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM UTC

Updated on

March 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM UTC

European stocks rose for a second day, the first time this month, led by gains in energy shares as oil prices rose.

The Stoxx Europe 600 added 0.7% by the close, with TotalEnergies SE and Shell Plc among the biggest contributors. Energy stocks have climbed for eight straight days to a fresh record on Tuesday as Brent crude soars to over $100 a barrel.