11:13 AM EDT, 04/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were higher late Wednesday morning, edging up 0.12% to 1,808.88 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.

From continental Europe, the gainers were led by oil and gas firm Eni (E) and semiconductor firm Sequans Communications ( SQNS ) , which rose 1.8% and 1.5% respectively. They were followed by 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS) and internet advertising firm Criteo ( CRTO ) , which were up 1.1% and 0.7% respectively.

The decliners from continental Europe were led by telecommunications company Nokia ( NOK ) and Ascendis Pharma ( ASND ) , which fell 4.1% and 4% respectively. They were followed by medical device maker EDAP TMS ( EDAP ) and biotech firm Evaxion ( EVAX ) , which were down 1.8% and 0.2% respectively.

The gainers from the UK were led by mining company BHP Group ( BHP ) and pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics ( SLN ) , which advanced 3% and 2.9% respectively. They were followed by utilities company National Grid ( NGG ) and telecommunications operator Vodafone ( VOD ) , which increased 2.8% and 1.6% respectively.

The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by Akari Therapeutics ( AKTX ) and Biodexa Pharmaceuticals ( BDRX ) , which dropped 3.8% and 3.4% respectively. They were followed by alcoholic beverage company Diageo ( DEO ) and hospitality company InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG ) , which lost 1.8% and 1.4% respectively.