Tech shares lead European indexes to record high

European shares rose to a record high on Wednesday, with chip equipment maker ASML leading the technology sector higher after reporting strong quarterly results.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.5% by 0810 GMT, surpassing the record high it reached at the close on Tuesday. According to Reuters.

ASML shares jumped 10.6% after the Dutch company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter orders worth 7.088 billion euros ($7.39 billion).