India, July 18 -- European stocks are likely to open higher on Friday, with tech stocks in focus after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted record quarterly profit on AI demand and Netflix reported earnings that beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
The U.S. streaming giant also raised its full-year revenue and operating margin guidance, continuing a strong run that has propelled its shares to new highs.
U.S. stock futures edged higher after the White House said President Donald Trump remains in "excellent health." Trump's health was under scrutiny after reports of leg swelling and hand bruising in recent weeks.
Asian markets gave up early gains to turn mixed as finance minister...