European markets closed higher on Monday after starting the new trading week on an uncertain note. Investors reassessed the economic outlook, which helped to boost market confidence.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is a publicly traded company with a market capitalization of over $1 trillion.

Microsoft (MSFT) is a leading technology company with a market capitalization of over $1 trillion.

Microsoft, Tesla, and Johnson & Johnson will all report earnings this week, giving investors a better idea of the state of the global economy.

European markets retreated on Thursday, tracking weaker global sentiment as investors gauge the economic outlook. This is a topic that is high on the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.